Pilot Power Tires

[nlheikki]

Well, I finally ordered a much needed new rear Pilot Power. Anybody have experience with these tires on their FZ6? Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Nick

 

[Howattzer]

Well, I finally ordered a much needed new rear Pilot Power. Anybody have experience with these tires on their FZ6? Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Nick

I just (700 km's ago, 400 miles) installed the Pilot Power 2CT's. They are awesome! Very good grip in wet and dry conditions, and very confidence inspiring in the corners.

 

[rsw81]

I have the Pilot Roads, not the Powers, and have been excedingly happy with them. Good grip, easy to get leaned over, and awesome tread life.:thumbup:

 

[DefyInertia]

I LOVE pilot powers!!!!

 

[jsteinb95]

sportrider_fz6 is on his 3rd set of pilot powers and he "swears by them" :thumbup:

 

[reiobard]

i had a set on the old bike and admit that they were very good, not great wear out of them though.

 

[fudge_FZ6]

I love the powers and will never buy anything else. I get around 7-8000km out of a rear tire and 16000 out of a front. That is mostly 2 up riding.

 

[Cali rider]

I've used them multiple times, they are one of the finest motorcycle tires you can buy, and they can be purchased for as low as $260/set. The only downside is the limited mileage that you can expect to get out of them before they need replacement.

 

[Yamahahauler]

I have the pilot road tire and they are performing well as long as you get em warmed up a little before you get to serious, the wear seems to be good so far. Thinking about the pilot 2's next time though, anyone tried these out yet.:rockon:

 

[DefyInertia]

I've used them multiple times, they are one of the finest motorcycle tires you can buy, and they can be purchased for as low as $260/set. The only downside is the limited mileage that you can expect to get out of them before they need replacement.

www.sportbiketrackgear.com should have them for $235 shipped (pilot power)

the set I have now is worn pretty close to the wear bars on the sides but has seen mostly track use with ~1000 miles of street use. since the middle has so much meat left on it, I expect to get another 4,000 to 6,000 street miles out of the set. I'm light and don't push it too hard on the street so I get a lot of mileage so long as I'm not riding 2up. Some people report 3000 miles per set, some rare examples have lasted 5 figures for other people.

 

[nlheikki]

Thanks for all of the input guys. I'm pretty pumped to be getting this tire now.

Thanks,
Nick

 

[nlheikki]

I just wanted to let everybody know that the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tires are awesome!

-Nick-

 

[Mr T]

Just fitted Pilot Power 2CT front and back and filled with nitrogen ~

AWESOME!!!!!:cheer::cheer:

T

 

[HowlFZ6]

Replaced original Bridgestones (8500mi) with Pilot Powers last month. Haven't looked back. Just wish I had more curvy roads to slice through on my route to work.

It's definitely a confidence inspiring tire, especially in the twisties.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

I've used them multiple times, they are one of the finest motorcycle tires you can buy, and they can be purchased for as low as $260/set. The only downside is the limited mileage that you can expect to get out of them before they need replacement.

Yup, I bought my Pilot Powers from the Yamaha dealership for $278, included install. But they screwed up, I paid for the regular Pilot Powers and noticed that they put on the 2CT's on the rear. The front was the regular PP's.

 

[thulst]

Last week I changed the Dunlop roadsmarts after an awesome 15000 km :thumbup: with the pilot power 2ct. All right, just one week and only 1000 km but man are those tires good. We've had quite a lot of rain over here in Holland and that's exactly what they are made for rain and power.

And I am with HowlFZ6, there are never enough curves when driving on an FZ6 with pilot powers. :rockon: