Pirelli have just brought out new models with new names Diablo Rosso II replaced Diablo Rosso Diablo Rosso Corsa replaced Diablo Corsa III Both have hard middles and softer shoulders on the rear (the front is single compound) The Rosso Corsa is softer / more sporty than the Rosso II
so if you want a sticky tyre and your not worried about miles the Diablo Rosso Corsa would be the best
Yep. I have a set sitting next to me now waiting for when the oe rear is shot. If you order today Pirelli are doing a £25 cash back offer
I think they are... Diablo Corsa III's or Diablo Rosso II's And think, that the Corsa III's are more track focused than the Rosso II's. The Rosso II's are probably a bit better in the wet and probably last a bit longer and more road focused. If I'm wrong, then shoot me! I'm sure someone will be along to correct me soon enough!
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I stuck with a 50 rear as someone said that it might mess with the ABS computer having a different diameter rear. Makes sense really. Whats the advantage of a 55?
Yes I've gone for a 190/50 this time. I haven't ruled out trying both 180/55 and 190/55 in the future but I want to try a tyre I trust in the standard sice before making changes.
I haven'y got ABS although I'm sure I read something in a mag about teaching the system you have a new tyre size. Can't be sure it was about the Honda system might have have been the Aprilia. As far as a 55 profile goes in theory it gives you a bigger contact patch at full lean. Also due to the sharper profile and higher rear end, a quicker turn in. However a 190/55 is a big heavy tyre which effects acceleration and suspension as it is un-sprung weight. This is why some go for a 180/55. The whole subject is a bit of a can of worms with no "right" answer just personal preference.
I doubt there is much weight difference at all in the 2 tyre profiles. Definitely not enough that you would notice it I wouldn't be putting a 180 on a litre bike either. That's asking for trouble
i think that the 190/55 is heavier than the 190/50, thats why some people try the 180/55 to keep the weight down but still have the more aggressive tyre geometry
The contact patch is smaller on a 180 so not suited to a litre bike. I know its something ducati owners do to make them turn quicker but they're generally not putting out 160+bhp Also Litre bikes usually have a 6.0"'rim Where a 180 section tyre is designed for a 5.5" rim used in middleweight bikes. Your could fit a 180 to a 6" rim but it would be slightly stretched so not give the same profile anyway and like I said the contact patch would be reduced.
