Round, Black and Not Cosmetics.

For most automobile drivers, tires aren’t thought much of until they have become either flat or are in dire need of replacement. Motorcyclists, however, tend to be very anal when it comes to tires. If you think about it, they’re almost the only things between the rider and the road. Furthermore, motorcyclists only have two tires connecting them to the road, where auto drivers have four.

Riders get very passionate when it comes to what type and brand of tires to put on their bikes. Sportbike riders are among the worst of the bunch. We demand grip, longevity, and compliance, all at a competitive price. Not a tall order to fill at all, is it?

When it comes to choosing tires, if people hear Avon, they first think cosmetics; tires are the furthest thing from their minds.

Today I will review the Avon Viper Sport AV 59 120/70 front tire and the Avon Viper Sport AV 60 190/50 rear tire. The Avon Tire Company is a British tire manufacturer that’s been producing car tires since 1885 and motorcycle tires since 1911. Though not as well known as Bridgestone, Dunlop, Metzler, Michelin, and Pirelli; Avon is gaining ground among sportbike enthusiasts. The AV 59 and AV 60 tires will be evaluated on the following: ride quality, grip, turn-in, steering precision, braking, wet weather grip, mileage, and confidence.
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