Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
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Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
About to hit the market.
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
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
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
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
I have a few options next year when I get round to swapping the tyres on the street triple.
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
100% silica should be very good in the wet but mean it'll struggle when hot in my experience
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
So I’ll be perfect for the UK then!Cav wrote:100% silica should be very good in the wet but mean it'll struggle when hot in my experience
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
Hey, the second Tuesday in August was pretty warm this year!
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
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.
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
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
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
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.
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
If you're not seeing the TC light constantly flickering it means you're not trying.
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
I don't have TC...im hard coreKwacky wrote:If you're not seeing the TC light constantly flickering it means you're not trying.
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
It did flash somewhat however i couldn't feel my hands after a while so came homeKwacky wrote:If you're not seeing the TC light constantly flickering it means you're not trying.
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
I used to say that.Rossgo wrote:I don't have TC...im hard coreKwacky wrote:If you're not seeing the TC light constantly flickering it means you're not trying.
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
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
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
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
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.
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.
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Re: Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2
So who's getting these then? If you get them please do a live in review of the real world
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