B-mtrd
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Has anyone heard of this tires? I was reading the info and it looks like a good tire.
http://www.pirellityre.com/web/motorcycle/diablo_rosso/default.page
http://www.pirellityre.com/web/motorcycle/diablo_rosso/default.page
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Pirelli Diablo Rosso
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AbeezieSoNeezie
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i heart my Pirelli Diablos.
it all depends on the type of riding you plan to do but i've heard they are a good all around tire.
ive put a few thousand miles on mine.
no complaints yet.
but im sure some peeps will chime in with a more detailed analysis.
it all depends on the type of riding you plan to do but i've heard they are a good all around tire.
ive put a few thousand miles on mine.
no complaints yet.
but im sure some peeps will chime in with a more detailed analysis.
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B-mtrd
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I just put a set of Corsa III and cant be happier. I'm not even sure they are already selling the Rosso's.
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They're out now. All I know is that it's dual compound and it's supposed to be pretty good. Replacing the Diablo (I think).
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guy on an R1 had them on at the wall.. sed they arent even shelved yet.... he said that they have some new compound ( i that makes them grip in wet conditions... bout 400 mounted and balanced
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/18december07_pirelli_diablo_rosso.htm
they looked pretty narrow for a 190 almost 170ish.... but hell.... he wasnt complaining about em at all....
now if i had a bike that required those tires.
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/18december07_pirelli_diablo_rosso.htm
they looked pretty narrow for a 190 almost 170ish.... but hell.... he wasnt complaining about em at all....
now if i had a bike that required those tires.
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I thought the Rosso was replacing the Diablo, which is an adequate street tire (I use them on my D650). The dual compound tire is suppose to enhance mileage, sort of like the Diablo Strada (which I use on my Sprint RS), but with no loss of side grip. I hope that's the case, cause I burn through the Diablos a bit too fast for my liking. But the Diablo front is just awesome for me confidence wise, so I keep buying them. Tires is becoming expensive. 
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Pirelli Diablo Rosso's have been available for 3 months now. Single rubber compound, not dual.
Pirelli Diablo - 2004? (Single rubber compound) Still available as 'budget' tire.
Pirelli Diablo Rosso - Nov-2007 (Single rubber compound)
Pirelli Diablo Corsa - 2004? (Single rubber compound)
Pirelli Diablo Corsa III - 2006 (Dual rubber compound)
Pirelli SuperCorsa Pro - 2003 (Single rubber compound, choice of SC1 or SC2)
Pirelli Diablo SuperCorsa - 2007 (Single rubber compound, choice of soft SC1 or medium-soft SC2 or medium SC3)
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Have you heard from anyone that had the Rosso's on their bike? Do people like it or dont?
louemc
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The Rosso's aren't replacing anything, they are an additional choice, that Pirelli designed especially for Sport bikes that see mostly city street use, and maybe daily with all weather. The target was coping with center tread wear, and have secure outer edges for when the rider did get out of town and into the twisties.
The Rosso ain't no DCIII.
What hasn't been said anywhere (that I know of) is if the Rosso will be considered a good Sport-touring tire.
The Rosso ain't no DCIII.
What hasn't been said anywhere (that I know of) is if the Rosso will be considered a good Sport-touring tire.
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+1...my pp2ct190/55s...feels very easy on the tight turns...however..back feels bit taller and exaggerated...my next experiment is the diablo rosso...
do you prefer 190/50/17 or 190/55/17..??
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freshslicks
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Not sure why the question arises about the Rosso line when you just installed a set of Corsa 3's, but trying to answer your question here with some actual information instead of speculation.
I bought a set of Rosso's (a name when made plural is Rossi) because my Zx12 goes through other sport tires so quickly - I wanted to give something a try which proclaimed higher mileage while still sticking, especially on the shoulder of the tire.
The reviews by some fast guys in SoCal including Steve Rapp which reported on a day which had 100 miles of road with a trackday thrown in convinced me that they should be plenty sticky enough for the street. I'll ride quick on the street, but my 9/10ths days out there are over now as a hint of wisdom has finally crept in. Pinning the 12 for a few seconds here and there will never end, though! The track-only Gixxer is the only time for 9/10ths and beyond in my world.
Anyway, I've had the rear mounted only so far and the tire works very well, has plenty of grip for the street and best of all, shows barely any wear at all after just short of 1000 miles. I'm running 36 psi which allows for a good contact patch and I had to intentionally push it hard to get the tire to slide at all. This bike's suspension is setup perfectly as it used to be track only and has the high zoot hardware. Basically the tire has proven that it's level of grip can be taken for granted and be pushed with confidence.
Its kinda hard to admit, but getting the DOT stuff for the street is a waste of money. It SEEMS like if you pay more money they should just be better. But they're designed to work at much higher temps that only riding at the track can develop. There's not a rider here who gets their tires much above 110 degrees while riding any twisties around. And throwing big bucks every time you turn around on tires gets old. Be suspicious of folks who tell you DOT's are superior for street riding as they are just not at all.
The guys at Subterranean Cycles in SF have the Rosso tire in stock, they're good people to buy from, install new tires quickly and at a very reasonable price. I've done business with them on and off over many years and have always been happy with their work and their prices. My feedback is if you've got a literbike or better, you'll be happy with this tire.
I bought a set of Rosso's (a name when made plural is Rossi) because my Zx12 goes through other sport tires so quickly - I wanted to give something a try which proclaimed higher mileage while still sticking, especially on the shoulder of the tire.
The reviews by some fast guys in SoCal including Steve Rapp which reported on a day which had 100 miles of road with a trackday thrown in convinced me that they should be plenty sticky enough for the street. I'll ride quick on the street, but my 9/10ths days out there are over now as a hint of wisdom has finally crept in. Pinning the 12 for a few seconds here and there will never end, though! The track-only Gixxer is the only time for 9/10ths and beyond in my world.
Anyway, I've had the rear mounted only so far and the tire works very well, has plenty of grip for the street and best of all, shows barely any wear at all after just short of 1000 miles. I'm running 36 psi which allows for a good contact patch and I had to intentionally push it hard to get the tire to slide at all. This bike's suspension is setup perfectly as it used to be track only and has the high zoot hardware. Basically the tire has proven that it's level of grip can be taken for granted and be pushed with confidence.
Its kinda hard to admit, but getting the DOT stuff for the street is a waste of money. It SEEMS like if you pay more money they should just be better. But they're designed to work at much higher temps that only riding at the track can develop. There's not a rider here who gets their tires much above 110 degrees while riding any twisties around. And throwing big bucks every time you turn around on tires gets old. Be suspicious of folks who tell you DOT's are superior for street riding as they are just not at all.
The guys at Subterranean Cycles in SF have the Rosso tire in stock, they're good people to buy from, install new tires quickly and at a very reasonable price. I've done business with them on and off over many years and have always been happy with their work and their prices. My feedback is if you've got a literbike or better, you'll be happy with this tire.