I've come across a few threads and seen people running the Cobra Chrome tires as well as the Metzeler Cruisetecs. Have anyone used the Bridgestone Exedra tires? They look pretty good and I can get them in a stock front and 200/60 rear fitment. Height is the same front to rear @ 25.4 diam.

 

I am running them in OE sizing. Very good grip and lean in. I went with the radial version.

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That looks so much better! How does the bike feel vs the OEM bias plys?

 

The bike rides better and is more stable in the corners with enhanced feedback.

 

According to this product brochure, the stock sizes using the Excedra are bias tires. The Excedra max are the ones that are radials. The rear tread pattern is slightly different to tell the difference.

https://www.bridgestonemotorcycletir...Spec-sheet.pdf


I too am curious what tire sizes to go with, but I'm not liking the 150 on the front as it looks just so big. I was wanting to go with a 130 or a MT90 front tire (which is basically a 130-ish tread width), but want to stick with the 180 and 70 profile in the rear. Another option I was exploring was the Dunlop Elite 4 tires. They're somewhat new design. But everywhere I look--the elite 4 tires are SO expensive! Quite considerably more than the Bridgestones...

https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.co...-line/elite-4/

 

Care to share place you bought and p/ns?

 

Correct....I am running the Exedra Max (radial) versions in the OE sizing.

Part # for the front: 004625
Part # for the rear: 004795
Link to where I purchased them from: https://www.denniskirk.com/bridgesto...pfp543979.prdf

 

Thanks for that!

 

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