Yamaha XSR700 To Come With Pirelli Phantom Tires
Following the announcement of Yamaha’s new, retro-inspired XSR700, it has also been announced that Pirelli will fit the new bike with its Phantom Sportscomp tires. Front tire size will be 120/70-17, with a 180/55-17 in the rear.
According to a Pirelli press release, the Phantom Sportscomp tires were chosen for “the tire’s perfect mix of vintage looks and contemporary technology.” In addition to the sizes above, the Sportscomp tires are also available in 100/90-18 front, and 150/70-17 rear, and starting in August, the same sizes seen on the XSR700 will be available with a W speed index, for use on vintage bikes as well as naked or sporty bikes.
The Sportscomp tires utilize a steel-belted construction to help minimize expansion and deformation at speed. Also, the profile has been modified to be more rounded than past versions. Lastly, the Sportscomp have a high silica percentage to help ensure fast warm-up times and better grip in the wet.
Troy's been riding motorcycles and writing about them since 2006, getting his start at Rider Magazine. From there, he moved to Sport Rider Magazine before finally landing at Motorcycle.com in 2011. A lifelong gearhead who didn't fully immerse himself in motorcycles until his teenage years, Troy's interests have always been in technology, performance, and going fast. Naturally, racing was the perfect avenue to combine all three. Troy has been racing nearly as long as he's been riding and has competed at the AMA national level. He's also won multiple club races throughout the country, culminating in a Utah Sport Bike Association championship in 2011. He has been invited as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School, and when he's not out riding, he's either wrenching on bikes or watching MotoGP.
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