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Originally Posted by TIGGER
Ha,there is a difference between "asking questions" and making statements like (paraphrase) "the last guy who owned my bike was a moron because he ran a 190/50" That implies that everyone with a 6'' rim ,basically ALL liter-class sportbikes,that runs that size tire (which is stock btw) is a moron! Oh and just for the record,if you indeed had a say,6.25 or 6.5 wide rear rear,it would most likely BENEFIT you to go with the 190 or 200 series tire.
IMHO there is an almost "magic" correlation between the "profile" of the rear tire and my ability to get my bike around corners. That relationship is further affected by; brand of tire,model of tire,air pressure suspension settings and wear. When I find a sweet spot that works for all of these conditions...well,it's like God has graced me for the day! I know MANY guys who claim that the 190/55 is superior to the 190/50 BUT I would always proviso a statement like that with "for my bike,riding style and conditions". With my suspension set-up,my bike already falls into corners, I don't need the help of a narrower tire to enter a corner but I do appreciate the greater contact patch of the wider tire while exiting. Since you are stuck riding a Kawasaki,I can see how you might need some help cornering....
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i do love the burn at the end
having ridden all three in the pp or 2ct- the 190/55 seems to be a better tire for the liter bike, quicker fall in in conjuntion with the sticking power when you are coming out of the corner at wot(ish).
but for the money i run a 180/55 for touring, cheaper and easier to find