Motorcycle tire review and fitment for KTM 690 Duke 2008
Motorcycle tire review and specification for KTM 690 Duke 2008 |
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| # | Motorcycle tire review and specification | Tire tube type | We recommend | Image (click to enlarge) | Ad |
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| 1 | Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Front Sport Touring / Trail |
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| Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Sport Touring / Trail |
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2 | Front Tire: 120/70R17 58H |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax GPR Alpha-10F Hypersport / Supersport |
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Rear Tire: 160/60R17 69H |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax GPR Alpha-10 Hypersport / Supersport |
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| 3 | Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport |
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| Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport |
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4 | Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax D270F Specific OE |
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YOUR AD HERE? Contact us today for motorcycle tire related Advertising! | Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax D270 Specific OE |
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| 5 | Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209F Supersport |
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YOUR AD HERE? Contact us today for motorcycle tire related Advertising! |
| Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 Supersport |
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Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for KTM 690 Duke 2008 tires
- Don't Mix and Match: Never run two tires of differing construction. We can't stress this enough, and this rule applies to bias-plies vs. radials as well as tubeless and tube-type tires--even bias-ply vs. bias-belted tires. The results can be disastrous.
- When oil is changed, it’s a good idea to check tire pressure and inflate to at least recommended manufacturer suggested pressure or higher so the tires run cooler and have less rolling resistance. This will result in better fuel economy and higher mileage for your tires. It also helps avoid irregular tread wear on the tires.
- Eyeballing tires for under inflation or over inflation is not a good idea, particularly on a motorcycle. A bike on a center stand and with no riders on it could be missing half the weight or more the tires will end up supporting. In addition, it is necessary to get down and examine tires under the fender to see if there is any tire damage. With only a few small inches supporting the load on two tires versus a much larger contact patch on 4 tires it’s a much riskier proposition taking a chance with motorcycle tires. Check also for cracking on the sidewalls, in the grooves, stones or cuts.
- Hydroplaning is the effect when the tire rides up onto the water surface of the road. What effects this is both the remaining thread depth, speed of the motorcycle and the amount of water on the road surface. In wet weather slow down and before going on a long ride for safety sake replace your tires if they are near the wear bars...its your skin.
- Do not apply any type of tire dressing to the sidewall or worse to the tread area of the tire, it is very slippery. Use only approved tires for your model of bike.
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