Which tyres for KTM RC8?

[clarkey]

The tyres need replacing now, what is the current preference for sports bike tyres? I don't do track days, rarely ride in the wet, most of the miles are A roads in Wales and Herefordshire, and I'd rather have them last 2000 miles or so if possible. I'm not really good enough to need absolute levels of grip.

It's currently got Pirelli Diablo Super Corsas which I'm not unhappy with, I just wondered if there may be anything better.


Thanks

[G Man]

[castrolcraig]

dunlop d208's

or if you can find some, d207rr's

[Darkslider]

castrolcraig said:

dunlop d208's

or if you can find some, d207rr's

I've heard from everybody who I've ever questioned on the subject and have owned the tyres that Dunlop Sportmax D207s are rubbish. I've got a set on my bike and I'm not impressed with them either. Are the D207rrs different tyres completely to the normal d207s?

[castrolcraig]

Darkslider said:

castrolcraig said:

dunlop d208's

or if you can find some, d207rr's

I've heard from everybody who I've ever questioned on the subject and have owned the tyres that Dunlop Sportmax D207s are rubbish. I've got a set on my bike and I'm not impressed with them either. Are the D207rrs different tyres completely to the normal d207s?

erm, yes.

the d207rr's have been officially unavailable for a few years now, (replaced by the d208) but are still in more of a demand than its succesor, the side grip is better and the tyre life is much longer!! also when the tyre starts to lose grip you are much more aware of it with the 207's than any other tyre.

Edited by castrolcraig on Sunday 3rd August 18:06

[clarkey]

castrolcraig said:

dunlop d208's

or if you can find some, d207rr's

Is it these you mean? http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.co.uk/tyres/ranges/roa...

[castrolcraig]

yes, but they are d209's

d209's basically the same as the d208's, but slightly less edge grip under load (but still more than most of us need)

[Rick448]

I have Michelin pilot power race on my ZX9R and I find they are great on road and track.

[Brummmie]

As you've said you are not unhappy with the Pirelli's, go down a step on the pirelli ladder, and fit Rosso's or Diablo Corsa 3's, these will offer faster warm up and enhanced mileage compared to your out and out track day tyre. If you fit another brand you may compromise stability, as not all of them offer the steel belt technology, this dampens deflections and calms steering.