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Wayne (Cincinnati, OH)
2007 sv650 BT-016 front and rear
Overall good tire but the tread life is not the greatest, only got 5500 miles out of the rear tire.
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Steve (Chicago, IL)
Great in the summer poor when it's cold
Anything below about 40* they don't seem to warm up even after 10 miles of continuous riding. I haven't messed with tire pressures just running what my bike recommended. But even on a 40hp bike the back end likes to come out if you get on it with the bike upright
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Tristan (Berkeley, CA)
BT-016 front and rear on 06 SV650
I mainly do canyon riding and a bit of commuting. I've had these for a few months and maybe 1.5k miles. no big wear, a tiny bit of melt on the edge, otherwise perfect. I have, however, had a few scare moments in the wet corners going under 45mph... (warmed up with 25 miles on the freeway). You should be careful on these in the rain, especially during cornering.
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Adam (Blacksburg, VA)
Really great tire
On my 4th set of these tires on my YZF600R and don't plan on getting anything different in the future. In terms of traction and stability, these tires are unbeatable for the price. You do have to be careful in wet weather. I've never wiped out, but have had a few scares. I average about 3500-4100 miles on the rear tire, depending on how I ride, because the tire is pretty soft. I'm willing to sacrifice some life for confidence in the tires' ability to hold in a tight turn. Definitely recommended!
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Tim (Guntown, MS)
Good tires
these are great tires for the price
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Jaime (Valinda, CA)
Center wear
My GIXXER 1K corners well wiith these BT016s once they are warmed up, except in wet road conditions. I ride aggressive and I probably get 8K miles out of the front tire. The rear tire is not so hot on durability. I'm lucky if I can get 6K out of the rear tire, before the middle is doneskee! Overall, these bridgestones corner fine, but the lifespan is short. Maybe I should consider riding a scooter!
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abraham (las vegas, NV)
The Battle-Ax
This is a truly amazing practical tire. I ride my zx6r to commute and in the canyons without a problem from these rubbers. High lean angles have awesome stability, great center section out of corners and stable wheelies. I've ridden in the rain before and you couldn't ask for a more tame tire. Not to mention having now 5,000 miles on the set, I'd say the tread life can be reasonable.
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sonicnofadz (Baltimore, md, MD)
Very versatile tire
I have done 5 track days so far on a set of these, and they still have a decent amount of life left. The outer edges of these tires are almost comparable to a race tire, a very soft, sticky compound. I have completely melted these tires at the track using 28 psi F/R but when on the street commuting I do 40psi F/R to prolong life. 5 tracks days + 5000 miles and still going strong on a 05 GSXR 600...amazing.
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James (Los Angeles, CA)
Great street tire.
It is a great street-use tire, even on canyon runs. It is a significant improvement from the BT-015, which slip a little when you are pushing it on the streets. Cannot say much about using it on a track when you are really to the limits, but based on research, you should be getting their track tires anyways, and not these street tires when on the track.
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Owen (Ottawa, ON)
Superb Tires for my Ninja 250R!
I purchased a 110/70 front and a 150/60 rear tire for my '09 Ninja 250R. These tires fit perfectly, and look great. I've got about 1000 miles on them now, and they're fully broken in. Best of all, they handle significantly better than the OEM IRC tires, especially in damp conditions and on uneven surfaces. Overall I'm thrilled with the tires, and will probably buy them again next time depending on how the treadlife is.
