Avon Storm 2 Ultra review
The Avon Storm 2 Ultra is widely regarded as a high-mileage sport-touring tire that excels in dry-weather stability and longevity. While many riders praise its exceptional value and consistent performance on heavy motorcycles, a subset of users reports concerns regarding wet-weather confidence and a slow warm-up period.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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Themes extracted from 26 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Avon Storm 2 Ultra is widely regarded as a high-mileage sport-touring tire that excels in dry-weather stability and longevity. While many riders praise its exceptional value and consistent performance on heavy motorcycles, a subset of users reports concerns regarding wet-weather confidence and a slow warm-up period.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and high mileage capability
- Strong dry-weather grip and stability
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- Consistent performance for heavy sport-touring bikes
Cons
- Slow warm-up time in cold or damp conditions
- Inconsistent wet-weather traction for some riders
- Potential for steering wobble or vague front-end feel on specific models
- Performance drop-off when nearing the end of the tread life
Worth knowing
- Users of heavy, high-torque machines like the Hayabusa and ZZR1400 report high satisfaction with stability and wear, though some find them unsuitable for aggressive riding in cold/wet conditions.
- Some riders noted uneven front tire wear patterns, particularly on larger touring models like the Triumph Trophy 1200.
- Owners of middleweight bikes like the SV650 and ER6 report excellent longevity, often exceeding 10,000 miles.