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Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 04 Dec 2017, 21:39
by duke63
About to hit the market.
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 04 Dec 2017, 22:15
by Kwacky
Can you us them when it's damp or wet?
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 04 Dec 2017, 22:17
by duke63
Feature Effect Benefit
Double compound on the front & triple on the rear with innovative combination of 100% Silica and Black Carbon Increased grip in every condition and lean angle Enhanced safety & confidence in cornering both street and track, dry and wet
Racing derived structure and profile Increased agility & more accurate trajectory Enhanced feeling with improved bike control when cornering
New tread pattern with slick shoulders Contact patch optimization Increased grip and uniform wear
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 04 Dec 2017, 22:19
by Kwacky
I have a few options next year when I get round to swapping the tyres on the street triple.
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 05 Dec 2017, 08:13
by Cav
100% silica should be very good in the wet but mean it'll struggle when hot in my experience
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 05 Dec 2017, 09:01
by kiwikrasher
Cav wrote:100% silica should be very good in the wet but mean it'll struggle when hot in my experience
So I’ll be perfect for the UK then!
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 05 Dec 2017, 09:55
by Monty
Hey, the second Tuesday in August was pretty warm this year!
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 05 Dec 2017, 10:10
by Kwacky
Cav wrote:100% silica should be very good in the wet but mean it'll struggle when hot in my experience
It's silica and carbon.
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 05 Dec 2017, 20:00
by duke63
The Rosso Corsa is a road tyre with a track bias.
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 13 Dec 2017, 09:49
by Rossgo
I'm going to say it...will it be as good as the current M7RR...everything is based on this tyre for me now!
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 13 Dec 2017, 09:50
by Rossgo
The current Rossos I've heard are great at dry weather but are slippery when it becomes wet...which means there s no point to them in the UK
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 13 Dec 2017, 10:06
by C00kiemonster
I have to say in the cold and wet of yesterday my Rosso Corsa's were ok. Bike and good suspension helps, but they were ok, which surprised me.
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 13 Dec 2017, 10:20
by Kwacky
If you're not seeing the TC light constantly flickering it means you're not trying.
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 13 Dec 2017, 11:24
by Rossgo
Kwacky wrote:If you're not seeing the TC light constantly flickering it means you're not trying.
I don't have TC...im hard core
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 13 Dec 2017, 11:32
by C00kiemonster
Kwacky wrote:If you're not seeing the TC light constantly flickering it means you're not trying.
It did flash somewhat
however i couldn't feel my hands after a while so came home
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 13 Dec 2017, 11:32
by C00kiemonster
Rossgo wrote:Kwacky wrote:If you're not seeing the TC light constantly flickering it means you're not trying.
I don't have TC...im hard core
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I used to say that.
Now i love my traction control.
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 13 Dec 2017, 12:11
by Kwacky
I do miss that TC safety net at this time of year. Thankfully the Versys is heavy and under powered so it's not really an issue
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 13 Dec 2017, 12:38
by Rossgo
Personally I like TC.one the S1krr, GSXR10001 ETC it becomes a necessity in my opinion
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 13 Dec 2017, 20:09
by Blade
Agree with Kwacky.
Heavy and low powered bike with suitable tyres and a progressive throttle and TC is not really needed.
In those circumstances I would be glad of abs as a safety net more than TC.
Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Posted: 13 Dec 2017, 23:23
by Rossgo
So who's getting these then? If you get them please do a live in review of the real world
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