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Interesting the comments about the tires on the Panigale since Bridgestone doesn't make a R11 in the OE size.
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They used RS11's, same size as the r11 though 200/55-17.
I hate to be a cynic as I like their vids, but BStone gives them the tires FoC. That could "sway" their opinion.
Also, if not for the QS issue on the RSV4 it may have won. I can say, I've not had any issues with my '21 RSV4 Factory
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I wonder though how that effects all the DTC DWC settings. A YouTube'r who is getting sampled bikes or tires, or a Isle of Man weekend is suspect for sure.
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... meh. I had a 17 Aprilia that I loved... it's not even close to the V4S. I have a 20 SDR that probably has a dead battery b/c of how good the V4S is.
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On the Ducati and Ape, just do tire calibration., no worries with electronics. BMW probably has the same. On my GSX-R1000R going from a 180/60 to a 200/60 caused no issues. Kaw and Yam, no idea
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I watch their review of the 2020 Panigale V4S all that time.
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Watched that a few weeks before the Pandemia went wild and an Egyptian National destroyed my 2018 V4S. I picked up my 2020 V4S on March 5th the day before the bike shop closed. What a ...... up year but a fantastic bike!
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Having switched from Pirelli to Michelin Power GP's I can relate to their comments. Haven't run BS tires on my V4's but did on the 1199S and they were ok. Loved the Q4's better.
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I'm curious of the comments for other tires as well as 44T's comments about the Bridgestones being better on the V4. Being primarily a street rider, I have always liked the solid feel of the Pirelli's on this V4 as well as my 1199 before. Do you guys feel the Pirelli's are bad?
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Pirellis are the best tires
but I dont ride on the street
but I dont ride on the street
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The only way to really know, is try them yourself.
I think Pirelli rear tyres are pretty much the worst tyres in existence. Unless you only like doing five laps, changing wheels and spending money. Then, they're excellent.
I think Pirelli rear tyres are pretty much the worst tyres in existence. Unless you only like doing five laps, changing wheels and spending money. Then, they're excellent.
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What do you use?
I have a extra set of wheels for rains
but more importantly I have an separate extra rear wheel with another slick on it at all times. Changing the rear takes like 3 minutes. I get a day out of a rear, which about as good as it gets on a liter bike that puts 202 hp at the wheel...
I have a extra set of wheels for rains
but more importantly I have an separate extra rear wheel with another slick on it at all times. Changing the rear takes like 3 minutes. I get a day out of a rear, which about as good as it gets on a liter bike that puts 202 hp at the wheel...
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As Dave Moss describes in his vids, the Pirelli and others have a triangulated profile. On the street I prefer the rounded profile of the Michelin's now. Sure the Pirelli's are a sticky and predictable tire and I most likely would chose the SuperCorsas for a track day. However, I have ran the Q4's on my 1199S and loved them.
Considering that a set of SuperCorsa 2's cost almost $500, I'm not going that route: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V2 Tire Set
Dunlop Q4's are nearly the same price: Dunlop Sportmax Q4 Tire Set
Bridgestone S22's currently seem to be what's a little cheaper as well. Might try them out next time.
Considering that a set of SuperCorsa 2's cost almost $500, I'm not going that route: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V2 Tire Set
Dunlop Q4's are nearly the same price: Dunlop Sportmax Q4 Tire Set
Bridgestone S22's currently seem to be what's a little cheaper as well. Might try them out next time.
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