Sport Demon Tires?

Discussion in '8th Generation 2014-Present' started by Ennsync, Jul 24, 2018.

  1. Ennsync

    Ennsync New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2017
    Messages:
    97
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Location:
    Califonia
    Map
    what is your recommendation for tires , On my ninja I switched for OEM to Sport Demon and difference was huge. Have you tried it?
    Thank you
     
  2. Lint

    Lint Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2012
    Messages:
    4,805
    Likes Received:
    950
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Simi Valley, Ca.
    Map
    They don't make them in the correct rear size, 180-55/17.
     
  3. fink

    fink Member

    Country:
    United Kingdom
    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2013
    Messages:
    1,590
    Likes Received:
    457
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Ardnamurchan Penninsula, Scotland
    Map
    Not load rated for the vfr im afraid
     
    Lint likes this.
  4. Ennsync

    Ennsync New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2017
    Messages:
    97
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Location:
    Califonia
    Map
    what would be your recommendation for front and rear?
     
  5. OOTV

    OOTV Insider

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2011
    Messages:
    6,479
    Likes Received:
    949
    Trophy Points:
    143
    Location:
    Anaheim, Ca.
    This is an open ended question. To answer this properly, one would need to know what you are looking for in a tire. Longevity, grip, cost, availability, etc. Just about any Sport-Touring tire would be a good place to start, Good grip and good mileage. Sport tires better grip but less mileage.

    All the well known brands have tires in both categories and even some lesser known brands as well. I’ve been running Michelin tires on my 6 Gen, currently the Road 5 front and rear (Previously Pilot Road 4 or 2 rear with Pilot Power 3 front) and the Pilot RS on my 5 Gen, which has been exclusively track ridden for the last 1100+ miles. So far happy with the performance of bothe bikes. Mileage with good performance out of my 6 Gen and great performance but limited miles on my 5 Gen.

    There are so many options and opinions on tires that it will make your head spin but you can almost not go wrong with most tires these days. Bridgestone, Dunlop, Michelin, Pirelli even Shinko offer up good tires for a good price, just need to know what the criteria to use when choosing them.
     
  6. Bubba Utah

    Bubba Utah Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2016
    Messages:
    1,384
    Likes Received:
    324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Utah
    Map
    STAY AWAY FROM DUNLOPS!;-) IMO.;-)
     
    Ennsync likes this.
  7. 3dcycle

    3dcycle New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2010
    Messages:
    143
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    st johnsbury vermont
    Map
    Why? I have a set of roadsmart 3 on right now (2000 miles) and I have been very pleased with them. I have pushed them very very hard this year never a issue with traction.
     
    James Bond likes this.
  8. carlgustav

    carlgustav New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2008
    Messages:
    374
    Likes Received:
    34
    Trophy Points:
    43
    Location:
    Heart of Dixie
    I agree with 'why?'. I run Q3s, and Q3+s on various bikes, street and track. Nothing wrong with them. The Roadsmart and Roadsmart IIs were not that great, I'll admit (yes I've used them). I've run Michelin track tires, they are good tires. I run Dunlop track tires, also good tires, and lower cost.

    As has been stated, you have a wide range of good options, you'll have to define your specific needs, then pick the tire that meets those needs :cool:.

    ACE
     
  9. 3dcycle

    3dcycle New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2010
    Messages:
    143
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    st johnsbury vermont
    Map
    I have also run Dunlop 1&2 before not great tires, though have had worse, the 3 are better, took a chance on them and I am pretty happy. No wet rides so far with them, but I have beat the crap out of them. From high speed mountain runs (75-90mph) to 90-100mph runs down the highway for about an hour in 80-90 degree (f) heat no issues still look good life left after 2000 miles of that
     
  10. Bubba Utah

    Bubba Utah Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2016
    Messages:
    1,384
    Likes Received:
    324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Utah
    Map
    I have a set on now of 3's as well. They are better than those in the past with other bikes, lighter (2003 Sv1000s) and heavier (1995 Gpz1100) I guess I just don't trust them with multiple sets having cupping issues and getting a wobble in the front end at high speeds. It may be me, the bike or just I don't care to put any more money Dunlop's way. I will be putting on a set of Evo 30s on in a few weeks. Tires are always a matter of an individual preference. Also the mileage on them for me has been really poor.
     
