Let me know how those work out, cause I'm thinking about getting the qualifiers or powers... Continental came out with a new line as well so I dont know...

 

I agree Gerg. Kawasaki has their own contract with Dunlop on the 55 series. Another Dunlop or Kawi game lets say. The Q's are a medium compound tire and run pretty good though. Yes, suspension will have to be altered to accomidate to get the true facts of the tire. 5mm's is a jump down for sure.

 

well ive put about 400 mls on them.wet,dry,hot,cold these things rock.

 

There's still a bunch of other tires for my bike though, just a little sore that I can't try the newest game in town w/o mucking with my forks. I'm getting on about 5000 miles on the ones that came stock (D207 ZR's I think), and I've noticed a small flat spot growing in the middle since I've started commuting... I hate long freeway stretches... Have to take a close look to see where the tread wear indicators are (are there any?). I'd like to try something a bit softer with better wet weather handling... After all, I do live in Seattle.

 

"There's still a bunch of other tires for my bike though, just a little sore that I can't try the newest game in town w/o mucking with my forks. I'm getting on about 5000 miles on the ones that came stock (D207 ZR's I think),"



I hear ya Gerg. Why play in the political bs when there are others out there who may fit the bill without a 30 minute total front and rear suspension adjust? I can agree with that. But then again, every tire is different and you will be adjusting the suspension and pressures no matter what. Staying with the same brand will minimize some of that of course. The 207's you mention are a rock! Hence the mileage. Even the 208zr's are a rock. Basically, I am trying things closer to home ie same brand. I think that the Q's work really well on the streets and twisties.

 

Cool thanx for the info I think thats what I'll buy...

 

I just purchased front and back qualifiers from American Motorcycle Tire for 255.63 shipped. I was at a local dealer and they wanted 245 just for the rear, and that was a d208. I said screw that I'll order on line and save over 50%

 

Amen. I think it's a Dulop Sportmax 209 on the new ZX10.

 

I am not sure but I think the 209 my have replaced the 208. It's a good tire for everyday and the occasional twisty. We were tearing them up at the track though, the PP were wear and sticking better. PP also wears out quicker on the street as well, so it all depends on where and how you are ridding.

If I were 90% commuting I would get the 208 or 209.

If I were mostly canyon and the occasional track I would go with the PP.

 

If I were 90% commuting I would get the 208 or 209.

If I were mostly canyon and the occasional track I would go with the PP.

Yeah, definitely!!

Does the Power pilot come in a 190/55 17 yet??