Originally Posted By: alarmguy
Originally Posted By: 02SE
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
I thought 5000 miles (stock Pirelli's) for the rear on my 160hp 467lb Ducati was bad, but 3000? Ouch.
Look at it this way: 3k from a rear tire, is about 3x the mileage I get out of a rear tire on my hopped-up bike.
As for new bikes, I'm anxious to see what has been done with the '18 S1000RR.
Im glad to see the tire wear statements, of course if I was really considering a bike I would simply go to that bikes forums.
I actually am relieved, never say never but will never go back to a bike that gives less then 12,000 miles on a tire.
Im actually over 20,000 on my front right now, the rear I replaced around, just shy of 14,000 and maybe had another 1000 or 2, on it but like the dealer I was at while in the Smoky Mountains (where I originally bought the bike) plus it was a little cupped
Anyway, at this point in my life, that is a deal killer. Im not that hung up on having 160 HP !
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But if I could have a second one, and these photos are what they are to me when I see the bike in real life, well, I would bring it home. Darn it! *L*
Tire wear is based on several variables. The weight and power of the bike, tire construction, road surface, and riding style. I
could make my tire(s) last longer, but then I wouldn't be enjoying the capabilities of my bikes.
I'm not hung up on 160 HP either, I prefer a lot more. That 160 HP claimed by BMW, is at the crank. It's more like 128-130 RWHP.