Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > Tyres > Track Day Tyres - 2009

[phillc]

On Monday at Brands Hatch, amongst other things, the Kapital Moto Racing team were for the first time testing the new Michelin PowerOne tyres.

I'd like to say that I think they're very good! We were riding Jason's 996, as the race bike isn't yet ready, and we were booked into two groups - Fast and Inters. So, by the end of the day, the tyres had done a total of around 4.5 hours track time.


Right up to the end the tyres felt good, very stable and any movement appeared to be quite predictable. We were running a stupidly low tyre pressure in the rear, and quite a low pressure in the front, based on suggestions by Jim of Biketek Mobile, our tyre supplier.


Anyway, if you're looking to try a new tyre, I'd recommend giving the Michelin PowerOne's a shot. And I'd also recommend sourcing them from Jim at Biketek. http://www.biketekmobile.com/


Here's what our rear looked like after 4.5 hours track time. We were using a race carcass B compound, and there's still a harder endurance C compound to move to.

[JasonBoswell]

i second that opinion. the powerone is going to be a popular tyre this summer, I bet.

as for the pressure in the rear... 19psi when cold was the recommendation!! You gotta try it!

[Lily]

As a previous Dunlop and Michelin user I have just done a couple of days on Racetecs and have to say I am impressed with them and now see why so many people use them.

It's warming up a bit now and I am about to swap onto Dunlop slicks for Portugal but will certainly use the racetecs again.

As TWPD says though if you want a road/track tyre and you don't have wets etc then the 2ct are a great all round tyre.

[007]

I have used Diablo's, Sportec's and Bridgestones, but IMHO find that 2CT's give a superb blend of grip and confidence wet & dry.

Front is very planted and the rear stable, although the rear moves about a bit when pushed hard

[Chef]

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa'a sc1 - F & sc2 - R

Used for the first time at Jerez in Oct - amazing grip & no movement at all.....but then I'm not fast

[Pict]

Thanks for all your input. I will probably go for 2CT's but will let you know

[Ray]

Considering the new dunlop 209s, the blurb says they warm up that quick you don't need tyre warmers, they are getting rave reviews.

Ray.

[Chef]

Used Dunlop GP Racers at Portimao and they were superb

They were on an R6 with a 190 55 rear

Tried it on the pirelli Sc's with a 180 55

and it felt better on the dunlops but I think it had a lot to do with the 190 55 rear - felt amazing to be honest - turned & steered so well..........:-)

I wany a 190 55 on my 998S trackbike now but I've been told they don't fit....:-(

I know we've been here before..(sorry)...but is there a SAFE way to use them without a new swing arm...

Ta