Pirelli Angel GTs at 5,000 miles

[the Ferret]

After today's ride:

Front

rear

Happy with them so far. Yes, I would buy them again

 

[ride4now_imp]

Looks good… I ordered the Metzlers from the local Honda dealer. They should be in next week… we’ll see.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

After today's ride:

Front

rear

Happy with them so far. Yes, I would buy them again

Is it image distortion from the camera lens, or is the rear fender off keel?

 

[KiowaEagle_imp]

After today's ride:

Front

rear

Happy with them so far. Yes, I would buy them again

How do you like the handling Micky?

 

[Gordo_imp]

That's fantastic! I am in the market for tires, and have been going thru the posts of tires researching what's good and not on our CB1100's

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[E11even_Hunnit]

After today's ride:

Front

rear

Happy with them so far. Yes, I would buy them again

Mine look slightly similar @ ~3,000 miles, maybe I ride my bike too hard? :dodgy:

I agree with you though, good tire for the money. If it were available still, by the time I need new rubber, I'd buy another set. But since that's rather unlikely, I'll be going with the Michellins, Metzelers, or Avons... we'll see

 

[the Ferret]

Go I think it's just the angle. I saw that in the pics too and went and checked. They look good and straight in person.

Kiowa, they handle well. As good as Michelins in the dry, but a little less confidence inspiring in the wet for me.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Good tread wear but that rear is getting squared off already.
Ferret, I see in your signature line that your upcoming NC750X is your “quarter horse.” Shouldn’t it be your “three quarter horse?”

 

[Whoops]

Good tread wear but that rear is getting squared off already.
Ferret, I see in your signature line that your upcoming NC750X is your “quarter horse.” Shouldn’t it be your “three quarter horse?”

Uh oh, what happened to the FJR?

 

[Rox_imp]

I wasn't even aware they made Pirelli Angels in an 18". I wish I knew this a month ago..

 

[Lord Popgun]

I have the Angel GTs too. Mine are at 2236 miles and look a little better than Ferrets. No squaring on the rear and a little less wear on the front. Riding style I think.

 

[the Ferret]

Good tread wear but that rear is getting squared off already.
Ferret, I see in your signature line that your upcoming NC750X is your “quarter horse.” Shouldn’t it be your “three quarter horse?”

Uh oh, what happened to the FJR?

Uh oh, what happened to the FJR?
FJR got traded in on a 2021 Honda NC 750X DCT due to arrive at the dealer first week of June I believe.

3/4 horse :rofl:

 

[Lord Popgun]

Just paid attention and noticed I have only half the mileage Ferret has. No wonder I have less wear…

 

[the Ferret]

Just paid attention and noticed I have only half the mileage Ferret has. No wonder I have less wear…

So your riding style is infrequently? :rofl:

 

[tommymck]

Good tread wear but that rear is getting squared off already.
Ferret, I see in your signature line that your upcoming NC750X is your “quarter horse.” Shouldn’t it be your “three quarter horse?”

Uh oh, what happened to the FJR?

Uh oh, what happened to the FJR?
FJR got traded in on a 2021 Honda NC 750X DCT due to arrive at the dealer first week of June I believe.

3/4 horse :rofl:

Uh oh, what happened to the FJR?
FJR got traded in on a 2021 Honda NC 750X DCT due to arrive at the dealer first week of June I believe.

3/4 horse :rofl:
How do you like the DCT? I've never experienced "clutch-less". I'm assuming you can ride it normally if you choose?

 

[the Ferret]

Dunno tommymck, dont have it yet, but they have been getting rave reviews from NC, Afica Twin and Gold Wing owners so thought I'd give it a shot.

I do know as far as shifting goes, you can put it in Drive mode, totally automatic, and let Hondas algorithm choose the upshift and down shift points, or you can put it in one of a couple of sport drive modes, again totally automatic, but each different sport mode holds the rpms a little higher before shifting, for a sportier ride than Drive mode, or you can put it in manual mode and use a finger trigger or thumb lever to choose the upshift and downshift points, the same as you would on a clutch motorcycle, only there no clutch.

Maybe GO will chime in, I think he had one prior to his Africa Twin.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Dunno tommymck, dont have it yet, but they have been getting rave reviews from NC, Afica Twin and Gold Wing owners so thought I'd give it a shot.

I do know as far as shifting goes, you can put it in Drive mode, totally automatic, and let Hondas algorithm choose the upshift and down shift points, or you can put it in one of a couple of sport drive modes, again totally automatic, but each different sport mode holds the rpms a little higher before shifting, for a sportier ride than Drive mode, or you can put it in manual mode and use a finger trigger or thumb lever to choose the upshift and downshift points, the same as you would on a clutch motorcycle, only there no clutch.

Maybe GO will chime in, I think he had one prior to his Africa Twin.

... there are two clutches - one for even gears, one for odd gears. No matter what, the next gear is set-up to switch.

Ferret - all your points are correct.

In as few words as possible based on Honda NC750XD and CRF1000LD ownership:

* Can be driven automatically,
* Automatic current gear can be overridden up and down,
* Can be driven in manual mode where rider chooses the gear, but the engine can never be stalled,
* Drive mode is the most economical, but the Sport modes are much more spirited,
* Off-the-line acceleration is very impressive,
* The NC750XD is surprisingly fuel efficient, even after spirited rides.

In any case, there is much more.

 

[Randy B]

Ferret what size is your rear tire? They don't seem to offer it in the stock size.

 

[Lord Popgun]

I think Ferret’s is the same as mine which is 160/60 ZR18

 

[Cormanus]

Angel GTs do not come in a stock rear size. Only 160/60. Like the PR3 they fit fine and feel great. The came in stock size for the front, but I'm not sure you can get them in the US. They're 120 rather than 110, but they fit.