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Choosing the best tyre for your sports machine can be a bewildering task. As a proud owner of Honda CBR250 R, TVS Apache RR310, KTM Duke RC390 or Bajaj Dominar 400, you look for a tyre that grips better, bestows excellent handling and longevity. And not to forget ‘best value’, when it comes to price.
Remember, sports bikes are not boring commuters ridden just for the sake of riding and reaching your destination. Rather, they are more inclined towards joyrides and excursions. Hence, besides a tyre’s fundamental aspects, sports bike tyres should also seize maximum comfort, optimum safety and adaptability to counter the challenging wet and dry circumstances on the go.
Moreover, as a concerned bike tyre buyer, you should also understand the expertise that goes into the making of a tyre. This way, you will end up with a tyre that matches your preference and inclination.
So to make this tedious task easy for you we have picked the 5 best sports bike tyres you can buy unhesitatingly.
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Michelin Pilot Street
The highly researched product in the French tyre maker’s portfolio, Michelin Pilot Street is known for outstanding high-speed stability and excellent wet braking. The tyre features advanced radial architecture that enables precise handling and firm stability throughout its life.
Its unique tread pattern is integrated with silica-based compound offering optimal traction under wet, while its broad grooves assist in exceptional water evacuation. Offered with Michelin’s class-leading 5-year warranty, the tread pattern is designed to ensure uniform wear and maximize mileage.
| Michelin Pilot Street | |||
| Tyre Size | Fitment | Tyre Layout | Price (approx.) |
| 130/70 R17 62H | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 5,828 |
| 150/60 R17 66H | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 6,363 |
| 110/70 ZR17 54H | Front | Tubeless | Rs 4,624 |
| 140/70 R17 66H | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 6,040 |
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Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
The Diablo trademark radial from Pirelli, Rosso II traces its origin from its track-oriented predecessor – the Corsa. Rated as one of the finest all-around sports bike tyre by the experts, Diablo Rosso II uses bi-compound in its rear tyre. It carries maximum silica rubber content in the central part and carbon-black compound on its shoulders for balanced performance and maximum dry grip.
The tyre comes with Pirelli Enhanced Patch Technology (EPT) for enhanced grip and Functional Groove Design (FGD) to optimize wet function. On one hand, front tread design improves drainage and tyre mileage, while on the other smartly carved rear tread help with efficient braking and control during sharp leans.
| Pirelli Diablo Rosso II | |||
| Tyre Size | Fitment | Tyre Layout | Price (approx.) |
| 110/70 R17 54H | Front | Tubeless | Rs 6,400 |
| 140/70 R17 66H | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 11,020 |
| 150/60 R17 66H | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 7,980 |
| 120/70 ZR17 58W | Front | Tubeless | Rs 13,680 |
| 150/60 R17 66W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 13,870 |
| 180/55 ZR17 73W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 16,480 |
| 160/60 ZR17 69W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 17,010 |
| 190/55 ZR17 75W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 19,240 |
| 180/60 R17 75W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 16,240 |
| 190/50 ZR 17 73W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 17,160 |
| 200/50 R17 75W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 18,210 |
| 240/45 R17 82W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 18,880 |
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Metzeler Sportec M5
The German tyre with patented Interact technology, Metzeler Sportec M5 receives and balanced silica compounds at front and rear. Its Greek π tread design assures faster water scattering most challenging and deep water situations. While the longitudinal grooves at the tread enhance tyre flexibility and broaden the tyre contact patch area for safe riding.
For relentless stability under dry, the central slick stripe translates into improved traction during high-speed rides and minimizes slippage. Further, quick warm-up and brilliant handling is bestowed by balanced silica and carbon-black single compound on both the tyres.
| Metzeler Sportec M5 | |||
| Tyre Size | Fitment | Tyre Layout | Price (approx.) |
| 110/70 R17 54H | Front | Tubeless | Rs 5,560 |
| 110/70 R17 54W | Front | Tubeless | Rs 8,980 |
| 150/60 R17 66W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 9,660 |
| 120/70 ZR17 58W | Front | Tubeless | Rs 12,490 |
| 190/50 ZR 17 73W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 17,160 |
| 150/60 R17 66H | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 6,890 |
| 160/60 ZR17 69W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 12,527 |
| 180/55 ZR17 73W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 16,847 |
| 200/50 R17 75W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 18,598 |
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Apollo Alpha H1
The reason Apollo Alpha H1 finds itself in the top sports bike tyres is that as per the experts it has all the capabilities to take on the famed international brands. The high on performance radial from the homegrown tyre maker gets V-shaped grooves for brilliant water dispersal and short braking distance under wet setups. Designed with dual radii cavity profile, Alpha H1 rapidly switches to lean angles and offers excellent handling at high speeds.
Carving its own niche with W (270 kmph) rated tyres, it’s infused with premium compound for optimum stick to the wet and dry surfaces. Moreover, endurance is powered by the use of Zero Degree Steel Belt know-how for stability and least structural deformity.
| Apollo Alpha H1 | |||
| Tyre Size | Fitment | Tyre Layout | Price (approx.) |
| 110/70 R17 54W | Front | Tubeless | Rs 4,049 |
| 150/60 R17 66W | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 5,400 |
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TVS Eurogrip Protorq Sport HR
The Protorq Sport HR sportbike tyres are a laudable attempt by TVS Eurogrip to come out of the long-standing mass segment tyre manufacturer label. Designed keeping in mind ruthless roads and long stretch trails in India; the TVS Eurogrip Protorq Sport HR tyre vouches for its superior design, excellent quality and high-speed performance.
The tread comes with a deep groove tread pattern for maximum mileage and consistent road contact. Moreover, the wide tread area and large extended grooves up to the shoulders ensure effective water drainage. The sports bike tyre embraces zero degree belt radial tech for excellent ride comfort, superior wet and dry traction and high-speed stability.
| TVS Eurogrip Protorq Sport HR | |||
| Tyre Size | Fitment | Tyre Layout | Price (approx.) |
| 110/70 R17 54H | Front | Tubeless | Rs 2,627 |
| 150/60 R17 66H | Rear | Tubeless | Rs 3,746 |
The job of sports bike tyres is not easy, hence always go for a tyre that warms up within no time, offer good high-speed stability in wet and dry conditions and is comfortable on long stretches. Alongside the performance and speed rating, also look for a warranty on offer for long-term peace of mind.
