Tires - Bridgestone Battlax BT-45 VS Pirelli Sport Demon

[bulletproofcycle]

Time for new tires on my GS500.  I have a choice for the Bridgestone's BT45s or the Pirelli Sport Demons for roughly the same price.

Which will be stickier?
Which will have better mileage?

Your opinions are appreciated, especially from those whose use these tires.


Thanks

[Alphamazing]

I personally love my Sport Demons.

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19614&highlight=sport+demons++bt45

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18330&highlight=sport+demons+bt45

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=176776#176776

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19247

Those threads should give you some info on what you're looking for. When you try searching, be sure to click the radio button that says "Search for All Terms". I did a search for "sport demons bt-45" and those threads came up.

[Jake D]

check in this thread.  It covers both brands and various sizes.  Also, GSJack has had many great write up if you want to search for tire posts by that author.  He is the resident authority.  

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2983&highlight=perelli+sport+demons

[Phaedrus]

Welcome to the site!  

really depends on what you want. I have run both and they are both great tires! The Bt45 is an awsome sport touring tire, with emphises on the touring part. They will last a very long time, and corner very well.

Sport Demons, are a fantastic SPORT touring tire, with HEAVY emphesis on the sport part. I have know idea how long they will last, but they stick like holy hell in the corners.
I find I am draging my knee in areas were I absolutly didnt feel comfortable to do so with the Bt45's.

so it really depends on what you want... sportier, or a more touring based tire.

So..

Which will be stickier? The Sport Demons
Which will have better mileage? The BT-45's

For more answer to frequently asked questions, be sure to poke around the site and check out the GS500 FAQ as well: http://gstwin.variders.com