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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

Cheers
RG

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

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

HTH

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

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

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
Mick MTM 3818-1208 79 church road Goodna
What ever he reckons i totally agree with.
He should be about $240 a pair i reckon but if you get him to do it take a magazine n a Seafood sandwich.
Cheers Brett

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...

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.

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.

*sorry for the big pic*


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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

I agree with Phil...
and as one with a set of BT45s on my 750....
great tyres for the road..or the track!

cheers