| OEM
Tires and wheel sizes (factory service manual) |
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Tire Size |
Wheel Size |
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| Front
(86-93) |
110/80VR-18 or 110/80-V18 |
2.15” x 18” |
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| Front
(94+) |
120/70R-18 59V |
3.00” x 18” |
Note: 94+ OEM tire measures
111/78-18 |
110/80-18 best fit |
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| Rear
(86-93) |
150/80VR-16 150/80/VB16 |
3.5” x 16” |
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| Rear
(94+) |
150/80R-16 71V |
3.5” x 16” |
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Radial or Bias? |
Handling (stable, sporty,
twitchy) |
Mileage (approx) |
Recommended PSI (F/R) |
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| Avon |
*fitment recommended by
manufacturer |
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| http://www.avonmoto.com/ |
North American site |
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| Storm 2
Ultra (1986-1993) * |
110/80ZR-18 |
R |
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| Storm 2
Ultra (1994-2005) * |
120/70ZR-18 |
R |
quick, sporty, confident corner
carver |
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| Azaro
ST AV46 (All) * |
150/80ZR-16 |
R |
quick, sporty, confident corner
carver |
13-14k |
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| Roadrider
AM26 |
110/80-18 58V |
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| Roadrider
AM26 |
120/80-18 61V |
B |
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| Roadrider
AM26 |
150/80-16 71V |
B |
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| AM41
Venom |
100/90H-18 56H |
B |
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| AM42
Venom |
150/80H-16 77V or 77H |
B |
Smooth, no flopping over |
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36/42 |
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| AM42
Venom |
160/80H-16 81H |
B |
Smooth, no flopping over |
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36/42 |
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| Distanzia
AM44 |
110/80-18 58S |
B |
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| Distanzia
AM44 |
120/80-18 62S |
B |
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Azaro
II AV35 |
110/80ZR-18 discontinued |
- |
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Azaro
II AV36 |
160/80ZR-16 discontinued |
- |
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Azaro
ST AV45(86-93) * |
110/80R-18 discontinued |
- |
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Azaro
ST AV45 (94-2005) * |
120/70R-18 discontinued |
- |
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14.5-15k at wear bars |
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| Bridgestone |
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| http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/ |
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| Battlax
BT-021 |
110/80ZR-18 |
R |
Great tire - short life. Grips very well, rolls into turns with out
"falling". Soft sides, hard
centerline. |
9k |
36/40 |
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| Battlax
BT45 |
110/80-18 58V |
B |
Smooth airplane-like Roll-in,
good life, secure feel |
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36/40 |
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| Battlax
BT45 |
120/80-18 62H |
B |
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| Battlax
BT45 |
150/80-16 71V |
B |
Smooth airplane-like Roll-in,
good life, secure feel |
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| Dunlop |
*fitment
recommended by manufacturer |
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| http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/ |
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| D205
(1994-2005) |
120/70ZR-18 59W |
R |
Long wear, good grip, 110/80
squirrelly at high lean angle, still good tire, great in rain |
12k |
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| D205
(199402996, was All) |
150/80ZR-16 71W |
R |
Long wear, good grip, good tire
great in rain |
12k |
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| K701F
(1994-2005) * |
120/70VR-18 59V |
R |
good grip and wear, pointy
profile makes bike unsteady |
9 - 12k |
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| K700
(1994-2005) * |
150/80VR-16 71V |
R |
good grip and wear, good tire |
9 - 12k |
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D205
(86-93) * |
110/80ZR-18 58W discontinued? |
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D220 |
120/70ZR-18 discontinued |
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K105F
(1986-1993) |
110/80VR-18 58V discontinued? |
- |
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K700G
(1986-1993) * |
150/80VR-16 71V |
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K491 |
130/70HB-18 discontinued |
- |
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K491 |
160/80HB-16 discontinued |
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100/90HB-18 discontinued |
- |
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| Metzeler |
*fitment
recommended by manufacturer |
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| http://www.metzelermoto.com/ |
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| MEZ6
Roadtec |
120/70ZR-18 |
R |
Great match for the rear Avon
azaro |
12k |
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| MEZ4
(86-93) |
110/80ZR-18 58W |
R |
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| MEZ4
(94+) |
120/70ZR-18 59W |
R |
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| Lasertec
(1986-1993) * |
110/80V-18 58V |
B |
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| Lasertec
(1986-1993) * |
150/80VB-16 71V |
B |
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| ME 880
Marathon |
100/90HB-18 56H |
B |
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| ME 880
Marathon |
150/80HB-16 71H |
B |
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| ME 880
Marathon |
130/70HR-18 63H |
R |
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MEZ2 |
110/80VR-18 discontinued |
- |
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MEZ2(All)* |
150/80ZR-16 discontinued |
- |
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| Michelin |
*fitment
recommended by manufacturer |
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| http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/ |
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| Pilot
Road 2 |
110/80ZR-18 58W |
R |
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| Pilot
Road 2 |
120/70ZR-18 59W |
R |
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| Pilot
Activ |
110/80-18 58V |
B |
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| Macadam
50 |
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Michelin
Pilot Road |
110/80ZR-18 discontinued |
- |
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Macadam
100X |
110/80ZR-18 discontinued |
- |
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Macadam
100X |
150/80ZR-16 discontinued |
- |
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Macadam
A90X |
110/80ZR-18 discontinued |
- |
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Macadam
M90X |
150/80ZR-16 discontinued |
- |
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Macadam
M50 (86-93) * |
150/80V-16 discontinued |
- |
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Macadam
50E (86-94) * |
110/80V-18 discontinued |
- |
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| Pirelli |
No recommended
fitment |
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| http://www.pirellimoto.com/ |
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| MTR03
Dragon GT |
120/70ZR18 59W |
R |
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| MTR04
Dragon GT |
150/80ZR-16 71W |
R |
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| MT09
Scorpion SYNC |
110/80VB-18 |
B |
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| MT08
Scorpion SYNC |
150/80VB-16 |
B |
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| MTR23
Dragon GTS |
110/80ZR-18 |
R |
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| MTR23
Dragon GTS |
120/70ZR-18 |
R |
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| Shinko |
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| http://www.shinkotireusa.com/ |
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| 757
Journey |
130/70/18 (Wing size) |
R |
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| 757
Journey |
160/80/16 (Wing size) |
R |
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| 777 |
150/80H-16 |
B |
great tire for the $$$ |
12k at the wear bars |
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| 011
Verge |
120/70ZR-18 |
R |
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| NOTES: |
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| *fitment
recommended by manufacturer |
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| 1)
I'm only human, use as a guide only, usual disclaimers apply. |
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| Tire selection requires
care and diligence, especially if you diverge from the OEM recommended
sizes. Any tires listed here are due
to either tire manufacturer recommendation or successful use noted by other
Concours riders. Your usage may be
different, so fit your tires carefully, or consult a tire professional. |
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| Originally
from Bob Held, with major overhauls by Mark Randol, OCT2003 |
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