Tires

[Kirknik]

Apparently I cannot get new Avon Cobra Chrome tires in the original size. Other than the original Dunlops I've never had anything but the avons. Original size not common either. What are you all dooing for tires? What size if not original?
Is Avon gone?

[longrider]

I sure miss the Cobra's.  They weren't available last year either.  So a year ago I bought metzlers.  Early on  I realized I didn't really care for the  handling.  Bike was lazy in the corners.  But the part that really HURT was they lasted 7000 miles front and rear.  I ran them until the wear bars were even gone!  $700 Canadian and that's it?  So I installed a set of Bridgestone battlaxe.   Rear is a bit noisy.  Front must have a softer sidewall than the Avon.  Rides nice and handles similar to the Avon front. At 3k miles all is good but the jury is out on how long they last. Hope this helps

[h13man]

Bridgestone Exedras 701/702 and Avon AV72 Cobras. Both performed admirably but the Exedra Max is most available. I used a set of the Max on a 1600 Vulcan Nomad but only in the summer and no wet/cold experience using them.

[Pluggy]

Bridgestone Exedras 701/702 and Avon AV72 Cobras. Both performed admirably but the Exedra Max is most available. I used a set of the Max on a 1600 Vulcan Nomad but only in the summer and no wet/cold experience using them.

Been using Bridgestone since 2011.  G701 front and Exedra Max rear are presently available.  Always trouble-free and yes, they perform admirably.  That's my experience.  You will get plenty of opinions.

[NewValker]

When I couldn't get the Avon for the front of my I/S last year, I went with the Bridgestone Exedera. I like it a lot, liked the price too!
Truth be told, I think it's comparable to the Avon Chrome.
Corners good, stops good, rides quiet,  and I logged almost 1k miles in pouring rain going to and from IZ 25 last year with no problems.
Got around 7 k on it now and it's wearing even and I'm sure will last this season.

Craig

[WintrSol]

If you search "motorcycle tire reviews" you will find a number of sites answering this question, like this one: https://www.bikenrider.com/reviews/best-motorcycle-tire-brands-of-2026-we-mounted-and-tested-10-sets-across-sport-touring-and-adventure-riding-to-find-the-top-picks
Of course, all are opinion, so YMMV (literally).