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Thinking you would be able to conquer the world if only you could first read a review of the top sports touring rubber tested on a 1250RS? |
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So they test a Road 5 rather than a Road 5 GT which, according to their own text is the right tyre for the R1250RS.
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Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #3 They say "Avon failed to get involved" which suggests they asked makers to submit tyres. If you look at https://www.michelin.co.uk/motorbike/home-motorbike they recommend the standard tyre (the chart is yet to be updated for the 1250 but I can't see them changing the recommendation as the GT tyre is aimed at the RT, GTR1400 & other land yachts). Whilst this article has flaws, and has been recycled in magazines across Europe in recent months, the testers can only use tyres as recommended or supplied by the maker. |
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Zitat von Ali-bear im Beitrag #5 More accurately, Bauer Group. It is written as if MCN staffers were involved but I saw somewhere, maybe here or UKGSer, that the report "data" originates from a German publication, no doubt also owned by Bauer. The German origin might explain why Avon was not involved as maybe the brand is not well known there. I have seen at least 3 different versions placing the tyres in the same order, with Metzeler & Pirelli in the top 3. Metzeler is owned by Pirelli so draw your own conclusions. |
Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #3 You don't need the GT for the RS, they've got stiffer sidewalls for heavier bikes,they won't last any longer.
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Thanks for posting the link! |
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This tyre test is a reprint of the ride magazine test see discussions R1200RS + R1250RS Forum » 1200 RS technology » Tyres, Brakes and Suspension » Michelin Power 5, starting April 12th 2020. MCN and Ride Mag are sister publications and often repeat each others articles especially since the lockdown. |
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Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:34 pm (Last edited: Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:44 pm)
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In many respects this BMW article is a more relevant test. It is in German but easily translated: It is from 2018 but tests the tyres over several thousand kilometres. 19 Plate R1250RS Exclusive with "bells & whistles" & full colour matched luggage |
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