Thinking about a wider rear tire

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I am also researching tyres to replace the now discontinued original Dunlops fitted to my bike.

As already reported by other Aussies no brand of radial is available here in radial and in the OEM size.

I recall one of our Euro colleagues reported some alternative sizes are approved in Europe. After trawling each brands website for application charts only Pirelli and Bridgestone have a recommended tyre for the CB1100.

Pirelli Sport Demons in the OEM size. Not radials?

Bridgestone Europe has 3 tyres. BT 54 in OEM size, T30 and BT 023 with the 160/60 rear. This is interesting as other Bridgestone global sites dont offer this selection.

My main concern is compliance and liability for insurance. Honda does not specify alternative sizes or non radial construction so in theory an injury or accident claim could be rejected or at least disputed. FYI I have seen this happen with wheel and tyre changes on cars here. No engineers certificate for non standard modification leaves owners exposed.

I am considering approaching Honda Australia for advice. By law they have responsibility to maintain availability of service parts for vehicles for a minimum period of 7 years. Tyres are a service item and the vehicle importer is ultimately responsible for coordinating supply with tyre distributors.