Below are the parts of the video for your ease , the times are on the timeline @​ Important Intro @​ First Benefit: Plug & Play @​ Second Benefit: Reusable @​ Third Benefit: Reversible @​ Benetts Bike Track Tyre Test @​ Findings from Track Testing @​ An Intriguing personal point @​ Conclusion with very Important pointers @​ Outro

Thank you so much! I’m buying some now! I really appreciate the time you spend to create your videos

Was eyeing these up for this year after detroying a set of Racetec RR at Silverstone in a day. Great review Abhi mate, am sold, will be getting a set of these bad boys!!

Informative and extensive review. I'll definitely try them on now as had doubts before.

Lovely video again mate very informative enjoyed it 👌🏼 , deffo 💯 need warmers. Looking forward to try these in summer

Brilliant post again running on supercorsa on my Mv f3 on track days for the simple reason of longevity these tyres look like the next step up for my bike

Thanks for the video. Enjoyed the no nonsense personal view.

Awesome video Abhi. I ran these tyres for my last trackday at Cadwell. Took 8 seconds off my previous best!

Good info on that. Looks like a great tyre. I'm a dunlop person myself, but this seems really good.

I like the honesty of this review, nice work

Real good information about the slick. I always prefer to use warmers and not take chances, also like you said use the most of the 20minute session.

Good vid Abhi and happy new year - let's hope it's a better one for all 👍

Great informative clip Abhi . Well done.

Just watched this as I've been undecided what tyre to get as I've just bought a new track bike triumph 765rs,bit of an upgrade from my old cbr600f4i which had metzeler k3 and k2 on.I think you have just made my mind up on the td slicks as I'm not ultra fast 1.56s at Donnington.Great video good honest opinions and straight to the point keep it up 👍

Superb review absolutely spot on

Hi Abhi ! good to see you back ! I have used these tyres, they are pretty damn good ! but I completely agree in the UK warmers are a must, why waste 3 laps feeling the grip come in? I found the TD slick very good the noticeable difference for me was the 55 rear profile against a 60 Pirelli slick rear profile, it didn't seem to feel as great on absolute edge grip and getting on the gas I found I had to stand it up a bit more but it was a very good tyre and if it's a cooler day you don't have to worry so much about keeping the tyre at its optimum temp - a cool wind can sap a tyres heat if you are held up - here's looking forward to spring ! PS, I turn my tyres anyway ! :-)

Michelin has the new Power Slick 2, which also supposedly do not require warmers. I tried them at the last track day I did in January (it was 68*F, I'm in California), and while the tire had immediate grip from lap one even when completely cold, I basically ended up destroying the rear tire by cold tearing them on corner exit, pretty much had to throw it away after the 6th sessions. I'm going again next week, tho this time with warmers. I do like the idea of immediate grip though, more for safety factory. Hopefully this time I won't cold tear them.

