110 90 18 front tire advice

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110 90 18 front tire advice

14 Apr 2018 01:56
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i need front tire to my kz1000 but i want soft tire wich brand and model is the softest one?

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Re: 110 90 18 front tire advice

14 Apr 2018 06:26
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I have not tried these, but they may be what you are looking for.

www.continental-tires.com/motorcycle/tir...g/contiroadattack2cr

I suspect that Avon and Dunflop also make some.

Are you looking for a racing tire or for a soft street tire?
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Re: 110 90 18 front tire advice

14 Apr 2018 06:41
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Pirelli Sport Demon is renowned for grip. It's not the longest lasting tire though.

The KZ1000 came with a pretty narrow front wheel and a 110 goes beyond the customary recommended size. A 100 is a better choice for the stock wheels. Of course, if you changed wheels this wouldn't apply so...

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Re: 110 90 18 front tire advice

15 Apr 2018 08:00
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Wrong size. Bigger is not better. I have a 100/90-18 Avon Roadrunner AM26 on my Z1R. I also have them on my RD400, and had them on my Ducati Darmah.
This is a 'universal" tire, meaning it can be a front or rear tire. It is mounted in the opposite direction as a rear tire.
I have had Metzeler, Dunlop, and Bridgestone also, but I like Avons the best, as do many of my experienced rider friends. Good luck with your choice.

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Re: 110 90 18 front tire advice

15 Apr 2018 08:29
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I don't agree. I'm going back to the 110 from the 100. It washes out too easy on dirt roads and feels unstable at high speeds.
Steve

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