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View Poll Results: What aftermarket tire would you choose for CFMOTO 650NK or TR?

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  • Bridgestone Battlax BT-023

    0 0%
  • Continental RoadAttack

    1 10.00%
  • Dunlop Roadsmart 1 or 2

    1 10.00%
  • Maxxis Maxxsport Diamond

    0 0%
  • Metzeler Roadtec Z6

    0 0%
  • Pirelli Angel ST

    2 20.00%
  • Michelin Pilot Road 2 or 3

    5 50.00%
  • OEM CST radial

    0 0%
  • Other

    1 10.00%
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  1. #1 Which tires for CFMOTO 650NK/TR? 
    Senior C-Moto Guru ZMC888's Avatar
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    Pick your choice of sport-touring tires....

    Of course there are other softer racing tires and harder touring tires, mostly in larger (for rear) sizes. I thought most riders would choose a Sport touring tire for the NK, of course some long distance TR riders might go with a straight touring tour tire, if so respond by choosing the manufacturer, same if you don't have a CFMOTO, but a similar bike, choose from the poll. Most of the prices are similar, can't find a price for the OEM CST's bit Maxxis Diamonds are about 25% cheaper than the others, torn between those and Dunlop Roadsmart 2, depends on how much money I have when I want to buy.
    Last edited by ZMC888; 10-11-2013 at 10:24 AM.
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  2. #2 Re: Which tires for CFMOTO 650NK/TR? 
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    Tires are like oil, you will never find an agreement, and certainly not on a forum .

    In my opinion you forget at least one very useful option for any bike up to ~150hp, the Michelin Pilot Power CT2.
    Widely available in China at reasonable prices, long lasting due to their duel compound structure, soft enough in corners (again, the duel compound), and not quickly aging.
    They should also have good wet weather characteristics.


    After experimenting with several brands, I use them on my bikes by now.
    On the road they warm quick, on the track they remain in good shape, as long as you control the tire pressures.
    I do not have experience in the wet, but was told they do good.
    And they really last and last and last.

    Alternatively, I hear a lot of good stories on the Michelin Pilot Road, and see a lot of Benelli's here fitted with them.
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  3. #3 Re: Which tires for CFMOTO 650NK/TR? 
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    OK, edited the poll. Thought I'd forgotten something! I ignored Michelin because of their F1 fiasco and inability to make good MTB tires. Although that doesn't mean their motorcycle tires are bad. Put the Pilot Road three up, because I was looking at sport touring tires for Chinese road conditions. Pilot Power CT2 maybe a bit too much of pure sport tire.
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  4. #4 Re: Which tires for CFMOTO 650NK/TR? 
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    I think the best tires on the list are those you can get on Taobao, rather than those you might like, as I can't find anyone that sends tires internationally. Also the rear tire 160/60 R17 isn't a common size on the Chinese internet. Seems the Bridgestone and Michelin are the most available.
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  5. #5 Re: Which tires for CFMOTO 650NK/TR? 
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    For what it is worth: the guy I buy my Michelins from.
    I normally get them delivered within 24 hours, quite amazing considering the distance.
    He seems to have a considerable range of different type of tires from time to time.
    http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...id=25942764125
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    Problem is many of the sellers sell in pairs, and sell 180 rears, not 160. I'm not one of those that puts on wider tires than stock for a cool wider look.
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  7. #7 Re: Which tires for CFMOTO 650NK/TR? 
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    Quote Originally Posted by ZMC888 View Post
    Problem is many of the sellers sell in pairs, and sell 180 rears, not 160. I'm not one of those that puts on wider tires than stock for a cool wider look.
    Does the CF has a smaller rear rim then the Benelli?
    All Benelli's are fitted with a 180 tire (on a 5.5 rim if my memory serves me well).

    I have never met a supplier who does not supply only a rear tire.
    They might add as small premium, but so what?

    Same supplier:
    http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...id=19302841958

    http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...id=18946981468

    Now, I stop plugging
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  8. #8 Re: Which tires for CFMOTO 650NK/TR? 
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    I'll think I'll go for Pilot Road 3. Being that Pilot Road 1, 2 or 3 are all about the same price regardless of generation. There are a few in 160 rear. And yes the CFMOTOs are 160 rear not 180, as the are copying the Kawasaki ER6N geometry. The OEM for the Kawasaki is the Dunlop Roadsmart 2.
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  9. #9 Re: Which tires for CFMOTO 650NK/TR? 
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    I can't find anyone that sends tires internationally

    Tyres are classed as hazardous waste thats why no international shipping by Air can send by boat >>>
    "Arguing on the Internet is like running in the Special Olympics, even if you win you're still retarded"
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  10. #10 Re: Which tires for CFMOTO 650NK/TR? 
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    Quote Originally Posted by prince666 View Post
    Tyres are classed as hazardous waste thats why no international shipping by Air can send by boat >>>
    An other one of your "talk without knowledge" replies?


    In spite of what you state, tires can be perfectly shipped by air by any airliner or express service.

    The only restriction according IATA regulations is:
    "A tyre assembly unserviceable or damaged is not subject to these Regulations if the tyre is completely deflated.
    A tyre assembly with a serviceable tyre is not subject to these Regulations provided the tyre is not inflated to a gauge pressure exceeding the maximum rated pressure for that tyre. However, such tyres (including valve assemblies) must be protected from damage during transport, which may require the use of a protective cover".

    For God's sake, please stop filling every thread with your nonsense.
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