Talking tyres | Get to grips with the market in 2024 with MCN's experts

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15 күн бұрын

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Chief Road Tester Michael Neeves, Sports Editor Michael Guy and News Editor Dan Sutherland sit down to discuss the confusing world of motorcycle tyres, and the 2024 market. Follow the time stamps below to find the genres you'd like to know about.
2:35 - Road compound trackday
5:50 - Sports road
8:25 - Semi trackday
9:56 - Sports touring
13:55 - Road adventure
15:55 - Semi off-road focussed adventure
18:55 - 50/50 tyre usage
22:35 - Off-road focussed adventure
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@motorcyclenewsdotcom 13 күн бұрын

What's your go-to tyre for your bike? Tell us below 👇

@rafaellastracom6411 13 күн бұрын

A premium tire from a season or two ago (but of current manufacture). You get a fantastic tire with the resultant reduction in price brought on by manufacturers rolling out the ´latest and greatest´ just about every year. In my case, I run S21 Battlaxx. Fantastic performance, more than I can exploit, and I pay about 60% of the current S23. It´s the way to go.

@CS-pl8fc 13 күн бұрын

Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2's or Dunlop Q5S'.

@savagehamzter8850 13 күн бұрын

I used Maxxis Supermaxx Sport sp, the grip level on track was so good just didnt like the way the bike rolled into the corner as i'm used to the bike falling into the corner with the likes of bridgestone. If they had that bridgestone feel i would definitely use them.

@creedm3040 13 күн бұрын

Michelin Road 6. Best tire I have ever ridden. Best!

@geyrrunarjensen6528 13 күн бұрын

Metzeler Roadtec for the wet and cold, Dunlop for touring/longevity and Bridgestone s22/23 for making the local streets unsafe. That being said, I dont think you can go wrong with any modern tire assuming you choose a reputable manufacturer and dont have any special requirements beyond track days.

@philipjames3526 13 күн бұрын

I put on Road 6 on my Speed Triple RR. Whilst they look a bit odd due to the massive groves. They are a brilliant tyre.

@allwheeldrive 12 күн бұрын

I had 5s on my '09 Speed. Transformed the ride. Have 6s on a current bike.

@distancejunkiemonkey4491 13 күн бұрын

Bandit 1250 full Dale Walker stage 2, upgraded front and rear suspension. All year round everyday riding with weekend rides, canyons, mountains, , with a pillion, and top case......Road 6 GT. Incredible in all road conditions. And when it has lost grip, as in a slide, it's very gradual with lots of feel early on, easy to make adjustments.

@allwheeldrive 12 күн бұрын

Awesome bike! Great tire choice. I bought a V-Strom 1K from one of Dale's fabricators (with an Arrow and 17" Holeshot) who used it to prototype some parts. Great Road 6s on it. Good guys there, all of them!

@PastowanyKaban 11 күн бұрын

i ride 320-340 days a year in any and all conditions (rain, snow, ice, typhoons) 40kms per day, and i use michelin Road 4,5,6 on my CB400SB, and they grip onto everything. Especially Road 5's are super dependable. a few times i lost grip on washed out mud or black ice in the corners and the tire regains grip VERY quickly. love them!

@godislove8740 11 күн бұрын

typhoons on a 400?

@VFactory-vl5fi 12 күн бұрын

If you aren’t doing track days, Michelin Road 5/6’s are all you need for the road. I do not purposely ride in the wet and get my knee down regularly. These tyres are phenomenal on the road. The mileage you’ll get from these will surpass everything! Used on a 1290 Superduke R.

@MrDeepseadweller 13 күн бұрын

Love Pirelli for track days due to the profile (and therefore quick tip in). Before I moved to slicks on my S1000RR, I loved the Supercorsa SP - phenomenal but very fast wearing on a liter bike. Diablo Rosso Corsa IV are almost as good, but last significantly longer and provide excellent value for money. On the road bike (MT-10SP) I love the Michelin Road 6. I’ve done touring and fast twisties, wet and dry, hot and cold, and they are almost the perfect tyre for this setup.

@ayowser01 5 күн бұрын

Don't tell me this! I just went thru a set of rosso iv on my firebalde. I was able to get 3400 miles out of them. I'm trying out the SP v4 next. [fingers crossed] I'm praying they last nearly as long.

@MrDeepseadweller 4 күн бұрын

@@ayowser01 Rosso IV will last longer than Rosso Corsa IV, and they will both last longer than SuperCorsa SP V4.

@georgeloveless6339 13 күн бұрын

This was a great video. I feel like there needs to be more detailed tire comparisons. Once upon a time there were, now it just is a bunch of launches and people saying (insert brand name here) are great tires

@andrewmorgan81 12 күн бұрын

Nice summary of the current state of affairs, thanks guys. Switched from Rosso 4s to Angel GT2s on my S1000R recently to tour in Thailand (I’m based in Malaysia). First 1500km they felt a bit sketchy but since they bedded in properly I’ve had no qualms riding “spiritedly’”. 4 k in and showing very light signs of wear. Very happy with them.

