OE fitment tyres for a 2003 CB600F Hornet

[Sossige]

I'm trying to work out if the tyres on my Hornet are the original tyres. If they are, it means they are 5 years old and have covered 7500 miles.

If they are the original tyres, it's probably prudent to replace them with something newer and less squared off - they do have some life in them in terms of tread, but I'm more concerned about their potential age. Does anyone know what was fitted as standard?

Currently I have Bridgestone Battlax BT-56s fitted. What would be a good replacement from the following?

Avon Storm ST
Avon Viper Sport
Avon Viper SuperSport
Bridgestone BT014
Bridgestone BT020
Dunlop Qualifier
Michelin Pilot Power
Pirelli Diablo
Pirelli Diablo Corsa (Not Corsa 3)

Cheers,

Soss

[robstvr]

Bridgestone BT014s or the Michelin Pilots. My Hornet has Pilot Road on them, and that's what a dealer would put on for you.

[hornetrider]

Have you found the Hornet's Nest? It's the owners club has and very useful info. If you feel the tyres are a bit squared off then best to replace them anyway - are you the guy who's not long passed your test? You'll be amazed what a set of new boots does to the bike!

I've always had Avon Azarro AV45/46 on mine - that's their sport touring tyre - and I've never needed any more grip (and I'm a riding god ). They have been superceded by the Viper Storm now I believe.

Anyone on the Nest will recommend Bridgestones or Avons. I followed that advice and have always been impressed with the performance of the Avons - am on my 2nd set now...

Edited by hornetrider on Tuesday 5th August 11:12

[Sossige]

Thanks chaps. I looked on the Hornet's Nest spec sheet but it shows the bike as having a 16" front wheel - mine is a latter bike so has a 17" front.

You remembered right, I've not long passed my test (start of June) - but despite being away on business during the week and the bike not being taxed, I've now racked up 800 miles

I'll have a word with the tyre fitters about the BT014s or Avon Storms.

[robstvr]

I've got the BT014s on my D675, and they are just the ticket for dodgy, damp, crappy British roads.

[hornetrider]

Sossige said:

Thanks chaps. I looked on the Hornet's Nest spec sheet but it shows the bike as having a 16" front wheel - mine is a latter bike so has a 17" front.

You remembered right, I've not long passed my test (start of June) - but despite being away on business during the week and the bike not being taxed, I've now racked up 800 miles

I'll have a word with the tyre fitters about the BT014s or Avon Storms.

Think you'll be looking at the wrong sheet then - they are fairly comprehensive on there.

http://www.hondahornet.co.uk/600spec.html

Here you go, just scroll down.

[Sossige]

hornetrider said:

Think you'll be looking at the wrong sheet then - they are fairly comprehensive on there.

http://www.hondahornet.co.uk/600spec.html

Here you go, just scroll down.

Thanks, found it now.

[Sossige]

Just had a call from the tyre fitters who have said that the BT014s are being phased out and replaced with the BT016s.

I'm going to go with the BT016s (which I understand are a 5 compound tyre) and see how I get on