Suzuki Intruder 750 (89-91) & 800 (92-)
(updated September 99)
|
Rim |
Stock Size |
Front |
2.15 x 21 |
80/90H21 |
Rear |
3.00 x 15 |
140/90H15 |
Manufacturers' Recommendations
Manufacturer |
Front |
size |
Rear |
size |
Avon |
(no data)
|
Bridgestone |
L307 |
80/90H-21 |
G536 |
140/90H-15 |
Dunlop |
Elite (OE) |
MH90-21 |
K627 (OE) |
140/90H15 |
|
D402 Elite |
MH90-21 |
|
|
Metzeler |
Marathon |
80/90H-21 |
ME-88 Marathon |
140/90HB15 |
(VS800)
|
ME-33 Laser |
80/90H-21 |
ME-88 Marathon |
140/90HB15 |
Michelin (VS800) |
No Fitment
|
Pirelli |
MT 66 F |
80/90H-21 |
MT 68 |
140/90H-15 |
|
MT 66 F |
80/90H-21 |
MT 66 |
140/90H-15 |
Martyn's Opinion
The Best Selection
|
Brand |
Model |
Size |
MAW |
Front |
Dunlop |
D402 Touring Elite |
MH90HB21 |
$68 |
Rear |
Dunlop |
K491 Elite II Touring |
140/90HB15 |
$81 |
There's one set of tyres that stand out above all the rest for the later
midsize Intruders, and that's Dunlop's touring tyres. For any type
of riding, wet or dry, they'll perform very well indeed. One of the
big reasons for this is the flat profile of the rear -- that has the effect
on a low ground clearance motorcycle of "raising" the bike at higher lean
angles, resulting in an increased clearance towards the limits of lean.
Also, even though they're touring tyres and the Intruder is quite a powerful
bike, they have enough traction to scrape hard parts even if you're hanging
off in the corners. Add that to the fact that they last almost forever,
and you just can't find a more suitable tyre for this bike.
A Tight Budget
|
Brand |
Model |
Size |
MAW |
Front |
Dunlop |
D402 Touring Elite |
MH90HB21 |
$68 |
Rear |
Kenda |
K657 Sport Challenger |
140/90H-15 |
$59 |
The best way to save money on tyres for this bike is to fit this Kenda
on the rear. It'll perform well enough for most riding, with decent
handling and wet and dry traction. You'll be able to break it loose
if you try hard, but it is a good tyre for the bike. For the front,
the obvious choice again is the Dunlop D402.
Martyn's Choice
|
Brand |
Model |
Size |
MAW |
Front |
Dunlop |
D402 Touring Elite |
MH90HB21 |
$68 |
Rear |
Dunlop |
K491 Elite II Touring |
140/90HB15 |
$81 |
These Dunlops are a perfect match for the bike, and they're what I'd
put on there.
