I have been running the 705's on my F650 since late July early August I think. I got two rears and one front for $153 shipped from Chaparral for my bike. I really like them. My bike is pretty much only used for on-road riding and they are wearing well and handle great.

 

They look similar to the stock tires on my Buell.
I'll put them on my list for when I need new tires.

 

I know a guy that got 8k miles out of a rear on his 1200GS.

Tread wasn't fully worn, but some of the lugs started tearing off the carcass.

Another buddy has those on his WeeStrom and with 8k miles they've got at least half their life left.

 

With the sand, mud, and loose stuff I have to ride through to get to pavement, I should at least think about something like that. Regular street tires are not worth a darn in slimy or deep stuff.

 

I'd say those tires are good enough for approximately 99% of the street riding that SV's see.

 

I ran a set of Distanzias one time, I wasn't impressed with their gravel road abilities, they were a great pavement tire.

the Shinko is cheap, did you go up a tooth or 2 on the rear sprocket to compensate for the taller 150/70 rear ?

fwiw, I found Pirelli MTR60-Corsas to be the best dual sport tire for the SV

next best tire I found are Avon Extreme Rains

 

The person I bought the bike from had already changed the front sprocket but I am not sure what size. I have the original sprocket and I think also his paperwork so I can research. Very good question that I appreciate your bringing to my attention.

Something that I also noticed is that the bike is a little bit taller but at 5'10", I can still get my feet flat on the ground.

I will check out the MTR-60s when I have to replace the Distanzia as Shinko does not make a front to fit the SV.

thanks,

tom