R1200GS on 54 plate

[Paul135]

Could someoe advise me on alternative tyres for my GS, please see my want list below

Never going off road
Want a rear to last about 5000 miles
Would prefere a dual compound (went to Germany 2011 and dont want to knock out middle of tyre)
stick to well known brands
I ride enthusiastically so need plenty of grip

I have been told Bridgestone do a BT020 but no mention of it on thier web site

 

[C-J]

Dunlop Roadsmarts

 

[Paul C.]

I am no expert but ive got Michelin pilot road 3 on mine can't fault them

 

[Paul135]

Thanks for the reply but would they meet all my requirements? Have you tryed these on your bike?

 

[APE]

Dunlop Roadsmarts

+1

 

[MKP]

Tyres

Paul, I have Pilot 3s on my Ducati MTS1200 and do lots of A road miles. I done over 5000 mile on them and they are only just showing sign of wear even following a trip to the Ring. Not tried them on the BMW yet. I don't think you would be disappointed.

 

[Big_Steve64]

pilot 3's

Had Pilot 3's on a Bandit I had. transformed the bike. Loads of feel from the front end. really confidence inspiring, even in wet.

I managed 7,000 miles and not even half worn. Considering the 1250 Bandit is a heavy torque monster they were impressive

 

[C-J]

I got 7000 miles out of a pair of Roadsmarts, including a trip to Italy, with quite a bit of motorway work, and used them in a track day aswell... Great tyre if you aren't going off the Tarmac.

 

[Sgt Bilco]

Original Tourances (not EXP) should do the job and give you the mileage

 

[Jugsy77]

Anakee tyres

Ive used the anakee tyres, felt a lot more confident going into corners, used for a track day too

 

[(RIP) Miff]

Conti trail attacks.

 

[Mr K]

I've had a 2004 1200GS from new and have used Metz Tourances, Michelin Anakees, Avon Distanzias and am now using Conti Trail Attacks.

Not had a problem getting 5,000 miles from a rear with any of them.

 

[Wapping]

I've had a 2004 1200GS from new and have used Metz Tourances, Michelin Anakees, Avon Distanzias and am now using Conti Trail Attacks.

Not had a problem getting 5,000 miles from a rear with any of them.

Ah, but do you

ride enthusiastically so need plenty of grip

Well do you, punk?

 

[seadog]

roadsmarts

 

[(RIP) Johno23]

If you can't get 5000 miles out of any of the above you probably shouldn't be riding at all.................all be it "enthusiastically"