Hi everyone, back from my trip to circuito Almeria where I tested the Metzeler racetec TD. This text is an automatic translation by Google translate as I am not a native speaker. So there may be some mistakes here and there, but with a little good will you will understand me. Initially it was the intention to drive there for 6 days, but due to a technical problem (no crash) there were only 3. Still I was able to test the tire extensively and share my experience with you. These are personal and objective. I am not a pilot but a recreational track rider and I am in no way sponsored by the brand. The test was done with a 2015 GSXR 600cc, stock. No engine changes or application of electronic aids . Rated for 125 hp at the crankshaft. Also, only the rear tire was tested in the 180/60/17 version as it fits on a 5.5 inch rim, which does not mean that you can mount it on any motorcycle. Indeed, since the 180/60 version will be a bit higher than the 180/55 you have to be sure that you have enough slack and that it will not rub against your swingarm, fairing, fender or other. This can be the case on older 600cc engines. The front was equipped with a new Pirelli diablo superbike SC 2 in 120/70 and since Metzeler belongs to Pirelli, it is no problem to mix the 2 brands, at least their racing range. Now, the testing part. As mentioned, Pirelli diablo superbike SC 2 round the rims from a previous trackday. That's how I started the first day, Wednesday. Ideal to get familiar with the circuit, find reference points, determine gears etc. That day I drove 7 sessions with constant 1.50 and some 1.49 which was also my best time. Thursday I started with the same tires and did 2 sessions in the morning. Since I couldn't get below 1.51 anymore and the grip decreased, I decided to mount the Metzeler TD. Divided into 4 groups, I had 1 hour to remove the rim from the bike, take it to the tire service and reassemble. That worked just fine, without wanting to continue a session, I decided to leave with a cold tire. That should answer whether you need tire warmers or not. The first lap I drove very carefully but there is no question of a total loss of grip like with a "real slick" that I had experienced before. The Metzeler therefore offers grip, although you should not get the most out of it. You won't do that if you have some sense. The 2 nd round goes a little smoother and it went on like this until the end of the session. With a best time of 1.54 in that session with a cold rear tire I was quite satisfied. After all, I didn't know anything about the band. It's also my first time. Coming in from the session, the tire warmer went around the rim. If you have tire warmers, which is the case for most track drivers, I would recommend it, so you don't lose time when exiting the pit. That's what I did the next session, gas up, knowing full well that the tire was warm and new except for one session. The band instills confidence and reassures you. To be honest I didn't feel any difference with an SC version of Pirelli. The Metzeler performs particularly well for an "entry" version and is also competitively priced. That session, 6 laps were measured on the lap timer with 3 times 1.48 and 3 times 1.49. which is certainly not bad. These are not top times as in the Spanish championship, but a 17th overall place out of 140 participants, all of whom participate in circuit driving recreationally. In total I have 10 sessions of 8 rounds per session of which 6 were croned. Always nice constant times of low 1.50, high 1.49 and when free track (read no 1000cc) in the corners 1.48. As the tire wears you will feel some movement in the rear. You can feel the tire looking for grip when opening the throttle but nothing to worry or really startle you. On a 600cc engine with relatively little power and no electronics, you have reasonable control of what is going on or should be done with your right wrist. I am pleasantly surprised by the performance of the Metzeler TD, both in terms of grip and feedback to rider time. Metzeler has succeeded in creating an accessible product, price and availability that I will certainly use in the future and can only recommend to all skeptics. I am convinced. PS : the tire pressure was measured cold at 1.5 bar. Hope this review has taught you something. Keep it all safe. Kristof

good video, i agree with with everything you said . I used this tyre as a first time on slicks choice last year at portimao, i absoultely love it and would highly reccomend it . loads of confindence straight away for me at my level fast inters on a suzuki 1000 R. great value at £250 and reversable is a massive plus point.

Useful stuff. I've added a set of these recently although I didn't enjoy scrubbing them in at Silverstone when it started raining after half a lap 🤦‍♂️. Will give them a proper test at Brands on the 10th.

Awesome video Abhi !!!

Thanks, great review

Oh wowww.. new video🙂 gd make more n more videos👏👏

Great vídeo Abhi. It looks to me this tire is like the Dunlop d212 M Slick. It's a great tire for track days. Warm fast and grips all most like a race tire. In Estoril is 2 seconds of the pace of a race slick. No need to change geometry or suspension settings, And it's not expensive compare to d213 or kr...so it's a tire that most people use on track, and its seems to me pirelli wants a piece of that action.

Really nice video mate

Amazing video : ) I actually used them 2 weeks ago in Spain. Very good feeling, but honestly it was my first time on slicks. Had been using SC until then. What is the difference with the Metz RR?

Thank you!

Hi very interesting and informative review I currently run a metzler K1 front and K2 rear am going to almeria and was thinking of going down the slick route what would add more outright grip my current set up or the slick. Currently running in inters and am doing the 5 day on track in almeria your thoughts would be really appreciated. Thank you

Thinking about trying these, coming from Bridgestone R11’s I get they are pretty special as an all round tyre, but are they a worthy replacement for a race tyre?

