Hey dude, you sometimes don't get a lot of views but you still continue to pump out the high quality videos, just wanted to let you know that, your videos have been a tremendous help for me to learn about all the tire options for my ninja 300 and you're doing an awesome job. I hope you get the views and subscribers you deserve and thanks for taking time to do this, i really appreciate it. ❤
Cheers.... Thanks man! I really enjoy making these videos. And if even one person finds it useful, I'm extremely happy. Comments like these make my day. Thanks for sharing. ✌️😎✌️
One of very few creators I wait upon for a new drop !! Helped me a lot on my journey with R3... Would be looking forward for H1 vs mrf comparo... By then I'll try to use up my current H1 set 👀
Bro there are 2 rear steel brace tyres one is the steel brace TL and the other is steel brace X TL, price difference is 900 in the official mrf website. Both have same specs and features according to the website. I have no idea what the difference is between the 2 and hence don’t know why the price difference. For the front there is just the steel brace TL. Do you have any insight about the 2 options and which is on your bike TL or x TL?
@@shonith91 🫨🫨🫨 Shit... I had no clue about this. It's news to me.... 🙄🙄🙄 Saw on the website... All specs are same so dunno why the price difference 🤔🤔🤔
I was checking out the new steel brace tires and rhe lightness of these tires was surprising considering my current 140/70 MRF Revs-S (R15M/V4 stock) tire is way heavier.
Actually I have been trying to find out the exact weight of these tyres but no luck. Not mentioned on the box or anywhere else. When I picked up the tyres, it didn't feel too heavy. Rear might be around 5 kgs or less I suppose.
I replaced my tyres with original metzeler which was bought from torque block, Bengaluru.....But now my R3 is not running till April. The starting motor got complaint. I imported a new one. But no time to replace it😢😢😢
@@jk-jf8kr Haven't used yet bro but looks like another option for sports bike 250cc+. Specifications are similar to Apollo, TVS and MRF. Will try next...
Hey... thanks for your question. When the tyre is manufactured, it may have light spots and heavy spots. It may not have even weight through out. So this may lead to uneven wear of the tyre, might cause wobble or handling issues. This is the reason for tyre balancing. Extra weight will be stuck on the rims to make it balanced. Balancing is done after the tyre is mounted on rims. You may see a yellow paint mark on tyres. This suggest the lightest part of the tyre. It is an indication which tell us that this spot needs to be aligned with the valve part on rim. Valve part is the heaviest part on the rim. So we are basically balancing the heavy section with light section on rim and tyre. This is the first step. After this also, overall balancing needs to be checked. Nowadays, manufacturing is very advanced. For example, you might not see the yellow mark on high end tyres. They have perfect weight distribution. However, it still needs balancing once it is mounted on a rim. I hope this helps!
I just got protorq extreme today after your recommendation. I wanted to go with MRF but followed ur advice. will let you know the feedback soon. This mrf tyre looks different. enjoy 👍
@@HighwayToHill Heya help me with the stencil number. i spoke to Eurogrip guys for registering my tyres for the warranty but they have failed to explain me what the stencil numbers is on the tyres. you must have registered for the warranty. even Google confuses 🙏🏼
Nice. These look different than the steel brace on my Speed 400. The groove pattern is different. Interesting. Maybe it was updated or there are variants in the steel brace I'm assuming. Have fun with the new rubber!
@@HighwayToHill Man I typed my reply 2 times and both the times they were not uploaded due to internet issues lol Whew, I will type it again. The Speed 400 is my first motorcycle so I don't have a reference point to compare the tyres to. But yes, I have been riding with them, doing highway trips and these just make me feel like I am in control all the time of the handling and braking. I am just now experimenting with slight decrease/increase in tyre pressures to see what works best for me. I was riding a Suzuki Burgman before but this is completely different in terms of wheel size and tyre compound. I was surprised that I felt comfortable leaning more than I would on the motorcycle at a long curvy stretch on the highway at 100-110. Maybe that's not just the tyres but the tyres were a factor too I felt. In wet roads, I ride in a sedated manner but still whenever I had to brake suddenly, I could do so without any issue. Unrelated to the tyre, I have been trying to improve my skills starting from the basics such as gripping the tank with my knees, holding the motorcycle with the heel pressed to the heel plate and my toes on the footpegs, my upper body completely free and relaxed to maneuver the motorcycle, been practicing emergency braking, my major crash taught me to be more aware and cautious while touring on road. I am also not stepping out on the motorcycle now without riding boots and leather gloves (with a helmet of course) Will go to track riding school in future, but any recommendations/tips to improve my skills and experience as you've been riding for a long time now? Thank you!
