Michelin Pilot Pure

[Betty]

They were okay kinda like the old Power Pilots a little squirmy in the corners

Do you think that is why people are suggesting running slightly higher pressures?

[mattyvas]

Yep good point quite possibly a reason.
Maybe I also have no idea what I am saying and a better rider would be feeling something different.

[MonsterDorf]

The German Motorcycle Mag called "Motorad" did a huge review of all current tyres. They had several groups including Sport/Touring, Sport and HyperSport.

In the Sport/Touring the Michelin 2CT tied with the Pirelli Angel ST.

In the Sport the Dunlop Sportsmart 1st, Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa 2nd and the Pilot Pure a distant 5th. Interestingly they state that if you like Michelin stick with the Pilot Power 2CT.

In the Hypersport they rated the Metzler Racetec K3 best followed by Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP and then Dunlop GP Racer, Michelin Pilot Power One, et al.

Here is the link for those of you interested:

http://www.motorradonline.de/de/zubehoer/reifen/reifenspezial/test-motorrad-reifen-2010-touren--sport-und-hypersportreifen/306788

[Spider]

I love german magazines!

thanks 

[heatherp]

Thanks MD.  It's quite funny reading it in translation so thankyou for your summary.  Glad to know I made a good choice with the Pirelli Angel.

[gino]

Yep . Me too 

[mattyvas]

I'm still not completely convinced yet. I'm sure they will get better as I get more in tune with them.
That is not to say they are bad at all I think I was just really used the other rubber.

There are a few people that have told me that the road angel is a great tyre. 

[Roaduser]

sydney performance motorcycles in taren point south sydney have these on sale cheap!! my brother put a set of powers on his gsxr1000 for under $400! im more a commuter so i went with the road2's on my monster.
http://www.spmotorcycles.com.au/

[suzyj]

Frustratement!

Just tried to get a quote from Balmain motorcycles on Pilot Power or Pilot Power Pure for my 695 (160/60 rear), only to find that Michelin allegedly aren't importing the pures in 160 width, and that they're no longer bringing in the powers, so they're flogging off their remaining stock of 180 and 190 width tyres.

They suggested Pirelli Rosso as a suitable alternative.

Can anyone vouch for them?

[gino]

Go the Angels !

[Jukie]

I have Rosso and before that I had the powers I find the Rosso work better with different types of road conditions and even stick better

[signora monster]

They suggested Pirelli Rosso as a suitable alternative.

Can anyone vouch for them?

I think Nick had these on one of his previous bikes and liked them. I will ask him to reply with the details.
Kaz.

[cakeman]

I have Rosso and like them as well

[heatherp]

Have tried & liked Rosso and now have and love Angels.

[gino]

Yep. There's alot a Love