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**Boneman** · 08-14-2008, 01:56 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, 02:01 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, 02:11 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, 02:48 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, 02:59 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, 03:01 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, 03:33 PM

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

**Botch** · 08-14-2008, 05:45 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, 06:30 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, 08:20 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, 01:56 PM	#1
Boneman Admin / Instructor Bike: 2005 FZ6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,765 Blog Entries: 7 Thanks: 703 Thanked 1,426 Times in 543 Posts Rep Power: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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"* www.bonemanfz6.com - FZ6 Modding Heaven!! Vancouver Island Safety Council Instructor Canada is like your attic - you forget about it, but once you're there, you're like "hey, there's some really cool stuff up here!" Last edited by Boneman; 08-14-2008 at 02:12 PM.

08-14-2008, 02:48 PM	#4
BobSchmickle Junior Member Bike: 2004 FZ6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 63 Thanks: 91 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts Rep Power: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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, 02:59 PM	#5
Boneman Admin / Instructor Bike: 2005 FZ6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,765 Blog Entries: 7 Thanks: 703 Thanked 1,426 Times in 543 Posts Rep Power: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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"* www.bonemanfz6.com - FZ6 Modding Heaven!! Vancouver Island Safety Council Instructor Canada is like your attic - you forget about it, but once you're there, you're like "hey, there's some really cool stuff up here!"

08-14-2008, 03:01 PM	#6
CrazyBiker Superbike Champion Bike: 07 Black FZ1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,235 Thanks: 137 Thanked 190 Times in 142 Posts Rep Power: 26 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	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. __________________ 07 Raven FZ1 (May 06 2009) Micron Full System\|O2 Elim\|Lars Airbox Mod\|Ivan's FCE\|BMC\|CopperDawg Flies\|HEL SS Lines,Speed Bleeders\|ASV Black Shorties\|Rizoma Rearsets\|Sargent/Corbin Rider/Pillion\|MRA Vario\|Throttlemiester\|Satan666 Highway Pegs\|Reverse Retro Mirrors\|Symtec Heated Grips\|Marine Powerlet\|Integrated Taillight\|Arrow Signals\|T-Rex Frame,Crashbobbins F/R Axle Sliders\|Targa FE\|Power Bronze Rear Fender 06+ Raven FZ6 (Jul 29 2007 - Apr 27 2010)R6S Forks,SB,SS,HH\|K&N SOLD!

08-14-2008, 03:33 PM	#7
marke14 Junior Member Bike: RED 2007 FZ6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 188 Thanks: 61 Thanked 94 Times in 44 Posts Rep Power: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Michelin Pilot Road 2 Has anyone here used the Pilot Road 2s on the track? Last edited by marke14; 08-14-2008 at 03:36 PM.

08-14-2008, 05:45 PM	#8
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Posts: 2,227 Thanks: 398 Thanked 876 Times in 437 Posts Rep Power: 48 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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

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