What is the longest lasting motorcycle tire?

Question

I've got a suzuki 1100, i ride like an adult, not very hard at all, mostly highway riding.

but this thing chews rear tires like bubble gum! drives me nuts 5k tops! i usually use dunlop sportmax, but i'm willing to pay more for something that lasts more than a season

what's the longest lasting motorcycle tire

Answer 1

A Touring Oriented Tire will last longer than a Sport Oriented. You didn't say which Suzuki 1100 You have. I have a 1991 GSX1100G and it can be rough on rear tires because it is Heavy and Powerful. I have heard good reports about Avon Storm Dual compound tires, they are Harder in the center and softer on the edges for grip in the Curvy stuff.

Answer 2

Bridgestone BT021.  Does it fit? How should I know? You did not give the size you needed or the load information.

The bt120 is often used in big cruisers and in sport touring applications.

Answer 3

actually I think 5k is about the average for rear tires in general, sportbikes or otherwise

Answer 4

The best people to ask are tire and bike shop staff as they know the size for your bike.

Just be aware that you will be trading grip for durability: how much is your life worth?