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Tire - Pirelli Dragon 12 Aug 2022 11:53 #872118

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I have used a pair om Pirelli MT66 and have been super happy! I have problem to get new MT66 in time these time…

kz650e frame with kz750 engine with 810cc bigbore upgrade….

I was wondering about Pirelli Night Dragon? Any one? Could I expect simular handling?

Is it a good choice?

www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-ww/motorcycle/c...product/night-dragon

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1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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Tire - Pirelli Dragon 12 Aug 2022 13:09 #872126

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Not sure how the dragon compound compares but I’ve been running (admittedly to long) the Pirelli Phantoms. Great mileage and handle well. My next set will be Pirelli “something’s” I’m overdue.
 
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
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1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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Tire - Pirelli Dragon 12 Aug 2022 13:24 #872128

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From your link, the Dragon comes in a 100 size, appropriate for the front, but the rear tire sizes are huge.  Am I missing something?  

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Tire - Pirelli Dragon 12 Aug 2022 14:08 #872130

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Back in the day we ran these on everything, it rains a lot in the uk and these where outstanding for wear and grip. Not sure what availability would be in one states

www.dunlop.eu/en_gb/motorcycle/tires/tt100--tt100.html

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Tire - Pirelli Dragon 12 Aug 2022 14:19 #872131

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www.xlmoto.no/mc-deler/mc-dekk_c52/mc-de...AvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

130/90 R15 should be what I have rear.
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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Tire - Pirelli Dragon 12 Aug 2022 17:39 #872134

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www.xlmoto.no/mc-deler/mc-dekk_c52/mc-de...AvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

130/90 R15 should be what I have rear.

Better check the wheel before ordering.  15" rear was never offered by Kawasaki, in the KZ era anyway.  

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Tire - Pirelli Dragon 12 Aug 2022 19:28 #872137

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Back in the day we ran these on everything, it rains a lot in the uk and these where outstanding for wear and grip. Not sure what availability would be in one states

www.dunlop.eu/en_gb/motorcycle/tires/tt100--tt100.html
That good to hear

 
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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Tire - Pirelli Dragon 13 Aug 2022 07:45 #872152

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The Dunlop U.S. website does not list the TT100, only the D404 and the American Elite. 
Did Dunlop sell its motorcycle division to Sumitomo?

www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/tires-for-...e/results/?id=253572

Oops, I finally found them on the website, but Dunlop does not list the proper sizes for a KZ650E.

www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/tire-line/k81/
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Tire - Pirelli Dragon 13 Aug 2022 10:11 #872159

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Sorry :)

130/90 -16
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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Tire - Pirelli Dragon 13 Aug 2022 14:25 #872170

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Gone for Pirelli Night Dragon GT …
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine
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Tire - Pirelli Dragon 12 Sep 2022 05:17 #873755

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1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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