Pilot Road 5

[Mike Chambers]

The new pilot road 5 are out ,anyone seen similarities to the Pirelli Angels? in looks

 

[FlatlandBusa]

I didn't know they were out yet, Michelin web page here I come.

 

[FlatlandBusa]

The front looks more similar than the rear does. Both have more siping.

 

[Cantab]

The new pilot road 5 are out ,anyone seen similarities to the Pirelli Angels? in looks

I agree some similarities , PR5 takes it further and I bet it wont square off till its almost gone.
Pirelli front looks a bit like a PR2.

 

[Cantab]

I wonder how uber expensive they gonna be ?

 

[bigoltool]

They look cool anyway. (LINK)

 

[Twobrothersbusa]

PR4s were a HUGE improvement on my Connie when I changed out the OEMs. I'd buy the 5s in a heartbeat for any bike.

 

[Mike Chambers]

I wonder how uber expensive they gonna be ?

What I've heard from Northern accessories is that they will have the "official " launch at the Burt Munro rally next Feb so you might get an indication on surply and costs

 

[Cantab]

What I've heard from Northern accessories is that they will have the "official " launch at the Burt Munro rally next Feb so you might get an indication on surply and costs

Ok cool I'm going to that

 

[Mike Chambers]

I wonder how uber expensive they gonna be ?

From my information,they will be cheaper than the road 4's

 

[Cantab]

I see moto1 on trade me have them at 190/50&55 for $299.

 

[Mike Chambers]

I see moto1 on trade me have them at 190/50&55 for $299.

Am pricing a set direct from Northern accessories right now

 

[Cantab]

Am pricing a set direct from Northern accessories right now

I went into moto1 this arvo and $320...

 

[Mike Chambers]

I have just got my pilot road 5's fitted, $590 a set fitted and balanced

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Alright, already bald clear to the edges! Careful for a few miles, heat em up and have fun! Give us a 'few' hundred mile update.

 

[Mike Chambers]

Alright, already bald clear to the edges! Careful for a few miles, heat em up and have fun! Give us a 'few' hundred mile update.

bald edges give more meat on the road,make drainage grooves work more efficiently

 

[bigoltool]

Watching for the ride review.

 

[caspernz]

It's an odd looking tread pattern, very different to PR4 aye?

One could be forgiven for imagining the tyre would "walk" when partly leaned over, such is the width of the tread grooves. Loving the treadless edges though...

Bring on the report Mike.

 

[Mike Chambers]

Alright, already bald clear to the edges! Careful for a few miles, heat em up and have fun! Give us a 'few' hundred mile update.

Did another few kms today so I've done nearly 900 kms with the new feet. So far very good grip on open roads, they get hot very quickly which makes them stick like poop to a blanket. We have had little rain but have been solid in that area too, once we get more constant rainfall( bugger that) I get a better gauge on their effectiveness. I've been told that they stay maximum effectiveness right to the very end.the lack of tread at outer edge is no concern as it puts more "sticky meat on the road. The only difference to the 120 front is that it feels slightly heavier on slow turns but overall it's a continuous trend for michelin to make good feet.photo is at langs beach Northlake and can you spot the odd one Out? One of these bikes is not like the others,One if these bikes is not quite the same.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Even sitting still the Busa is ahead of the others. What do the other guys do, flip a coin to see which bike is theirs?