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Michelin Pilot Road 3 1800-mile tyre review
By Ben Cope on 27/07/2011 16:52:14
From wet roads to trackdays. I've put them through their paces
I’ve been running the new Michelin Pilot Road 3s on my 2011 ZX-10R for 1800 miles. In that time I’ve lost count of the number of people who’ve asked me why I’m running wets on my bike. I can’t blame them for thinking that, because Michelin’s new
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Hello Michelin Pilot Road 3s
By Ben Cope on 21/04/2011 15:52:31
It's the tyre of the moment and they're now in for a regular taste of 180bhp
down to see Bob at FWR and get a set of Michelin Pilot Road 3s fitted.There's been a lot of hype about the Pilot Road 3 in the press so I had to try 'em. They are classed as a 'Sports Touring' tyre but to be honest, they're going to be perfect
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Video: Michelin Pilot Road 3 on track
By Ben Cope on 27/07/2011 18:10:07
Michelin's sports-touring tyres perform well on the road, but how do they get on with Brands Hatch GP
Michelin's Pilot Road 3s have been impressive on the road. So I took them to Brands Hatch GP to see how they performed on the track. You can read my full Michelin Pilot Road 3 review here.Thanks to www.clubmsv.co.uk for the track time Filmed with a
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Metzeler Sportec M3 tyre review
By Visordown on 14/10/2006 11:38:26
The truth is we're spoiled rotten with decent tyres these days, and the latest in a line of sporty road rubber that's better than we deserve is Metzeler's just released Sportec M3.
levels of grip and rapid turn-in married to fast warm-up, rock solidstability, superb wet weather performance and decent longevity. Tyres such as Michelin's Pilot Powers, Bridgestone's BT014s and Pirelli's Diablos (and I'm not talking about the Corsas
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Buyer's Guide: Triumph Street Triple
By Visordown on 16/05/2013 14:00:00
All you need to know about buying Triumph's best-selling bike
miles.TyresStreet Triples roll off the assembly lines wearing Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsas, which are retained on 42% of respondents’ bikes, along with the odd Strada or Supercorsa. The most common aftermarket tyres fitted are Michelin (Pilot Road 2/3
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Living with a 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R
By Jon Bentman on 16/07/2008 12:14:55
Jon Bentman reviews this fine Kawasaki motorcycle for your pleasure. Or so he told us.
an excellent 170 mile tank range. There was really no impediment to touring expeditions.Those BT-016s were great tyres by the way, the rear lasting a good 6,000 miles. I couldn’t fault them for road use. The replacements – Michelin Pilot Races – did show
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2011 ZX-10R: 685 miles, first impressions
By Ben Cope on 01/06/2011 10:26:07
How does the 2011 ZX-10R stack up in the real world?
as standard and opted for Michelin Pilot Road 3s. I don't get on with the stock Bridgestones fitted to new bikes, so anything would have been welcome but the Pilot Road 3s are exceptional; they offer loads of grip and don't move about on the road. I
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Buyer's Guide: Kawasaki Z1000
By Visordown on 15/04/2013 12:06:00
Our definitive guide to buying and owning Kawasaki’s big supernaked
are Michelin’s Pilot Power 2CT and Pilot Road 3; other popular choices Pirelli’s AngelST and Diablo Rosso Corsa, and Continental’s ContiMotion andSport Attack.Fuel economyWith their big, inviting engines, Z1000s seem to be slightly thirsty machines, with 28
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Living with a 2005 Honda Hornet 600
By Niall Mackenzie on 15/11/2005 12:10:56
Niall Mackenzie rags his Hornet 600 all in the name of giving us lot a long term review. And it worked
'm relishing the challenge already! At least the new USD forks and Michelin Pilot Road tyres mounted on three-spoke rims look like they'll do the biz.I also like the minimalist but perfectly formed dash; it's very easy on the eye while incorporating all
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Buyers' Guide: Triumph Tiger 800 and XC
By Visordown on 11/03/2013 14:53:00
The definitive guide to buying Triumph’s adventure-oriented middleweight
. These brands account for the rubber on 62% of respondents’ bikes. The most common aftermarket tyres fitted are Michelin’s Pilot Road 3 or Anakee 2. Other popular choices are, in descending order, Heidenau K60, Dunlop Trailmax and Roadsmart, Metzeler Tourance
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