Tyres for a 750 Sport

Loz · 08-Jun-2004, 14:39

A (nearly) major moment this afternoon on a tight left-hander has prompted me to ask what tyres folks recommend for their 750.
I have BT020s front and back. The front has plenty of wear left after 5500 miles, the back is a recent replacement, with 150 miles on it. Standard sizes as specified by the owner's manual. Pressures at the OM specified level.

Go on, what do you use? Cheers!

nelly · 08-Jun-2004, 16:02

I don't run them on a 750, but Diablos seem to be the flavour of the month at the moment. Seem to perform well on all the Ducati models. I love 'em on my 748.
Wear rate is good, very stable and predictable and more than capable when the going gets "brisk".
the 020's are a pretty good tyre, if a little "touring" biased, and as you've plenty of life in them, try dropping the pressures a little. I run mine at 3-5 psi below the suggested levels for the road.
If you find you're not getting enough heat in them, try raising them a little.

Steve M · 08-Jun-2004, 16:28

I put Dunlop D207's on my 900ss, plenty of grip for the road and suit the bike really well - much better than the Michelin Hi Sports it came with - the steering is lighter and faster.

Dave G · 08-Jun-2004, 17:00

Just put bt010's on the ss750,fantastic!Thats both bikes with the same tyres,makes back to back rides interesting.
I could be very wrong here,but dont they have the same profile as the 020's with just a different compound?

FiscusFish · 08-Jun-2004, 17:38

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Originally posted by Dave G
Just put bt010's on the ss750,fantastic!Thats both bikes with the same tyres,makes back to back rides interesting.
I could be very wrong here,but dont they have the same profile as the 020's with just a different compound?

Yep, it's quite common to have a 010 on the front and a 020 on the back.

psychlist · 08-Jun-2004, 21:47

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Originally posted by FiscusFishYep, it's quite common to have a 010 on the front and a 020 on the back.

010 front/020 rear ees a GOOD

Loz · 09-Jun-2004, 08:48

Thanks for the suggestions, guys!

Do they still make 010's? I thought they'd been replaced by the 014.

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08-Jun-2004, 16:28	#3
Steve M Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: north staffs Mood: Sans moto I put Dunlop D207's on my 900ss, plenty of grip for the road and suit the bike really well - much better than the Michelin Hi Sports it came with - the steering is lighter and faster. Reply

08-Jun-2004, 17:00	#4
Dave G Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 531 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Kilbride Ayrshire Mood: I can live with backpain! Just put bt010's on the ss750,fantastic!Thats both bikes with the same tyres,makes back to back rides interesting. I could be very wrong here,but dont they have the same profile as the 020's with just a different compound? Reply

09-Jun-2004, 08:48	#7
Loz Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,973 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Sussex Mood: Train comes and I know its destination Thanks for the suggestions, guys! Do they still make 010's? I thought they'd been replaced by the 014. Reply