CB750 Tyres

[70sHonda]

I know this is not a 'new' topic and I have searched previous discussions on the subject, but I hope you will bear with me. From what I've read it pretty much seems that Avon Roadriders or Continental K112 and RB2 are the most common choices for a 750. Sizes for standard rims seem to be 100/90/19 and 120/90/18.  I'd like something which looks the part (Conti) but when push comes to shove, staying upright is more important (Avon?).

The bike already has a perfectly good Metzeler on the rear but I'm blowed if I can find a suitable match for the front (the front is currently a past it's sell by date Avon), so I'll just get a new set.

Based on your experience any recommendations please?

Oh, and  I don't bomb about anymore if that helps 😳

[JamesH]

For me, Conti RB2/K112 every time. 3.25 19 front, 4.0 18 rear.

[MrDavo]

Conti twins just look right, I had Avon Roadriders on my K1, and not only did they not look right, the front one developed a nasty split in the sidewall, which didn't fill me with confidence, I was just back from the Classic TT when I found it.

I've put Contis on mine, they look great, but I've not ridden on them yet as I await the bodywork.

[Yamahawk]

A great tire (tyre) that is very affordable, is the Shinko 712 series. They grip extremely well, wear pretty good, and are in the 100/90-19 and 110 or 120/90-18 sizes. I can have the set shipped to my door for a little over $100 US, not sure about your distributors there in the UK. I hada set on my 1982 Yamaha XZ550RK Vision, they tore up the race track in my race school, and I proceeded to put 5k street miles on them, with negligible wear. I figured that the rear would have given me at least 8-9k miles. I like Continental tires, and also Avon ( I have the AM26's on my Royal Enfield Bullet 500), so check the Shinko 712 out, not a bad looking tread either.
Charlie

[70sHonda]

Thanks for the tips /views guys. Interestingly enough, I came across a comment somewhere on the net about Avons and the sidewall splitting.

[Yamahawk]

Because my CB750 has later ComStar wheels on it, the rear is a 2.50-17, and I am going with the Shinko 712's as they make a 130/90-17 for it. I will get the 100/90-19 for the front to match it. It should ride and handle very well.
Charlie

[70sHonda]

Looked them up quickly: seems they have a connection with Yokohama.

[Moorey]

Earlier in the year I put a pair of Dunlop StreetSmart  tyres on my f1 and have been happy with them and would buy again. I found them to be more to my liking than the Bridgestone BT45s  I took off.

[Bryanj]

Metzeller ME11 I think is the front ribbed

http://www.metzeler.com/site/com/products/tyres-catalogue/Perfect-Me-11.html

[Yamahawk]

Earlier in the year I put a pair of Dunlop StreetSmart  tyres on my f1 and have been happy with them and would buy again. I found them to be more to my liking than the Bridgestone BT45s  I took off.

Those StreetSmart tires look pretty nice but I haven't been able to find them anywhere except European distributors... not sure if they carry them here in the States! Did a quick search, and only found UK, Canadian, and European distributors. If you prefer them to the Bridgestone BT45's that says a lot!  Usually, Dunlop Arrowmax sport tires have a triangular profile that makes them turn in quicker, too.
Charlie