So now that some of the basics are out of the way, lets discuss something a bit more interesting and relevant to riders who just want to get down to the point. What are the best tires for my bike and why? I will have to generalize here since there are obviously numerous tires to choose from and endless models and styles of bikes. First, there are a few questions that you may want to ask yourself before taking the plunge and getting new tires.
1) What type of bike are you riding? If your bike is more suited to touring or commuting you may want to choose tires that will hold up to those long miles and heavy loads. If it is suited to speed and handling you may want to consider something with dual compound construction.
2) Where do you most commonly ride? Carving up the canyons and going straight down the highway both require the right kind of tires for ideal conditions. Don't get me wrong, commuting 70 miles a day on sportbike tires can be done but you will wear through those tires quickly. Conversely, hitting the twisties with touring tires is fine but don't expect to be able to execute perfect lean angles and do any knee dragging.
3) What are others using? Ask around, take a look, go to a forum, do what you need to do to see what tires are popular and what people are using. Chances are that if you see the same brand of tire on the same style of bikes, there is a reason. Also, popular magazines and websites often do tire reviews that are very helpful and informative.
In my personal opinion, stock tires are fine but you will need to upgrade in order to get the most out of your motorcycle.
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