@creedm3040 13 күн бұрын

Awesome video! I hope you do these in the future. Best!

@cloudbasenirvana 13 күн бұрын

1200 miles ago put a pair of Metzeler Z6 on my Honda CBR1100XX-2. It is the first time I have used these on my Super blackbird and I am very happy with them indeed, wet and dry they stick like glue in conditions where other tyres I've used in the past have had slips. For any Super Blackbird rider who has not tried the Metzelers Z6 try them, they are old&cheap but boy I really do rate them highly for the Super Blackbird (2002).

@dtunes7pt 13 күн бұрын

I just rode two days ago my dads Blackbird for the first time and it’s just a awesome bike congratulations on having that monster, by the way he had some old Batlax and I didn’t find the great mainly on curve exits

@CurtisBrandt 12 күн бұрын

You guys know your stuff. Great discussion and I cannot disagree with any of it. Modern tires are great and on the road, we really get away with most of them, as pointed out. On the ADV thing, I'd consider the newer 80/20 tires to be quite good on the road but I would ride them fully on-road. They're not too noisy, have good longevity, and have much better grip than I'd expected. Currently have Pirelli Rally STR on a 1290 ADV and they're stupendous on the road. I've seen people take them off road, but I wouldn't, especially not on a 1290. When we start talking about off-road with a big bike, I truly wouldn't bother with anything more road-oriented than 50/50. They're still better on-road than they should be, and as the presenters mentioned, it's pretty sketchy being off road on a big bike with street tires. You want maximum traction with these giant ADV bikes off road.

@Paul-pb4wv 13 күн бұрын

Michelin Pilot road 3 & 4 (4th pair). Very stable, predictable in both wet & dry conditions. 8-10k mileage a pair, with both tyres wearing evenly. Riding mix, tootle, fast, touring, thrash around the alps etc. The front tyre seems to have a taller / steeper profile which makes the steering feel more precise & it seems easier to place the bike exactly where you want too with these tyres. Overall I really rate them. I might look at others though, always pays to be open minded. But, the PR's are very good tbh. ZX9R 99 had it since 02 75k. Great vid by the way 👍.

@morri03 11 күн бұрын

Be good to hear about classic and cross ply tyres. Just put some BT46s on my Enfield and they are great

@JDeezle21 11 күн бұрын

I do like the Road 4's also especially on older sportbikes.

@Paul-pb4wv 9 күн бұрын

@@JDeezle21 I think we prospered greatly from Michelin's years of development in Moto GP. If a tyres black, round & does decent mileage & can clear water away effectively that's good enough for me & tbh most tyres are more capable than, most riders, grip wise 👍. Ride safe ✊

@jocman7339 13 күн бұрын

Interesting but I did also go through proces of finding right tire for my tipe of ride and bike use (long story). And I mey say that you guys gave them all very good advices. So chaps. ... ride safe & have some fun. Cheers

@IanTed 3 күн бұрын

When I had a road bike it was Michelin Roads or Pirelli Angels, on my adventure bikes always Conti Trail Attacks or Pirelli Trails. Having ridden for a long time and as I ride the whole year on road I’d always err towards sport touring rubber, so many good tyres these days in contrast to when I started.

@adamc209 Күн бұрын

Trail Attack 3 on my GSA, hard to beat !

@domd2304 10 күн бұрын

Bridgestone S22 and now s23 are the sweet spot for road riding IMO. The rear suffers a little in terms of grip compared to more sporty tyres like Rosso IV Corsa but the front provides better feel and great grip. On an R9T I get about 4000-5000km on the rear before hitting limitors on the sides of the tyre - centre holds up longer. Front holds up closer to 6000-8000km.

@Jimo368 12 күн бұрын

We are pretty spoiled for choices and quality today

@user-oy2pn7fj1f 12 күн бұрын

Great video guys I have run Road 6 Road 5 and Angel GT 2 on my 1290 GT all have been great 👍

@lindsayselby3647 9 күн бұрын

Metzeler M7rr / Metzeler M9rr . For the riding I do I find them to be confidence inspiring , good on all paved surfaces ,even our ' B ' roads here in Oz and I get good mileage out of them .

@user-zw1sk6lr7o 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for that vid, very informative. It can be a bit confusing trying to work out what to fit when renewing tyres as there is a huge selection out there!!

@michaeltrivette1728 13 күн бұрын

I ride a Z900Rs and for that I love me some Michelin Road 6

@TheRealBhuado 13 күн бұрын

get some supercorsas and you will be impressed.

