Hello I picked up my 2023 Speed twin yesterday (my first Triumph! and this is my first post here so i hope i put it in the right section of the forum ) and it has the original Metzeler Racetec K3 tyres which are worn and need replacing. I have used the Bridgstone Battlax S22 tyres on previous bikes and i really like them / trust them / am used to them etc etc. However, I have heard it mentioned that due to the tight fit at the back / proximity of the right edge of the tyre to the chain on the Speed Twin 1200 the S22 may (despite being a 160 size tyre) be too wide and foul against the chain... I wondered if anyone had actual experience of having tried them (or the slightly later S23) on the Speed Twin 1200 and could advise whether they are OK or not? If not ill go for the Metzeler Sportec M9RR which presumably do fit Thanks for any help / advice Dave
@Dave AP Welcome to the family. I just fitted some to a 2010 Bonneville and they are fine. Do tap the upload a file button and show us all the bike.
Thanks Joe - pic attached hopefully - excuse my ignorance but does the 2010 Bonneville have the same limited width at the back as the speed twin?? (sorry im very new to Triumphs!)
S22s fit fine no issues, the bike will sit slightly lower that it does with the K3s, the S22s also give better mileage, for the difference in cost I would consider the S23s, I have been mightily impressed with them, the RRs where my go to tyre prior to fitting these that I got on a great deal.
Thanks Iceman, thats great to know they fit with no issues - yes ive ridden on S23 as well they are indeed even more superb than the S22, its just i can get a pair of S22 for £40 less than the sS3...ill see how flush im feeling when i order Thanks again
@Dave AP Nice bike. No the ones i fitted were great no fouling. Not sure if the Bonnie has the same clearance or not.