Review Michelin Road 3's

[CIP57_imp]

I have changed out a lot of tires on different bikes, I've never noticed such a big change in performance. yea, there that good. If you like to ride spirited, the transitions on these are so much better than stock. Turn it is very neutral but the amazing part is the transition to the other side, the bike just jumps right up to you. If you have ever ridden a GSX-R 750 you know what I'm talking about. Its not in the same class but has the same feel. The bike gives you more confidence. I almost wanted to go home and change leathers to my knee pucks

General riding the tires are softer and less vibs on the hands. Ride them slow or hard they just feel better, not to mention they look great.

I would highly recommend these tire.

Edit: There is no pushing out of corners from the wider rear.

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[furious_blue_imp]

I have changed out a lot of tires on different bikes, I've never noticed such a big change in performance. yea, there that good. If you like to ride spirited, the transitions on these are so much better than stock. Turn it is very neutral but the amazing part is the transition to the other side, the bike just jumps right up to you. If you have ever ridden a GSX-R 750 you know what I'm talking about. Its not in the same class but has the same feel. The bike gives you more confidence. I almost wanted to go home and change leathers to my knee pucks

General riding the tires are softer and less vibs on the hands. Ride them slow or hard they just feel better, not to mention they look great.

I would highly recommend these tire.

Edit: There is no pushing out of corners from the wider rear.

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What sizes F and R did you end up installing ?

 

[CIP57_imp]

I have changed out a lot of tires on different bikes, I've never noticed such a big change in performance. yea, there that good. If you like to ride spirited, the transitions on these are so much better than stock. Turn it is very neutral but the amazing part is the transition to the other side, the bike just jumps right up to you. If you have ever ridden a GSX-R 750 you know what I'm talking about. Its not in the same class but has the same feel. The bike gives you more confidence. I almost wanted to go home and change leathers to my knee pucks

General riding the tires are softer and less vibs on the hands. Ride them slow or hard they just feel better, not to mention they look great.

I would highly recommend these tire.

Edit: There is no pushing out of corners from the wider rear.

[url=http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/cipolla57/media/Front_zpsbe6fa05d.jpg.html]

What sizes F and R did you end up installing ?

What sizes F and R did you end up installing ?
160/60-18 Rear
110/80/18 Front

 

[redbirds_imp]

Thanks much for the tire report. Pilot 3's are going on my bike next tire change.

 

[CIP57_imp]

Thanks much for the tire report. Pilot 3's are going on my bike next tire change.

 

[lola_imp]

You should be called the Innovator on here! whats next? the first TurboCB1100?
Thanks for the Report and these are going to be my next set as well.

 

[DAC]

Hey, glad to hear it worked for you!

 

[CIP57_imp]

You should be called the Innovator on here! whats next? the first TurboCB1100?
Thanks for the Report and these are going to be my next set as well.

Turbo, Hmmm maybe 160-180 HP Where would you put it it may stand out a bit

Lola,
The Michelin's are a good match. You'll notice a difference soon as you put them on. I saved my old tires to lay my new ones on for the ride home. The rear is rock hard, feels like there is still 20lbs of air after its dismounted.

 

[redbirds_imp]

What pressure are you running in the new tires. I ran 36 front and 42 rear in the Pilots on my Guzzi which weighs about the same as the CB1100.

 

[CIP57_imp]

What pressure are you running in the new tires. I ran 36 front and 42 rear in the Pilots on my Guzzi which weighs about the same as the CB1100.

I run
34 front
38 rear

 

[CIP57_imp]

here's the pic from the rear

 

[Gypped_imp]

Cip is right that the BT54 rear is a heavy and stiff Tire. When I had a tire puncture It felt almost impossible to dismount the rear tire that I felt my tire irons were going to bend or the lip of the wheel.

For those who might not ride in wet weather could opt for the Pilot Road 2'S . Its Dual Compound like the 3'S without the Road 3'S X-sipe Technology.

The pilot Road 2's are not available in 160/60/18, the only tire offered for our bikes from Michelin is the 3's

The pilot Road 2's are not available in 160/60/18, the only tire offered for our bikes from Michelin is the 3's
I found a couple places online that offer the PR2 in the stock front size and 160/60/18 rear. I didn't check the price difference on the front tires, but it's about $35 cheaper for the PR2 rear at the sites I looked at. I found it at bikebandit and chaparral-racing, but for whatever reason I can't pull up Michelin's motorcycle site to make sure that it's a real size.

Thanks for being the guinea pig though, CIP57! I'd much rather put on the Pilot Roads than either stock tire, I had them on my Warrior and they made a HUGE difference in handling and feel. As well as lifespan - the OEM Warrior tires barely lasted 3.5k, the PR2s made it almost 9k apiece for 2 rears and 12k for the front.

 

[nate_imp]

here's the pic from the rear

Thanks CIP57!

Great picture!

PR3 for me next! Will go check out if the PR4 has sizes suitable for your rims...

 

[CIP57_imp]

Cip is right that the BT54 rear is a heavy and stiff Tire. When I had a tire puncture It felt almost impossible to dismount the rear tire that I felt my tire irons were going to bend or the lip of the wheel.

For those who might not ride in wet weather could opt for the Pilot Road 2'S . Its Dual Compound like the 3'S without the Road 3'S X-sipe Technology.

