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I have Dunlop RoadSmart IV GT on my FJR. A bike which eats tyres for breakfast. The Front did about 10,000 km (6,200 mile) before it needed replacing. The Rear has done 14,500 km (9,000 miles) so far and looks like it will do at least 20,000 km (12,500 miles). They are a sport tyre with oodles of dry grip*

Why the difference? The FJR is a very heavy bike therefore uses the front tyre a lot under braking. I like the back country roads which involves a lot of braking and cornering. I don't accelerate hard, you don't need to with 147 hp) so the rear doesn't get as worn.

*If you ride in the rain, the Dunlop RoadSmart IV aren't not as grippy as the Michelin Road 6. This is especially noticeable when cornering.
 
JQL said:
I have Dunlop RoadSmart IV GT on my FJR. A bike which eats tyres for breakfast. The Front did about 10,000 km (6,200 mile) before it needed replacing. The Rear has done 14,500 km (9,000 miles) so far and looks like it will do at least 20,000 km (12,500 miles). They are a sport tyre with oodles of dry grip*

Why the difference? The FJR is a very heavy bike therefore uses the front tyre a lot under braking. I like the back country roads which involves a lot of braking and cornering. I don't accelerate hard, you don't need to with 147 hp) so the rear doesn't get as worn.

*If you ride in the rain, the Dunlop RoadSmart IV aren't not as grippy as the Michelin Road 6. This is especially noticeable when cornering.
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Roadsmart is not my normal choice. Circumstances put one on. I'm curious as to how many miles it will go - I've gotten over 15k miles on a cheap front tire on my old Sabre 700. I've been satisfied with how the ContiMotions have performed. on the NT.
 
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