I am curious why a 80/20 tyre is necessary on the F750GS if, as in my case, all riding is done on roads. I bought the bike because it can do anything comfortably, but I cannot and I have no interest in going offroad. My view is why choose a path with less traction, when I spend all day scanning the horizon to find more? Also I have not run out of new tarmac yet to go hunting for gravel.
However I do live in Scotland, where road temperatures are cooler for longer and it can be wet, really really wet.
I believe I need a sticky competent all weather sports touring tyre. I am happy to stay with OEM manufacturer Michelin but swap to the new Road 6. Reviews suggest these warm up quick provide confidence, stability, handling and improved dry and wet grip over the previous generation. Maybe a bit more expensive, but with such a small contact patch, saving money on tyres is a risk I would rather not take.
What is your view? Am I suffocating the bikes talent? Wasting money on premium rubber? Choosing the wrong product? Wasting characters here?
However I do live in Scotland, where road temperatures are cooler for longer and it can be wet, really really wet.
I believe I need a sticky competent all weather sports touring tyre. I am happy to stay with OEM manufacturer Michelin but swap to the new Road 6. Reviews suggest these warm up quick provide confidence, stability, handling and improved dry and wet grip over the previous generation. Maybe a bit more expensive, but with such a small contact patch, saving money on tyres is a risk I would rather not take.
What is your view? Am I suffocating the bikes talent? Wasting money on premium rubber? Choosing the wrong product? Wasting characters here?