audiomick Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 3 hours ago, po18guy said: ... Avon Spirit ST... I have those on the Kawasaki GTR 1000 (Concourse in the USA) that I haven't managed to sell yet. I was quite impressed with them. Interesting, that they have sizes to fit the V11. Maybe I should look into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 I bought these. Metzler Sportec M9 RR 180x55 on the rear and a 120 on the front. I liked the look of them and the tread pattern looks quite sexy and they seemed quite expensive so I figured they must be good. Phil 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowRyter Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 5 hours ago, po18guy said: For what it is worth. I live in rainy town, so I wondered who deals the most with wet roads. The Brits are certainly top 5 if not #1. So, to Avon I have gone. Their bias ply tires served me well on my "collector vehicle" EX500, and so when I picked up a nail in the rear of the V11, I went with the Avon Spirit ST. Dual compound, possibly front and rear - rear for sure. When the front Michi is gone - I suspect its geometry is not ideal for the V11 - I'll mount a Spirit ST on the front as well. The reviews mention that they even work for track days. NOT a concern with me. https://www.avontyres.com/en-us/tyres/spirit-st The rear tire is $220 and out of stock..... not cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowRyter Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 13 hours ago, Lucky Phil said: I bought these. Metzler Sportec M9 RR 180x55 on the rear and a 120 on the front. I liked the look of them and the tread pattern looks quite sexy and they seemed quite expensive so I figured they must be good. Phil Phil, why did you go with a fattie on the greenie? You must have a wider wheel, it's not stock anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, LowRyter said: Phile, why did you go with a fattie on the greenie? You must have a wider wheel, it's not stock anyway. Because it looks good and I'm a racer 17X5.5 inch rim. Phil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
po18guy Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 5 hours ago, LowRyter said: The rear tire is $220 and out of stock..... not cheap I paid $175 (late last year?) at the local multi-brand dealer but we are in inflationary times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuzziMoto Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 16 hours ago, Lucky Phil said: I bought these. Metzler Sportec M9 RR 180x55 on the rear and a 120 on the front. I liked the look of them and the tread pattern looks quite sexy and they seemed quite expensive so I figured they must be good. Phil For sure, if your rear tire isn't sexy, chicks won't even give you the time of day...... 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motortouring Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 4 hours ago, GuzziMoto said: For sure, if your rear tire isn't sexy, chicks won't even give you the time of day...... I also have that tyre. On this sexyness it did not deliver. But still 5000 to go ... at least. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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