Hello,
I am new to this whole game and tires are a big, big world of information to digest and sift through.
I am about to embark on a long, long journey on my 2002 Katana and was wondering if some experienced riders wouldn't mind tossing some tips my way via rubber.
I am going to cruise down the west coast from Canada to Mexico on the 101 and then head back up through the mountains, over to Colorado to visit my brother and then not sure where to go after that. But I'll be putting 5000+km on this set and most of it will be highway. I do like the twisties (who doesn't?) but that won't be most of what I am doing.
Michelin Pilot 2CT seem to be out of the question based on reviews, they are awesome tires but not so much for extended highway.
Dunlop Roadsmart II seems legit, any reason not to go with these?
Bridgestone Battlax BT-45 also seems good and bit cheaper than the Dunlops.
I am assuming it's safe to stay away from the "value" brands, like Shinko? Or are they actually ok? (https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/shi...rear-tire.html)
Thanks for any and all help!
I am new to this whole game and tires are a big, big world of information to digest and sift through.
I am about to embark on a long, long journey on my 2002 Katana and was wondering if some experienced riders wouldn't mind tossing some tips my way via rubber.
I am going to cruise down the west coast from Canada to Mexico on the 101 and then head back up through the mountains, over to Colorado to visit my brother and then not sure where to go after that. But I'll be putting 5000+km on this set and most of it will be highway. I do like the twisties (who doesn't?) but that won't be most of what I am doing.
Michelin Pilot 2CT seem to be out of the question based on reviews, they are awesome tires but not so much for extended highway.
Dunlop Roadsmart II seems legit, any reason not to go with these?
Bridgestone Battlax BT-45 also seems good and bit cheaper than the Dunlops.
I am assuming it's safe to stay away from the "value" brands, like Shinko? Or are they actually ok? (https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/shi...rear-tire.html)
Thanks for any and all help!
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