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Sport Force+ RS

Name: Sport Force+ RS Motorcycle Tires
Brand: MITAS
Rating: 8.2 (7 reviews)

A Racing Soft compound street-legal tire built for track day regulars and serious canyon riders ready to push into real performance territory.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Track · Dry-Condition Specialist

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BrandMITAS

TypeSport / Track

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes7

Racing Soft (RS) compound hits its performance window at 176°F — engineered for the grip levels that track day intermediate and advanced groups demand

W-speed rated to 168 mph, giving supersport and naked bike riders confidence at full-tuck speeds without DOT compromise

Profile geometry maintains a consistent contact patch deep into lean, rewarding committed corner entries rather than punishing them

Tire warmer compatible by design — MITAS built this compound to work with proper thermal prep, not fight it

Validated on real-world supersport and naked platforms by professional racer Randy Krummenacher across multiple chassis configurations

Street-legal construction means one tire set handles both your weekend track sessions and the ride home — no wheel swaps required

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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

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MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.2/10

★★★★☆

Best suited for riders doing multiple track days per season who understand thermal management and can accept short tread life in exchange for genuine race-compound grip.

Performance

Dry Grip8.7

Wet Grip6.8

Street Manners7.1

Track Capability8.9

Mileage5.9

Value7.8

Best For

Track Day Regular

You're logging six or more track days a season on a 600cc supersport or liter bike, running intermediate or advanced groups. Tire warmers, pressure management, and thermal prep are already part of your routine — this is exactly the rubber you've been looking for. The RS compound rewards commitment at lean and delivers the consistent feedback that helps you find — and push — your limits session after session.

Perfect Match

Aggressive Street Rider Transitioning to Track

You've maxed out what a sport-touring tire can offer on your favorite canyon road and have track days on the calendar. The Sport Force+ RS will grow with you as your pace and skills develop, and the street-legal construction means you're not managing two separate tire setups yet. Just be prepared for quicker wear than you're used to and longer warm-up windows before the grip fully materializes.

Great Match

Daily Commuter / Occasional Spirited Rider

If most of your miles are commutes and weekend twisty runs in varied conditions, the Sport Force+ RS is a mismatch for your riding. The soft compound rarely reaches operating temperature on street-paced riding, wet weather confidence is limited, and the tread will wear faster than the performance return justifies. You'll get more from the standard MITAS Sport Force+ or a dual-compound option like the Michelin Road 5.

Consider MITAS Sport Force+ or Michelin Road 5

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	110/70ZR17	54W · 467 lbs / 168 mph	0301-1032	70000003	3831126100742	$145.26$170.99Save $26
Front	120/70ZR17	58W · 520 lbs / 168 mph	0301-1033	70001045	3831126108045	$183.43$215.99Save $33
Rear	140/70ZR17	66W · 661 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1828	70000004	3831126100810	$187.72$220.99Save $33
Rear	150/60ZR17	66W · 661 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1829	70000005	3831126106102	$191.95$225.99Save $34
Rear	180/55ZR17	73W · 805 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1830	70001046	3831126108052	$213.15$250.99Save $38
Rear	190/55ZR17	75W · 853 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1832	70001047	3831126108069	$221.67$260.99Save $39
Rear	200/55ZR17	78W · 937 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1833	70001297	3831126110017	$225.90$265.99Save $40

Frequently Asked

It's street legal, so technically nothing stops you — but it's not a practical choice for daily use. The Racing Soft compound needs sustained heat to deliver its advertised grip, and short commutes or cool Orange County mornings won't get you there. You'll burn through tread faster than a sport-touring compound while leaving most of the performance on the table. If your riding is 80% street and 20% track, the standard Sport Force+ or a dual-compound sport tire is a smarter fit.

MITAS recommends at least 50 minutes on warmers at the target operating temperature before you hit the track — and we'd echo that guidance strongly. The RS compound is engineered around elevated heat; rolling out of pit lane cold dramatically increases your crash risk through the first few corners. If your track days don't include warmers, this tire wasn't designed for how you're using it, and you should look at a harder-compound track-capable tire instead.

Realistically, plan for four to six track days per set. Intermediate riders on 600cc bikes at smoother circuits will land toward the higher end; advanced riders on liter bikes on abrasive surfaces should expect closer to four. Street miles mixed in between sessions will accelerate wear. Budget accordingly — this is performance rubber, and longevity is the tradeoff for the grip level it delivers.

The RS gets a softer Racing Soft compound tuned for track temperatures, which means more edge grip and a higher performance ceiling but shorter life and slower warm-up. The standard Sport Force+ uses a firmer compound that reaches working temperature more readily on street rides and wears considerably longer. If regular track days aren't part of your season, the non-RS version serves most riders better and costs less per mile in the long run.

Wet weather is this tire's clear weak point — the 6.8 wet grip score reflects that honestly. The soft compound doesn't shed water as aggressively as dual-compound sport tires with dedicated rain grooves, and the feel in damp conditions can get nervous. This is fundamentally a dry-weather performance tire. Riders who deal with regular rain, marine layer, or unpredictable SoCal winter weather should factor that into the decision.

Most riders on the Sport Force+ RS settle into the 28–32 PSI cold range for track sessions, but the right number depends on your bike, weight, pace, and the specific circuit. The RS compound is notably pressure-sensitive — small adjustments produce noticeable changes in feel and contact patch behavior. For street riding, follow your motorcycle manufacturer's baseline recommendations. If you have questions dialing in your setup, our team at MTC is happy to walk through it with you.

MITAS Sport Force+ RS Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the MITAS Sport Force+ RS for riders in Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, and across Orange County who are serious about track day performance. This is a Racing Soft compound tire built around a 176°F operating window — purpose-engineered for intermediate and advanced track day riders who want genuine race-compound grip without the complexity of a dedicated track wheel set. If you're splitting time between canyon roads and circuit lapping, the Sport Force+ RS is one of the more capable street-legal options in its class.

At MTC, we mount and balance the Sport Force+ RS the same day — walk in, no appointment needed. Our mount and balance service runs $69 mount + $9.95 balance + $3.50 disposal per tire, and we sell below MSRP on MITAS tires so you're not paying retail shop premiums on top of what's already a performance-focused purchase. Our team can also help you decide between the RS and the standard Sport Force+ based on how many track days you're actually planning — because the right tire depends on how you ride, not just what sounds fastest.

Ready to get the Sport Force+ RS on your bike before your next track day? Call us at (714) 516-9059 or walk into our Orange County shop. We carry a range of track-capable and sport-touring options and can give you an honest side-by-side comparison if you're weighing the RS against other tires in your budget. No pressure, just straight advice from people who ride.

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