28-03-12, 08:16 AM
dunlop 220 are not roadsmarts - they are a much older design tyre, so dont get them confused.I had them as OE on my 2006 new FZ-1.They are not in the same league as the RS.
I have not had any issues with 023 rears , now on my third set, have done 2 big (often wet ) tours on them now, plus a full on trackday. I simply cant fault them on a K tech suspended gen1.But by the same token, the roadsmarts do a very similar job, they are a great tyre too. Not all tyres suit all bikes though , and I prefer the roadsmarts for my speed triple over a 023. Not all gen1 s will have similar suspension , so maybe this is where discrepancy will creep in.Also, I am a big guy , so this factor must be born inmind....but I cant help but feel that its a case of one tyre suiting a certain set up on a bike/ riders style of riding ... rather than a general fault per se. Like wise I hated the PR2s on my FZ-1, but many have praised them.... :\ !
I have not had any issues with 023 rears , now on my third set, have done 2 big (often wet ) tours on them now, plus a full on trackday. I simply cant fault them on a K tech suspended gen1.But by the same token, the roadsmarts do a very similar job, they are a great tyre too. Not all tyres suit all bikes though , and I prefer the roadsmarts for my speed triple over a 023. Not all gen1 s will have similar suspension , so maybe this is where discrepancy will creep in.Also, I am a big guy , so this factor must be born inmind....but I cant help but feel that its a case of one tyre suiting a certain set up on a bike/ riders style of riding ... rather than a general fault per se. Like wise I hated the PR2s on my FZ-1, but many have praised them.... :\ !