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Michelin Road Classic tires

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

https://motorcycle.michelinman.com/motorbike/tyres/michelin-road-classic

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They look interesting. The rear sized don't align well with most GS's though.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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.
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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.
 
I've priced a set of BT46 130/90-17 100-90-19 for $310. The Michelins where $393
 
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Yeah, the 404 and the Shinkos certainly do not last very long, nor does the Pirelli Sport Demon.
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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). :excitement:
 
Who Dat? said:
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​
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That's a new size, not available when I posted my comment.
 
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.
 
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Chapmoto.com is probably on that list. I've bought from them a number of times via eBay and their website, same price either way.
 
Nessism said:
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.
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Thanks for the tip Ness! Ordered up a set of the Bridgestone BT46's for $260 using that code which made them comparable to the price of a set of Shinko 230's (locally available price). Now all I gotta do is ride about 500 miles to pick them up but I've had enough of Florida anyhow, too hot here for me.
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bwringer said:
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.
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I coughed up the $ for mich road classics for the Kat (100/90 and 130/80). They are a good looking tire and the compound seems pretty tacky touching them once the release compound was removed (haven't ridden them yet).

Not looking for milage on these as the kat will be a sunday show piece.

Forgot to mention these mich road classics were a bit of a bugger getting the bead to fully seat on the rim. I am running tubes with these and the OEM kat wheels have no safety bead groove. Had to use lots of air pressure, tire lubricant, and repeated seating/un seating until i was happy how they seated, I'll see if running them help get them settled.
 
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It took me 3 1/2 hours of trying various tricks to set the bead on the front of of BT46, never in my life have I had one that much of a hassle! Bike rides great on them.
 
Is the BT-46 also known as the Bridgestone Battleaxe? Differences from BT-45?
 
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