I've run my bike usually 120-170kph often in rough cement and smooth asphalt. Love the twisties and it shows on my tire wear. I'm confident even in rain or wet roads. I've had no problem so far.
Best Tires for the Yamaha XT1200Z
Yamaha XT1200Z drivers have left 3 tire reviews on Tire Reviews, covering 15,500 miles of real world driving. Every tire they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car. The numbers include 1 XT1200Z variants, listed further down.
- 3owner reviews
- 15,500 milescovered on them
- 3different tires rated
- 80%average tire score
Tire sizes Yamaha XT1200Z drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tires in that size, across every car.
Yamaha XT1200Z variants, reviewed separately
These trims and body styles have pages of their own. Their reviews are already counted in the rankings above.
What Yamaha XT1200Z drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
Excellent tires. Long wearing (Over 12,000KM and I'd say with at least 4,000km more at least).
I'm a large heavy dude (about 100 KG) and the bike has cases and they're often loaded. So lots of weight on the bike. Ride two up say 60 percent of the time.
Riding conditions are brutal. Hot (Over 30 celcius) humid tropical climate. 90 percent city riding. I accelerate hard and brake hard. Tire pressure religiously adhered to (I have lovely portable tire inflator that helps a big bunch).
Some of the best bike tires I've used on this adventure tourer. Tried other brands but keep coming back to this tire.
Used on my Super Tenere. Over road imperfections and in the wet the tire is nasty. I started off liking them in the dry, but over time have began to hate them.
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