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How u all going just a quick question bout tyres .I usually put pilot powers on my zx14 not real stable don't last long but have a real fast tip in good for the granya gap and roads like that.I tried rosso 2 they had plenty of grip and were really stable but felt like i was riding on wood no feel and made the 14 turn like a mack truck.Any how just wondering what other tyres would have the same fast tip in as a pilot powers.these tyres will only be used on the road and i ride fairly fast ? Ideally i would like a stable tyre with real fast tip in

I Run some 003 bridgestones on the nine during the dryer months ,and they will probably wear better than the pilot powers.

Do the 003 have a fast tip in?

sillywilly wrote:Do the 003 have a fast tip in?

I also run these on my track bike and for road use im pretty sure you would be happy with them.They were originally designed for track /street and the profile of the tyre shows that. Gotta love Granya Gap

cheers z900 at least i got 1 reply good on ya mate . Shit don't everyone rush in to give me some info .

sillywilly wrote:cheers z900 at least i got 1 reply good on ya mate . Shit don't everyone rush in to give me some info .

I can recommend dunlop ntecs sillywilly, just make sure you chuck them on the warmers before you go

They turn in quick especially if you counter steer......

ha ha cheers mate

There's a heap of us that run M5's on ZRXs and Z1000s with no issues. I find them a shit load better than Pilot Powers, which turned to liquorice as soon as it got hot. As long as you run the right profile and pressure, all sport tyres should tip in fine.

I've a set of Q2's due to arrive on the door step tomorrow. Been itching to give them a whirl for ages!

I'll report on how I find them!

U are right about the powers nelso get a bit slimy when hot but the sharp profile makes the zx14 turn bit faster i like how they make the bike fall into the corners . I always run 55 the rosso 2 were terrible i used no feel at all and slow tip in. I might have to try these m5 cheers nelso

Q2 tip in super fast but the rear last as long as 16 year old in a playboy mansion.

Bridgestone bt016's shred the front quickly.

M5,s not sure

M3's are meant to be fine on barges



That fact is that on a big bike with that much power you need to expect shorter tyre life from sports tyres if you are riding it correctly.

However if your Steve S you seem to get 20k kms from Pirelli superbike pros

johnnyflash my pilot powers rear only last me around 3500klm i think the zx14 will destroy a q2 quick smart but anyway keep me posted cheers mate

cheers blur thanks for the info

good on every one who got back to me i appreciate the info

Blurr wrote:
M3's are meant to be fine on barges

That they are, but I was told they are no longer made or sold here?

If not I want some