Heidenau K61s vs. K80s.
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- OBX Dan
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Heidenau K61s vs. K80s.
I've been a fan of the K61s for some time. I've had 3 pairs on my Buddy150. I am now in the process of buying some new rubber for my Roughhouse Sport and came across the K80s. From the description their claim to fame is grip, which sounds great. I love taking tight corners on my little 50cc at around 40mph. As they say it's more fun to ride a slow vehicle to its limit than a fast vehicle slow. Anyway, the only thing that worries me about the K80s is that they do not have the middle channel groove of the K61s to channel water so theoretically they won't be as stable in the rain. Anybody have experience with these tire(s) or have any input? Thanks in advance.
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I remember at one point EricAlm wrote something like "when I'm gone they'll say 'he sure did like those tires...' " I think those were k61s.
April 2017
April 2018
2012...
I remember at one point EricAlm wrote something like "when I'm gone they'll say 'he sure did like those tires...' " I think those were k61s.
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I love the K80s on my Psycho! (Now on my second set)OBX Dan wrote:Thanks. Looks like the K80s do have better cornering grip as I suspected. Thanks! Now I'm looking at some Pirelli Diablos.....choices choices...…...
Just did 120 miles of carving on them last weekend and am planning another 120 miles (mostly different roads) tomorrow.
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I would NOT recommend the Pirelli Diablos. Very squirrelly tires - but disclaimer - My experience with the Diablos is not on the Buddy.OBX Dan wrote:Thanks. Looks like the K80s do have better cornering grip as I suspected. Thanks! Now I'm looking at some Pirelli Diablos.....choices choices...…...
I was however interested to see that Continental now offers a scooter tire with the RA3 tread. I'm a huge fan of the RA3's (on the same bike that I hated the Diablos on), but I suspect that it is not the tread per se but the radial build that I like about them. In other words, I think I'll stick with the K80s on the Buddy.
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Thanks for the heads up. No diablos then!Christophers wrote:I would NOT recommend the Pirelli Diablos. Very squirrelly tires - but disclaimer - My experience with the Diablos is not on the Buddy.OBX Dan wrote:Thanks. Looks like the K80s do have better cornering grip as I suspected. Thanks! Now I'm looking at some Pirelli Diablos.....choices choices...…...
I was however interested to see that Continental now offers a scooter tire with the RA3 tread. I'm a huge fan of the RA3's (on the same bike that I hated the Diablos on), but I suspect that it is not the tread per se but the radial build that I like about them. In other words, I think I'll stick with the K80s on the Buddy.