New (to me) 2008 K1200GT

[Lendog]

Turn in is exemplary, we run the twisties and sweepers often enough. If there was anything lacking over the Michelins, I'd have stayed with that makers offerings.
Over in England, the RS boys discovered the RS4's 3-4 years ago, having run other brands like the Michelins, were every bit as good at stability and handling with the addition of the extra miles per rear I mentioned. One of the guys that runs a few sets a year stated he was on his 4th or 5th pair of the RS4's and never got less than 10K on the rear, as much as 12K [ which got my attention and I gave them a try ].

Very pleased with the Dunlop RS4's. My brother takes his 07GT to the sidewall on the twisties on them, complete confidence in traction. I take mine to within 3/8" of the sidewall, but I'm older and don't play as hard as he does

10K, I cannot imagine, I have changed so many tires I have conversations with my wheels

 

[bc1100s]

This is actually interesting info!! Does the fuel and response feel equal to the Michelin? I really like the way the Michelin handle in the curves and I like the stability… If so, I’m sure the Dunlops are probably even about 30% cheaper than the Michelins also…

I've run Michelin PRs, Dunlop RS 2 and 4 and Continental Road Attack 3 on my K Bike. Overall, the Contis performed better than the first two. Runnning NorCal Highway 299 west of Redding was the test of all of them. Exemplary mileage out of the Contis. Predictable steering and good grip when scrubbed to the edge. YMMV.
I run Michelin GPs on my sport bike and Michelin Power 5 on my 1200RS so I have no bias against any one manufacturer.

 

[jetmechanic]

Thank you everyone... all of this is great info! I'm going on vacation this week, but I'll be ordering while I'm out. Putting her in for annual next week, so I'm excited about getting some new shoes!

Also looking forward to starting my Denali light project... I'll have more questions for sure for you K experts!!