09-29-2013, 10:27 AM
D205. The Bridgestone BT45V is readily available. Mine came with Dunlops and I think they are tops but I am pretty confident the Bridgestones are good tires, too. The Bridgestones are a regular size offering, not OEM specific.
I could find plenty of front tires in the correct size but the rear was often a 150/70. Fortunately that is usually specified as being acceptable on a 3.50-4.50" rim and would likely work even better than the 140/80. I find I am using every bit of available rubber on the 140/80 so I think a 150/70 would be a good change. The FZR400s and 600s also used an 18" rear rim, which was 4.00" in width, and were very amenable to running either a 140/70 or 150/60, the latter being the superior performer.
The 110/80V-18 and 150/70V-18 combo can be had in a few different brands and types of tires and is probably going to work well.
I have an Avon Road Rider 150 on the rear and couldn't be more pleased. Looks good, sticks well in the corners and is wearing well.
I could find plenty of front tires in the correct size but the rear was often a 150/70. Fortunately that is usually specified as being acceptable on a 3.50-4.50" rim and would likely work even better than the 140/80. I find I am using every bit of available rubber on the 140/80 so I think a 150/70 would be a good change. The FZR400s and 600s also used an 18" rear rim, which was 4.00" in width, and were very amenable to running either a 140/70 or 150/60, the latter being the superior performer.
The 110/80V-18 and 150/70V-18 combo can be had in a few different brands and types of tires and is probably going to work well.
I have an Avon Road Rider 150 on the rear and couldn't be more pleased. Looks good, sticks well in the corners and is wearing well.