You aint nothing but a RoadHound

Huge Thanks to Eurogrip for giving me a pair of Eurogrip Roadhounds sports touring tyres for me to put onto my Suzuki GSX650F (120/70/17 + 160/60/17)

This blog will be an on going blog as i shall update this as i move from my Bridgestone Battlax T32 (read more about them here...) to my Roadhounds.

fancy a pair? take a look at the Eurogrip Roadhound listing here...

The Tecinical Bits:

Quadrazone compound technology features 4 zones of compound working together to ensure optimal dynamical performances and extended tyre durability:

The superficial layer has a dual compound setup (‘harder’ on the center increasing mileage and stability, ‘softer’ on the shoulders improving grip when leaning)
The compounds touching the ground are connected to the inner structure by an additional layer which increase overall stability in every riding conditions
Compound wings on the sidewall helps in reducing vibrations and heating

Zero degree steel belt technology promotes excellent dynamical performances when riding at high speed, by ensuring the tyre retains its optimal profile even when subjected to high magnitude external forces. This reduces self-righting effect and tyre heating, plus increases stability and trajectory precision

The Fitting!

When browsing the Eurogrip images, I was really drawn to the white lettering on the tyre sidewall. Although the Roadhound tyres don't come with this feature as standard, I took matters into my own hands. Using a white paint pen, I added the lettering myself, and I must say, they look fantastic!

Fitting the Road Hound tyre onto my wheel was a straightforward process. The tyre's flexible sidewalls and high-quality materials made it easy to work with, and the bead seated perfectly with minimal effort.

First 100 Miles (First Thoughts)

It has been an instresting time trying to scrub the tyres in this cold winter. its always wet! so its near impossible to get the 100 DRY miles in. I have enjoyed scrubbing them in however as i was leaving our professional fitting centre in Telford my Rear tyre slipped out. was this down to the tyre or down to me being to heavy with the throtle. (most likey me) apart from that it has been nice to be back on a set of tyres with a steaper profile on the allowing me to throw the bike into the corners again.

Recently when it has not been Icey and miserable i have been able to get out and about the tyres have been enjoyable. Already looking forward to my 2025 trips out!

Finally got them scrubbed in!

The shiny black layer is gone, and now I've got this grey tyre that looks super grippy—definitely a confidence booster. With a steeper profile than the T32, they feel amazing in the corners, like I can lean into them even more.

Can't wait for the warmer weather to arrive so I can take these roadhounds on some Great adventures!

At last, the decent weather has returned!

It's been quite a few months since my last blog update about the tyres, but now the sun has made its long-awaited appearance. I finally embarked on my first little camping weekend trip of 2025—and what a fantastic experience it was!
The tyres performed incredibly well, gripping the road seamlessly, even at higher speeds with the bike leaned over. Their reliability gave me a renewed sense of confidence, and I'm feeling far more comfortable riding on them now compared to when I first started.

Alright then, I’ll admit—I don’t condone this kind of riding, especially on a sports touring motorbike equipped with sporty touring tyres. Most of my adventures involve navigating dodgy roads and tracks to discover the best spots and scenic views.
While these are Not Karoo4 tyres (if you’re curious about my Karoo4 adventures, you can check them out here...), the Roadhounds actually performed better than I anticipated on terrain like grass, light gravel, and very mild trails. That said, I had to keep things steady to manage it safely.

December 11, 2024 | View: 159 | Categories: Sticky Stuff Staff Blogs | Tags: <a class="mp-info" href="https://www.sticky-stuff.co.uk/blog/tag/gsx650f.html">GSX650F</a>, <a class="mp-info" href="https://www.sticky-stuff.co.uk/blog/tag/tested-by-sticky-stuff.html">Tested by Sticky Stuff</a>, <a class="mp-info" href="https://www.sticky-stuff.co.uk/blog/tag/eurogrip.html">Eurogrip</a>, <a class="mp-info" href="https://www.sticky-stuff.co.uk/blog/tag/roadhound.html">Roadhound</a> | By: <a class="mp-info" href="https://www.sticky-stuff.co.uk/blog/author/matt-bandit.html">Matt Fits Tyres</a>