The pilot Road 2's are not available in 160/60/18, the only tire offered for our bikes from Michelin is the 3's

The pilot Road 2's are not available in 160/60/18, the only tire offered for our bikes from Michelin is the 3's
I found a couple places online that offer the PR2 in the stock front size and 160/60/18 rear. I didn't check the price difference on the front tires, but it's about $35 cheaper for the PR2 rear at the sites I looked at. I found it at bikebandit and chaparral-racing, but for whatever reason I can't pull up Michelin's motorcycle site to make sure that it's a real size.

Thanks for being the guinea pig though, CIP57! I'd much rather put on the Pilot Roads than either stock tire, I had them on my Warrior and they made a HUGE difference in handling and feel. As well as lifespan - the OEM Warrior tires barely lasted 3.5k, the PR2s made it almost 9k apiece for 2 rears and 12k for the front.

The pilot Road 2's are not available in 160/60/18, the only tire offered for our bikes from Michelin is the 3's
I found a couple places online that offer the PR2 in the stock front size and 160/60/18 rear. I didn't check the price difference on the front tires, but it's about $35 cheaper for the PR2 rear at the sites I looked at. I found it at bikebandit and chaparral-racing, but for whatever reason I can't pull up Michelin's motorcycle site to make sure that it's a real size.

Thanks for being the guinea pig though, CIP57! I'd much rather put on the Pilot Roads than either stock tire, I had them on my Warrior and they made a HUGE difference in handling and feel. As well as lifespan - the OEM Warrior tires barely lasted 3.5k, the PR2s made it almost 9k apiece for 2 rears and 12k for the front.
I went to the Michelin site and put in the tire size ( rear )and only come up with the PR 3's ???

 

[shdwghst457_imp]

I myself am a Michelin Man (feel like I look the part, anyway) and greatly look forward to getting those BTs off of my bike. That brand is permanently tarnished.

I did notice that putting the CB1100 in the site's bike selector didn't net any results, so I never would have bought these without the recommendation here!

 

[Gypped_imp]

Cip is right that the BT54 rear is a heavy and stiff Tire. When I had a tire puncture It felt almost impossible to dismount the rear tire that I felt my tire irons were going to bend or the lip of the wheel.

For those who might not ride in wet weather could opt for the Pilot Road 2'S . Its Dual Compound like the 3'S without the Road 3'S X-sipe Technology.

The pilot Road 2's are not available in 160/60/18, the only tire offered for our bikes from Michelin is the 3's

The pilot Road 2's are not available in 160/60/18, the only tire offered for our bikes from Michelin is the 3's
I found a couple places online that offer the PR2 in the stock front size and 160/60/18 rear. I didn't check the price difference on the front tires, but it's about $35 cheaper for the PR2 rear at the sites I looked at. I found it at bikebandit and chaparral-racing, but for whatever reason I can't pull up Michelin's motorcycle site to make sure that it's a real size.

Thanks for being the guinea pig though, CIP57! I'd much rather put on the Pilot Roads than either stock tire, I had them on my Warrior and they made a HUGE difference in handling and feel. As well as lifespan - the OEM Warrior tires barely lasted 3.5k, the PR2s made it almost 9k apiece for 2 rears and 12k for the front.

The pilot Road 2's are not available in 160/60/18, the only tire offered for our bikes from Michelin is the 3's
I found a couple places online that offer the PR2 in the stock front size and 160/60/18 rear. I didn't check the price difference on the front tires, but it's about $35 cheaper for the PR2 rear at the sites I looked at. I found it at bikebandit and chaparral-racing, but for whatever reason I can't pull up Michelin's motorcycle site to make sure that it's a real size.

Thanks for being the guinea pig though, CIP57! I'd much rather put on the Pilot Roads than either stock tire, I had them on my Warrior and they made a HUGE difference in handling and feel. As well as lifespan - the OEM Warrior tires barely lasted 3.5k, the PR2s made it almost 9k apiece for 2 rears and 12k for the front.
I went to the Michelin site and put in the tire size ( rear )and only come up with the PR 3's ???

Well, their site is loading for me now, but keeps hanging whenever I try to do anything on it. It might be that they wouldn't fit on the rim due to size differences, or just that because they're an older model that Michelin doesn't list them. And I only found the PR2s listed in that size at a few places, so they might just be leftovers as well.

 

[Red Mist_imp]

I myself am a Michelin Man (feel like I look the part, anyway) and greatly look forward to getting those BTs off of my bike. That brand is permanently tarnished.

I did notice that putting the CB1100 in the site's bike selector didn't net any results, so I never would have bought these without the recommendation here!

LOL, that's why they are the spec tire for MotoGP! Every MotoGP bike MUST run Bridgestone tires, no other choice available. Don't know how Jorge and Marc put up with it!

 

[lola_imp]

To Bad Bridgestone is withdrawing from Motogp in 2016 and michelin is taking over. Motgp riders are having mix thoughts about the change though.

 

[CIP57_imp]

Nice thread. Rear tire looks a lot better than stock. Looks a heck of a lot wider thanks for the good info.

Its .8" (less than 1/2 inch on each side) but has a different contour.

 

[redbirds_imp]

The rear Bridgestone on my CB is already quite flat spotted in the middle after only 3000 miles. I know that much blame rests with the nature of the roads here, many straights and few curves. When I switched to Michelin Pilot Road 2's on my Tiger 1050, the original rear tire was flat spotted to the point that it was having an effect on handling. When I sold the bike two years and 9000 miles later the rear Pilot 2 still had a couple thousand miles left in it and flat spotting was hardly noticeable. The dual compound Pilot 2 and 3 Michelins will wear longer in my experience with two previous bikes.