Nighhawk Tires

Hydrant · 06-22-2009, 12:20 AM

My dad has a 99 Honda CB750 Nighthawk, that has some old Dunlop K505 tires on it. The tires were in good shape, but recently they found a screw so we are going to replace them. He's not wanting anything fancy, but just a good replacement for the bike (not some off name tire), the Nighthawk is just a backup for his Kawasaki Mean Streak Special Edition. The bike still might get a couple of thousand miles a season, so he'd like something that will still get some decent mileage out of them.

The sizes on the bike are

F - 110/80/18
R- 140/70/17

Amber Lamps · 06-22-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydrant

My dad has a 99 Honda CB750 Nighthawk, that has some old Dunlop K505 tires on it. The tires were in good shape, but recently they found a screw so we are going to replace them. He's not wanting anything fancy, but just a good replacement for the bike (not some off name tire), the Nighthawk is just a backup for his Kawasaki Mean Streak Special Edition. The bike still might get a couple of thousand miles a season, so he'd like something that will still get some decent mileage out of them.

The sizes on the bike are

F - 110/80/18
R- 140/70/17

I'd go back to Dunlop or maybe Bridgestone. The sizes may limit your options.

Hydrant · 06-22-2009, 01:03 AM

Michelin Pilot Activ BIAS-PLY Sport Touring Tires

Bridgestone Battlax BT-45 Sport Touring Tire

those are the only two after some quick searching that I could come up with, I'll have to do some checking tomorrow.

No Worries · 06-22-2009, 01:19 AM

I have been using Metzeler Lasertec tires on my old Suzuki for years. I think they are the best bias-ply tires made.

JoshuaTree · 06-22-2009, 04:00 AM

Pirelli Sport Demons...

06-22-2009, 12:20 AM	#1
Hydrant WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i Posts: 660	Nighhawk Tires My dad has a 99 Honda CB750 Nighthawk, that has some old Dunlop K505 tires on it. The tires were in good shape, but recently they found a screw so we are going to replace them. He's not wanting anything fancy, but just a good replacement for the bike (not some off name tire), the Nighthawk is just a backup for his Kawasaki Mean Streak Special Edition. The bike still might get a couple of thousand miles a season, so he'd like something that will still get some decent mileage out of them. The sizes on the bike are F - 110/80/18 R- 140/70/17

06-22-2009, 04:00 AM	#5
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06-22-2009, 01:03 AM	#3
Hydrant WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i Posts: 660	Michelin Pilot Activ BIAS-PLY Sport Touring Tires Bridgestone Battlax BT-45 Sport Touring Tire those are the only two after some quick searching that I could come up with, I'll have to do some checking tomorrow.

06-22-2009, 01:19 AM	#4
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I have been using Metzeler Lasertec tires on my old Suzuki for years. I think they are the best bias-ply tires made.