Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390

Wow a very gud news ...

Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390

Pheeew..... Tire tension gone.

Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390

Although its a good news, but I wonder if these MRF tyres are radials? I think Revz-C is a radial,

Right now, my bike has done 8kkms, and its metzelers are now starting to show age. Although they still tolerate blasts to redline in 3rd and 4th gear, but the confidence is getting lesser now. There Metzelers are amazing tyres.



MRF have a lot on their shoulder, by the way. I hope they deliver. I don't want news like, MRF tyre results in a wheelspin. Specially, on the bikes fitted with alternative ECUs and exhausts and other kind of weight saving or performance increasing stuff.

Even Metzelers wheelspin slightly when I overtake in lower 2 gears, with the help of just a little sand, which is not lacking in Rajasthan, you know.


Alternatively, there is another choice. Michelins sell a Sportec pair of 110 and 140 section with soft compound rubber, that might be ok for general riding, and upto 9 krpm blasts on good roads. These are available on radial and non radial options.

Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390

MRF Revz series are all Radials

Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390

its good, i hope the rubber is stickier then rest of mrf's product line. any info on that.?
sadly no update on official mrf website.


Front Tyre




Rear Tyre

Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390


Samarth, thats a valid concern. It is imperative that the tyre is able to put all that power on tarmac without any fuss. Speed rating is important, so is the traction under hard throttle. There are certain situations where any tyre would loose traction (Going from a wet patch to a dry surface under heavy acceleration), but barring those the tyre should not wash out easily under hard braking or heavy throttle.

Having said that, if the tyre meets all those criteria, it is a blessing for 390 owners who do not want to spend on Metzz's for daily commute.

Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390

Guys, (mostly) a bad news.
Overdrive has a review of these tyres now:

Product Review: MRF Revz-FC1 And Revz-C1 Tyres

In short, we come to these points:-

1. Metzelers far superior in terms of road grip.
"In the wet, the MRFs do impress though I was able to find a slight weave set in at 130kmph plus on the slippery roads."
WTH is this? Slight weave at 130? Then what will happen at 170 kmph, Dear MRF?

2. When leaning, MRFs don't have the same stiffness so there's notable flex in the tyre, OD says. This could mean non-usability for competitive racing.

This is obvious because Metzelers' construction is: a). rigid in center for high speed stability, b). flexible in slight corners to give tyre spread and more grip, and c). rigid again in the most extreme corners to give support while lean angle is high.
Personally, I can only say that leaning on Buddh International Circuit, it was amazingly confident feeling.

3. Focus on this line: "MRF tells me that apart from a minor change in the tread pattern (more grooves on the outer edges), these tyres are identical to the Revz-FC and Revz-C tyres you can now purchase on the market. "

It shows that according to OD, the only changes are more grooves on the corner. Which in my humble opinion, makes the existing Revz C much better, as who leans in dirt and wet anyways.

4. MRFs are more comfortable. And are Rs. 10,000 cheaper than Metz.


I guess, we can't have best of all worlds, can we?

If OD's review is even 70% accurate, I think MRF's effort wasn't worth it, after all.
I mean, slight weave at 130kmph? Is it a joke? Do MRF even know the top speed of this monster?

Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390


Sammy second your points. But you need to take two factors in here, the price, and the thread pattern. And yes, Metz at a wallet gobling 12 to 16k per pair, should/will offer the best bang for the buck, closely followed by the Michelin which are at least on par with Metz ( I may miss some brownie points here).

If you go back, and look at the REVZ series, I would say even the Duke 200 had subpar tires, but surprisingly the R15 both V2 had good tires considering the fact that R15 had the REVZ radial at the posterior.

These are budget tires, Sammy. I mean look at the price, it'd would be a total no-brainer to expect top notch performance. And again as I've reiterated above, the performance was sub-par on the 200, now it can only get worse on the 390.

But hey, it's not all snowstorm. At least, those who consider a tire replacement have a choice, a standard fitment choice, with ditto spec. But what I'd love to know is the speed rating, which can give us some insight as to the tire's max speed and whatnot. I think it's just too early to decide upon one reviewers' downright points, let's give it some sunshine, don't you think. Not to potentially deter away budget conscious biker folks.

You and I know very well, that an individual's usage pattern differs, but yes, though it's a good tidbit from OD, let's see how it unfolds as we get more concrete worthwhile reports.

Still waiting for a good clear view of the tires so that I can get hold of the L/S rating.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390

Vijay, agree with you that this review is not conclusive.

Of course, I never ever expected MRF to match the superior metz, but a slightly softer rubber would've been great for grip.
The major turn off was, no mention of a change in rubber compound.

Even I have r15 v1's mrf on my pulsar 180, but this is an all different playfield. 390 is definitely a league II motorcycle.

I am eagerly awaiting reviews from other sources and we hope there's more to this tyre than just an "extended tread pattern". Hopefully....

Otherwise of course, I am not at a shortage of money. I'll get the Metzelers, if need be so. They're mostly a waste of money for commuting, but I have never ridden on better tyres than these, be it racing, commuting, touring, off roading ( i have mildly off roaded on street tyres always) or anything else.

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Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390

I believe the front tire Revs FC1(110-70-17) will be a good option for CBR 250R owners as an alternative to the crappy Contigos. There have been positive reports of using the old MRFs front ones made for Duke 200 by mile munchers on their respective CBRs. Whether they have improved the compound of the newer ones compared to the older model will come into picture only after we have enthusiasts testing it out in the real world scenario.

Cheers,

Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390

MRF might be good for poor souls like me who don't push it too much.

Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390

Now this is the real good news for all 390 owners, michelin has launched the pilot street radial in dukes size. Read about it on my fb news feed.attaching the post.

Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390

bro can you please post the link here. indeed this is a good news .

Re: Dukers Rejoice - MRF Launches Revz FC1 & C1 for Duke 200 and 390