Yamaha Seca II
a.k.a. XJ600N/S, Diversion 600
(updated September 99)
|
Rim |
Stock Size |
Front |
2.50 x 17 |
110/80H17 |
Rear |
3.50 x 18 |
130/70H18 |
Manufacturers' Recommendations
Manufacturer |
Front |
size |
Rear |
size |
Avon |
AV27 |
110/80ZR17 |
AV281 |
130/70H-18 |
|
AV35 Azaro |
110/80ZR17 |
AV281 |
130/70H-18 |
Bridgestone |
BT35 |
110/80H-17 |
BT35 |
130/70H-18 |
|
BT45 |
110/80H-17 |
BT45 |
130/70H-18 |
Dunlop |
K591 Elite SP V-Rated |
110/80-17 |
K591 Elite SP V-Rated |
140/70B18 |
Metzeler |
ME-33 Laser CompK |
110/80V-17 |
ME-1 CompK |
140/70VB18 |
Michelin |
Macadam 50 |
110/80H17 |
Macadam 50 |
130/70H18 |
Pirelli |
MT 09 |
110/80V-17 |
MT 08 |
140/70VB18 |
Martyn's Opinion
General Comments
Unfortunately Yamaha decided to fit an 18" rear on this bike. It's
wide enough for all the modern tyres, but those modern tyres just aren't
available in an 18" diameter. Shame on you, Yamaha! That basically
eliminates most possibilities of putting this very nice bike on radials
-- which it what it deserves, really. A set of Metzeler ME-Z1/ME-Z2's,
or Avon AV27/ST23, would work so well...
The Best Compromise
|
Brand |
Model |
Size |
MAW |
Front |
Bridgestone |
BT45 Sports Mileage |
110/80H-17 |
$81 |
Rear |
Bridgestone |
BT45 Sports Mileage |
130/70H-18 |
$92 |
Of those that are available, the new BT45's from Bridgestone are definitely
the best. A successor to the well-known BT35's, they incorporate
a bunch of improvements, most notably a tread compound formulated for better
wet traction. They're dual compound, with a harder-wearing centre
tread, and so should are well suited for all sorts of riding. The
BT45's are intended for small- to mid-size motorcycles, and the Seca II
is very much in that category. They're even one of the cheapest selections!
The only drawback is that the front has a tendency to uneven wear and
cupping. Compared with all the other selections, however, they're
still the best combination out there for all sorts of riding from commuting
to full-out sport riding.
Touring, The Radial Option
|
Brand |
Model |
Size |
MAW |
Front |
Avon |
AV27 |
110/80ZR17 |
$129 |
Rear |
Avon |
AV281 |
130/70-R18 |
|
There is just one radial combination available for this bike.
While the AV27 is a very good tyre indeed, the AV281 is designed as a general-purpose
sort of tyre, not really what I'd put on a Seca. While a good choice
for touring, most riders would probably do better with one of the bias-ply
sets.
For touring riders, however, the comfort benefits of radials, combined
with the superb stability of the AV27 front, would tip the balance in favour
of this pair.
Assuming, of course, that you can find an AV281, which seems to be hard
to get in the USA...
Martyn's Choice
|
Brand |
Model |
Size |
MAW |
Front |
Bridgestone |
BT45 Sports Mileage |
110/80H-17 |
$81 |
Rear |
Bridgestone |
BT45 Sports Mileage |
130/70H-18 |
$92 |
The Seca II is a good all-around bike, and I'd put all-around tyres
on it. The BT45's are excellent all-around tyres, and Bridgestone's
"sports mileage" tyres have a very nice profile which contributes to good
steering characteristics.
If a better radial rear becomes available, I might change my choice.
Until then, the BT45's are the way to go.
The Full List
(from MAW and manufacturer
web pages)
Well-sized matched pairs
This table lists matched pairs with an exact front.