@allwheeldrive 12 күн бұрын

Great match for your bike.

@flatcapcaferacer 12 күн бұрын

I put Michelin Road 6s on my R9T, Thruxton R, Breva Sport, and Tiger 900 and will put them on my Kawasaki Z900RS SE too when these Dunlop wear down a bit. I love these obviously.

@trevorphillips3055 12 күн бұрын

And fling shite all over your mates riding behind you. They are great to ride on but don't last, and are not needed for road riding.@TheRealBhuado

@TheRealBhuado 12 күн бұрын

@@trevorphillips3055 try them first.

@nickrider5220 13 күн бұрын

Many of us will have our favourites, tyres we trust, that we have good memories of etc There isn't much between the better tyres in each area, but we'll have our favourites for the feel we want. Good topic 👍🏻 Tyres in the 80s were mostly rubbish, got better in the 90s, the current tyres are brilliant !!

@markosrides 12 күн бұрын

Dunlop Trailmax Mission on a LC GS. On the heavy side, expensive and a bit noisy after 80kph but man is it a good tyre! Brilliant on road, nice grip, brilliant off road except in a deep sand which I, as it happens, ride quite often. It can do it but you have to work it to keep steady pace. And I think it will last at least 15k km if not much more. I was contemplating between Mission and Raid and since I do a fair bit of on road riding I think I would strip them down much faster then Missions. So far I'm very pleased with them. Cheers!

@marcoluoma3770 12 күн бұрын

R1200GS: Anakee 3s for mostly road, Miltas 07 for 50/50 dirt and road. Satisfied with both.

@KapitanPisoar1 5 күн бұрын

I learned, that I usually get about half of the mileage from the rear tire from what is either stated by manufacturer or user reviews...

@robertogrilli4574 5 күн бұрын

Just bought another pair of continental trail attack 3's. 13500 miles on my gs

@adamc209 Күн бұрын

Excellent tyres, I’ve kept coming back to them on my GSA

@VanTheManSLB 13 күн бұрын

I ride everyday in Lisbon, Portugal (good weather with the sometimes PLENTY and VERY USUAL rain in the worse months). Went from Bridgstone (the popular cheap sports like BT-016) to Michelin (Road 5) to Continental (RoadAttack 3 and 4). Sport Touring tyres just made sense for me at some point. Never had big problems with any but the Continentals... don't want to leave them anytime soon. Don't remember a slip, a spin, a slide, a scare. And all tyres last with me so these do too. At the moment, I'm team Continental all the way. Ps: I have a 2011 Hornet, if that matters.

@nervotica7991 13 күн бұрын

Contis don't even give half the milage of the others.

@VanTheManSLB 13 күн бұрын

@@nervotica7991 Didn't notice any of that with me. Contis FTW so far!

@johnnyblue4799 8 күн бұрын

Glad you like them, but to me they're garbage. Had them on both supermoto and car and I find them low quality. The ones I had on the car really vibrated a lot, even though I tried balancing them many times. They were so bad I thought the rims were bent. A set o Pirelli proved that the rims are perfect. Nothing but issues with Continentals. From poor grip in the cold to noise and balancing issues.

@joaocorreia8959 5 күн бұрын

Hello fellow Lisboeta

@Oakim86 13 күн бұрын

The road 6:s are the only tire i would risk my life on for the northern part of Europe at least.

@mattrc3997 4 күн бұрын

Rosso IV on Tuono V4 Factory. Used to ride Road 6s on an S1000R and while it is true they offer all you need, the Pirellis fit my style of riding. They are all good though… find a tire that suits your ride and your budget.

@BRMCaptChaos 3 күн бұрын

Good timing. Had Avon Storm 3D XM on my Blackbird for a few years now, after BT023s, but coming up to change. Thinking of Roadtec 02, Roadsmart, T32s or any of the ST types (except Angel GT as had disconcerting slips on these on my RSV Mille in wet when quite new, I’m sure they’re good but not for me).

@jeffestrada6857 12 күн бұрын

Pirelli GT Angel - fast warm up, good corner grip and fantastic durability. My last bike 2019 Suzuki Katana got around 11,000 km rear and about 8,000 front.

@johnnyblue4799 8 күн бұрын

Interesting. My rear tire is usually wearing faster than the front.

@KapitanPisoar1 5 күн бұрын

Got about 6500km out of the rear on my GSX-S 750...

@aleksandarbotic979 4 күн бұрын

ktm 1290 super adventure s, and i ride the pirelli scorpion str, amazing grips in corners, good wear, comfortable and capable on dirt road and medium offraods. depends on your skill level. Only thing they are load as.fuc... above 80km.

