Alternative tires.... Conti Road Attack 3
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FTR London
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I have the CRA3s on my FTR and they are outstanding in comparison to the DT3s. Superb feedback and feel. Problem is, I loath the look. It's supposed to be a dirt bike. Would instantly fit a pair of MT60 RS were it not for the fact that they don't cater for the 18" rear and the 19" front.
FTR London
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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.
I guess one answer is to adapt my 2019 bike to 17" wheels.
edgelett
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I could have sworn I saw some people on the FB group with the Michelins on a 2019 FTR?
I could be wrong though
FTR London
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In honesty, I'm sure I have seem similar. But it doesn't seem to accommodate the 18" rear.
R. Warshawsky
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The Pirelli, from my perspective and about 6k miles on each, is significantly better all the way around. Best of luck.
FTR London
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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.
Timps27
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Considering it’s supposed to be a ADV tire, surprisingly grippy is a good description. They also last longer than any of the other tires I’ve used, as an example I have a TKC-70 Rocks on the back right now and will get about 9-10,000 out of two rears and one front, with the Shinko I get 15-18,000 out of two rears and a front (and the front has plenty of life left just horribly cupped).
kiwi dave
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I refer you back to my post item #36.
Yesterday, I ended up riding in the rain again. Heavy showers with fine intervals between.
Sure, I got a bit wet, but not enough to get out the waterproof over-trousers. Once the initial ride in the rain, it all becomes a little pointless to stop and change.
Yesterday, I ended up riding in the rain again. Heavy showers with fine intervals between.
Sure, I got a bit wet, but not enough to get out the waterproof over-trousers. Once the initial ride in the rain, it all becomes a little pointless to stop and change.
wallycycle
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My better half is on her second set of Michelin Anakee Adventure. 7K miles out of the first rear and she said handled great all the way up to the end.