Tyre recommendations for XJR1300

Tyre recommendations for XJR1300

Author
Discussion

Stevemr

Original Poster:

608 posts

162 months

Tuesday 28th May
quotequote all
As per the title really.
What would be recommended for an xjr1300. Big heavy bike, about 140 bhp, hopefully when I’ve finished with it.
Be used for summer blasts, no track days.
So presumably a sports/tourer tyre?
Any suggestions ?

bogie

16,566 posts

278 months

Tuesday 28th May
quotequote all
Im really happy with the Michelin Road 6 , great grip wet or dry and good longevity so far. Had Road 4 prior to that for couple of rear tyres.

TheThing

946 posts

140 months

Tuesday 28th May
quotequote all
Michelin Road 6.

black-k1

12,133 posts

235 months

Tuesday 28th May
quotequote all
Any of the mainstream sports touring tyres will be more than enough but the Road 6 or the RoadTec 01SE are the best of the bunch. The Road 6 will last a little longer but the RoadTec 01SE steers just a little quicker and has a little more feel.

DrEMa

783 posts

98 months

Tuesday 28th May
quotequote all
spill the beans on the power improvements fella. have got an ignition advancer, 36Ys and some head work done to mine. Needs a dyno setup though

Stevemr

Original Poster:

608 posts

162 months

Tuesday 28th May
quotequote all
Thanks for suggestions.
It’s a log term project. The power is what I’m aiming for, 36y s. Modified standard exhausts, ignition advancer, flat slide carbs and pod filters. Hoping that gets me somewhere close with a decent dyno set up.

DrEMa

783 posts

98 months

Wednesday 29th May
quotequote all
nice, should be fun with flat slides

Stevemr

Original Poster:

608 posts

162 months

Wednesday 29th May
quotequote all
What head work have you had done?
Has it made much difference so far even without setting up on Dyno?