New tyres on an XS2

[nairb]

I need to get some new tyres for my new toy... an xs2. The ones on the bike Are
4.10/19 front
4.25/18 rear
The Haynes manual says
3.5/19 front
4.0/18 rear.

I have Metzelers on my other bikes.(suzi gt750, cl450,cb550) and they are fine.

Anybody tried Metzelers on their XS2 and which tyre size did you try

Ta
Nairb

 

[vr3506]

The German made Metzelers were ok, I don't like the (nowadays) Brazil ones.

If the looks are not the most important, I should go for BT45's (Bridgestone)

 

[XSLeo]

A 4.10 on the front. Must be a tight fit.
As far as metric sized tires a 100/90-19 is good. A 90 is a bit small a 110 is a bit big.
On the rear a 110/90-18 is about right. A 120 may or may not fit. Depends on the tire brand and model.
As far as the brand and model of tire, there's many options. I have ran Kenda Challengers, good cheap tire but don't last long, Bridgestone Spitfire II's, great tire, Pirelli MT Route 66, great when wet.
I run Dunlop D401's on the Harley, great tire.
Others have their favorites and many will tell you theirs.
Leo

 

[mick71b]

I have Avon Roadrunners on mine.

 

[nairb]

Yup that 4.10 on the front is tight. The rear is also a close fit. In fact with a plump bird on the back I bet the tyre would chafe the frame. I dident look what make they are coz they are well old.
I will sit down and see whats on offer with the 100/90 front and 110/18 rear. Not sure if we still have Avon Roadrunners here in the uk. There used to be TT100's as well. Long gone I suspect.

Thanks
Nairb

 

[5twins]

I think the TT100s are still available but are considered "vintage" which means they cost more. You're only dealing with about a 50 HP bike here so the latest, greatest new tire styles really aren't necessary or needed. A bit of over-kill, really. Any mid-priced, mid-line good brand name should serve you well.

 

[Blacky]

Just finishing an XS650SE rebuild, had a brand new Metzeler Lazertec on the back when I bought it, needs a new front so will be having a 100/90 Lazertec on the front, not the cheapest tyre by far, but you get what you pay for and I know that when I'm riding on wet roads I'll be pleased I spent the extra couple of quid.