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Dukedesmo · 08-08-2019, 08:47 AM

I'm using Pirelli Diablo Rosso 2 on my 916 and previously had them on the Monster, I like them but the Monster wears the rear out too quickly so I swapped to Pirelli Angel GT which are fine and last longer than the Rosso.

I initially tried a 180 on the Monster but switched to a 170 as I was getting chain to tyre to swingarm contact due to it being too close for comfort, although this is partly down to the bracing on the swingarm making the clearance tighter and I have recently 'widened' the bracing to help but a 170 seems perfectly good to me.

Odd that the Monster wears the same rear out quicker than the 916 despite being 30hp down and lighter, it does produce more low-down grunt and I suppose weight bias and riding style might also be a factor?

08-08-2019, 08:47 AM	#8
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,842	I'm using Pirelli Diablo Rosso 2 on my 916 and previously had them on the Monster, I like them but the Monster wears the rear out too quickly so I swapped to Pirelli Angel GT which are fine and last longer than the Rosso. I initially tried a 180 on the Monster but switched to a 170 as I was getting chain to tyre to swingarm contact due to it being too close for comfort, although this is partly down to the bracing on the swingarm making the clearance tighter and I have recently 'widened' the bracing to help but a 170 seems perfectly good to me. Odd that the Monster wears the same rear out quicker than the 916 despite being 30hp down and lighter, it does produce more low-down grunt and I suppose weight bias and riding style might also be a factor? __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.