is there any advantage in usin a 190/50 17 as to the original 180/55 17? i wont ever run on a track, nor will i ever do any major cornering, 90% of the riding will b hiway ...and will the difference in tire affect the speedo any? thanks for ur responses

 

no.

 

um ok..? no to all of them?

 

doing commuter miles will not effect your riding regardless of your tire choice. the speedo will be different but only very slightly and not to the point i would worry over it.

 

correct me if im wrong. i dont think you can run a 190/50 on your 600. the rear wheels are different size. so if i was told a rear wheel from a 1000rr will not fit on a 600rr, then i doubt the 600 will fit the 190/50 stock 1000rr tire.

i might be wrong tho.

 

the wheel is a different size (6 inch vs. the 600rr's 5.5 inch) but you can shoe horn a 190/50 on there... it's just not very advisable. you deform the tire doing so. a 190/55 is a better choice if you wanted to change the sizes.

 

yup, i already run a 190/55. LOVE IT!!

 

ah ok yes i was wrong i was thinking the 190/55, but it makes no difference either way ill play it safe and stay w/ the 180/55......thanks

 

I went from a 190 (previous owner) to a 180 and it is a world different. Honda designed the bike to run with a certain tire size and changing that effects a variety of aspects from handling to tire wear. I like my 180 and will not go back. The 190, when worn, had a more defined flat spot in the center which made turn in much more difficult and leaning much more difficult.