@@gurucharanchundi 2 times!! 🥹😢😳 Gosh! But I really appreciate that you took the effort to type again. Thanks man! I have actually never usee MRF tyres ever in my life. It's the first time I got it because I read good reviews, specs are same like the other tyres from Apollo, TVS, Michelin etc. And also the fact that Triumph chose to gave it as standard on their bike, I kinda knew it would be good. Thanks sooo much for sharing your experience. Will be helpful for so many others who watch this video. I started from scooters too and then moved to bikes 100 cc 150cc 300cc... Since you mentioned about riding gear, please do get knee+shin guards if you don't have already. It's been a savior for me many many times. Because God forbid the moment you fall, knees will get hurt first. Cheers man! I really enjoy reading such long comments and engaging with you guys. Ride safe and keep learning! ✌️😎✌️
@@HighwayToHillyeah bro the pattern on your front tyre and rear tyre are different but for ktms and speed 400s they have same pattern as your front tyre. That's why I'm surprised with your words that these tyres are softer.
Hey man! Will you do a 80k kms experience video on the R3? Like the cost to maintain it from 40k-80k kms, the parts that were changed, both consumables and non-consumables. Thanks!
It's slightly expensive and also they don't have a 110/70 section for the front. That's my stock size. They do however have a 120 section for the front. Didn't want to upsize the front tyres. Want to keep the front as light as possible.
Which is the better tyre according to you? The Apollo Alpha H1, Protorque Extreme or these? I would love your expert opinion as you have used multiple sets of these tyres! Great content as always! ❤
Thanks man.... I just got these and done like 5 kms but I will definitely do a comparison between the two. My initial feeling is that the Steel Brace is softer than Apollo Alpha H1. MRFs will be more grippy I however will last lesser than Apollo Aplha H1. I will use it and make a comparo. 😎👍
@@HighwayToHill Just checked and found the specs on the internet, it's a 4.00x17, same as the Duke 390, Ninja 300/400 etc. Ideal size for you would be 140/70-R17.
Yes bro... The moment I took it out of the shop after installing, my very first feeling was that it is way softer than the Alpha H1. I immediately felt it.
@@HighwayToHill I love only faired versions that's why I love r3 in 300cc segment and I want to choose i will go for cb650r in 600cc catagory because it's very low maintenance and very good in mileage and comfort than if above 600cc i will go for s1000rr bro...
The Road 5s are awesome. Lots of folks in our R3 owners group use it and they are all praise. Not a single bad review. There's Pilot Street 2 also however they are H rated I believe and not W rated. My choice would be Road 5s bit they are quite expensive 😢😢😢
Michelin's road 5 is great (tried them on other bikes, nt on R3) but when compared the price difference btwn H1s nd Road 5s it does not seem worth the extra bucks
@@HighwayToHillcurrently running the Michelin Pilot street 2 (140/60) on my daily i.e FZ-S nd have some experience on R15 too nd would say that it's best for 150cc bikes... or 200cc if you ain't gonna brutally attack the each corner! 12000+ kms nd still plenty of thread left (might last for more 10,000kms easily)
Hey dude, you sometimes don't get a lot of views but you still continue to pump out the high quality videos, just wanted to let you know that, your videos have been a tremendous help for me to learn about all the tire options for my ninja 300 and you're doing an awesome job. I hope you get the views and subscribers you deserve and thanks for taking time to do this, i really appreciate it. ❤
Cheers.... Thanks man!
I really enjoy making these videos. And if even one person finds it useful, I'm extremely happy. Comments like these make my day. Thanks for sharing.
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@@HighwayToHill Awesome, got protorq extremes at around 8k kms on my Ninja, I will update on one of your videos once I am done with them! Cheers!
