BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Posted: **Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:20 pm**

Anyone have any experience with these tyres?

I've had several sets of Avons (Azarro,ST etc ) over the years and always been highly delighted.

I notice that they don't figure in the Poll so obviously not too popular, but on previous experience I would have another set.

Posted: **Sun Feb 21, 2016 11:38 am**

Hi, I had several pairs of these fitted to a Honda Blackbird, I found them excellent in all aspects, approximately 10,000 miles from a rear 18,000 for a front running them down to 1mm, grip wet or dry was very good. I used to run Bridgestone battlax 020 and found the Avons much better for mileage grip and confidence I will certainly consider them when I come to replace the tyres on my RT.   

Posted: **Sun Feb 21, 2016 3:42 pm**

Good man, thanks for the reply. Confirming my suspicions.

Posted: **Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:53 pm**

10k & 18k on rear and front respectively......!!! ???  Nah......was your rice burner odometer faulty.....??

Posted: **Mon May 29, 2017 4:33 pm**

k9doc wrote:I notice that they don't figure in the Poll.

They do now.

Posted: **Mon May 29, 2017 4:47 pm**

David. wrote: They do now.

Rock on 'Avon'. Futterweasel is obviously a man who knows quality.

Posted: **Mon May 29, 2017 4:48 pm**

Avon Storm 2 Ultra

Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Posted: **Mon May 29, 2017 4:56 pm**

David. wrote:
Re: Avon Storm 2 Ultra
Re: Avon Storm 2 Ultra

:-*
Not dissimilar to the Dunlops. Could be first cousins.

Posted: **Mon May 29, 2017 4:58 pm**

k9doc wrote:Not dissimilar to the Dunlops.

Approved by BMW.

Posted: **Tue May 30, 2017 4:26 pm**

Avon Storm 2 Ultra have been discontinued (dare say I could find a pair if I tried hard enough) and Storm 3D X-M don't seem to appeal. The intended target bikes seem to be Hyabusa, GTR1400 etc and to my mind OTT for the RT.

Have decided to go with the Dunlop Roadsmart 3 (despite being on the approved list). A Dunlop virgin so here's hoping they're as good as some of the reviews suggest.

Posted: **Tue May 30, 2017 6:56 pm**

k9doc wrote:Have decided to go with the Dunlop Roadsmart 3. A Dunlop virgin so here's hoping they're as good as some of the reviews suggest.

The Dunlop Roadsmart 1 was new to me too, haven't regretted the decision & have no reason to change.

Not a Dunlop virgin having used TT100 & Gold Seals in the good old days.

Posted: **Tue May 30, 2017 9:25 pm**

k9doc wrote: Avon Storm 2 Ultra have been discontinued (dare say I could find a pair if I tried hard enough) and Storm 3D X-M don't seem to appeal. The intended target bikes seem to be Hyabusa, GTR1400 etc and to my mind OTT for the RT.

Have decided to go with the Dunlop Roadsmart 3 (despite being on the approved list). A Dunlop virgin so here's hoping they're as good as some of the reviews suggest.

Had 2 sets of the Road Smart 3 on my 14 RT & just had a set on my '16.
Excellent tyre, quick drop in to corners due to a steep tyre profile. Good grip in wet & dry, with good mileage too.
Very happy 

Posted: **Tue May 30, 2017 10:01 pm**

smileymiley wrote: Had 2 sets of the Road Smart 3 on my 14 RT & just had a set on my '16.
Excellent tyre, quick drop in to corners due to a steep tyre profile. Good grip in wet & dry, with good mileage too.
Very happy 

Good to hear, thanks.  :thumbs: