Avon Viper Supersport AV60 review
The Avon Viper Supersport AV60 is a polarizing motorcycle tire that excels in dry-weather performance and longevity but requires careful temperature management. While many riders praise its high-speed stability and grip once warmed, others report inconsistent feedback and unpredictable handling, particularly in wet conditions or on specific high-performance sportbikes.
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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 5 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Avon Viper Supersport AV60 is a polarizing motorcycle tire that excels in dry-weather performance and longevity but requires careful temperature management. While many riders praise its high-speed stability and grip once warmed, others report inconsistent feedback and unpredictable handling, particularly in wet conditions or on specific high-performance sportbikes.
Pros
- Exceptional dry-weather grip and high-speed stability
- Impressive tread longevity and durability
- Predictable turn-in characteristics for road riding
- Quick warm-up time for many users
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance and traction
- Requires significant heat to reach optimal operating temperature
- Potential for unpredictable rear-end slides if cold
- Front-end feedback can feel vague or twitchy on certain sportbike geometries
Worth knowing
- Heavier, high-horsepower machines like the ZX-12R appear to generate sufficient heat to maximize grip, whereas lighter sportbikes may struggle to bring the tires to operating temperature.
- Riders of aggressive supersport machines, such as the R1, reported significant confidence issues regarding front-end stability and wet-weather traction.