The Full List
(from MAW and manufacturer
web pages)
Exact matched pairs
Brand |
Front |
size |
MAW |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
Continental |
Milestone CM1 |
80/90H-21 |
$75 |
Milestone CM2 |
140/90H-15 |
$92 |
Dunlop |
Cruisemax |
80/90--21 |
$86 |
Cruisemax |
140/90--15 |
$101 |
|
D402 Touring Elite |
MH90HB21 |
$68 |
K491 Elite II Touring |
140/90HB15 |
$81 |
Metzeler |
ME-33 Laser |
80/90H-21T |
$88 |
ME-88 Marathon |
140/90HB15 |
$103 |
|
ME-88 Marathon |
80/90H-21T |
$79 |
ME-88 Marathon |
140/90HB15 |
$103 |
|
ME-880 Marathon |
80/90H-21 |
$95 |
ME-880 Marathon |
140/90HB15 |
$128 |
Michelin |
Tarmac (old) |
80/90H-21 |
|
Tarmac (old) |
140/90H-15 |
$85 |
Pirelli |
Route 66 MT66F |
80/90H-21 |
$79 |
Route 66 MT66 |
140/90H-15 |
$102 |
Listing by Manufacturer
Avon
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
|
|
|
|
Elan II HL30 |
150/90HB15 |
$145 |
wide |
Roadrunner AM20 |
90/90H-21 |
$98 |
wide |
Roadrunner AM21 |
140/90H-15 |
$130 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
Super Venom AM18 |
150/90V-15 |
$136 |
wide |
Bridgestone
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
|
|
|
|
SE11 |
140/90H-15 |
$104 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
SE27 |
MV85H-15 |
|
wide |
Continental
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
|
|
|
|
Blitz TKH-24 |
140/90H-15 |
$61 |
exact |
Milestone CM1 |
80/90H-21 |
$75 |
exact |
Milestone CM2 |
140/90H-15 |
$92 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
Tour TK-17 |
150/90H-15 |
$94 |
wide |
Dunlop
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
Cruisemax |
80/90--21 |
$86 |
exact |
Cruisemax |
140/90--15 |
$101 |
exact |
D402 Touring Elite |
MH90HB21 |
$68 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
K177 Touring |
140/80HB15 |
|
short |
|
|
|
|
K491 Elite II Touring |
140/90HB15 |
$81 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
K591 Sport Touring |
150/90V-15 |
$64 |
wide |
|
|
|
|
K627 |
140/90H-15 |
$91 |
exact |
Firestone
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
VT-01F |
80/90H-21 |
|
exact |
|
|
|
|
IRC
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
|
|
|
|
Durotour RS-310 |
140/90H-15 |
$59 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
Durotour RS-410 |
150/90H-15 |
$86 |
wide |
|
|
|
|
GS-18 |
140/80H-15T |
$74 |
short |
|
|
|
|
Road Winner RW-010 |
140/90HX15 |
|
exact |
Wildflare WF-920 |
80/90H-21 |
$70 |
exact |
Wildflare WF-920 |
150/80H-15 |
$88 |
wide |
|
|
|
|
Wildflare WF-920 |
150/90H-15 |
$88 |
wide |
Kenda
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
|
|
|
|
K657 Sport Challenger |
140/90H-15 |
$59 |
exact |
Metzeler
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
ME-33 Laser |
80/90H-21T |
$88 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ME-77 |
140/90H-15 |
$98 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
ME-77 |
140/90S-15T |
|
exact |
ME-88 Marathon |
80/90H-21T |
$79 |
exact |
ME-88 Marathon |
140/90HB15 |
$103 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
ME-88 Marathon |
140/90VB15 |
|
exact |
ME-880 Marathon |
80/90H-21 |
$95 |
exact |
ME-880 Marathon |
140/90HB15 |
$128 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
ML2 Plus |
140/80HB15 |
$120 |
short |
|
|
|
|
ML2 Plus |
150/90HB15 |
$120 |
wide |
|
|
|
|
ML2 Plus |
150/90VB15 |
|
wide |
Michelin
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
Commander |
80/90H-21 |
$100 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
Commander |
MH90--21 |
$84 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hi-Tour 79 |
150/90H-15 |
$152 |
wide |
|
|
|
|
Macadam 50 |
150/90V-15 |
$96 |
wide |
Tarmac (old) |
80/90H-21 |
|
exact |
Tarmac (old) |
140/90H-15 |
$85 |
exact |
Pirelli
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
MT75 |
90/90H-21 |
|
wide |
|
|
|
|
Route 66 MT66F |
80/90H-21 |
$79 |
exact |
Route 66 MT66 |
140/90H-15 |
$102 |
exact |
Key:
Exact |
Precisely matches original spec |
Excellent |
Precisely matches a recommended alternate |
Good |
An exact or alternate in a different sizing system |
Short |
Exact or excellent width, lower profile. Consider these both
ends to lower the bike |
Soft |
Similar diameter by using a taller profile and narrower width; used
on the rear only |
Tall |
Taller profile, stock width; similar in effect to "soft", but for
the front only |
Wide |
Same profile, wider tyre. This MAY NOT FIT your rim.
BE CAREFUL!!! |