albe
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Hi all FYI,
At 5600 miles, preparing for a long trip to Italy I decided to change my originally fitted tyres (Michelin Anakee, which could have made an other 1,000-1,500 miles) with something better suited for a lot of motorway mileage..
I have opted for BT 020s after reading several threads in here and the article published in Bike magazine. This despite BMW recommended to fit the BattleWings.. They also said that I wouldn't notice much difference between tires..
Day one after the change I have to say that it is like riding a different bike!
It feels a lot more nimble, naturally bends a lot more, brakes and ABS work much better (particularly in wet) and the ride is much smoother and silent. It is a pity BMW do not recommend these for pure road use!
On the downside the looks of the bike aren't as goood and obviously won't have any bite off-road (not that Anakees were any good for real off roading anyway).
At 5600 miles, preparing for a long trip to Italy I decided to change my originally fitted tyres (Michelin Anakee, which could have made an other 1,000-1,500 miles) with something better suited for a lot of motorway mileage..
I have opted for BT 020s after reading several threads in here and the article published in Bike magazine. This despite BMW recommended to fit the BattleWings.. They also said that I wouldn't notice much difference between tires..
Day one after the change I have to say that it is like riding a different bike!
It feels a lot more nimble, naturally bends a lot more, brakes and ABS work much better (particularly in wet) and the ride is much smoother and silent. It is a pity BMW do not recommend these for pure road use!
On the downside the looks of the bike aren't as goood and obviously won't have any bite off-road (not that Anakees were any good for real off roading anyway).