My choice between an ME-Zx (4 or 6) and BT020s would be based on how the bike feels to me with those tires mounted.
I want stability when leaned.
I want true running, and minimal road groove following when upright.
No tire on my bike will be without those two things.
Then, I'd choose the quicker rolling, quicker turn-in tire. To me, that's the BT020.
I ride on Avons because those three elements are present -- and they wear as well or better for me than those, or any other, tires. They also have wonderful cornering traction, and I find they serve me best in the wet. But still, they must (and do) meet those first three criteria.
You didn't say why you were limiting your choice to those two tires - except an unqualified reference that Bridgestones are the favorite choice here. That's unqualified in the sense that even if a survey showed more Bridgestone users, that percentage would still be a minority of users. I do not find that kind of thinking to be most helpful. They are Them; You are you.
There are many tire threads, and it can take much reading to get through them. However, they do contain information that can help you understand how those responders use their tire, what characteristics they prefer, and how certain tires do or do not meet them.
There's much subjectivity involved, so there's no "scientific" answer. And thus, no truly valid, "us guys use XXYYZZ brand tires."
I hope you'll take a little more time formulating how you'll make this decision, and getting the data that allows you to make the best decicsion... for you.
Having a tire that truly meets our Riding desires, or even our Bragging desires, can be a hugely affecting part of the motorcyling experience.
Best wishes.
I want stability when leaned.
I want true running, and minimal road groove following when upright.
No tire on my bike will be without those two things.
Then, I'd choose the quicker rolling, quicker turn-in tire. To me, that's the BT020.
I ride on Avons because those three elements are present -- and they wear as well or better for me than those, or any other, tires. They also have wonderful cornering traction, and I find they serve me best in the wet. But still, they must (and do) meet those first three criteria.
You didn't say why you were limiting your choice to those two tires - except an unqualified reference that Bridgestones are the favorite choice here. That's unqualified in the sense that even if a survey showed more Bridgestone users, that percentage would still be a minority of users. I do not find that kind of thinking to be most helpful. They are Them; You are you.
There are many tire threads, and it can take much reading to get through them. However, they do contain information that can help you understand how those responders use their tire, what characteristics they prefer, and how certain tires do or do not meet them.
There's much subjectivity involved, so there's no "scientific" answer. And thus, no truly valid, "us guys use XXYYZZ brand tires."
I hope you'll take a little more time formulating how you'll make this decision, and getting the data that allows you to make the best decicsion... for you.
Having a tire that truly meets our Riding desires, or even our Bragging desires, can be a hugely affecting part of the motorcyling experience.
Best wishes.
