New shoes for the Ninja 250?

**sketch** · 25th April 2013, 23:35

im looking at getting a new set of tyres for my ninja 250 and and wanting to know what tyres people recommend, im thinking Pirelli Sport Demons but am open to advise

also been reading alot about size and the more i read the more confused i get, is wider better? do you just stick with factory size? is 1 size wider the go? can you go wider on the front? is this a waste of time? does the pinch outway the increased width? All help appreciated ( i say that now)

**sgtp** · 26th April 2013, 13:16

just get the SD's and ride....all this nonsence youve been reading might mean a lot to some people, but I doubt you will notice any "improvement" over the SD's that fit our bikes.

**FJRider** · 26th April 2013, 14:40

Originally Posted by sketch

im looking at getting a new set of tyres for my ninja 250 ...

Unless you are unhappy with the tyres that came with the bike ... or have a valid reason to change ... why would you .. ??

Tyre sizes affect the handling of the bike. Tyre compounds affect the grip and longevity of the Tyre.

You decide which will have more effect ... and better suited to your riding.

**EJK** · 26th April 2013, 14:42

Pirelli Diablos or Diablo Stradas would be an alternative option.

**ducatilover** · 26th April 2013, 15:33

BT45, Sport demon or Maxxis M6209

**English Kiwi** · 26th April 2013, 16:17

Originally Posted by sketch

im looking at getting a new set of tyres for my ninja 250 and and wanting to know what tyres people recommend, im thinking Pirelli Sport Demons but am open to advise

also been reading alot about size and the more i read the more confused i get, is wider better? do you just stick with factory size? is 1 size wider the go? can you go wider on the front? is this a waste of time? does the pinch outway the increased width? All help appreciated ( i say that now)

I changed the factory tyres to Pirelli Sport Demons when I had my 250 Ninja and they were awesome.

I used the bike mainly for commuting, but also nice twisty rides and they gave me 25/30,000kms at least before needing to be replaced.

Never had any problems with them

Highly recommended tyres