  11. 3dcycle

    3dcycle New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2010
    Messages:
    143
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    st johnsbury vermont
    Map
    I have had the same issues with a lot of tires including pilot road 4s now that I have DMr suspension all the way round and getting it tuned for myself the cupping is not a issue anymore.(so far) time will tell I suppose
     
  12. XRedJar

    XRedJar New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2018
    Messages:
    59
    Likes Received:
    33
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Edgewood, MD
    Map
    What is your riding style, and are you looking for grip or longevity?

    I've got the OEM Dunlops on right now, but will be going with Metzler M7RRs next spring. I want more grip than miles out of them, but they appear to be a decent compromise between the two. I'd expect maybe 6,000 miles out of them, and if it works out that way, I'll be happy. I'm not an extremely fast rider, but I like knowing the grip is there when I go back road hunting on the weekends. I don't often ride in the wet either, so wet grip is not a priority for me.

    If you want more mileage, Angel GTs offer good grip and hold up well over time. Pretty much any of the sport touring tires will handle more miles and still be grippy enough for sporty rides.
     
  13. fink

    fink Member

    Country:
    United Kingdom
    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2013
    Messages:
    1,590
    Likes Received:
    457
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Ardnamurchan Penninsula, Scotland
    Map
    M7RR. Sports bike tyres.
    Tbh I would be doubtful if you ever out exceeded the grip on the angel gt’s out on the open road
     
  14. XRedJar

    XRedJar New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2018
    Messages:
    59
    Likes Received:
    33
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Edgewood, MD
    Map
    I have found the limit of the Angel GTs on my FZ1, and the tire profile was odd to me. Too flat in the middle, and fall off sharply to the edges.

    I've also found the VFRs stock Dunlops are very pressure sensitive. If you run 36/42 as recommended, you get good life but the grip is less than stellar. If I drop the front and back about 4 lbs each, the grip is much better. Only issue there is squaring the back tire off quickly at the lower pressures.

    What I want is that middle ground between a sport touring tire and a sport tire. Not much out there, but I think the M7RRs are about the best compromise from the research I've done. Won't know for sure till I try them, but I'm looking forward to it.
     
  15. fink

    fink Member

    Country:
    United Kingdom
    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2013
    Messages:
    1,590
    Likes Received:
    457
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Ardnamurchan Penninsula, Scotland
    Map
    Sounds like a squared off tyre.
    OE Dunlop’s I thought we’re crap, got rid of them as soon as I could.


    M7rr are a sports tyre as far as I’m aware.
     
    Bubba Utah likes this.
  16. XRedJar

    XRedJar New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2018
    Messages:
    59
    Likes Received:
    33
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Edgewood, MD
    Map
    Yes, the M7RR is classified as a sport tire. To find the middle ground I'm looking for means either finding a long lasting sport tire, or a very sporty sport touring tire. As stated, I'm not a fan of the profile of the Angel GT (even when new). There are not so many options out there that fit the bill. As long as I can get 4-5k out of the tires with the profile not squaring off badly, I'll be happy. I don't commute or ride highways much, so we'll see how they do over time.
     
  17. fink

    fink Member

    Country:
    United Kingdom
    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2013
    Messages:
    1,590
    Likes Received:
    457
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Ardnamurchan Penninsula, Scotland
    Map
    T31s. Are great.
     
    Ennsync likes this.
  18. Ennsync

    Ennsync New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2017
    Messages:
    97
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Location:
    Califonia
    Map
    I bought discounted Bridgestone , will install next summer. I have around 4500 on my tires, still planning to go 2000 more miles on them , Having three bikes , probably wont happen tire changes very soon .
     
  19. Gator

    Gator Insider

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2012
    Messages:
    5,201
    Likes Received:
    811
    Trophy Points:
    143
    Location:
    Boynton Beach, FL
    Map
    Are you sure your suspension is set up right for you? And tire pressures maintained? Could be the source of your cupping issues.
     
    Bubba Utah likes this.
Related Topics

Share This Page