Designed specifically for sport/touring riding, the 011 Verge combines performance with extended tread life. The 011 Verge radial rear features Zero Degree JLSB (Jointless Steel Belted) state-of-the-art technology for added stability and strength, while the front is Aramid belted for enhanced high-speed performance.
This is the third set of Shinko tires on Sport Touring bikes I've owned - Honda ST1300, Yamaha FJR 1300, and a Kawasaki Concours 1400. They stay balanced and last as well as most other brands I've used through the years. Only one negative experience: One Shinko with 7,000 miles on it developed a quarter-sized bump just left of centerline, possibly a tread separation, and was replaced early. Otherwise a good price and good wear