Bumboclot
Bumboclot Reader
5/2/13 3:55 p.m.

Does anyone here have any recommendation for reasonably priced dualsportish tires that will fit an SV650? Stock tire sizes are 120/60-17 and 160/60-17. I don't need anything too aggressive, probably 80/20 (paved/dirt). I am not opposed to changing sizes, if it will work well.

Thanks

pres589
pres589 SuperDork
5/2/13 4:10 p.m.

In reply to Bumboclot:

I liked this thread I found real quick like;

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=796885

Looks like worn Pirelli Super Corsa's will get you there.

20% dirt / gravel roads? I think I'd get normal street tires.

EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
5/2/13 4:29 p.m.

I used some shinkos with a mildly aggressive tread (for a street tire) on my guzzi and they worked pretty well on gravel. I think they were the ravens.

skierd
skierd Dork
5/2/13 7:26 p.m.

Continental tkc80 front

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/29/393/14858/ITEM/Continental-TKC-80-Twinduro-Dual-Sport-Front-Tire.aspx

heidenau k60 rear

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/heidenau-k60-scout-rear-tire

JeremyB
JeremyB New Reader
5/2/13 9:08 p.m.

I have the Shinko 705's on my Vstrom now and am pretty impressed with the handling. Especially considering the price. At low speeds you can feel a slight vibration from the knobs.

Be sure to look at buying the radial version. A couple years back there were some issues with tread block cracking on the rear bias ply tires.

Bumboclot
Bumboclot Reader
5/13/13 12:12 p.m.

Thanks all. I think I'm going with a set of Shinko Ravens.

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