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Boneman · 08-14-2008, 02:56 PM

Well I have ordered up a set of Michelin Pilot Road 2's from a local Yamaha dealer who is also going to do my 25,000km service at the same time. Not looking forward to this VISA bill......

Yes, my stock Bridgestone Battlax tires have lasted this long!

Cost for the Pilot Road 2 were (in CDN funds)
Front = $203.00 (120/70 -ZR17)
Rear=$260.00 (180/55 - ZR17)
(+ taxes, + mounting)

Decided to give these a try. Their ratings and reviews seemed very positive: Pilot Road²

I will write up a review once I get em on next week.

**Hellgate** · 08-14-2008, 03:01 PM

Look forward to hearing what you think. I have them on my short list. The thing is the Bridgestone was working and lasting great!

Boneman · 08-14-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellgate

Look forward to hearing what you think. I have them on my short list. The thing is the Bridgestone was working and lasting great!

Yeah, I am amazed at how long the BT's have lasted. My friends have roughly the same mileage and they are on their 2nd and 3rd sets of tires.

I thought about just ordering up another set of Battlax's as they are tried and ture, but figured it would be a good time to try something new and see if there are any noticable riding and performance differences.

Since I ride year round and mostly commuting miles, I wanted something good on the road/highway with good water dispersion. These would seem to fit the bill.

BobSchmickle · 08-14-2008, 03:48 PM

I put these on my bike shortly after getting it (had a screw in back one), and I like the feel of them. Good grip for my needs. I have noticed they are quite noisy, especially between 55-62 MPH. Maybe I'm just not used to not having the extra fairings blocking the noise. Maybe it is the concrete roads around here. Just my 2 cents.

Boneman · 08-14-2008, 03:59 PM

Hmmm..interesting point about concrete roads. We are all asphalt here in Western Canada....extra soft and grippy on warm days! Thanks for the 2 cents!

crazybiker · 08-14-2008, 04:01 PM

After reading tons of tire threads at SBN I've come to a conclusion that Conti Road Attacks are the best in terms of fast warm up, grip, wet grip, turn-in, mileage and price.

marke14 · 08-14-2008, 04:33 PM

Has anyone here used the Pilot Road 2s on the track?

**Botch** · 08-14-2008, 06:45 PM

My Battlaxes lasted 10,140 miles (so far), my new Pilot Powers get installed Monday! Will be interesting to compare notes.

Wolfman · 08-14-2008, 07:30 PM

Boneman, you wont be dissapointed, i have these on my bike, they are fantastic, great in wet & dry, great feedback, and if you do a bit of Sport Riding, they do the gig very well...awesome allround tyre, seem to be wearing extremely well too.

**Hellgate** · 08-14-2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazybiker

After reading tons of tire threads at SBN I've come to a conclusion that Conti Road Attacks are the best in terms of fast warm up, grip, wet grip, turn-in, mileage and price.

I have the Conti on the short list too. The dude who was banned recently had a set and really liked them too. Good to know. Thanks!

08-14-2008, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Boneman Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 565 Rep Power: 41 Member #13	Michelin Pilot Road 2 Well I have ordered up a set of Michelin Pilot Road 2's from a local Yamaha dealer who is also going to do my 25,000km service at the same time. Not looking forward to this VISA bill...... Yes, my stock Bridgestone Battlax tires have lasted this long! Cost for the Pilot Road 2 were (in CDN funds) Front = $203.00 (120/70 -ZR17) Rear=$260.00 (180/55 - ZR17) (+ taxes, + mounting) Decided to give these a try. Their ratings and reviews seemed very positive: Pilot Road² I will write up a review once I get em on next week. __________________ *"It's a shame that stupidity is not painful"* Boneman's FZ6 Web Site Last edited by Boneman; 08-14-2008 at 03:12 PM..

08-14-2008, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,292 Rep Power: 58 Member #1191	Re: Michelin Pilot Road 2 Look forward to hearing what you think. I have them on my short list. The thing is the Bridgestone was working and lasting great! __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

08-14-2008, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
BobSchmickle Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 2 Member #3648	Re: Michelin Pilot Road 2 I put these on my bike shortly after getting it (had a screw in back one), and I like the feel of them. Good grip for my needs. I have noticed they are quite noisy, especially between 55-62 MPH. Maybe I'm just not used to not having the extra fairings blocking the noise. Maybe it is the concrete roads around here. Just my 2 cents.

08-14-2008, 03:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boneman Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 565 Rep Power: 41 Member #13	Re: Michelin Pilot Road 2 Hmmm..interesting point about concrete roads. We are all asphalt here in Western Canada....extra soft and grippy on warm days! Thanks for the 2 cents! __________________ *"It's a shame that stupidity is not painful"* Boneman's FZ6 Web Site

08-14-2008, 04:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
crazybiker Helpful Indian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Bike: Converted to 2007 FZ6 Black/Blue Posts: 435 Rep Power: 11 Member #394	Re: Michelin Pilot Road 2 After reading tons of tire threads at SBN I've come to a conclusion that Conti Road Attacks are the best in terms of fast warm up, grip, wet grip, turn-in, mileage and price. __________________ MODS 07 R6S Forks,Speedbleeders,SS Lines,HH Sintered Brake Pads\|15T Front,Speedohealer v3\|Laser Extreme Quad Exhaust,K&N,CAT Elim,PCIII\|Puig Light Smoke Racing Screen\|06 FZ1 Bar\|TCP Seat Cowl\|07 Speedo\|07 Swingarm\|08 Bar Clamp\|08 Black Fairing\|Pazzo Gold Shorty\|Extended Frame,Motovation Swingarm Sliders\|FE\|Voltmeter,12v Powerlet\|F/R Flushmounts\|Amber LED Pod Light Mod\|Fiamm HB Lo Tone\|Universal RAM Mount ACCESSORIES Shad50 Topcase\|Top Saddlery Seat\|Axio Carbon Fiber Tail Bag

08-14-2008, 04:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
marke14 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Bike: RED 2007 FZ6 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 6 Member #864	Re: Michelin Pilot Road 2 Has anyone here used the Pilot Road 2s on the track? Last edited by marke14; 08-14-2008 at 04:36 PM..

08-14-2008, 06:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Re: Michelin Pilot Road 2 My Battlaxes lasted 10,140 miles (so far), my new Pilot Powers get installed Monday! Will be interesting to compare notes. __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

08-14-2008, 07:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wolfman Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Bike: 2006 fzn Posts: 2,475 Rep Power: 29 Member #2280	Re: Michelin Pilot Road 2 Boneman, you wont be dissapointed, i have these on my bike, they are fantastic, great in wet & dry, great feedback, and if you do a bit of Sport Riding, they do the gig very well...awesome allround tyre, seem to be wearing extremely well too. __________________ 06 FZ6N - *Engine:* PCIII (Cust.Map) = 98.4hp.TB Ti's, BMC Air filt., airbox mod, -1 front sprocket, Speedohealer *Suspension:* 08 fz6 Forks, Racetech .95kg springs, gold valve emulators, Ohlins shock. *Brakes:* R6 front calipers, Braking Wave Discs, Braided Lines, Ferodo pads. *Ergonomics:* Pazzo levers, Valtermoto Rearsets, MCS Drag Bars, Oggy Knobs. *Bling:* MCS Mirrors, Mini LED indicators, MCS Carbon Bar Ends, 08 front fender, Bagster tank bra, Polished Wheels, FE. Scorpion sr900i alarm.

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