It's been quite a while since I've been on here, close to 3 years. Since then, I've bought 2 bikes, trading my FJR on the second one back in April, a 2015 Kawasaki ZX-14R Ninja. I now have 3 bikes.
The Ninja came with Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S20F E (front) and S20R E (rear). I now have a bit over 3500 miles on them, and the rear is getting very close to needing replaced.
The manual suggests the above mentioned Bridgestones, or Metzeler TL Sportec M5 Interact E, as replacements.
I want a longer lasting tire than the Bridgestones, if possible. Would the Metzelers last longer? Or is there something else with the same speed rating (maybe Dunlop?) that would last longer? I don't mind paying extra for extra tread life, as I prefer longer intervals between tire swaps over cost savings.
Thanks in advance.
ZX-14R tires.
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William
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- Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:28 pm
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- Years Riding: 11
- My Motorcycle: Newest: '15 ZX-14R Ninja, plus 2 others.
- Location: Farmington, New Mexico
ZX-14R tires.
1982 Suzuki GS1100GL, 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour, 2015 Kawasaki ZX-14R Ninja.
2006 Yamaha Wolverine 450 sport/4wd ATV, 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 EPS SE utility ATV
2006 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4wd 4 door, 2008 Toyota Highlander AWD
Born, raised, and spent most of my life in Florida until I moved to Farmington, New Mexico April 2011. Yes, I'm in the wonderful Four Corners area.
2006 Yamaha Wolverine 450 sport/4wd ATV, 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 EPS SE utility ATV
2006 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4wd 4 door, 2008 Toyota Highlander AWD
Born, raised, and spent most of my life in Florida until I moved to Farmington, New Mexico April 2011. Yes, I'm in the wonderful Four Corners area.
