Rear Tire size options

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Rear Tire size options

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I am due for a new rear tire, dated 2019, Bridgestone BATTLAX BT016R 180/55 ZR17. I noted that the stock tire size is listed as 170/60 17 . Any thoughts on whether to revert back to the stock size or stay with the size that I curently have?
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Re: Rear Tire size options

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My bike has always had 180/55 on rear. Always handled ok for me so stuck with it
Narrower tyre may help it tip in easier depending on the profile
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