1290 SA S What Tyres

paddy · Apr 5, 2018

Got the standard Pirelli Scorpion 2's my 1290 now need new boots, do i go for Conti Trail attacks or stick with the scorpions, seen trail attacks blister badly when half worn on an 1190. But hear good things on there grip.

Any suggestions

Paddy

Phatcat · Apr 5, 2018

Had 2 pairs of trail attacks when I had my 1290 SA, I really rate them.

Bounce · Apr 5, 2018

I’ve just had a set of Conti Road Attack 3’s fitted (I only ride the SA on the road).

Only done 160 miles on them, on a mix of dry and very wet roads, and they were stunningly good.

They have a ‘traction skin’ which basically means they’re pre-scrubbed...and I believe it, particularly when the heavens opened and a torrential downpour ensued for 40 mins!

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BDG · Apr 5, 2018

I’m recently fitted Metzeler Road Tec 01’s and considering the crappy cold weather they’ve been very good.

Nutty · Apr 6, 2018

Bounce said:
I’ve just had a set of Conti Road Attack 3’s fitted (I only ride the SA on the road).

Only done 160 miles on them, on a mix of dry and very wet roads, and they were stunningly good.

They have a ‘traction skin’ which basically means they’re pre-scrubbed...and I believe it, particularly when the heavens opened and a torrential downpour ensued for 40 mins!

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This.

These tyres are outstanding in the wet. I rode 120 miles on wet roads on Saturday, and was riding as if the roads were dry. These tyres are phenomenal.

Bounce · Apr 6, 2018

The Nutty GSER said:
This.

These tyres are outstanding in the wet. I rode 120 miles on wet roads on Saturday, and was riding as if the roads were dry. These tyres are phenomenal.

I’ve always been a fan of Continental tyres, and knowing you were happy with them was a good enough recommendation.

But....their performance in the wet on Saturday was outstanding!!!

I can’t wait to royally spank them in

when we’re there in 2 weeks

on delicious dry roads

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Rasher · Apr 6, 2018

BDG said:
I’m recently fitted Metzeler Road Tec 01’s and considering the crappy cold weather they’ve been very good.

Ride Magazine recently did a wet weather tyre test and these came up, closely followed by Michelin Road Attack 5 and Bridgestone T31, and the road attack 3's were only slightly behind those two in 4th.

Amazing how quickly tyres go from being the best available to also ran's, the Roadsmart 3 was considered by many to be the best wet tyre when launched a few years ago, it was back in 6th place just a fraction behind the Angel GT in 5th.

Even the Avon Spirit in 7th place got a decent write up which also shows how far tyres have come since my early biking days when nothing worked well in the cold and wet....

...but if you want a nostalgic tyre that gives very little wet grip and takes ages to warm up Maxxis have this covered.

Arsey · Apr 6, 2018

Bounce said:
I’ve always been a fan of Continental tyres, and knowing you were happy with them was a good enough recommendation.

But....their performance in the wet on Saturday was outstanding!!!

I can’t wait to royally spank them in when we’re there in 2 weeks on delicious dry roads getting totally fucking lost again

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Fixed

Bounce · Apr 6, 2018

Arsey said:
Fixed

It's all part of the adventure chicken.... :kissy2

Apex · Apr 6, 2018

BDG said:
I’m recently fitted Metzeler Road Tec 01’s and considering the crappy cold weather they’ve been very good.

I'd say the Metz's are a bit too lively for a big ADV bike. Maybe the Kato is different but I went from Pilot road trails to 01's on the GS and will go back to Pilot RT's - the 01's just don't feel as planted and we've had a few interesting issues mid corner in the damp that woke me up! I think 01's suit sports tourers or sports bikes more that ADV. That said, the stock 1290 S tires have been pretty good so far with excellent braking and slippery conditions control - not slow, not fast steering.

Paul S · Apr 6, 2018

Agree with ChrisA - have found the standard Scorpion 2's very good so far and see no reason not to stick with them

Timbo1965 · Apr 6, 2018

Paul S said:
Agree with ChrisA - have found the standard Scorpion 2's very good so far and see no reason not to stick with them

I agree. Mine have been fine in the wet and dry.

Dirty Ming · Apr 6, 2018

I'm glad you said that, seeing as I've just put a Scorpion II on the rear after the Avon Trailrider lasted barely 3500 miles before squaring off.

Original Scorpions were on my Tiger 800 from new and were crap even in the dry. Hoping the latest incarnation are miles better

Giles · Apr 6, 2018

Mine is pretty much a year old exactly and still on the OE scorpions. Nearly 5k out the rear (never had a rear tyre last that long before - normally shot by 4.5) and plenty of tread left although beginning to get quite squared off. Pretty happy with the grip and will probably replace with the same ... :thumb2

Nutty · Apr 6, 2018

Paul S said:
Agree with ChrisA - have found the standard Scorpion 2's very good so far and see no reason not to stick with them

Mine were fine until the tread started peeling off!

Nutty · Apr 6, 2018

Giles said:
Mine is pretty much a year old exactly and still on the OE scorpions. Nearly 5k out the rear (never had a rear tyre last that long before - normally shot by 4.5) and plenty of tread left although beginning to get quite squared off. Pretty happy with the grip and will probably replace with the same ...

5k miles in a year?! What have you been doing?

Giles · Apr 6, 2018

The Nutty GSER said:
5k miles in a year?! What have you been doing?

Riding other bikes ... !!

paddy · Apr 6, 2018

Trail attacks it is. £30 quid more than the Scorpions. but whats that only a tank of fuel, roll on the summer.

Like Nutty chopped a GSA for my KTM and no regrets at all. love it.

Dirty Ming · Apr 7, 2018

I've had 2 sets of TAs and the rears lasted over 6k, although I did get uneven wear on both rears. Tried the Avons as a mate rated them on his S10 but they've squared off after 3.5k.

Always after that grippier /longevity equation so giving the Scorps a chance.

Nutty · Apr 7, 2018

Giles said:
Riding other bikes ... !!

Must be tough, knowing you’ve got the bestest bike in the world (tm

) ever at home, and you’re riding around on an old RT all day!

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