Pilot Road 2 too new for review?

[throttlemeister]

Michelin has delayed delivery of the 180 rears here since December. The dealer gave a most recent ETA of mid April, so I got impatient & purchased 021's today. The 021's were just short of 100 bucks cheaper for the set.

They also wear twice as fast and are generally a lesser tire compared to the competition than the 020 was when it was new.

[bpg]

Michelin has delayed delivery of the 180 rears here since December. The dealer gave a most recent ETA of mid April, so I got impatient & purchased 021's today. The 021's were just short of 100 bucks cheaper for the set.

I have over 7K miles on a rear BT-021, on a Blackbird.  Might even eek out another 500 or so miles.  Ridiculously good tire - in my experience it's wear, grip, and price differential have knocked the PRII out of consideration.

Frankly, the BT-021 is simply another dual-compound tire that does everything the PRII is purported to do, for $50 less.  (Bridgestone has a long history of dual-compound work)

YMMV, and from what I understand they're only great as a REAR tire on our heavier bikes, the front BT-021 wears out rapidly for some reason.  No matter, I run a Metz M-1 up front and love it (10K miles, grips very well).

[Baz]

It's true, tire threads are like oil threads!

But I will quote a local rider on his 021's. (I would be more than happy with 12,000 kms).

My dealer tells me it was his best selling ST tire in 2007 and has had people make 2nd purchases. Like everyone in the US, we are paying a premium for the Michelins here because of currency exchange, and well like I said, the PR2's can't be had here right now anyway.

Baz, I am running the BT-021's on my 05, Currently I have 12,000 km's on them and they look not too bad. Probably try to run them until just before I take off to Golden CO in July (with any kind of luck) I will probably try another set. I watch my tire pressure fairly close and maintain it at 45/ 43 psi.

[PaulF]

It's true, tire threads are like oil threads!

But I will quote a local rider on his 021's. (I would be more than happy with 12,000 kms).

My dealer tells me it was his best selling ST tire in 2007 and has had people make 2nd purchases. Like everyone in the US, we are paying a premium for the Michelins here because of currency exchange, and well like I said, the PR2's can't be had here right now anyway.


Parts Canada has them listed at $579 per pair.  Your local shop should discount that price by 25% which makes them about $435 a pair for us Canucks

[Rabidsnipe]

Well the steering/feel is WAY MORE enjoyable than the standard P/Rs, much more easy turn ins. The original P/R always felt like truck tires.

Agreed!  I just put a set on my VFR (from Diablo Stradas) I felt like I was going to fall off into the corner.  It was a little alarming at first but once I got the feel for it  

[boris badenov]

I have a set of PR 2 installed right now; have less than 1K on them so it is too early to comment on longevity. Big improvement on handling comparing to original PR that they replaced but somehow I always feel that when replacing old tires with new ones…  

[JoBu]

I'm having one spooned on the rear of my FJR tomorrow.  I'm really curious to see how it handles/holds up.  

Cheers,

Joe

[IvanJ]

I have a set of PRII on my Futura.  After ~1k mi, I love these tires.  Turn in is way fast, and they just seem to hold the line.  I plan on buying a set for my Monster as well.  For me, they are worth the cost.

FWIW, I put a BT-021 rear on my Monster when the stock BT-014 wore out after 6k mi, I do not like it at all.  I've ridden my friend's Monster with PP, and the difference in turn-in is dramatic.  The BT profile seems to be more neutral, while the profile of the Mich provides fast turn-in.  I guess I'm a Michelin man.

[opus]

I've had a pair of PR2's on my 95 VFR for about a month, and haven't they haven't even made one revolution yet!  My bike is sooooooo close to being on the road.  /sigh

I really loved the PR1's on my 04 VFR, though.  So maybe I should have just stuck with them and rode on in ignorant financially-better-off bliss...