Avon VP2 review
The Avon VP2 Sport receives mixed feedback, with users noting its adequacy for casual street riding and occasional track use. However, significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear, particularly on the center of the tire, limit its appeal for long-distance touring or high-mileage riders.
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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.
By owner reviews
66%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Avon VP2 Sport receives mixed feedback, with users noting its adequacy for casual street riding and occasional track use. However, significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear, particularly on the center of the tire, limit its appeal for long-distance touring or high-mileage riders.
Pros
- Capable performance during track day sessions
- Satisfactory handling for general town and street riding
- Predictable grip levels under normal riding conditions
Cons
- Poor tread longevity and rapid center wear
- Unsuitable for long-distance touring or extended trips
- Inconsistent value proposition due to short lifespan
Worth knowing
- Users of larger displacement sport-touring motorcycles, such as the ZZR1100, reported premature wear within fewer than 3,000 miles.
- Sportbike riders, such as those on a GSXR K3, found the tire performance acceptable for mixed-use scenarios including track days.