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Originally Posted by redpoint5
I'm running single compound Pilot Power tires that are on the sticky side. I run these on the track and on the street.  |
I've always run 2.5 bar / 36 psi in my motorcycle tyres - bike was 225 kg / 500 lbs, so a bit heavier than the CBR600 - though that's a very common pressure.
Due to developing a "nice" leak where it had been plugged many miles before, my original tyre (BT54) started wearing down a lot faster as it'd only hold about 1.7 bar / 25 psi.
Didn't help the ride either, as it wobbled about.
Dual compound tyres will stretch their life as well.
The latest Pilot Power has dual compound / 2CT(+) in Michelin parlance.
Downgrading to a more street oriented tyre will help increase life as well.
You'll have to accept longer warm up time, and a bit less grip @ the extreme end.
The original Pilot Road has been a great compromise for me - I've done 35.000 km / 22.000 miles on 1 rear tyre (with some 85 HP).
The later versions (they're @ v3 now) should ride even better, but it's a fine testament to the design that Michelin are still selling the original Road some 10 years later !
An extra dedicated set of tyres for track use if you get out on the circuit often enough.