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Tire mileage should be last on the list of things considered when evaluating a motorcycle tire. Think first about cornering performance, wet traction, etc. You know, safety.
It's so good that Dunlop no longer offers the 491, as that tire was an accident waiting to happen. Little bit of moisture and you're down. At least on BMW Airheads. But, they lasted a really long time.
In any event yes there are "variables."
Metzeler rep recently spoke at a presentation organized by our dealer. His recommendation: look on sidewall of tire and find maximum permitted inflation pressure. Run your tires at this figure ALL THE TIME. This will maximize your tire life. So, to minimize "variables" when comparing tires, do this. That is, if mileage is all there is.
Just put my second set of PR3s on my RT. Got 12,000 miles front and rear from the last set and wholeheartedly recommend them for a good balance of dry handling, wet handling and long wear for the price.