Britmex
New Member
Hi - I've recently purchased a new NC 750XD in Mexico where I live but have a problem with the tyres. When I originally ordered the bike the showroom model was fitted with 50/50 tyres - Continental I think - but when I finally got my bike the agency gave me a different unit - all specs the same except that the tyres fitted are Bridgestone Battlewing, BW-501 Front and BM-502 rear rated at 80/20.
As many of the roads I want to travel are dirt and often loose stone chippings, sometimes wet, and I prefer to look for a 50/50 tyre. A friend of mine who rides a BMW 850 GS recommended I look at Mitas E-07 tyres and I have since seen a number of Youtube videos recommending these tyres but although the Mitas site has a number of alternatives for the 17" rear wheel I can't see any for the 17" front wheel.
Can anyone on the forum recommend which tyres would best suit me - not necessarally Mitas. . I am probably going to be using my bike about 60/40 road v dirt and gravel tracks with occasional light muddy trails and am looking for good mileage as I plan to use the bike for long distance adventure touring.
Appreciate any help.
Jim in Mexico
As many of the roads I want to travel are dirt and often loose stone chippings, sometimes wet, and I prefer to look for a 50/50 tyre. A friend of mine who rides a BMW 850 GS recommended I look at Mitas E-07 tyres and I have since seen a number of Youtube videos recommending these tyres but although the Mitas site has a number of alternatives for the 17" rear wheel I can't see any for the 17" front wheel.
Can anyone on the forum recommend which tyres would best suit me - not necessarally Mitas. . I am probably going to be using my bike about 60/40 road v dirt and gravel tracks with occasional light muddy trails and am looking for good mileage as I plan to use the bike for long distance adventure touring.
Appreciate any help.
Jim in Mexico