Dec. Tire Tests

I just recieved my Dec. issue, late as always & with the Jan. issue & went immediatley to the tire tests, wtf, no Michelin tires. Makes the entire test useless to me. I can't believe they wouldn't include either the pilot powers, pures or ones as millions are riding on these tires. Really disappointed me with their lack a major player.  

If you read the test, Michelin declined to participate because their new soon-to-be-released sport tire will be replacing (in separate versions) the Pilot Power and the Power Pure. The Power One is a DOT race tire-- the comparison was for sport tires that the manufacturers primarily intended for the street, not track day or DOT race tires.  

Kento:

What PSI settings did you use for both bikes in the tire tests? I posted personal feedback from owning a ZX14R directly with the article itself. I ask because tuning PSI to suit my particular needs made a huge difference in traction along with dialing in suspension versus OEM settings for me.

Lastly, know that I used your suspension settings for the 2006 original ZX14 road test as a baseline when I owned a 2007 ZX14 prior to the current '12 14R I have. Having that initial info 5 years ago, made setting up the '07 alot easier. For the record, my set up then and now is a bit stiffer than you like and more preload works for my weight, but without that base info, it would have taken alot longer to dial it in.The 14R has been even easier since '12 OEM package is better and I had settings from the '07 as my baseline for that improved package. All about the set up and PSI that works for how you ride and your climate.

Well done,