What tyres for a Bandit 1200?

[hellokitty]

been told many places the PR3s not that suited to big guy on big bike, PR2 is better suited. But PR3s seem to be the tyre for 900 Hornets.

How much does the bandit weigh?

[Gremlin]

been told many places the PR3s not that suited to big guy on big bike, PR2 is better suited. But PR3s seem to be the tyre for 900 Hornets.

With the caveat that tyres are extremely subjective. Boss fitted PR3s to his Hornet but hated the handling (was doing quite a bit of 2up). Fitted Z8s and he was much happier.

PR3 vs PR2, the PR3 has a more sporty profile and softer compound, excellent performance in wet. PR2 is a more neutral tyre. I love the PR2, but I guess there will be a barely used set of PR3 for the Hornet in a year or so when I finish the PR2

[hellokitty]

PR3 vs PR2, the PR3 has a more sporty profile and softer compound, excellent performance in wet. PR2 is a more neutral tyre.

The guy at Cycletreads knows my fear of the front wheel washing out I could ride the Harley in a downpour, but as soon as it started drizzling, on the Hornet, I would panic - flashback to the BMW front wheel washing out in the gravel
He said that the PR3 would be awesome in the wet.

[nzspokes]

How much does the bandit weigh?

250kg, same as me.

[hellokitty]

250kg, same as me.

eh? You don't weigh 250 kilos.... eaten a lot of pies since I saw you last?

[Grant`]

To be honest, if I was able to push a PR2 and a PR3 to really see any notice any significant difference on the road i would be riding well to fast for the conditions.

Both great tyres, with oodles of grip but once I wear these PR3's out on the Predator I will be either going back to the PR2 or testing a set of Z8's out being the great reviews they seem to be getting.

[Gremlin]

To be honest, if I was able to push a PR2 and a PR3 to really see any notice any significant difference on the road i would be riding well to fast for the conditions.

Speed isn't the only way to test the tyre for your needs... Carcass flex can really affect handling with very little speed involved.

[ducatilover]

Speed isn't the only way to test the tyre for your needs... Carcass flex can really affect handling with very little speed involved.

You're too right there. I'm not one to push in corners, but I can say my bike handles far better/nicer on Pilot Powers than any bike I've owned.

[nzspokes]

To be honest, if I was able to push a PR2 and a PR3 to really see any notice any significant difference on the road i would be riding well to fast for the conditions.

Both great tyres, with oodles of grip but once I wear these PR3's out on the Predator I will be either going back to the PR2 or testing a set of Z8's out being the great reviews they seem to be getting.

To be fair my Bandit and me would be signifigantly heavier than you and your bike. So tyre flex is an issue. And forums from aussies with Bandits say they munch through PR3s, PR2s are better suited to them.

And of course I never break the speed limit.

[Grant`]

To be fair my Bandit and me would be signifigantly heavier than you and your bike. So tyre flex is an issue. And forums from aussies with Bandits say they munch through PR3s, PR2s are better suited to them.

And of course I never break the speed limit.

lol never break the speed limit

Even my bike is wearing through the PR3's quicker than I would ilke it to, the wearing was really noticeable during the summer months when the road conditions were hotter, I get much better mileage out of PR2

[banditrider]

Concours tyre diet