Pirelli Sport-Demon vs Bridgestone BT45

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Pirelli Sport-Demon vs Bridgestone BT45

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Pirelli Sport-Demon vs Bridgestone BT45

I've been given quote for these 2 sets of tyres for my ZZR-250.
They both cost less than $300(front fitted + rear fitted). And the price difference between the two is only $30.

I use the bike for commuting(avg 40km daily) and weekend rides.

I need some advise and reviews here. Thanks

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rg, ring mick the tyre god at mtm up at goodna, he's a legend. pontikat will have his number. ask him what he would recomend 4 ur beasty. u would b hard pressed to get a better price than his as well,he could do a front & rear pilot 4 my 6 (pilot power on front & pilot sport on rear) fitted for just under $300 from memory, so should b a bit cheaper 4 ur 2fiddy m8 :wink:
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RG,

You might like to look at the comments in this thread http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB2/viewtopic ... light=bt45

I was much happier with the BT-45 than with the Dunlop which came on my bike but can't comment on the Pirelli.

The BT-45 should last you a long time too

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Post by smek »

yeh i just got bt-45's a few days ago.
heaps nicer than the oem tyres, felt good on the gor ride.
should last a while, they're dual compound, so soft side and harder centre (i commute a lot too).

dunno about the pirelli's though so not an overly helpfull post :)
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smek wrote:yeh i just got bt-45's a few days ago.
heaps nicer than the oem tyres, felt good on the gor ride.
should last a while, they're dual compound, so soft side and harder centre (i commute a lot too).

dunno about the pirelli's though so not an overly helpfull post :)
mate i've just carved up 4367 nobends in tintops on the way home from the radio show....all on the bt-45 equipped zeph...great tyres.

the 18 million dollar gpx runs bt-45's..........nuff said :lol:
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Snappa I've had a bit to do with the BT45 & they are a very good sports/tourer tyre. But as i found out recently, I know stuff all about tyres so ring this bloke he has my opinion. He just hasn't told me it yet :roll:
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Seems like there's alot of good things to say about the BT-45.

Just a few more questions(since the shops will be closed tomorrow),

What about wet n dry grip?

Personally I've used BT090 on my previous bike, and I like it alot, Bridgestone has since gained my trust. But I'll like to see what other option I have out there...
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I've got BT45s on my Honda. Very good tyre in wet or dry, and wear well.

I think I said in another thread that I'm a Bridgestone convert. Not that I've tried the Pirellis.
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After some consideration and advise from the tyres ppl, I've decided to give the Pirelli Sport-Demon a go.

The cost--> $120(front) + $145(rear) + $20(fitting/balancing) = $285.

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Phil wrote:mate i've just carved up 4367 nobends in tintops on the way home from the radio show....all on the bt-45 equipped zeph...great tyres.

the 18 million dollar gpx runs bt-45's..........nuff said :lol:
I agree with Phil...
and as one with a set of BT45s on my 750....
great tyres for the road..or the track!

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