Anyone compared the E version with the non-E version. About $40 difference in the tires but have the same load range. Can't see the benefit of the E version considering the Tiger also uses the standard tire with bike weights being similar.
American Motorcycle TireHi David,
We saw your question pop up on our website and wanted to respond to you directly with an email. I reached out to Bridgestone for help with your question. I was told the "E" Spec is a bike-specific OEM replacement, and the "G" is the standard Battlewing that is not bike specific. There is a slight difference in the bead size of the OEM spec to better fit the rim of the bike it is designed for (Super Tenere)
Thanks!
Thank you very much for your inquiry. The differences are internal - reinforcements. Externally, the compounds are all the same. Typically this equates to better ride and longer mileage as the tire flexes less in critical areas.
Good for you for asking the questions, but I bet both these vendors are speculating rather than dealing with hard information from Bridgestone. (I just sent Bridgestone email and will post if they reply.)switchback said:A couple of differing reports on the differences of the standard vs E spec tire.
They replied (which is nice), but no real specifics....markjenn said:(I just sent Bridgestone email and will post if they reply.)