Team, I am getting ready to do an Iron Butt on May 19th on my R3, and wanted to see if there is any advice from veteran riders that have done it on a R3?
4.2 L/100k m is indeed 56 miles per U.S. gallon, so like I said, hold onto that particular bike.
Jim G
The CBR came with the IRC Roadwinners which went 15,000 miles rear and 30,000 front. The front still had some tread and could have went a couple thousand more but was getting choppy and I wanted to try the Michelin Streets I took off my R3 to see if they would give even better fuel efficiency. Which they did. Maybe 6-8%. the rear was on for 20,000 miles but I should have changed it sooner because I didn't see that one spot was showing cords until aftdr I got it off. The Mich front is still on and doing fine with 22,000. Anyone looking ofr ultimate tire mileage should go with the Michelin Street that came on the R3. Nearly new take offs are $100 per set or less. I ride the CBR 17,000 miles/ year so I enjoy a long wearing tire. The IRC had slightly better wet braking but either one is actually pretty good in the rain. Which is often where I live.would be interested to learn what tyres you are using on your CBR, I didn't get more than 18.0000km out of my Bridgestone BT45 and that was already quite good. The BT45 don't do the same good job on my R3 and I need to replace them soon - hence my questions in regards of long distance touring tyres...