Bridgestone bt-023, bt-023gt or S20

[Mta1981]

Hey everyone, time for tires. Does anyone know if the gt spec is too rigid for the fz6? Im just wondering if it would yield better mileage. And is the new hypersport s20 a more track spirited tire? Im not dragging knees, but I like the twisties. I have a 60 mile round trip commute and I have it all, twists, straights, back roads and highway. I also rock gerbings heated gear, so what would be better in the winter. Thanks for any input.http://www.600riders.com/forum/images/smilies/sport12.gif

 

[Motogiro]

:welcome:to the forum!

I don't think you need the GT spec.tire. That is more designed for the heavier sport tourers.

The S20 is the BT-016 Pro replacement and although these tires are great for quick warmup and more aggressive riding, they may not yield the mileage results you'd want. I use them on the SV1000s and I get about 4.000 mile out of a rear.

I vote for the BT-023 for your application. They have great grip and mileage I think you'll be happy with.

 

[Mta1981]

Cool, thank you! Sweet samurai stuff btw!

 

[7UPyours]

I went with bt 023 http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/43133-just-got-some-new-rubber.html and so far love them, got about 500 miles on them so far, haven't had too many not rainy days to ride.

 

[ebster1085]

I went with the BT-023's about 1000 miles ago and have nothing but good things to say about them. In that time I have done all kinds of riding from my 70 mile RT commute, to some chill cruising, to some spirited twisties, to riding in the rain and the tires have been sticky and predictable throughout. Check out my post below for some more info and opinions..

http://www.600riders.com/forum/tire-tech-talk/43583-bridgestone-tires-ones.html

 

[dean2287]

I recently got the 023 GT front and back. Haven't installed them yet but I'll post up a review. Hoping they'll be good for me as I'm more into touring than sport riding.