I’m thinking to get this tires, how you compare to the Michelin power cup 2 witch one you think has more performance and grip… thanks

How would you compare to Dunlops Q4? its nice not having to deal with tire warmers, track temps for right compound, looked like this could of been the next step up but you say they need tire warmers? is all the extra hassle worth it

Great video mate.. i’m still 50/50 on slicks only as it seems to upset my style with ‘tip’ in..

Really hard to find what's changed since the compk. I know you said you weren't making comparisons but can you say anything about the differences? The compk has been brilliant for me. Not as grippy as supercorsas but more than enough at my pace. Also fine for me at Catalunya in low 20s without warmers. Was a turn or two to get the brakes hot and only a couple more until the tyres really started to come in. But never slippery at any point, though it takes half a lap just for my head to come back up to speed ha. Hitting turn 1 for the first flying lap felt the same as hitting it for the last lap in the session. Think they are less pressure sensitive than out and out race tyres too.

Good video. I used the compK 2020 on some track days in Oschersleben an they fit great on my Ducati 1098S. For 2021 I will use the TD slicks on a 2018 RSV4 RF. It will be nice. CU

Excellent informative video. I am currently running Dunlop D213gp pro, love how fast they get into the corner and they are very grippy. Would the TD slick a step forward? Seen the profile of the front, are they as aggressive as the Dunlop to tip onto the corners? Cheers

What i like to know is how they act when temperatures are High! Yes we know it's awesome on low temps, but so is the D212Endurance, ContiTrackMedium/Hard, RacetecCompK/K3 Low temps don't matter to me as much as high temps on these type of tires... Thx

I feel for you guys , 20 mins track time at a time? .... here in Kenya for 2000(14£) the track is yours for the whole day ..... in fact getting tired is what makes people go home or running out of fuel believe it or not( there are no petrol stations @ the tracks) ....I am yet to try slicks tho.

I’ve just picked myself a set of the TD Met slicks. First outing next month on them … so no scrubbing in really required then … just tyre warmers & after a sighting lap they are good to go? Cheers Jack

I got my first set and ran them with warmers, 26 rear hot and I tore the right side pretty bad in 3 sessions. It looked like cold tear to me, 07 cbr600rr, outside temp was 57 F and I weight 200lbs in my gear. What pressure do you recommend?

How would you compare the longevity between TD Slick vs CompK Medium vs Racetec RR Slick K2 (hardest)

@chasing tenths Hi, I am with you re heaters - enjoy every moment on track not wasting time by two three laps. Moreover heaters make hot air in, alloy, not only tire. So I am assuming tire would be more temp stable on course - getting heat also from inside and wheel itself. My only concern is are they same sticky as supercorsas sc? Do they last longer? I love my sc but they get gone in no time … cheers from Brno track

Can you say something about the Metzler rain tires? I already ordered the TD's and I'm looking for rain tires as well. I have been riding rain on Michelin up until now.

I just used them in Cartagena, wear was good, I got 2.5 days out of a new rear. I lapped decent times, best being 1:49.99 but my issue with them was the amount of movement, I had a lot of slides and loose feel from about lap 3 of a session. Tyres were always on warmers, ambient around 22 degrees, and the pressures I kept stepping down ending with 26 psi hot. I don’t know if I’d use them again, honestly. Because over a 3 day euro they don’t last well enough to do the whole trip, but likewise the wear is too good for a 1 day and then change them, so you end up in sub optimal situation anyway so may as well just take two supercorsa or v02 rears and do the 3 days with probably much better grip and feel. This assumes warmers are available to the rider

They certainly look the business Abhi 👍 what pressures do you run with them please, are they similar to the SC2s

What temp do you use on the warmers to get these to operating temperature & what pressures do you run at operating temperature

Soon as I get to use up the 4 sets of supercorsas I’ve bought during lockdown, I’ll buy a pair 🤣

Metzeler says on their website that it's good to go from the first corner as if it only takes 1 second to warm it up. I can't make sense of this. "Performance at the first corner RACETEC™ TD SLICK features extremely quick warm-up and allow riders to approach a track without worrying about tire temperature into the first corner."

