Bridgestone EXEDRA G704 180/60R16 M/C 74H TL

The Bridgestone EXEDRA G704 180/60R16 M/C 74H TL is a performance radial tyre intended for use on large touring and cruiser motorcycles, particularly as the Original Equipment (OE) tyre on the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing from model year 2001 through to 2017. Since it is designed for sport-touring use, the tyre was developed specifically for the GL1800 model, ensuring good performance in a variety of riding situations. Its basic composition includes a compound enriched with silica, which gives it excellent grip on both dry and wet roads, and the tread compound is designed to optimise traction and mileage throughout the life of the tyre. The Aramid mono-spiral belt structure of the tyre provides good high-speed stability together with effective shock absorption, which makes it suitable for long-distance highway touring. With a 74H load and speed rating, the tyre meets the load and speed requirements of full-dress touring motorcycles, the H rating allowing speeds up to 130 mph. As a tubeless (TL) tyre with a blackwall sidewall, it has the size 180/60R16 and is designated as a rear tyre. In practice, riders have reported a high level of confidence when riding in the rain, with accounts of stable handling even in heavy rain and standing water while travelling at highway speeds, as well as compliments regarding a smoother and quieter ride than that of some other brands. The mileage achieved is generally between 9,000 and 10,000 miles, although this depends on the way the bike is ridden and the conditions. It is often used in combination with the Exedra G709 front tyre, and the G704 rear tyre thus provides balanced front-to-rear performance and wear, making it a reliable option for owners of Gold Wings and other similar heavy touring bikes who are looking for a comfortable, stable, and dependable rear tyre for long trips, for two-up riding, and in all types of weather.