Best tyres for ZZR1400

[anonymous-user]

Hello, I’ve read how my ZZR is supposed to handle pretty well for such a big bike but I’ve always found it difficult to turn at speed. Just wondering the best way to make it handle on the road and the it needs new tyres. Question is which ones?

[f1nn]

If you've got a rear shock that allows preload adjustment, add a bit more to throw a bit more weight forward.

Regarding tyres, it's such a personal choice it's hard to get any decent advice. What do you use the bike for? How long do you want the tyres to last for?

I'm running Michelin Pilot Power RS on my ZZR, which I realise may be unusual but I do a few track days. I've ran Pilot Power 2CT's and rated them and they are great value for money.

This is all irrelevant if you want the most mileage, so it's horses for courses.

[crusty]

I have just fitted the new Michelin road 5s

They have had great reviews so expecting them to be a great mix of grip and wear

Will report back once I have ridden a few miles

[anonymous-user]

Thanks for the replies. Don’t do many miles but they are all on the road so grip and handling is more important than wear rate. Haven’t thought about messing with suspension. Might check to make sure it’s on standard settings first.

[Pothole]

It's a long bike, so will be more sensitive to front tyre pressures (My old CBR1000 was a pig to turn if the pressure was a little low). Make sure those are dead open before messing with suspension.

[anonymous-user]

Yes, I bought mine slightly modified. The secondary butterflies have been removed and it has a full Alrapovic system, making about 185hp at the back wheel. I keep it in the Isle of Man to use whilst I’m over there and it’s hilarious over the mountain. You can blast past pretty much everything on the straights like a missile but then a corner comes up like Verandah and I nearly st myself!

[anonymous-user]

crusty said:

I have just fitted the new Michelin road 5s

They have had great reviews so expecting them to be a great mix of grip and wear

Will report back once I have ridden a few miles

Thanks, I’d be interested to find out how you get on