Will swapping from supercorsas to these require much in terms of set up change?

chasing how many trackdays does the td slick tire do?

I cant decide if i want to try them on my 636 or my 1000r i ride both on the street but enjoy the power of the gsxr on track but would rather risk my 06 636 over my 18 gsxr with 2k miles 🤔

wat tire pressure do you put in it ? Thanks for the reply

How long will these tires last compared to the Q3+? How does the grip compare?

slicks are great , but when you see sylvain guintoli going past everyone in the fast group on hypersport tyres then there really is no need for a slick tyre in trackdays. Sure they look great and will provide ultimate grip when hot, but there very expensive and most riders wont be able to utilise a slick tyre. I dont doubt how good this TD slick is , but I will stick with my hypersport tyres for now.

I didn’t use warmers and it works great after 1 lap

While I do agree on the handling of the tyre and its performance, I can not agree on its durability. The tyre wear markers are really shallow compared to other slicks and when I was using the TDs for a weekend last year I had a lot of wear on the rear tyre of my ~100PS bike while temperature and tyre pressure where kept inside the specs from Metzeler.

not sure if i heard, but was there any mention of rough tyre pressure recommended as a base?

Great video content, I wonder how these compare to my pirelli supercorsa SP V3s as I was pretty disappointed with there lifespan, after just one day on a cold donnington park GP circuit, ended up with considerable hot tear on right hand side, not that fast 1.48s

Dunlop says their tyres don't suffer from heatcycles. The lessening grip is cause of less and less tire thickness after every session, not cause of heatcycles. I can confirm Dunlop D212 does NOT suffer from heatcycles, and if so, only negligible. The ContiTrack was awesome too in this argument, a very underrated tire.

Riding a 600 bike for more than 15 years now only on the track, I always used a treated slick or what we called a semislick. In the beginning the dragon supercorsa, then the diablo supercorsa V1 and currently the V2. Always the SC versions and not the SP. Back to 2008 , maybe earlier or later Pirelli devlopped the diablo superbike Pro. A slick tyre, one compound too. In the same philosophy of the current TD slick. The superbike Pro was supposed to perform the same way than the Metzeler TD from today. Instead it was not performing at all and had a bad reputation. So bad , nobody wanted them, even for free. Pirelli decided to stops the production. Now 10 years after that, I'm quite confident, after a lot of research they might have been to succeed. I bought one Metzeler TD, that I will use and try on Almeria circuit . The event during 6 days, I'm very curious to see if it's worth it. With my laptimes on Almeria of 1.47/ 1.48, I wonder if I will be able to do the same. It will be great if I could do the 6 days with one tyre. I take 2 others Pirelli diablo supercorsa V1 SC 2 with me.....just in case of. I will write a comment about my feeling on this tyre after my trackdays, which will take place at the end of oktober.

Many, many, people are reversing rear slicks of ALL brands for years without problems. SOMETIMES, in exceptional cases, the tire can get a splice/opening/gap where the rubber comes together. If so, dump that tire. In 99,99% you can just reverse a rear slick without problems.

Really helpful that!! Need to offload a big pile of scrubs and switch over to these suckas.

i used it in anneau du rhin yesterday. brand new in the morning, rear completely over in the evening. Grip and feel was great, really great, tire wear looked beautiful, but durability...nope. 2003 gsxr 1k, 10degrees asphalt, 20degrees air. anyone else with this experience?

Warmers work better but these tires are definitly made for those without those funds

Loving the top. Im size medium will send you my address..lol

Has anyone ran these at Portimao?

Ah cmon then I don’t use it they say no tire warmers then just use it as it is made for.

🥰💋

Bhaiya revive your hindi channel

2:32 I like that😍💋 💝💖❤️