Best Tyres for the 620

14-12-2004, 09:53 PM

Since buying my 620ie 2.5 years and almost 18,000 mies ago I have mostly been using the following tyres:

1. Original fitted Dunlop D204s - changed at 10,500 miles, still had about 1,000 miles left in them! Grip not brilliant but good neutral steering even when rear squared off.

2. For a change I then tried Pirelli Dragon GTS. These were not very good. The steering was odd- the front always wanted to turn in too far on slow corners and roundabouts - always felt like I had to countersteer to hold the bike up! weird. The rear was squared off after 7,000 miles and felt really horrible on anything other than really smooth roads. Grip not bad though.

3. Just had BT020s fitted - Brilliant! Great precise and neutral steering from the front end - inspire lots of confidence. Seem to be the grippiest of the 3 types I have tried so far. Obviously can't yet tell what they will be like after 7,000 miles but so far I can highly recommend them if you have a 620.

Will

14-12-2004, 10:17 PM

how the hell did you manage 10k miles on one set of tyres ?

did i run my last rear down to the canvas ? no no orificer it was fully 2mm tread when i set off

14-12-2004, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty

how the hell did you manage 10k miles on one set of tyres ?

did i run my last rear down to the canvas ? no no orificer it was fully 2mm tread when i set off

The original equipment Dunlops were bloody hard wearing! I remember one of the bike mags commenting on this just after I bought my bike in 2002.

14-12-2004, 10:47 PM

they get the thumbs up for any bike not just the 620, mechanic recomended 10 on the front 20 at the back.

15-12-2004, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by A Yerbury

they get the thumbs up for any bike not just the 620, mechanic recomended 10 on the front 20 at the back.

I just put 1 on the back and 1 on the front

15-12-2004, 06:05 PM

I've tried loads of tyre's and at the moment the ones I like best are
Dunlop 207's or 208's sticky as hell, warm up real fast but not the
best for high milage.

15-12-2004, 06:10 PM

But fun when cold and wet Terry, great for sliding along the A6 ask Logyk he had a great view.

15-12-2004, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Spike

But fun when cold and wet Terry, great for sliding along the A6 ask Logyk he had a great view.

not tried them in crap weather conditions Spike thanks for the tip.

15-12-2004, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SAMMYE

I just put 1 on the back and 1 on the front

thats a relief sam, most bikes having just the two wheels an all.............

14-12-2004, 09:53 PM	#1
Will Guest Posts: n/a	Best Tyres for the 620 Since buying my 620ie 2.5 years and almost 18,000 mies ago I have mostly been using the following tyres: 1. Original fitted Dunlop D204s - changed at 10,500 miles, still had about 1,000 miles left in them! Grip not brilliant but good neutral steering even when rear squared off. 2. For a change I then tried Pirelli Dragon GTS. These were not very good. The steering was odd- the front always wanted to turn in too far on slow corners and roundabouts - always felt like I had to countersteer to hold the bike up! weird. The rear was squared off after 7,000 miles and felt really horrible on anything other than really smooth roads. Grip not bad though. 3. Just had BT020s fitted - Brilliant! Great precise and neutral steering from the front end - inspire lots of confidence. Seem to be the grippiest of the 3 types I have tried so far. Obviously can't yet tell what they will be like after 7,000 miles but so far I can highly recommend them if you have a 620. Will

14-12-2004, 10:17 PM	#2
Scotty Guest Posts: n/a	how the hell did you manage 10k miles on one set of tyres ? did i run my last rear down to the canvas ? no no orificer it was fully 2mm tread when i set off

14-12-2004, 10:47 PM	#4
A Yerbury Guest Posts: n/a	they get the thumbs up for any bike not just the 620, mechanic recomended 10 on the front 20 at the back.

15-12-2004, 06:05 PM	#6
fatbloke Guest Posts: n/a	I've tried loads of tyre's and at the moment the ones I like best are Dunlop 207's or 208's sticky as hell, warm up real fast but not the best for high milage.

15-12-2004, 06:10 PM	#7
Spike Guest Posts: n/a	But fun when cold and wet Terry, great for sliding along the A6 ask Logyk he had a great view.