AVON Roadriders tire??? opinions, anybody tried them

Has anyone tried a set of AVON Roadrider tires on there first or second gen? I need to order tires w/i the next week or two & thought I was sold on trying out the Pirelli Sport Demons, until I stumbled across the AVON's in the proper sizes.

 

I was looking at the AVON STs, but couldn't find them locally and ended up going with Conti Road Attacks. I like the looks of the Avons but couldn't wait due to a charity ride and bike night quickly approaching.

 

Just put 6,600 miles on my Avon Storm ST's in 14 days... The back tire could easily go another 3k!!!

Fantastic tires, plenty of grip and awesome in the rain! Get some!

 

I'm running the Avon Storms too,(LOVE THEM) I've been wondering how you were liking your Avons SLOav8r, I saw from some previous posts you were taking a trip with them. Sounds like they held up good for a marathon ride, how did your backside do with that much saddle time?

- tbones86, I'm not familiar with the Roadrider but I do know of a site that has 9times out of ten the best prices on Avons and Metzlers I've been able to find.

http://www.motorcycleproshop.com/

 

Thanks for the link:hail: the Roadrider is the "Classic/general tire" that is available for all the goofy 80's rims sizes. Price wise they are in the same ball park as the Pirelli's & a bit less than the BT45's I have been running. No complaint w/ the 45's just not satified w/ the wear(commuting wear, all in the center takes days of hard corner carving to reshape it to some degree)

 

Ride Report - AVON ROAD RIDERS

Update - So I went with the Road Riders last fall & did not ride much after installing them. This year I have logged about 800-1000 miles on them & must say I like them much better than the BT45's, handling is improved over the BT's very confidence inspiring( to a fault possibly, so far so good) I'm almost certain I could have touched a knee down last week. So any one looking for a tire that will fit the stock rims on a 1st & 2nd gen the AVON Road Rider is a very good option IMHO.

 

I was also just looking at the AVONs. I have always run Metzelers (Comp K's) but they have discontinued. My bike takes 120/80-16 up front. Rear spec (from my book?) is 130/80-18. I guess it had 140/70-18 when I bought it because that is what I ran until last time, I wanted something wider (basically for looks) and tried the 150/70-18. It fits well, looks good and I couldn't feel the difference. Usually, I feel more comfortable with a known name like "Battleaxe" but you say you like the Roadrider better? Tell me more? My wife and I are heading to the Dragon in two weeks and I am seriously thinking of going with these. Thanks.

 

The Avon roadride sure looks intresting, funny thing the 150/70-18 is cheaper than stock 130/80-18 in my country

 

Running Avon Roadriders now for about 3000 miles rain or shine, cold or warm weather, over the pond in Blighty. No problems at all, better than previous BT 45's, minimal white lining & stick to the road like shit to the proverbial blanket.

Bike - VFR 750 FG 1986

Stock sizes front & rear
Front 110 x 90
Rear 130 x 80

 

I thought Avon sold lipstick !

BTW OneSided...I think your avatar is a hoot!

 

I would not hesitate, I was skeptical @ first & was going to go w/ Pirelli's but my local dealer was able to get better pricing on the the Avon's ( better dealer margins on the Avon's). They stick like glue & wear seems to be much better than the BT's though it is a little early to tell for certain. The construction of the tire is supposed to the latest & greatest technology for bias ply tires.

 

Continental also do some tyres specifically for older retro bikes.

I got a set for my 82 GPz 550 that were fantastic. they did tyres to suit the narrow rims and in the 18inch rim size.

in the old days we used to have 120/80 18's as a rear on our Z 1000's and we thought we were the dogs bollocks for putting a massive 130 on the rear (dunlop arrowmax or Perilli phantoms). OMG thats not much wider than my front now! how did we ever stay upright?

 

Hi VFRWorld,

First off I do not have a VFR but have ridden and borrowed many (though not had the chance of an 800 ride yet). They lovely bikes..do everything anytime.

Reason I am here is because your site came up top in reviews on Avon RoadRider tyres.

I have fitted Pirrelli Exedra's for it seems ever. Pirrelli have discontinued that tyre. Last fitment was some BattleAxe 020's which I hated.

The Exedra's just seemed to stay the same until you ran out of tread. The 020's seemed to square of weeks after fitting. Never felt safe on the 020's.

I do 60 miles a day. 40 miles M40 (England) and 20 miles the streets of London. The tramlinning of the 020's was just scary. The old Exedra's was no problem.

I was looking at the Dunlop SportMax RoadSmarts but it seems they are not yet ready for my tyre size (120x17 and 150x17). So I have gone for the Avon's. Primarly on your and a few other sites suggestions.

Here's the thing. I ride a Yam XJ900S Diversion. I was wondering if you all would like an update on how they last? I don't know how they compare with a VFR (Divvie being about 20Kg heavier without fuel. Tank holds 24 ltrs) but I also do regular trips to Cardiganshire in Wales. Plus trying to keep up with my brother on his Suzi TLS.

Anyway fingers crossed these are more liveable with than the 020's. (Ain't got the nerve to try the 021's by the way!) Stay safe everyone.

Si