Lazy Libran
Wizard
Hi All,
After some deliberation, decided to go ahead with the Rosso III's on Friday (AND also decided to get the 190/55 Rear instead).
The ride home was just about 15 mins but I could immediately feel the difference between the squared off PR4's and the new R3's. OK, maybe it was the excitement of new tyres.
So Saturday - took the bike to the Melbourne Moto Expo and the ride was all highway riding but it was an opportunity to scrub them in a little bit. Expanding my experience from the previous day - they felt more comfortable.
And Sunday, I was free so joined in a group ride and must admit - they felt amazing. The literally stuck to the ground. Being Melbourne, our group experienced all weathers on the Sunday ride. There was no torrential rain but got drizzled on a few times and some roads were damp from the previous night.
The route was a good mixture of tight corners, sweeping bends, straights, average road conditions (back country roads), a bit of gravel, debris and the usual stuff and I must admit, the Rosso's took everything in it's stride. I did take it a bit easy in the morning as they were still new and not probably scrubbed but never did I feel any 'oh shit' moments during the day.
As my confidence grew, I had no qualms about opening up a the throttle a bit more and soaking in the exhilaration - that is what riding is all about!!
By no means I'm a track rider or a very experienced rider BUT I did enjoy the Sunday ride (All in all was around 350 Kms) and the confidence inspiring Rosso 3's.
Please note that this is an Initial review and I'll keep updating this thread as I go along.
Thanks guys.
After some deliberation, decided to go ahead with the Rosso III's on Friday (AND also decided to get the 190/55 Rear instead).
The ride home was just about 15 mins but I could immediately feel the difference between the squared off PR4's and the new R3's. OK, maybe it was the excitement of new tyres.
So Saturday - took the bike to the Melbourne Moto Expo and the ride was all highway riding but it was an opportunity to scrub them in a little bit. Expanding my experience from the previous day - they felt more comfortable.
And Sunday, I was free so joined in a group ride and must admit - they felt amazing. The literally stuck to the ground. Being Melbourne, our group experienced all weathers on the Sunday ride. There was no torrential rain but got drizzled on a few times and some roads were damp from the previous night.
The route was a good mixture of tight corners, sweeping bends, straights, average road conditions (back country roads), a bit of gravel, debris and the usual stuff and I must admit, the Rosso's took everything in it's stride. I did take it a bit easy in the morning as they were still new and not probably scrubbed but never did I feel any 'oh shit' moments during the day.
As my confidence grew, I had no qualms about opening up a the throttle a bit more and soaking in the exhilaration - that is what riding is all about!!
By no means I'm a track rider or a very experienced rider BUT I did enjoy the Sunday ride (All in all was around 350 Kms) and the confidence inspiring Rosso 3's.
Please note that this is an Initial review and I'll keep updating this thread as I go along.
Thanks guys.