Hey all just a little advice/warning- I recently changed to some Maxxis supermoto tyres, got a blinding price on them of �113 for a pair fitted and balanced, so thought, excellent, should be ok.

Till you exceed 80mph that is......then you get the almighty handlebar shake and shimmy. I did a little investigation and turns out it's the rear tyre's odd profile (tall) that's to blame, and apparently others have experienced it too.

Not much can be done, some say running low pressures aliviates the problem, but won't fix.

So in case anyone else considers these tyres, exercise caution on the XTX, they don't suit, and it's a shame as they are vey grippy with great traction at lower speeds.

To you Maxxis Supermoto -

Thanks for the heads up, & what a shame - I was thinking of getting some for my next tyres!!!!

I was looking at them fancy diamond ones

Ok, you've said it yourself, run low pressure, it does fix the problem, but you need to appreciate these are tyres designed for supermoto track days, hence the extra grip and there is also another factor, these will not last you more than 600 miles because their compound is very soft and will wear out pretty quick.

So to recap run your pressure max 28psi and you will loose all weave, however these are not designed to exceed speeds of 85mph therefore are not really suitable for road use on the XTX.

The rear one lasted me only 400 miles before it was shot, commuting in London's traffic. The front one lasted a lot longer.

I then switched to Avon Distanzia and lived happily ever after.

To all other here who are looking for tyres, guys if you see the polls we have run 90% of XTX users prefer Avon Distanzia's they are the best tyres for these bikes.

You boys are tripping. I am on my second set of these and have no problems. Run 26psi up front and 30psi on the rear and they run sweet. Better grip than the distanzia, awesome wet performance and a nice high profile for super quick turn ins. Appreciate that these are derived from track but adjusted for road use and u will understand the tyre. I got 3k out of my last rear so I fail to understand how ppl can say they got less than a grand out of a tyre, must be their riding style although I do 70miles a day and I ain't conservative also should be noted that if u really hold a tight grip on your handlebars you will accentuate any minor wobble into something major.. So to summarise, treat it like a motard tyre, ride up high and don't be grabby on the bars and you will find these an awesome tyre.

Just to clarify I am running the road friendly medium compound M6118 and M6119 otherwise known as the Maxxis Presa supermotard

Glad to see some other inputs guys- Capt, I agree that dropping the pressure would probably help, but as I ride 2-up all the time I'm not convinced such low tyre pressure would be good, especially for the tyres life or that of the innertube.

@ Feck: I do believe these are the same set as yours, and interesting to hear your verdict on getting on with them. I'm not one to take a light hold on the bars sadly, although I do ride my XTX sat up high towards the front.

I'm going to be changing them today for some Michelin Power race i'd used previously, mileage may not be great, but damn they suit my style of riding.

Whats a Michelin Power Race??

these http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorc...lin-power-pure