Re: MAF Masseter vs Michelin Pilot Sport

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Re: MAF Masseter vs Michelin Pilot Sport

I'll recommend Masseters, though I've never experienced Michelin. I've done 8000kms on the MRFs and the grip is exceptional ( not comparing work any other tyre)
Wet grip is certainly better than MRF C1s.

Re: MAF Masseter vs Michelin Pilot Sport

Masseter is pretty good... Otherwise if looking for Michelin go for pilot street as they are radial... Also MRF gonna cost more...

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Re: MAF Masseter vs Michelin Pilot Sport

I have no idea about michelin but masseters are really good. Have installed them on my cbr250r (upgrading from rev-Z S) 140/70 R17 size. And the difference it made was unbelievable. Bike was extremely flicable and felt light. It has enhanced safety as well since i can swerve easily now. Grip level is also considerably better than stock RevZ- S.

Bought it for 3400/- Masseter-X 140/70 R17

only thing i don't like is that due to rounder profile, it looks like a 120/130 section tire

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Michelin costs more.

Re: MAF Masseter vs Michelin Pilot Sport

When it comes to tyres there is no point in worrying about only the cost factor.
However, anytime if there is genuine Indian brand doing research and coming up with good products (like MRF has really delivered good tyres for motorcycles so far), then I will whole heartedly support them.

Need to compare MRF Masseter tyres on exactly same bike versus Metzeler Sportec and Pirelli Rosso - II/III tyres and then come back with results.
Michelin has variants like Pilot Road and Pilot Power Sport - need to compare Power Sport variants only with Masseter tyres.

Simple logic is that if MRF can deliver 90% performance compared to Metzeler/Pirelli/Michelin at about 50-60% price, I would definitely go for MRF tyres instead of these foreign brands. I need good tyres and good grip - not necessarily a foreign brand to show off.

Currently I have no option of any Indian brand for the tyre size (120/70 ZR17 front, 180/55 ZR17 rear) on my current motorcycle and hence using Metzeler Sportec M7RR - these are expensive but giving very good result to me (Rs 24000 for a pair - fitting charges extra).

Also please note - DON'T mix different brand front and rear tyres. Change both tyres at same time if you are looking for corner carving else the bike handling gets impacted and can result in crash also when pushing aggressively.

Re: MAF Masseter vs Michelin Pilot Sport

Oh... Sorry i mistyped... Yeah Michelin cost more...

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Go for Masseter. I'm using it from past 6k kms. Much better than stock tyres and look is also good. Not a single puncture so far.
Overall i'm completely satisfied with my new Masseter tyres

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Thanks buddy

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Also there's one more question, should I buy tyres online or go to shop, online is cheaper than what the shop guy quoted, although I'm afraid of tyres originality online

Re: MAF Masseter vs Michelin Pilot Sport

Buy from the shop.

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Thanks, I've seen second hand tyres market, they retread the tyres and make them look as good as new, it's pretty deceiving. Who knows if the online people give us those tyres as they're giving it for almost 20-30% less.

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Agreed - buy from genuine source whom you really trust - Rs 1000-2000 extra is alright but your life is much more important!

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I got Masseters for rear tyre and already completed 1k km on it
Personal review - dry grip is initially okayish but as the tyre gets warmer it really stick to the road like a fly sticks to sugar, just won't let go.
I tried leaning and fast manuvers as well as simply speeding. Tyres did not disappoint. In fact I was impressed.
As for the wet grip, people living in Bangalore would how much it has rained in past few days, I've got drenched and drove in moderately wet roads to knee deep water. On wet roads I was expecting the tyres to feel shy and slip away a bit, but to my surprise wet grip I felt was a massive/big improvement compared to any other mrf tyre.
In knee-deep water I couldn't feel a damn thing, can't really tell how the tyre performed.
Overall I am in love with it already and this is leagues above the stock Euroslips.