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I could have sworn I saw some people on the FB group with the Michelins on a 2019 FTR?Thanks for the replies. Already considered the Michelin Anakee Adventure which would have been my go to choice but from memory it doesn't seem to cater for the 18" rear. The Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR and the Avon Trailrider do, but in all honesty I wonder how much better than the OEM DT3 - Rs they'd actually be. The front had decent feel as I recall, it was the rear that was slightly lacking imo. The CRA-3s are a revelation of course - hugely improved feel and feedback, light, quick, precise and instills confidence at or near full lean...massively happy with the performance, I just don't think that they suit the look of the bike or the style. On the other hand, they are 160 rears as opposed to 150s, which I like. I understand that you can't have your cake and eat it.
I guess one answer is to adapt my 2019 bike to 17" wheels.
In honesty, I'm sure I have seem similar. But it doesn't seem to accommodate the 18" rear.I could have sworn I saw some people on the FB group with the Michelins on a 2019 FTR?
I could be wrong though
The Pirelli, from my perspective and about 6k miles on each, is significantly better all the way around. Best of luck.Thanks for the replies. Already considered the Michelin Anakee Adventure which would have been my go to choice but from memory it doesn't seem to cater for the 18" rear. The Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR and the Avon Trailrider do, but in all honesty I wonder how much better than the OEM DT3 - Rs they'd actually be. The front had decent feel as I recall, it was the rear that was slightly lacking imo. The CRA-3s are a revelation of course - hugely improved feel and feedback, light, quick, precise and instills confidence at or near full lean...massively happy with the performance, I just don't think that they suit the look of the bike or the style. On the other hand, they are 160 rears as opposed to 150s, which I like. I understand that you can't have your cake and eat it.
I guess one answer is to adapt my 2019 bike to 17" wheels.
Thanks for that. Would certainly match the character of the FTR (in terms of looks). Korean derivative of Yokohama as I understand it. Disregarded them simply because I was favouring a 'name' tyre. I've read that these are surprisingly grippy on the road.If you want a good road tire that looks a bit gnarlier the Shinko 705 is an option. I’ve run almost all the top adv tires on my Tiger, none of them match the Shinko for bang/$.
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