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    YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

    Hai, I have recently changed the front and rear tyres of my Yamaha R15 with Michelin pilot street 140/70 R17 on rear and pilot sport 100/80 R17 on front. But now the performance of my bike had dropped very low. I use to ride above 130kmph without any lose of stability or handling with my old stock tyres. But now it's too difficult for me to go above 120 kmph. Above 120 my bike is losing stability and it is not gaining speed. But for cornering it's now way more better than stock. Please suggest me a way to solve my problem. .
    Thank you
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    Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

    Query approved.

    Hi, I hope that you get the solution for your problem asap

    But assuming that you are doing these speed runs on public roads, which is extremely unsafe, I'd suggest you to adhere to the speed limits as prescribed by the law. You are not only putting yourself in danger, but other road users as well.
    (Been There Done That) x 3.25

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    • #3
      Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

      what i know R15v2 rim is made to reside inside 130 rear tyre,,,,, any measurement tyre greater or lesser than that wd surely crop up issues similar or different,,,,,,

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      • #4
        Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

        I think the front tyre is the culprit. I remember my friend changing the rear to a 140 section Michelin and having no problems. In fact, the grip and handling improved, plus there was not much difficulty reaching 140+ (of course not on city roads, but on an empty stretch of NICE road).

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        • #5
          Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

          [MENTION=7123]sunilg[/MENTION]: At first I was taking high speeds at public road. But later l realised its dangerous for me and others too. So now I choose early morning when there no traffic to check my speed. Anyway thank you brother. Ride safe.

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          • #6
            Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

            @Lone, I thought bigger tyres would improve the stability, but now its another experience. Next time I will definitely go back to stock. Anyway thank you Brother Ride safe

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            • #7
              Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

              [MENTION=12407]Shashank[/MENTION]: Yes, that's true. Now I realised that. Michelin pilot sport is not as good as my My stock MRF tyres. But Michelin pilot street is good. Now my front tyres are not at all having grip at wet surface. And it use to skid most of the time . It's having low traction. Thank brother for the reply. Ride Safe

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              • #8
                Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

                Pilot Sporty is infamous for its terrible characteristics. Get rid of it.
                #RetiredRider
                #KeyboardWarrior

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                • #9
                  Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

                  [MENTION=16677]deville_56[/MENTION], yes now I am experiencing it a lot. But I don't know what tyres should I buy next. Could you suggest one? Thank you for for the reply brother. Ride safe

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                  • #10
                    Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

                    Stick to stock. It's the best tyre for the R15.

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                    • #11
                      Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

                      Originally posted by GOKUL RAJ View Post
                      @deville_56, yes now I am experiencing it a lot. But I don't know what tyres should I buy next. Could you suggest one? Thank you for for the reply brother. Ride safe
                      Stock is better. For rear, you can get Pilot Street, but stock front size is odd and no other options.
                      #RetiredRider
                      #KeyboardWarrior

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                      • #12
                        Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

                        Hello folks

                        May I know the stock rear tyre average life of r15 v2 considering I tour a lot at always 100+ on average.
                        Thanks.

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                        • #13
                          Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

                          Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
                          Stick to stock. It's the best tyre for the R15.
                          Originally posted by deville_56 View Post
                          Stock is better. For rear, you can get Pilot Street, but stock front size is odd and no other options.
                          Speaking of which, the stock is the best tyre for R15's front. My bike will be soon due for a tyre change and are the front MRF 90/80 still manufactured? Heared that the availability of it is very scarce!

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                          • #14
                            Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

                            Hello there, new guy here! I'm from Trivandrum, and I have the same bike, same color scheme. I recently changed my tyres to Pilot Street 150/110 (Yes, it was a crazy move). There are zero problems with stability at higher speeds. Cornering is a way lot better, but at a cost of flick-ability and maintenance. I had to get rid of mudguards and have to take a bit more care of my chain. There's is a slight drop in acceleration, but it doesn't matter much to me.

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                            • #15
                              Re: YAMAHA R15 V2.0 Tyre change

                              Originally posted by Andy_kristine View Post
                              Speaking of which, the stock is the best tyre for R15's front. My bike will be soon due for a tyre change and are the front MRF 90/80 still manufactured? Heared that the availability of it is very scarce!
                              The last time (about a year back) we got a pair, the dealer said it is still made in small volumes (like the Moto in Yezdi size). Contact the regional office, they might be able to source them. We got a pair from Trissur (travelled 300+300 km) after contacting RO. If that goes in vain, only option would be upsize.
                              #RetiredRider
                              #KeyboardWarrior

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