Suggestions for a 16 inch front wheel.

[degrom]

Hi there,

I bought an old Kawa - GPZ600R over the weekend and it needs a new front tyre.(Manual says 100/90 - 16 but I have a 130/70 -16 at the moment)

What kind of options do I have?

Thanks,
Bert.

[degrom]

I know I will be able to get a Bridgestone BT-45 for it but I am not sure what they will go for...

[gammaguy]

i have a machine with a 16" front wheel believe me i have tried the lot.the best tyre for your machine IMHO is:METZELER 110/90 - 16 M/C 59V TL LASERTEC Front -pressure 2.25 BAR.note the size- that is correct and dont let anyone tell you different.a 100/90 is too skinny and anything wider than a 110/90 will have the thing bump steering like a MOFO.i have one of these on my RG and it runs round the outside of a lot of so called modern sportsbikes.16" fronts work for valentino.....

[ynot slow]

My bike should have 110/90-16,but had a 120/80-16 on it and have kept this profile,had a bridgestone battleax on,but Sport Demon now as well as rear,good price.

[RobRod]

Back when they were new, mates and I all ran 120/80 metzler laser ME33's or another good tyre for that size was the Avon's super venon blue dot comp it was a better tyre but lasted 2-3000k.

[gammaguy]

Make Model


Kawasaki GPz 600R Ninja (ZX 600R Ninja)

Year
1985

Engine


Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.

Capacity
592
Bore x Stroke 60 х 52.4 mm
Compression Ratio 11.0:1

Induction
4x 32mm Keihin CVK carb

Ignition / Starting
Battery powered inductive magnetically triggered. / electric

Max Power
75 hp 54.7 KW @ 10500 rpm ( 69 hp @ 10500 rpm )

Max Torque
5.1 kg-m @ 9000 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain

Front Suspension
37mm Air assisted forks, AVDS adjustable anti-dive, 140mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension
Single air assisted shock adjustable for rebound damping, 130mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes
2x discs 1 piston calipers

Rear Brakes
Single disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre


110/90-16

Rear Tyre
130/90-16

Dry-Weight
195 kg

Fuel Capacity
18 Litres

Consumption average
47.8 mp/g

Standing ¼ Mile
12.7 sec / 107.3 mp/h

Top Speed
127.5 mp/h

oh the POWER!!

[degrom]

Thanks Mate...

Murphy kicked my ass again!!! I bought a 100/90 16" on Friday and received my service manual on Monday(Clearly specifying that it uses a 110/90 tyre...)

On the positive side,bike tyres don't last for ever so I will make sure I get the proper one next time...

You ride a 400,right? I had a ZZR400 a while back,was amazed when I saw the power difference between a 400 and a 600..

I have a 89' ZX10 aswell but its to heavy for me... Will try and get the 600 running properly before I sell one of them.

Thanks agina for the info.

Regards,
Bert.

Make Model


Kawasaki GPz 600R Ninja (ZX 600R Ninja)

Year
1985

Engine


Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.

Capacity
592
Bore x Stroke 60 х 52.4 mm
Compression Ratio 11.0:1

Induction
4x 32mm Keihin CVK carb

Ignition / Starting
Battery powered inductive magnetically triggered. / electric

Max Power
75 hp 54.7 KW @ 10500 rpm ( 69 hp @ 10500 rpm )

Max Torque
5.1 kg-m @ 9000 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain

Front Suspension
37mm Air assisted forks, AVDS adjustable anti-dive, 140mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension
Single air assisted shock adjustable for rebound damping, 130mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes
2x discs 1 piston calipers

Rear Brakes
Single disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre


110/90-16

Rear Tyre
130/90-16

Dry-Weight
195 kg

Fuel Capacity
18 Litres

Consumption average
47.8 mp/g

Standing ¼ Mile
12.7 sec / 107.3 mp/h

Top Speed
127.5 mp/h

oh the POWER!!