@@akashrajum3319 Sure bro... Looking forward to it 😇
Facts 💯
duke 250 ka tyre 💀
One of very few creators I wait upon for a new drop !!
Helped me a lot on my journey with R3...
Would be looking forward for H1 vs mrf comparo... By then I'll try to use up my current H1 set 👀
Cheers ✌️😎✌️
Thanks a lot for the amazing comment!
Yess... A comparison with H1 and Protorq is must.
Bro there are 2 rear steel brace tyres one is the steel brace TL and the other is steel brace X TL, price difference is 900 in the official mrf website. Both have same specs and features according to the website. I have no idea what the difference is between the 2 and hence don’t know why the price difference.
For the front there is just the steel brace TL.
Do you have any insight about the 2 options and which is on your bike TL or x TL?
@@shonith91 🫨🫨🫨 Shit... I had no clue about this. It's news to me.... 🙄🙄🙄 Saw on the website... All specs are same so dunno why the price difference 🤔🤔🤔
H1 s do last long. 12k kms for front and still looks new. Same for Michelin pilot street radial.
@@AkashPaul-ql1fu Yea... H1s have given me at least 15 K kms.
I was checking out the new steel brace tires and rhe lightness of these tires was surprising considering my current 140/70 MRF Revs-S (R15M/V4 stock) tire is way heavier.
Actually I have been trying to find out the exact weight of these tyres but no luck. Not mentioned on the box or anywhere else. When I picked up the tyres, it didn't feel too heavy. Rear might be around 5 kgs or less I suppose.
Hey man, just saw your comment on MotorInc's R3 and MT-03 video, are you living in Hyderabad? I'm from Hyd too!
@@gurucharanchundi Heyan... Great connecting with you. I recently moved out of Hyderabad. I wss there for almost an year. Now shifted to Bengaluru.
@@HighwayToHill Oh okay. Cool!
I replaced my tyres with original metzeler which was bought from torque block, Bengaluru.....But now my R3 is not running till April. The starting motor got complaint. I imported a new one. But no time to replace it😢😢😢
Metz are awesome! They are a level above all the Indian tyre manufacturers. I hope you get back to riding soon dude 🥹🙏
Can I install Apollo Alpha H1 in my R15M?
Yes bro... you can!
Bro your views on ceat sportrad?
@@jk-jf8kr Haven't used yet bro but looks like another option for sports bike 250cc+. Specifications are similar to Apollo, TVS and MRF. Will try next...
Bro am a beginer rider... What is tyre balancing? And its relevance?
Hey... thanks for your question.
When the tyre is manufactured, it may have light spots and heavy spots. It may not have even weight through out. So this may lead to uneven wear of the tyre, might cause wobble or handling issues. This is the reason for tyre balancing. Extra weight will be stuck on the rims to make it balanced. Balancing is done after the tyre is mounted on rims.
You may see a yellow paint mark on tyres. This suggest the lightest part of the tyre. It is an indication which tell us that this spot needs to be aligned with the valve part on rim. Valve part is the heaviest part on the rim. So we are basically balancing the heavy section with light section on rim and tyre. This is the first step. After this also, overall balancing needs to be checked.
Nowadays, manufacturing is very advanced. For example, you might not see the yellow mark on high end tyres. They have perfect weight distribution. However, it still needs balancing once it is mounted on a rim.
I hope this helps!
@@HighwayToHill thankyou very much brother for your detailed answer..and all the best for ur future rides.... Keep going ...
I just got protorq extreme today after your recommendation. I wanted to go with MRF but followed ur advice. will let you know the feedback soon. This mrf tyre looks different. enjoy 👍
Protorqs are awesome! I love those tyres. Sure.... Let me know how you feel on it.
@@HighwayToHill Heya help me with the stencil number. i spoke to Eurogrip guys for registering my tyres for the warranty but they have failed to explain me what the stencil numbers is on the tyres. you must have registered for the warranty. even Google confuses 🙏🏼
Out of all the tyres you had which brand tyres are the best would you pick.
@@anilsj1607 Metzeler Sportec M5!
Hi bro. Tell us about ur experience with these tyres comparing with h1 and protorq extreme.
@@shivakumaran9937 Sure bro... I will definitely bring in the comparisons soon.
