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Old 04-01-2009, 07:01 AM   #1 (permalink)
hoodathunkut
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Default Why do the 109s have wide tyres?

As a new C109 rider I was wondering why the C and M 109s have such wide tyres. I was looking at a Honda Goldwing today which has similar specs (CCs, weight, seat height etc) and noticed that they use a much narrower tyre (180/60R-16).

Why do the 2 bikes use such different tyres?
What are the advantages of wider tyres?
If I put narrower tyres on my C109 would I get better handling?

Thanks to all who reply. Your answers really help.

Hoodathunkut