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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Leics
Bike: M900
Posts: 2,848
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Same sized wheel as other bikes so why not the tyre?
I recall back in the 916 and 748 days, the bikes used the same frame, suspension, wheels etc. yet 748s were fitted with a 60 profile front whilst 916 a 70 profile, similarly, at the rear 748 had a 180 width whilst 916 a 190 width. It wasn't long before most adopted the 70 profile front and 180 width rear for both, my understanding was that they tried to sell the 748 as a more nimble bike (presumably to compensate for less power?) and fitting a lower profile front and narrower rear made it tip into a corner quicker but it soon became apparent that it ran out of front tyre/grip sooner due to the lower profile. The narrower rear, however was a good thing.
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Norwich
Bike: M900sie
Posts: 5,853
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Thank you so much my friends that's all good news.
I have a good 120/70 that I'm giving to a mate and I didn't want to give him a tyre that would be likely to cause problems. Would you stick with the 160/60 on the rear? I've never shopped for that size so I don't know what's available. We need something to go well with the Angel ST front, I was going to suggest a Pirelli Diablo? Budget is an issue.
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Forest Of Dean
Bike: S2r
Posts: 3,201
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I like the 916's and the 748's, take the stickers off and you'd not know which was which without a close look.
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Leics
Bike: M900
Posts: 2,848
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Tyres being equal and engine power aside what is the real difference between the bikes with regards to geometry and weight? because the chassis is the same, the engine is the same other than a few internal components and the weight difference is minimal (basically the weight of the missing oil cooler and 1/4L of oil on a standard 748). Now a 748R will have better suspension components and some weight savings over a standard bike along with more power and the more rev-happy nature should make it easier to get on the power whilst the the larger engines have more torque - making it easier for the less race-focused. But given that most people (that I've met) run the 180 rear/70 profile front combination regardless of model then any differences must be largely down to setup and, of course the size of your testicles... ![]()
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