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fastguy · January 15th, 2019, 12:43 PM

Has anyone replaced the tires on their '18 1260S MTS? If so, what tires did you choose and why?

HyperJT · February 7th, 2019, 08:19 PM

I have a 2017 S, and I will be putting pirelli angel gt's on her.

DarR · February 8th, 2019, 04:55 AM

I was even thinking of swapping the OEM Scorpion Trails for Rosso 3's right off the showroom floor.
The Rosso 3's are OEM on the big Monster S. I don't do dirt and don't tour. Moreover I like the sport tire feel and just may take my new 1260 PP to the track occasionally..

Rusty Helmholtz · March 8th, 2019, 05:40 PM

So far I have gone through the stock Pirelli Scorpions, a set of Super Corsa SP's, 2 sets of Angel Gt's. I actually prefer the stock tires best for all condition riding.

The SC's were fun but don't last long (got them from Pirelli at a track event).

The Angels are good commuters that can hit the curvy roads in the mountains well, but are a little more unpredictable in the rain than I prefer.

I'm at 21k miles on my 2018 already... That's alot of tires so far.

JohnR · May 5th, 2019, 07:38 AM

If anyone puts a set of Rosso 3 tires on let me know what you think. I have them on my Monster and they have been great on the track and in the mountains. I am wondering how they would be on the Multi

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DarR · May 5th, 2019, 08:47 PM

@JohnR
I'm hemming and hawing about this as well. As @Rusty Helmholtz mentioned, I'll go through the scorpions first and then decide.
I've had SC on my Monster and did not like the wear or lack thereof. However, I've had two pairs on my 959 Panigale and they were awesome. I also currently have Rosso 3's on the Monster and they're fine. Not as sticky as SC but much better in the cold or on dirty roads. I'm also highly considering Angel GT 2's for the Multi.

JohnR · May 5th, 2019, 09:04 PM

When you get a new set perhaps you can post what you put on and how you like them. Since I don't do any off road riding, I am thinking that a sport touring tire would offer better handling and grip...

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Bidcaller1! · October 25th, 2019, 06:46 PM

michelen 5 for 18000 miles so far. Love em.

Grandpa_Bambu · November 3rd, 2019, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty Helmholtz

I'm at 21k miles on my 2018 already... That's alot of tires so far.

21,000 miles in one year... Holy riding Batman!!!

I have a '15 MTS/S (bought new in May 2015) with just 11,000 miles.

How much was your Desmo service? If you don't mind me asking...

January 15th, 2019, 12:43 PM	#1
fastguy Junior Member No ducatis in the registry Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: VT Posts: 2	Choice of replacement tires for '18 1260S MTS? Has anyone replaced the tires on their '18 1260S MTS? If so, what tires did you choose and why?

February 8th, 2019, 04:55 AM	#3
DarR Member ducatis in the registry: [Monster 1200] Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 136	I was even thinking of swapping the OEM Scorpion Trails for Rosso 3's right off the showroom floor. The Rosso 3's are OEM on the big Monster S. I don't do dirt and don't tour. Moreover I like the sport tire feel and just may take my new 1260 PP to the track occasionally.. __________________ 2018 Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak ------ 2016 Monster 1200 R 2016 Panigale 959 (gone but not forgotten)

March 8th, 2019, 05:40 PM	#4
Rusty Helmholtz Member No ducatis in the registry Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 270	So far I have gone through the stock Pirelli Scorpions, a set of Super Corsa SP's, 2 sets of Angel Gt's. I actually prefer the stock tires best for all condition riding. The SC's were fun but don't last long (got them from Pirelli at a track event). The Angels are good commuters that can hit the curvy roads in the mountains well, but are a little more unpredictable in the rain than I prefer. I'm at 21k miles on my 2018 already... That's alot of tires so far. Last edited by Rusty Helmholtz; March 8th, 2019 at 05:43 PM.

May 5th, 2019, 08:47 PM	#6
DarR Member ducatis in the registry: [Monster 1200] Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 136	@JohnR I'm hemming and hawing about this as well. As @Rusty Helmholtz mentioned, I'll go through the scorpions first and then decide. I've had SC on my Monster and did not like the wear or lack thereof. However, I've had two pairs on my 959 Panigale and they were awesome. I also currently have Rosso 3's on the Monster and they're fine. Not as sticky as SC but much better in the cold or on dirty roads. I'm also highly considering Angel GT 2's for the Multi. JohnR likes this. __________________ 2018 Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak ------ 2016 Monster 1200 R 2016 Panigale 959 (gone but not forgotten)

May 5th, 2019, 09:04 PM	#7
JohnR Senior Member No ducatis in the registry Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 340	When you get a new set perhaps you can post what you put on and how you like them. Since I don't do any off road riding, I am thinking that a sport touring tire would offer better handling and grip... Sent from my LG-H910 using Tapatalk chevy.au likes this.

February 7th, 2019, 08:19 PM	#2
HyperJT Junior Member ducatis in the registry: [Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP] Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 1	I have a 2017 S, and I will be putting pirelli angel gt's on her.

May 5th, 2019, 07:38 AM	#5
JohnR Senior Member No ducatis in the registry Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 340	If anyone puts a set of Rosso 3 tires on let me know what you think. I have them on my Monster and they have been great on the track and in the mountains. I am wondering how they would be on the Multi Sent from my LG-H910 using Tapatalk

October 25th, 2019, 06:46 PM	#8
Bidcaller1! Junior Member ducatis in the registry: [Multistrada 1200 S Touring] Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: White Bluff,Tenn Posts: 2	michelen 5 for 18000 miles so far. Love em.

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