Motorcycle tyres provide the only contact with the ground, via the contact patch under normal conditions, and so have a very large influence over motorcycle handling characteristics. Motorcycle tyres have a round cross section to facilitate the leaning necessary when a motorcycle turns.
A county in southwestern England; county town, Bristol
a river in central England that flows through Stratford-on-Avon and empties into the Severn
A river in central England that rises near the border between the counties of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire and flows 96 miles (154 km) southwest through Stratford to the Severn River
a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn
Avon was, from 1974 to 1996, a non-metropolitan and ceremonial county in the west of England. The county was named after the River Avon, which runs through the area.
A river in southwestern England that rises near the Gloucestershire–Wiltshire border and flows 75 miles (121 km) through Bath and Bristol to the Severn River
Warming up the tires
Here's my attempt at warming up the rubber in the sun on 95° day. The tires goes on much "easier" this way. I recommend something much warmer like a few inches away from a blazing fireplace.
Suzuki Intruder splits the sunset
The dike of Den Helder is an ideals stage for my bike to pose in front of the sunset.