Would like to get some opinions on sport touring tires some members have run. Going on a 98 cbr 600 f3.
Looking for mileage, rideability, cornering ability etc.

Do a lot of commuting as well as weekend rides.

Any info/ input greatly appreciated.

Also looking for frame sliders,etc for same bike.

Again thanks in advance.

 

I ran Pirelli Diablos last season. ~4500 miles or so and the rear is almost shot. Handles like a dream though. When it's time to replace the rear this season I'm going to try the Shinko 009 Raven. It sounds like we have similar riding needs, ie a lot of commuting and some for fun riding. If you have the $$ the Michelin Power Pilot 2CT is supposed to be good for this usage as well.

 

For the price, I've hears lots of good about the 009 Shinko....no doubt Michelin, Pirelli, Dunlop Q2 is right up there...

Compounds have improve alot since our older model bikes were release 10+ years ago. I'm running Q2 now and love them...but I only ride weekends so a set will literally last me long time...don't forget about bridestone for durability too...

Each tire may perform somewhat differently depending on road conditions...but the rider is mostly responsible of know how much to push, how hard to ride...getting to know your tires limitation is also key factor in staying safe...

If you choose performance/sticky over durability...then you'll sacrifice mileage... If you are most commuting /less twisties riding...go for a harder compound like Bridgestone...if you have money to burn, go for softer compound, sticky....

But that does not rule out a great rider on hard compound..

I know tires selection are very controversial...so I'll stay out.

 

I just got my f3; but I really love the Q2 from Dulop for my cbr1000f 1990. I bough my last pair last spring and did 5 track days (I don't really push like the fast guys though) and about 2500 miles of road riding. There is still some life in the tires.

These are basically a dual compound tire but, unlike some manufacturers, Dunlop achieved dual compound by varying the tension of the steel belt. (so say the magazines). Whatever they did, they did it well. I find them to have plenty of grip. I really like these tires and keep buying them instead of going with a new brand, model. I'm sure the Michelin or Pirelli are also great tires. I did try a set of Michelin's on my 1000f. Went through them pretty quickly and was not really that impressed. I guess I just like the Dunlops. Hope this helps rather than add to the confusion of the decision.

 

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My personal prefference after trying a few F3's while I was shopping around for my own bike are the Michelin Power Pilot 2CT. They warm up pretty quickly and have a denser compound in the middle to prolong commuting millage, but have extremely grippy walls and edges. If I recall..they have the largest lean angle available on street tires at the moment. While they may cost a few hours of manual labor more...it's your safety and life on the line. I've heard this an innumerable amount of times: First thing you should upgrade is your tires. No matter the vehicle.

Safety first right? Especially if you plan on going BWWAAAAAA WHAAHHHHHH WHAHHHHHH AAAHHHHHHHH

 

I just had a shinko 003 stealth front with a raven 009 rear fitted on my '98 f3. At first it took a bit of getting used to due to the extra gyroscopic effect making direction changes more of an effort because of the heavier front but a 3mm raising of the forks helped to improve that problem. Only done about 2000 kilometres so far but I'm very impressed at how they grip in the wet. The first couple of "fun" corners on my commute home are so close to work that they dont have time to warm up but I've had nothing but total confidence in the front pushing in hard with the rear only very slightly breaking loose. Not bad on relitively cold tyres at full lean pushing hard mid corner in third gear.

 

Dunlop q2's ordered. Should be in monday. $240 shipped

 

I just mounted a front Dunlop Q2. So far so good, I noticed a immediate difference coming from a Bridgestone Battlax, the Q2 handles much better in my opinion. I do a lot of daily commuting and I'm looking forward to see how much mileage I can get out of it being the center tread compound made to last longer. You'll be happy with the Q2s.

 

I'm running a set of Dunlop Q2's and love them. Before that was a set of Dunlop Sportmax GPA209's. Those were sticky as hell but did not last long even though I ride once every couple of weekends lol. The Q2's corner well and have plenty of grip. I'm expecting to see around 4,000-4,500 miles out of them.