The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
I used the tire everywhere commuted had road trips and even had track days on it. Tire performs perfectly in dry needs little time to heat up and then sticks nonstop.
In the wet good only slips if i accelerate on the gixxer above 7000rpms but still managable. Rode 18.000kms rear was done and squared front still had little life left. On the track you can lean as much as you want just need the right pressure even if overeheating stick back after a small slide signaling you should rest. Overall perfect tire if you ride in different conditions from spring to late fall. tire life is guaranted to last 2 season for average rider.
2003 GSXR 600 - Was on Metz Z8s for running back and forward to work in winter conditions, have used Michelins, Bridgestone T30s and other sporty Pirellis, now better weather on the way, i hope, put these on and bike feels brand new again. Day one in wet was surprisingly good. Comfier than tired Z8s. Turn in wet and dry is great. Can brake hard on its side again. Hopefully rear hard center will last well as these are not cheap but do perform well.
Bike came with these on. I high-sided going round a slight bend and 100% blame these tires. If your using them be very careful in the rain. Shocking tire.
Just replaced my Michelin Pilot Power 2ct's with a set of these on my GSXR. i've only covered roughly 500 miles on the Supersport EVO's but I already have bucket loads more confidence in these tires on the road and hasn't took me long to get to the edge of the tire. Because the softer compound is larger on these than on the 2ct's you're almost always on the grippy stuff every corner and getting squirt out of the corner is excellent! I can't really comment on longevity or wet weather performance yet but I'm sure these are going to last a good 3000 mile plus for the rear. Would definitely recommend them to someone who wanted to go to the next step after 2ct's/power 3's and will definitely buy these again!
73%
Avon VP2
180-55-17-V Suzuki GsxR 600
2,000 miles May 20, 2015
GSXR K3 came with Avon VP2 Sport tires front and rear, no real complaints around town and held up well on a trackday.
53%
Sava Sportforce
225-45-17- Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8
3,000 miles September 4, 2014
This is the cheapest opiton in all brands. Not fully bad tire but in high lean angles it intends to slip. You have really warm up good if you are looking for grip. I bleive it will last 12.000 miles. For it's value you can buy it but i dont recommend to use it on Sporty Bikes.
These tires are amazing! I just got them this season so I don't have any opinion on the life span. I'm not a person who races or does tricks, but these tires make me feel like I could keep up with the best of them. Anytime I lost traction or started to skid (from emergency braking in traffic) they regained control almost immediately. My town has some bumpy roads and these tires are not affected at all. I have yet to fall over, so I cannot testify to the actual limit of the tire, but that's probably because they match the quality of aggressiveness I require from my tires. I've definitely banked some sharp turns in a rush and these things held up every time.
i"ve only been riding for 2 years now,but i have done some miles,i"ve done around 45k,and it"s Bridestone every time for me,they have never let me down yet(touch wood)....Ha,they do what there meant to do and that means stick to the road and keep you on the bike,i ride very hard and i use all of the tire,i go out with a lot of experienced riders who also like to ride hard,and with Bridgestone 21s i feel just as confident as they do,and also to be honest i don"t really ride that much in the rain,but when i do i take it easy (i think) Ha and again there doing a perfect job ...............Defo recommend this tire
Incredible Tires, Riden hard on a GSXR 600 over country roads, motorway miles and 3 Trackdays these tires are still strong and got plenty of mileage left.
Great grip in the dry, smooth and progressive. The 2CT compound gives soft shoulders and firm center for brilliant wear.
Wet grip is brilliant, no aquaplaning, good footprint and even water dispersal.
Highly recommended! :)
I've used three sets of these on my 08 gixxer 600. They average out at about 9000km per set. The rear wears out in the center while the front goes out on the shoulders.
I ride lots of highway trips - usually a minimum of 70 - 100km at a time. I do the odd track day as well.
We have fairly mild weather here (New Zealand - Waikato region) so I have noticed no problems with warm-up.
I have learned to trust these tires totally and have yet to have them let me down. The only time the back stepped out was when, after a service, they had been over-inflated (48psi). I usually run 40 rear and about 36 front. Track day they drop to 35 each. These pressures seem to work happily enough.
Wet grip I am less sure of althoug last track day was really wet and they held up just fine. Mind you, I took it easy.
I wouldn't trust them on wet shiny seal though or on wet white lines - I tried them out in a straight line once and they broke free really easily. But then I'd expect that from any tire.
Good treads IMO.
