[FZR400RRSP]

Originally Posted by Raj24v

Congrats to all that have passed, it really is a great thing. I recommend it to everyone.
If supersport bikes are your thing then I can confirm it will definitely NOT be the cheaper option of travelling.
Especially if you don't cheap out on quality gear too.

Very true, sports bikes are not cheap to run.
£160 for a back tyre every couple of thousand miles etc.
But look at the performance and compare the costs with a similar performing car.

[Hulligan]

Originally Posted by FZR400RRSP

Very true, sports bikes are not cheap to run.
£160 for a back tyre every couple of thousand miles etc.

Only if your buying the top of the line super sticky must have latest greatest round black thing, which let's face it, 90% will never use to its fullest. Most will be fine on the best sports touring tyres, me included. 7/8k a tyre and mist mere mortals will be happy, also work in the wet so you can, shock, ride in the rain too.

[FZR400RRSP]

Originally Posted by Hulligan

Only if your buying the top of the line super sticky must have latest greatest round black thing, which let's face it, 90% will never use to its fullest. Most will be fine on the best sports touring tyres, me included. 7/8k a tyre and mist mere mortals will be happy, also work in the wet so you can, shock, ride in the rain too.

If you want a sports touring tyre, stop 'posing' on the sports bike and get a sports tourer.
Nothing wrong with that, you're admitting you've no need for the performance and are riding an appropriate bike/tyre combo.