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Tire - Pirelli Dragon

12 Aug 2022 11:53

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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Re: Tire - Pirelli Dragon

12 Aug 2022 13:09

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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.

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Re: Tire - Pirelli Dragon

12 Aug 2022 13:24

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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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Re: Tire - Pirelli Dragon

12 Aug 2022 14:08

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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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Re: Tire - Pirelli Dragon

12 Aug 2022 14:19

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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.

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Re: Tire - Pirelli Dragon

12 Aug 2022 17:39

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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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Re: Tire - Pirelli Dragon

12 Aug 2022 19:28

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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

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Re: Tire - Pirelli Dragon

13 Aug 2022 07:45 - 13 Aug 2022 07:55

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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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Re: Tire - Pirelli Dragon

13 Aug 2022 10:11

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Sorry

130/90 -16

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Re: Tire - Pirelli Dragon

13 Aug 2022 14:25

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Gone for Pirelli Night Dragon GT …

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Re: Tire - Pirelli Dragon

12 Sep 2022 05:17 - 12 Sep 2022 05:18

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

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