Super Motard tires that are being used in Asia

**KTMphil** · 21 Oct 2011, 20:28

Super Motard tires that are being used in Asia

With the exponential growth in Super Motard interest in Asia, especially north Thailand, it's quite interesting to see what tires people are using, that are available here.

Dunlop Sportmax GPR Alpha-10

Seems riders are liking these a lot, great grip in the corners, very predictable.

http://motorbiketyre.com/ktm/169-KTM-LC ... tires.html

Pirelli Diablo

Touring tire ( so will get lots of KM's out of it) , was riding with someone with these tires last week & they were quite impressed with the grip considering how much use you can get out of them.

http://apshop-racing.com/product_desc.php?pid=93

**KTMphil** · 21 Oct 2011, 20:39

Pirelli Diablo Rain

I was riding with a friend who has these on a KTM 690R SM, they are the tire I want to try next - super soft compound won't last long, but don't even give in the gravel.

http://www.bikebiz.com.au/products/Pire ... -Rear.html

IRC

There is a cheap rear IRC super moto tire people have been using here, doesn't seem like its that great, but it's cheap

Avon Distanza

I've been using these for the last 1,000 km. It has decent grip, very predictable, good if you hit off-road/ rain.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/ ... -Tire.aspx

**KTMphil** · 21 Oct 2011, 20:45

Pirelli Scorpion MT-60

Justin had been recommended these as a super moto tire & gave them a shot on his converted KTM 525 EXC, seem to work Ok.

http://www.motorbiketires.net/Pirelli-M ... lSport.php

**KTMphil** · 21 Oct 2011, 20:56

Continental Contiforce SM Supermoto Tire

Some people say these are the best super moto tire available before going to slicks. Will have to check with Big Bendum in Bangkok to see if they are available in Asia, look quite interesting.

http://www.motostrano.com/cocosmsurati.html

**LivinLOS** · 04 Nov 2011, 10:24

I put on the new Alpha 12's.. After having a poor sportmax experience and avoiding dunlops ever since. Was a case of what was there when I needed tyres and just trying them out.

For a road use super moto.. They are superb.. I will happily have another set, they have been predictable and give me great confidence as a less than track skilled rider. Highly recommended for tarmac.

**LivinLOS** · 04 Nov 2011, 10:27

Another thing to note.. Distanzias come in 2 rubber types. Theres a soft rubber version thats good for maybe 5k (so I read) and a harder compound tour type good for upwards of 10 - 12k.. So make sure you know what your getting. The SM 17 inch sizes were usually the soft ones.

I was on the horns of this choice when I got the alpha 12's but then Pairoj couldnt source me a front the day I wanted them.

Dont think the contiforce was available when I looked.

**KTMphil** · 05 Nov 2011, 00:58

Originally Posted by LivinLOS

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Dont think the contiforce was available when I looked.

Jonny Sneds got them somewhere ---i'll find out where

**johnnysneds** · 05 Nov 2011, 09:37

I use Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SCII's front and rear. Apart from slicks I dont think there's anything better. Forget about off-road and softly softly goes it with them when its wet.

Around the 11K mark for a set from Pirelli BKK

**LivinLOS** · 05 Nov 2011, 12:45

Originally Posted by johnnysneds

I use Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SCII's front and rear

Great dry use tyre at a cost of lifespan.

My fear with the super soft compounds tho is if I tour on less twisty rds, as I do sometimes with the dizzy, how badly will they square off ?? If it was a pure hooning machine in the hills then deffo a good choice, but I use my dizzy day to day also.

Do we all use Pairoj ?? Are there any other good dealers I should know of ?? I mean hes been solid with me, never bad advice, or let me down, but options are always good.