Oh I love them so much! I wore out a front ContiSportAttack while wearing out two rear Dunlop's which I really disliked. Fitted a Michelin Pilot Power set and had some front end locks on braking on a very ruff surface and some rear end skids without really provoking it, so I took them off before I would kill myself - now they work really well on a RST Futura, which is a much heavier bike. Then I bought a new pair of ContiRoadAttacks for a Falco. Front never missed a beat - not on previous Conti, not on the set I ride now. Never even gave me a single hint of a reason for doubt, always 100% confident in front grip even in braking and closing a turn in full lean. It grips best with a bit lower pressure (1.9 bar front, 2.3 rear) but it loses a tiny bit of feedback and becomes a bit lazier than with higher pressure which is normal. I did experience some rear end slides and rodeo style skids, but I was already WAY over all limits. Reactions were predictable and the bike stayed under control virtually all the time. Once again - I simply love them. Yes, I will buy again. I will definitely buy again!
Best Tyres for the Aprilia SL1000 Falco
Aprilia SL1000 Falco drivers have left 3 tyre reviews on Tyre Reviews, covering 8,500 miles of real world driving. Every tyre they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car.
- 3owner reviews
- 8,500 milescovered on them
- 3different tyres rated
- 95%average tyre score
The best rated tyres that fit the Aprilia SL1000 Falco
The rankings above can only speak for tyres a Aprilia SL1000 Falco driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tyres we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 180/55 R17 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre.
Summer tyres
No Aprilia SL1000 Falco driver has reviewed a tyre in the Summer category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 is our highest rated, at 8.7 out of 10.
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Tyre sizes Aprilia SL1000 Falco drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tyres in that size, across every car.
What Aprilia SL1000 Falco drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
Having come from a set of premium Dunlop SportSmart 2 tyres, I was expecting the Avons to feel like the poor relation. I am pleased to say that this is in no way the case. These Avons are grippy, predictable, quick to turn in and very stable. I can't comment on their limits as I haven't yet found the limit on the road, but have happily reached the edge of the tyre, so they clearly inspire plenty of confidence. I've not used these in the wet yet, but have no reason to doubt their ability. Only done 500 miles, so can't yet comment on lifespan. I'm definitely getting a set of these on my R1. Great tyre!
I bought these because of the Mixed compounds as I am forced to do a lot of motorway riding. But when I can I love the lanes. I have a pair of BT021's and although maybe I haven't pushed them to their absolute limit, I don't hang about and they have given me nothing but confidence. And just to point out, there are no chicken strips on the sides!
I recently took part in a BikeSafe day with the Met Police and it rained and rained all day. I have never pushed a bike so hard in the rain before, even very very late braking, nearly missing a turning and the tyres never gave a hint of trouble.
On the motorways, well I don't hang about and the rear tyre has lasted well considering, only just starting to square off, but dont let that put you off.
Overall a great allrounder that I would buy again.
I recently took part in a BikeSafe day with the Met Police and it rained and rained all day. I have never pushed a bike so hard in the rain before, even very very late braking, nearly missing a turning and the tyres never gave a hint of trouble.
On the motorways, well I don't hang about and the rear tyre has lasted well considering, only just starting to square off, but dont let that put you off.
Overall a great allrounder that I would buy again.
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