Brand |
Front |
size |
MAW |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
Avon |
AV27 |
110/80ZR17 |
$129 |
AV281 |
130/70-R18 |
|
exact |
Bridgestone |
BT35 Sports Mileage |
110/80H-17 |
|
BT35 Sports Mileage |
130/70H-18 |
|
exact |
|
BT45 Sports Mileage |
110/80H-17 |
$81 |
BT45 Sports Mileage |
130/70H-18 |
$92 |
exact |
Dunlop |
K591 Sport Touring |
110/80V-17 |
|
K591 Sport Touring |
140/70VB18 |
|
wide |
IRC |
Carapace RS-320 |
110/80H-17 |
$75 |
Carapace RS-320 |
130/70H-18 |
$80 |
exact |
Metzeler |
ME-33 Laser |
110/80H-17 |
|
ME-99A Perfect |
120/80H-18 |
|
soft |
|
ME-33 Laser |
110/80V-17 |
$86 |
ME-99A Perfect |
140/70VB18 |
|
wide |
Michelin |
Macadam 50 |
110/80H-17 |
$88 |
Macadam 50 |
130/70H-18 |
$107 |
exact |
Pirelli |
MT75 |
110/80H-17 |
|
MT75 |
130/70H-18 |
|
exact |
|
Match MT09 |
110/80V-17 |
$90 |
Match MT08 |
140/70VB18 |
$124 |
wide |
Listing by Manufacturer
Avon
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
AV27 |
110/80ZR17 |
$129 |
exact |
AV281 |
130/70-R18 |
|
exact |
Azaro AV35 |
110/80ZR17 |
$124 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Super Venom AM18 |
140/70V-18 |
$129 |
wide |
Bridgestone
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
|
|
|
|
BT17 Sports Mileage |
140/70V-18 |
|
wide |
BT35 Sports Mileage |
110/80H-17 |
|
exact |
BT35 Sports Mileage |
130/70H-18 |
|
exact |
BT45 Sports Mileage |
110/80H-17 |
$81 |
exact |
BT45 Sports Mileage |
130/70H-18 |
$92 |
exact |
BT50 Sports Perform. |
110/70ZR17 |
|
short |
BT50 Sports Perform. |
140/60ZR18 |
|
wide |
BT56SS Extreme Sp/Perf |
110/70ZR17 |
$109 |
short |
|
|
|
|
BT57 Sports Perform. |
110/70ZR17 |
|
short |
|
|
|
|
BT92 Sports Mileage |
110/70HR17 |
|
short |
BT92 Sports Mileage |
140/60HR18 |
|
wide |
Continental
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
Sport 2000 |
110/80V-17 |
$72 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
Dunlop
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
D205 Sport/Touring |
110/80ZR17 |
$88 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
K455 Radial |
140/60HR18 |
|
wide |
K505 |
110/80V-17 |
$92 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
K510 |
110/70HR17 |
$85 |
short |
K510 |
140/60HR18 |
$101 |
wide |
K591 Sport Touring |
110/80V-17 |
|
exact |
K591 Sport Touring |
140/70VB18 |
|
wide |
IRC
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
Carapace RS-320 |
110/80H-17 |
$75 |
exact |
Carapace RS-320 |
130/70H-18 |
$80 |
exact |
Durotour RS-310 |
110/70H-17 |
|
short |
|
|
|
|
Metzeler
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
ME-1 |
110/70H-17 |
|
short |
ME-1 |
130/70H-18 |
|
exact |
ME-33 Laser |
110/80H-17 |
|
exact |
|
|
|
|
ME-33 Laser |
110/80V-17 |
$86 |
exact |
ME-99A Perfect |
140/70VB18 |
|
wide |
ME-Z1 |
110/80ZR17 |
$95 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
ME-Z2 |
110/80ZR17 |
$107 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
ME-Z3 |
110/70ZR17 |
$110 |
short |
|
|
|
|
Michelin
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
Hi-Sport TX15 |
110/70ZR17 |
$145 |
short |
|
|
|
|
Macadam 50 |
110/80H-17 |
$88 |
exact |
Macadam 50 |
130/70H-18 |
$107 |
exact |
Macadam 50 |
110/80V-17 |
$100 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
Macadam 90X |
110/80ZR17 |
|
exact |
|
|
|
|
Pirelli
Front |
size |
MAW |
match |
Rear |
size |
MAW |
match |
Dragon GT MTR03 |
110/80ZR17 |
$98 |
exact |
|
|
|
|
Dragon MTR01 |
110/70ZR17 |
$108 |
short |
|
|
|
|
MT75 |
110/80H-17 |
|
exact |
MT75 |
130/70H-18 |
|
exact |
Match MT09 |
110/80V-17 |
$90 |
exact |
Match MT08 |
140/70VB18 |
$124 |
wide |
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!!! |