I have a quick/dumb question regarding tires for my cbr500. I'm looking at the Bridgestone BT-023. I know the size for the front tire is 120/70ZR17 but there's an option for "F" spec or "G" spec with about a 35$ difference. Any idea as to what the difference is between F and G spec are? Thanks in advance!!
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Tire "specs"
- Thread starter Jaybee43
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ifiddles
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this site shows the G spec for the Honda and the F spec for two Yamahas...
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Bridgestone Battlax BT-023 Sport Touring Tire
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I think It's the speed rating.
I don't think so, all the BT-023s are W-rated.
I think @TK4 is on the right track (pun intended), as the BT-023s have two different specs, the normal and the GT Spec:
BATTLAX | BATTLAX BT-023 SPORT TOURING | Motorcycle Tires | Bridgestone Corporation
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I think the Type F/G/M distinguishes between GT and non-GT spec BT-023s, depending on which bike you are mounting them on and its weight.
this site shows the G spec for the Honda and the F spec for two Yamahas...
Bridgestone Battlax BT-023 Sport Touring Tire
Providing quality and performance at a price you can afford is what we strive for, that's where the real value is.
It's pretty poorly documented and inconsistent across sites, but it does designate an OEM tire for a specific manufacturer. It may also indicate a GT version depending on the bike. In this example the F spec is for an FJR and is about $145 vs. the G spec at $113 for a much lighter bike.
OE Replacement:
- F Spec Yamaha FJR1300 ('13)
- G Spec Honda 700
Honda recommends Dunlop which seem quite expensive. The 2 I'm looking at Bridgestone BT23 or Michelin Pilot road 4 seem to have good reviews with less of a hit on the wallet. I might sell my bike later this summer so I don't want to spend a fortune on new tires. Any recommendations?
TK4
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What's on the back ?
TK4
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If you're doing both ends I'd go with Michelin OR Shinko (because I'm a cheap S.O.B.)
Mad Mike
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The G is the general spec, any other letter designates an OEM spec version of the same basic tire. In this case the F is a Honda design, specd specifically for the NC700. You can interchange, just the F has a harder compound and a tread designed to shed more water. It will last longer, gives up a bit of traction - probably not enough to notice on a CB 500.
GT is not the same, that's a generic designation for heavier carcasses on grand touring tires designed for high mileage on big bikes.
Personally I'd shift over to Metzlers or Dunlops - I find everything in the Battalaxeline has a short life.
GT is not the same, that's a generic designation for heavier carcasses on grand touring tires designed for high mileage on big bikes.
Personally I'd shift over to Metzlers or Dunlops - I find everything in the Battalaxeline has a short life.
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