Kawasaki zx12r Tires

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Tire Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa (23) 94% 68% 90% 88% 73% 86%
Michelin Pilot Road 4 (18) 85% 84% 81% 78% 79% 84%
Avon Storm 2 Ultra (26) 86% 70% 75% 75% 88% 83%
Avon Viper Supersport AV60 (5) 86% 64% 74% 66% 74% 80%
Austone CSR 66 (2) 70% 60% 60% 60% 70% 60%

Kawasaki zx12r Tire Review Highlights

Writing about the Michelin Pilot Road 4 given 86% (190-55-17-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 0 spirited miles
I've ridden 50.000miles (no commuting) on my 12, which I have owned for 12 years. I have fitted Dunlop 207, Avon Storm 2, Metzeler Sportec M5, Maxxis M6029 Supermaxx, CST C6577 Adreno (shock/horror), Bridgestone BT014, BT021, BT023, and Continentals, all ranging from 1500 miles to 3500 miles out of a rear tire, using two rears to one front. But the Michelin Pilot Road 4's have managed 5800 miles out of a rear on both occasions I have used them, and are my favorite choice of tire at the moment.

tire reviewed on 2017-04-11 07:16:17
Writing about the Avon Storm 2 Ultra given 77% (200-55-17-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 9000 spirited miles
wet grip is almost a joke, steady throttle at 90mph on zx12r in the rain and there was slip/wheel spin apply enough throttle to overtake in the same conditions and rev counter red lines.9000miles on this set and still going strong so shouldn't complain about the grip, front feels vague in the last 5-7mm of chicken strip on the road with the odd controllable slide; also front felt like the bike had ABS when hard on the brakes as tire would slide then grip chirping like a bird.
tire reviewed on 2012-02-14 13:43:29
Writing about the Austone CSR 66 given 47% (190-50-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 2500 spirited miles
avon azzaro, slow to warm up, low traction under load.
ok, if your a slow rider.
tire reviewed on 2012-01-02 14:09:26
Writing about the Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa given 0% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 spirited miles
Running on a 55 ZX12R Modded to 195bhp, use everyday for 30 mile round commute come rain or shine, also 'Weekend Blasts'..
These tires are very very good, have run many different tires over the years and not much comes close in terms of Grip V Wear. Great while 'Getting Down' to the edge with the triple compound, and gave me an amazing 3700m rear and 5000m front, even with all the grunt of the 12. Wet I would say pretty good but the front a little 'vague', so i don't tend to push it too hard. Prior to these tires i was on Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's and these are better in my opinion...
tire reviewed on 2011-05-11 13:36:14
Writing about the Avon Viper Supersport AV60 given 80% (200-50-17-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 2600 spirited miles
fitted these to a 2001 zx 12r .. cant find anything bad to say . down to wear indicators on front and rear , 2600 miles . had great grip and feedback both wet and dry . did have a couple of rear slides but had to provoke them . performed very well on such a heavy bike with big bhp . i would say if used on lighter machines they may take a little warming up . just fitting second pair so , i must be happy
tire reviewed on 2010-09-03 19:12:33
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