[uluxus]

Well,

I finally had the time and the need to change my rear tire. I wound up settling on the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 because there was a reasonable price on it at bikebandit. I went with the 160/60R17. I've made quite a few changes to the R3 thus far.. lowered, flipped the clipons under the triple, rearsets, etc etc... This ranks up there as one of the better choices I've made. Worried about there being any negative consequence as far as handling? don't listen to the nay-sayers... its handles great. Worried it is adding rotating weight? phhh i did a side by side comparison between my stock tire and this lightweight S21... no noticeable difference. Overall it was a fantastic choice and it really looks more in proportion with the rest of the bike.

Definitely a thumbs up here on the 160/60R17

OH I ALMOST FORGOT!! My speedo has never been more accurate!! Did not see that coming!

I ordered the same size S21, and a friend had trouble getting the tyre onto the rim. It sounded like it didn't want to go on, and looked a bit awkward.

The Bridgestone site has a size chart saying that 160/60 should go onto a 4.5" rim, did you have any issues getting this put on your bike?