Big or little wheel on the XV750? Which do you prefer?

[dacls1]

Here is my latest XV750 project, stock size front wheel and tire. Also, my original bike with the rear to front conversion. Which look do you prefer?

 

[3DogNate]

Little.

 

[jsharpphoto]

little

 

[TricDick]

Big, might like the little with dif tires, looks good both ways.

 

[teddpage]

Little

 

[Tetter]

Little

The rear to front looks so much "fatter" . The Line of the bike, and stance are better.

 

[SONICJK]

It looks better with the rear up front.
BUT it would
Look even better with the front out back.
Ie both 18"

 

[Green199]

It looks better with the rear up front.
BUT it would
Look even better with the front out back.
Ie both 18"

This! Would look awesome with 18's front and rear.

 

[cqyqte]

Honestly I like the first picture with the thinner front wheel. The fatter front is interesting looks very Exile'ish however I am not fond of the tread patterns.

 

[gk45011]

I like the smaller one. The big one does look Exile-ish, but doesn't look like it has the fast stealthy apearence to match the tail.

JMHO

GK

 

[rays650cafe]

I like the smaller tires. BTW how's it handle with the big tires? Looks like it would handle like shit with the big tire. Maybe shit is a harsh word, but it's easier to type than "not as well". ;D

 

[dacls1]

Yeah, they definitely require a bit more rider input with the fat tire, not quite as responsive.

 

[Tim]

Big - and in fact I'd shoot for a bigger rear wheel also. It's styled like a performance bike, it should have the wheels / tires to match

I like fat tires on some bikes, but on bar-hoppers not something that looks like it would be more at home on the twisty back-roads of Alabama.

 

[hallin222]

I like the fat front end, mostly because its different and I've never loved the swept spoke pattern of those stock wheels, which the larger diameter accentuates. I agree that the tread patterns of both are homely as well. Either way, I love this bike's stance and tail, though.

 

[50gary]

Definitely the stock front, I would also prefer 18" F & R with the non swirl wheels. I think the fat tire thing has run it's course. Bike looks great though.
Cheers, 50gary

 

[cyclefreak]

Not a fan of the fat front tire. The bike itself is looking good though.

 

[wynand2000]

I really like the big fat rear to front, but the only left side one-disk brakes like shit with all the mass of it`s heavyness.
Mine is getting a GSXR front with 2 320mm disks and radial calipers and is even getting a 180 rear and 17 inch front and rear.
It`s also shaft driven , been thinking of a trick for other wheels and a wide rear tyre almost for 5 years now and it seems it`s going to work!

Will get you guys informed in a few months

But my bike looked exactly like yours, you have done a great job! with either front.

 

[Cafe-XV750]

Well ya know what I like

Have a 18x2.2 Seca (swirl spoke) rear wheel I want to try to install with my kit ... IMO another improved variation to the OE 19 front. A quick tire search didn't yield a lot for 18 fronts though.

 

[50gary]

For tires take a look at Avon Roadriders or Continental Conti Go both available in 18" front and very good handling. I have the Conti Go on my Cafe CX500 18" front and rear.
Cheers, 50gary

 

[T.Stanley]

Smaller tire up front.