I think it's a great tire , but why make all the rear tires 16" with the exception of one 200/55-17 What's the problem with making 3 or 4 common 17" tires . I think most of the newer bikes do run the 17" don't they ? And they do brag that there the only replacement motorcycle tire for Harley Davidson .

 

Molds are expensive?

 

Stock rims are 17 in front, 16 in the rear.

 

Front size depends on the model.

I think all have a 16" rear though.

'11 Street Glide came with 18" front, 16" rear.
'15 Street Glide has a 19" front, 16" rear.

The '15 Ultra's and Road Kings have a 17" front, 16" rear.

 

Yeah the Glides do run a 16" rear tire . But look at all the Dyna's that they could be putting American elite 17" on. And even sportsters.