I think someone at Bridgestone likes us

[ratbikesforever]

Yeah, I thought that would be the case. I worked at a motorcycle tire store in late 80's and early 90's and have had alot of experience trying to put too much tire on not enough rim. The same result: triange profile, quick turn in, but small contact patch and reduced traction at lean angles

[_Will_]

well things are looking good, it's in transit according to UPS. No email from them saying "we're sorry that tire doesn't exist" is a good sign.

[_Will_]

it's official, not a rumor or a misprint. Great news for the FZR community in my opinion and hopefully going to stick around

[ragedigital]

Wow! That is really good news. I suggest everyone order one now so they think they're a hit and they keep producing more!

[_Will_]

Wow! That is really good news. I suggest everyone order one now so they think they're a hit and they keep producing more!

my very thought, I may order a spare myself just in case and to show some love for the sizing.

[_Will_]

mount and ride report:

The 70 series looks like a dang balloon tire the sidewalls are so high but it provides a little more clearance

That clearance allow for...............................NO CHICKEN STRIPS!!!!!! Yes it's cheesy but they bugged me on the 60 series, just didn't have the right combo of clearance and profile

Still as great as I remembered, no movement at all in the 50 mile scrub in ride. Hit some heavily rippled pavement and it didn't make any issues, kinda makes up for the worn out shock in the grip department.

Turn in, not as sharp as the 60 series which has a slightly rounder profile but so small I don't think most will mind and you can always raise the rear some to counter act it with less rake/trail. I probably will be doing so.

[yamaha_george]

Wow! That is really good news. I suggest everyone order one now so they think they're a hit and they keep producing more!

Nice idea Rage but storage remains an issue if not fitted immediately as the tyre if put in a centrally heated environment or removed from the factory wrapping will dry out very quickly and crack to a degree where it is down right deadly to use. I made this mistake a couple of years back and wasted 120 Quid for a new tyre that I never got to ride !!!!

[smokinbunta]

i noticed this tire just yesterday on bikebandit when i was addin stuff i want to my cart and dreaming of going through with the order and was gettin really excited that it looks to be good rubber.... and then i stopped dreamin and realized i still dont have money...