DL650 bad tyre combo ! What have you used?
Having done just about 100 miles on a recently acquired vstrom 650 I am amazed how poor the front feels. I've come to the conclusion it must be the tyres fitted. Front is a Trail-wing and rear is a Battle-wing
Its a shite combo !
I have never been a fan of mixed tyres on anything other than a garden tractor. The road holding on the front of this bike proves the point.
Last travel bike was a 650 deauville - yeah I know(I reckon it's a great bike) ......... Had Avon Storm 2 which were fab in wet or dry, got some impressive lean with them. Very confident ride indeed
So far in 100 miles I have felt the wee front slip away on dry roads twice & once on the wet. Not a good feeling. I aint a speed freak either!
I have planned to change anyway. Not sure what yet, I think this year will likey be 90% tarmac so a 100% road tyre would be ok I guess. The battle wings read up ok and I must say I have not felt the back go apart from on mud.
What are you guys using on the paved roads? How are they in the wet?
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