I tried ceat sportsrad ,
i just installed pro torque extreme on my 2022 RC 390. They feel better than m5 sportec.
Haha yea... amazing tyres!!
@@HighwayToHill istg your comparison videos helped me tremendously in my decision.
@@siddhanttambe4066 Cheers man... Thanks soo much for the comments! That's the purpose of my videos and I’m glad it helped you.
Nice. These look different than the steel brace on my Speed 400. The groove pattern is different. Interesting. Maybe it was updated or there are variants in the steel brace I'm assuming. Have fun with the new rubber!
Oh really? Maybe they made a different one for Speed 400s. And this for retail sale.
How are the tyres? Grippy?
@@HighwayToHill Man I typed my reply 2 times and both the times they were not uploaded due to internet issues lol
Whew, I will type it again. The Speed 400 is my first motorcycle so I don't have a reference point to compare the tyres to. But yes, I have been riding with them, doing highway trips and these just make me feel like I am in control all the time of the handling and braking. I am just now experimenting with slight decrease/increase in tyre pressures to see what works best for me. I was riding a Suzuki Burgman before but this is completely different in terms of wheel size and tyre compound. I was surprised that I felt comfortable leaning more than I would on the motorcycle at a long curvy stretch on the highway at 100-110. Maybe that's not just the tyres but the tyres were a factor too I felt. In wet roads, I ride in a sedated manner but still whenever I had to brake suddenly, I could do so without any issue.
Unrelated to the tyre, I have been trying to improve my skills starting from the basics such as gripping the tank with my knees, holding the motorcycle with the heel pressed to the heel plate and my toes on the footpegs, my upper body completely free and relaxed to maneuver the motorcycle, been practicing emergency braking, my major crash taught me to be more aware and cautious while touring on road. I am also not stepping out on the motorcycle now without riding boots and leather gloves (with a helmet of course) Will go to track riding school in future, but any recommendations/tips to improve my skills and experience as you've been riding for a long time now? Thank you!
@@gurucharanchundi 2 times!! 🥹😢😳 Gosh! But I really appreciate that you took the effort to type again. Thanks man!
I have actually never usee MRF tyres ever in my life. It's the first time I got it because I read good reviews, specs are same like the other tyres from Apollo, TVS, Michelin etc. And also the fact that Triumph chose to gave it as standard on their bike, I kinda knew it would be good. Thanks sooo much for sharing your experience. Will be helpful for so many others who watch this video.
I started from scooters too and then moved to bikes 100 cc 150cc 300cc... Since you mentioned about riding gear, please do get knee+shin guards if you don't have already. It's been a savior for me many many times. Because God forbid the moment you fall, knees will get hurt first.
Cheers man! I really enjoy reading such long comments and engaging with you guys. Ride safe and keep learning!
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@@HighwayToHill Yes! I have riding pants with armour when I hit the highway but yeah I just wear jeans for city riding. Thanks!
@@HighwayToHillyeah bro the pattern on your front tyre and rear tyre are different but for ktms and speed 400s they have same pattern as your front tyre.
That's why I'm surprised with your words that these tyres are softer.
Thanks for these comparos, man!
@@gauravm. Thanksss... More to come! 😎
Please try the newly launched ceat sportrad Reyes which KTM is using in their onemake championship
@@madhusurya6052 Yeah... Heard about it. Will give it a try next. Thanks for the suggestion.
You can also try CEAT sportrad
Oh cool thanks for the suggestion... Steel radials right?
@@HighwayToHillceat sportrad.. these are steel radial.. recently launched after mrf.
@@mohanpappu5326 Will check it out. Thanks!
now I m waiting for the video apollo alpha h1 vs MRF steel Brace.....really excited what MRF offers. waiting for the followup videos
Sure... Vs TVS Protorq Extreme also 😆😝
Hey man! Will you do a 80k kms experience video on the R3? Like the cost to maintain it from 40k-80k kms, the parts that were changed, both consumables and non-consumables. Thanks!
@@gurucharanchundi I need some time. Planning a video. I'm in between shifting cities and jobs so might take some time.
@@HighwayToHill Oh, of course. Take care man.
Bro why did u not choose vredestein ??
