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    Michelin Road Classic tires

    Looks like Michelin has released a new model of tire which will fit on stock GS wheels:



    Last edited by 80GS1000; 02-08-2021, 02:22 PM.
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    1980 GS1000 restomod
    2006 GSXR 750

    #2
    They look interesting. The rear sized don't align well with most GS's though.
    Ed

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      #3
      No 16" sizes, and none of the 17" sizes will work on a GS.

      Might be some 18" rears that would work for some models.

      Maybe they'll expand the lineup. It's always nice to have a new option, and Michelin makes good tires.
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        #4
        They got a Michelin Road Classic 130/80B-17 65H Rear Motorcycle (50689) now. Anyone try them yet?
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          #5
          I'm up in the air right now with my XS1100 between the Bridgestone BT46 and the Michelin Classics. I've run Dunlop 404 and both Shinko 230 & 712 and am not thrilled with the milage out of any of them. If there where mileage reports out of the Michelin to compare to the BT46 then I'd be able to determine if the Michelins are worth an extra $100 a set, right now I'm leaning towards the BT46 for that reason.

          130/90-17 seems to be a typical "Superbike" size and trying to find something with a harder rubber compound is next to impossible. These bikes weren't originally meant for touring and the tire availability reflects that.
          1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
          1982 GS450txz (former bike)
          LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

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            #6
            Originally posted by LAB3 View Post
            I'm up in the air right now with my XS1100 between the Bridgestone BT46 and the Michelin Classics. I've run Dunlop 404 and both Shinko 230 & 712 and am not thrilled with the milage out of any of them. If there where mileage reports out of the Michelin to compare to the BT46 then I'd be able to determine if the Michelins are worth an extra $100 a set, right now I'm leaning towards the BT46 for that reason.

            130/90-17 seems to be a typical "Superbike" size and trying to find something with a harder rubber compound is next to impossible. These bikes weren't originally meant for touring and the tire availability reflects that.

            Yeah, the 404 and the Shinkos certainly do not last very long, nor does the Pirelli Sport Demon (which seems to be out of stock everywhere anyway; same for the Metzelers, which never lasted long, and the Conti Go! is out of stock, durability unknown).

            It looks like the Michelin Road Classic is now available in 130/90-17; it wasn't when this thread started. Bit salty, at just over $200, and so far I don't know whether anyone has coughed up the big bucks and worn one out. Perhaps it's your turn to step in and Do It For Science....?
            https://www.americanmototire.com/mic...orcycle-28034/

            The BT-46 is around $160:
            https://www.americanmototire.com/str...-11620-mc.html

            Hard to say. A $40 difference, more if you get both, is a little steep. But I've spent more to learn less... And tire prices are just nutso right now; even the Shinko 230 is now close to $200 for a set (went from $112 to $192). I mean, inflation is what it is, but the 60% - 80% hikes we've seen in motorcycle tires are unconscionable. But that's another rant for another day.


            My go-to for mileage has always been the Avon RoadRider, but Avon seems to have exited the motorcycle tire business and the remaining stocks appear to be gone.
            1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
            2005 KLR685, Aztec Pink - Turd II.3, the ReReReTurdening
            2015 Yamaha FJ-09, Magma Red Power Corrupts...
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              #7
              I've priced a set of BT46 130/90-17 100-90-19 for $310. The Michelins where $393
              1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
              1982 GS450txz (former bike)
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                #8
                OUCH!!!!!!!
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by bwringer View Post


                  Yeah, the 404 and the Shinkos certainly do not last very long, nor does the Pirelli Sport Demon.
                  My Sport Demons have maybe 2500 miles on them. Front looks brand new. Back, not so much. The nature of big bore fours (and the childish men who ride them).
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                    #10
                    Now if you wanna go antique and DARK SIDE at the same time this is as cheap as you're going to find!

                    Excelsior Tires | Antique Tire Excelsior Tires offer beautiful European styling and design in an extensive range of beaded edge and straight side wall sizes. Excelsior tires feature durable nylon cord construction. These tires feature authentic antique tire tread designs and sidewall markings and are an excellent choice for antique restorations. Please note that dimensions listed tread width, section width and overall diameter are non-scientific and based on an inflated tire, mounted on a wheel. Dimensions may vary due to rim width and inflation pressure.
                    1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
                    1982 GS450txz (former bike)
                    LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by LAB3 View Post
                      Now if you wanna go antique and DARK SIDE at the same time this is as cheap as you're going to find!

                      https://www.cokertire.com/tires/475-...wall-tire.html
                      Now that's a little too old for even me. I mean, I'm as old skool as it gets, but...
                      1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                      2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by LAB3 View Post
                        Now if you wanna go antique and DARK SIDE at the same time this is as cheap as you're going to find!

                        https://www.cokertire.com/tires/475-...wall-tire.html
                        Or throw on a 16" L rear wheel and one of these...
                        Excelsior Tires | Excelsior Tire The world's first line of radial tires offered in sizes and styles to replace popular bias ply profiles. The Stahl Sport Radial from Excelsior Tire is inspired by vintage competition tires and is equally at home on vintage racers as it is on hot rods. This tire has also become very popular on deuce coupes, Model A hot rods and roadsters. Excelsior Tires are made in the USA and DOT/ECE (European Community) approved. Please note that dimensions listed tread width, section width and overall diameter are non-scientific and based on an inflated tire, mounted on a wheel. Dimensions may vary due to rim width and inflation pressure.
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                          They look interesting. The rear sized don't align well with most GS's though.
                          What's wrong with a 130/90-17?
                          MICHELIN® ROAD CLASSIC 130/90B17 68V

                          Width 130 Ratio 90 Diameter 17 Load Index 68 Speed Index V Position rear​
                          If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Who Dat? View Post

                            What's wrong with a 130/90-17?
                            MICHELIN® ROAD CLASSIC 130/90B17 68V

                            Width 130 Ratio 90 Diameter 17 Load Index 68 Speed Index V Position rear​
                            That's a new size, not available when I posted my comment.
                            Ed

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                              #15
                              eBay has a coupon saving $20% on motorcycle tires, as sold by select suppliers. A quick check shows that some, not a lot, of money can be saved this way.

                              https://www.ebay.com/e/p&a/motorcycl...338d3381850INT

                              Edit: sorry, it seems the sizing is picked over compared to when the coupon was released.
                              Last edited by Nessism; 03-28-2023, 10:49 PM.
                              Ed

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