Review - Shinko 009 Raven Radial Motorcycle Tire

[jtmcculloch]

So far this is the best tire I have ever used.
9/32 tread new
after 2815 miles – 2/32 worn, 7/32 left
All riding so far has been 2 up with loaded saddle& Tank bags
projected mileage = 12,500+ miles
ZR1100 Zepher rear tire size = 170/60-17

This tire is also offered in other sizes also.

I bought the Shinko R230's for my KZ but have not installed them yet.

http://www.bikebandit.com/product/13855?WT.mc_id=666111

I will write a review for those also.
I have not been happy with any tires Till now.

http://www.bikebandit.com/product/13854

Shinko 009 Raven Radial Motorcycle Tire
YOUR PRICE $89.99 MSRP $136.95
YOU SAVE 34%!
Product DescriptionSpecifically designed to meet the demand for long life, high performance radial tires
Provides superior riding comfort, while the tread compound gives high grip on both wet and dry roads
Highest tread life of Shinko sport-performance radials
Aramid belted, DOT approved
W-rated for speeds up to 168 mph
Reviews:

http://reviews.bikebandit.com/3400/13854/reviews.htm

Availability: Usually ships within 1 to 2 business days
Shipping Restriction: This Product Ships Ground to the 48 US Contiguous States Only
Overall Rating 4.6 out of 5

[Nessism]

What kind of bike and what is the rear wheel width?

A GS bike can not use a tire like that unless extensive mods are done first.

[lurch12_2000]

So far this is the best tire I have ever used.
9/32 tread new
2815 miles ? 2/32
All riding so far has been 2 up with loaded saddle& Tank bags
projected mileage = 12,500+ miles
rear = 170/60-17

http://www.bikebandit.com/product/13854

Shinko 009 Raven Radial Motorcycle Tire
YOUR PRICE $89.99 MSRP $136.95
YOU SAVE 34%!
Product DescriptionSpecifically designed to meet the demand for long life, high performance radial tires
Provides superior riding comfort, while the tread compound gives high grip on both wet and dry roads
Highest tread life of Shinko sport-performance radials
Aramid belted, DOT approved
W-rated for speeds up to 168 mph
Reviews:

http://reviews.bikebandit.com/3400/13854/reviews.htm

Availability: Usually ships within 1 to 2 business days
Shipping Restriction: This Product Ships Ground to the 48 US Contiguous States Only
Overall Rating 4.6 out of 5

Is the 2/32 tread wear or what's left of the original 9/32? Passible wear depth is 1/32 before they would fail a safety inspection or show wear bars.
That would be 75% worn if I read your numbers correctly and maybe only 4k miles projected total expected life.

[focus frenzy]

that would be on his ZN1100 Zepher

not everyone here just has GS's many have other bikes as well.

I hope it is not down to 2/32nd after just 2K miles!

[jtmcculloch]

that would be on his ZN1100 Zepher

not everyone here just has GS's many have other bikes as well.

I hope it is not down to 2/32nd after just 2K miles!

Sorry I did not write that well, but I corrected it.
9/32 tread new
after 2815 miles ? 2/32 worn, 7/32 left

The tire comes in other sizes also.
Sad to say they do not have the correct size for my front - at least yet.

[jtmcculloch]

Mileage update:
Installed on Kawasaki ZR1100 on 4/16/2009
This is the longest lasting tire I have ever owned and she grips like glue.

9/32 tread new
2815 miles ? 7/32 left
7380 miles ? 4/32 left

Projected mileage = 13,200+ miles
Almost all riding has been 2 up with loaded saddle & Tank bags

http://www.bikebandit.com/product/13854

Shinko 009 Raven Radial Motorcycle Tire
YOUR PRICE $89.99 MSRP $136.95