BATTLAX SC ECOPIA Anyone tried them yet

[michaelphillips]

Hi has anybody got these fitted BATTLAX SC ECOPIA or thinking of, suitable burgmans tmax and nexus etc
claimed 15% less rolling resistance and Save money at both ends: by consuming a lot less fuel and by lasting a lot longer. Better for your wallet and the environment.
http://moto.bridgestone.co.uk/motorcycl ... sc-ecopia/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[MrGrumpy]

Looks good, but how much extra do they charge you for lower rolling resistance?? Its not as if B.stones are a cheap option anyway.....

I've got the normal SC (I presume) on the mk4 Tmax and its a fab tyre - a small but distinct step up from the BT11/12 they used to sell. Lets hope the ECOPIA version maintains all the positive virtues of the normal SC!

[johnp]

I only ever used Bridgestone tyres as i found the best wearing and best grip for me.

[Ferret]

I have not tried the sc Bridgestone due to being unavailable for the srv front and Bridgestone do not do any other 16 " comparable tyre . I did when switching to maxi scoots find it shocking at the tyre prices with many being more expensive than the equivalent version for a bike . I would expect this new tyre to be on par with most others on the market these days . I do think it's now more of a personal choice thing these days rather than one is far superior to another .

[michaelphillips]

I have not tried the sc Bridgestone due to being unavailable for the srv front and Bridgestone do not do any other 16 " comparable tyre . I did when switching to maxi scoots find it shocking at the tyre prices with many being more expensive than the equivalent version for a bike . I would expect this new tyre to be on par with most others on the market these days . I do think it's now more of a personal choice thing these days rather than one is far superior to another .

true Ferret.. as soon as you go to h rated tyres and radials the price seems to double, there cost is not relative to the amount of rubber

[Ferret]

You would expect smaller circles cost less ,but actually cost more or the same as 17" but also wear out quicker as the required rotations are more to travel the same distance lol

[Bluebottle]

... there cost is not relative to the amount of rubber

Probably not, We don't know if its less rubber without weighing it

But I doubt if that is the big factor in setting the price
Different compounds/manufacturing processes will vary costs

Rarity means that the cost of development, tooling and promotion is shared over fewer sales - each sale has to come with a bigger part of those costs compared to a tyre that sells bucket loads

[MrGrumpy]

Rarity means that the cost of development, tooling and promotion is shared over fewer sales - each sale has to come with a bigger part of those costs compared to a tyre that sells bucket loads

True, but although Maxis are a minority thing in the UK, in mainland Europe Maxis (especially TMAxs) sell by the 000 - The Tmax is one of the top selling PTWs of all. Thus Tmax tyres DO sell bucketloads (especially at the rate they wear out!).

[michaelphillips]

i was asking as if i keep my nexus then i will need a new rear in a couple of months, i changed it battlaxe th01 when i got the scoot and done 12000 miles since so it has lasted well

[poldark]

That's good mileage from the TH01.

The only specific knowledge I have is from the heavier Burger 650 that also ran TH01 originally. I switched to the Mich Pilot Sport SC and enjoyed improved drop-in as the profile is far more rounded, that may not be something you especially need on the Nexus, but it was also quite a bit cheaper and still appears to be.

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