It's slightly expensive and also they don't have a 110/70 section for the front. That's my stock size. They do however have a 120 section for the front. Didn't want to upsize the front tyres. Want to keep the front as light as possible.
Which is the better tyre according to you? The Apollo Alpha H1, Protorque Extreme or these? I would love your expert opinion as you have used multiple sets of these tyres! Great content as always! ❤
Thanks man.... I just got these and done like 5 kms but I will definitely do a comparison between the two.
My initial feeling is that the Steel Brace is softer than Apollo Alpha H1. MRFs will be more grippy I however will last lesser than Apollo Aplha H1.
I will use it and make a comparo. 😎👍
@@HighwayToHill And how does the Alpha H1 compare with the Protorque Extreme?
Great initial impressions, do make a comparo between H1 and steel brace!🙌
Yess sure 😎👍 Gotta do a comparo.
What is the R3's rear rim width? It would be embossed somewhere on it.
@@ashwinprakas606 Umm... Not sure man. Haven't checked. I might look it up... I'm also curious now 🤔🤔🤔
@@HighwayToHill Just checked and found the specs on the internet, it's a 4.00x17, same as the Duke 390, Ninja 300/400 etc. Ideal size for you would be 140/70-R17.
@@ashwinprakas606 Oh cool 😎👍
How do you adjust the chain slack periodically? Do you do it yourself or get it done by someone else?
Hey... thanks for the comment here. I do it myself. I have a paddock stand and I do the cleaning, lubing and slack adjustment myself.
@@HighwayToHill Nice! I clean and lube myself too, need to learn how to adjust the slack Thanks for writing!
@@gurucharanchundi Yea... it's super easy and there are a lot of videos on TH-cam.
@@HighwayToHill Yes! I will!
I got apollo alpha h1 for my R15.. just 2 days ago
That's a good choice... I already used 2 sets on the R3. 😎
Oh u got a mrf steel brace. I heard they r way sticky than h1 but also wears out faster. Said by a mizoram rider
Yes bro... The moment I took it out of the shop after installing, my very first feeling was that it is way softer than the Alpha H1. I immediately felt it.
@@HighwayToHill i guess it will go till 10k kms not sure🤔
@@vikramrsingh6041 Might be... Pretty much like TVS Protorq Extreme I guess.
Thank you for your videos.
@@christinevarghese965 Hey... Thanks for your comment! 😎🙏
Bro with another🔥🙌
@@anandb7516 Thank man 😎🙏
Definitely they last 20k+ kms
Wow... Really? 😮
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28% tax??
Yes... Auto parts have 18% and 28% tax.
If you want to upgrade which super bike will choose as a tourer
I'd probably choose the Triumph Tiger 660 or Tiger 850 for touring. Mainly for the triple engine. What would you choose? 😎
@@HighwayToHill I love only faired versions that's why I love r3 in 300cc segment and I want to choose i will go for cb650r in 600cc catagory because it's very low maintenance and very good in mileage and comfort than if above 600cc i will go for s1000rr bro...
@@HighwayToHill actually I am cbr lover i follow strell youtuber he is same like he is using now tha cbr650r
@@ajithabhimanyam.8217 Yea... That's a great sport bike for touring. I think the new Daytona could also be a decent touring sports bike.
@@ajithabhimanyam.8217 CBR 😎👍
What about Michelin
The Road 5s are awesome. Lots of folks in our R3 owners group use it and they are all praise. Not a single bad review.
There's Pilot Street 2 also however they are H rated I believe and not W rated.
My choice would be Road 5s bit they are quite expensive 😢😢😢
@@HighwayToHill I love only alfa h1s.. by ur reviews
Michelin's road 5 is great (tried them on other bikes, nt on R3) but when compared the price difference btwn H1s nd Road 5s it does not seem worth the extra bucks
@@atharvalimkar3388 Than not an issue of using h1s by negligible of all remaining brand tyres?
@@HighwayToHillcurrently running the Michelin Pilot street 2 (140/60) on my daily i.e FZ-S nd have some experience on R15 too nd would say that it's best for 150cc bikes... or 200cc if you ain't gonna brutally attack the each corner!
12000+ kms nd still plenty of thread left (might last for more 10,000kms easily)