Anyone Tried The Pirelli Diablo Rosso's

marid2apterbilt, on Mar 15 2008, 10:34 PM, said:

I ran across them tonite n posted a topic too then saw this one..

Are they dual compound, The Pirelli website didnt actually state that they were but implied the rear will wear with the front so you dont have the problem of replacing the rear before you toast the front.. Or as they basically put it the problem of running 1 worn n 1 new..

I looked around a bit...
This is what I found

Product Description

* The new concept tire from Pirelli is called the Diablo Rosso. Instead of using multi- compounds, they use what is called EPT (Enhanced Patch Technology) to ensure a better grip and better performance on the road.
* Based on their leading experience in the motorcycle racing world, they produced this tire for the street legal (super)sports motorcycles. Sports motorcycles have been increasing their power and torque over the last decade, and the tires need to follow this trend. Current tires are limited, hence the reason Pirelli came out with a new concept.
* The structure design is aimed to maximize - at every lean angle and every speed - the contact patch; in terms of area, shape and pressure. This combination supports the tread to reach an unbeatable level of grip and stability. The tire structure has been designed in order to get the set synchronized into balanced behavior, with the 2 tires perfectly matched in dynamic use.
* The patented Zero Degrees steel belt below the tread keeps the tires in the most suitable shape at all times and yet provides enough elasticity for a very progressive feedback and behavior in lean, allied to unbeatable bump absorption. With the support of the compound the zero degrees steel belt also guarantees huge braking stability.

I had them on my bike for the last 250 miles. While i didn't get to really get them tested, i did go thrash them a little. Turn in isn't as agressive as the power, but seemed a little faster then the M3. Front didn't seem to provide feedback like a Power or M3. One thing that did impress me was the lack of wheel spin at full throttle while leaned over... 2nd gear around 9k i opened it completely up while exiting a turn. The front got super light, but the rear stayed planted. I did also mess with some trail braking. That is where the tire felt most vague to me. Either i wasn't pushing it enough or the front is just that vague.
I did not get to try them out in the rain. I was skeptical of what the rear was going to be like in the rain. It is a slick on the outer 3/4" of rubber. Think DOT race rubber. I will try another set. I want to see what they are capable of mileage wise... and up in the mountains!