@corvair140 9 күн бұрын

Put PR 5/6's on my 1000sx, Nc750 and Street Triple. I find them night and day difference to anything else I have used over the years. They grip so well in dry and rain. It gives me so much confidence in corners. I don't do track days or ride like a 57 year old with R1 having a midlife crisis. 🤣

@RideSafeNSmart 12 күн бұрын

I replaced the tyres on my cb650 with Road4s, then changed to a 21 mt09 and went for road 5s and now on a Gsxs1000gt when that needs new tyres I think it will probably be the Road 6s. Jus found them so confidence inspiring might go for a 55 profile as ive found that helps makebthat initial turn in a little sweeter imo. Open to suggestions though

@ogofog9120 13 күн бұрын

Was at the NW 200 a few weeks ago, seemed to be loads of proper Sports Bikes running Michelin Road 6, maybe just noticed because they’re very distinctive looking

@Jason-hl8uj 13 күн бұрын

They perform extremely well in all conditions, more than enough for most riders in the dry with the added security of very good damp/wet grip plus they usually last double the time of a sport tyre

@papamichailang 12 күн бұрын

Dunlop Sportsmart Mk3, on budget, great performance and acceptable mileage. I can feel everything it does under my GSXS GT. Road use.

@chrisoz4929 11 күн бұрын

2023 BMW GS with Road 6 tyres. Very happy

@richardhoskins307 Күн бұрын

I have a question relating to bike weight and sport touring tyres. At what point do you move from a standard tyre to a GT based tyre, I'm told its weight related but no one can seem to where the tipping point is between a standard tyre and a GT Tyre.

@shadowred1980 13 күн бұрын

Panigale V4 on super corsa sp. 890 on avon trail rider (came new on it). I'm going to try the trek rider next.

@joek81981 13 күн бұрын

Michelin Power Cup Evo. I cannot find any info on what makes them different to other Michelin Roads, other than they weigh less and go on smaller bikes.

@MrJohnQCitizen 12 күн бұрын

What recommendations would you give for a lighter bike like the duke 390?

@Bitulescu 7 күн бұрын

Roadsmart4's make an everyday bike feel like a trackday bike but still wet confidence inspiring, lovem on my SV and on my RSV4

@damien9975 13 күн бұрын

Dunlop mutants, great tyre for the road

@cowmath77 11 күн бұрын

I put them on my speed triple. 80% of the roads I ride are dirty pot hole ridden crap.

@damien9975 11 күн бұрын

@cowmath77 I put them on my sv650 for the same reason 🙂. I also recommended them to a friend who has a ktm super adventure and he is very happy with them as well.

@johnDukemaster 10 күн бұрын

My son has those on his KTM 690 Duke and he loves them!

@johnnyblue4799 8 күн бұрын

Good to know.. I was wondering about them... Soon I'll need fresh tires and I really like their profile.

@johnDukemaster 6 күн бұрын

@@johnnyblue4799 One thing to remember though. They have a negative impact on fuel consumption. But it might be worth it.

@gamerlegacy 8 күн бұрын

I currently run Michelin Road 6's on my R6 for street use and Pirelli SC3's for the track. I would like to see you guys do a track review of the Road 6's though. I did use them once for a wet track day, they're quite good upright but I leaned into a corner a little too far and crashed. But I am curious to see what one of your advanced riders on a dry track thinks

@roelfkromhout 10 күн бұрын

Michelin Road (whatever the latest iteration is) is for most conditions and incredible tyre. For best performance on hot asphalt and blue skies: Bridgestone S22’s. I personally don’t f*** with Pirelli since I just don’t ever seem to reach the temps those start to give anytime resembling grip. /edit: never ridden on track, no advice there.

@jamesfisher1827 13 күн бұрын

Guys, I found you didn’t really recommend by name the sportier adventure tyres. I have had several pairs of Bridgestone A41’s and find they have fantastic grip , but the front becomes very mid-shaped after 5500 miles, so I am now retrying my first pair of Michelin Pilot Road 6’s, which came high;y recommended. What would you recommend for a sporty adventure bike tyre?

@ODonnchadhaBrian 12 күн бұрын

I usually go for metzler roadtecs for my moto guzzi norge. Either the z8 interacts or the 02s I don't like how the 01s wear

@shifty5279 13 күн бұрын

I just started the video and just at 1:30 a comment was made about OE tires. Leaving this comment in case this isn't commented on further, are OE tires generally worse or much worse than replacement tires? I have a 2022 GSXR600 which came with Bridgestone Battlax BT016R from the factory. I ran into someone with a GSXR600 but one year newer and she said that her tires were garbage and replaced them immediately. Should I look to do the same? I have been planning on running S22's as a replacement or maybe a set of Pirelli's

@devilsreject320 12 күн бұрын

Yes change them. S22 are good ✌

@chaplad25 8 күн бұрын

Fortnine has an excellent video from a couple years ago on OE tyres and how they differ to the like-for-like replacements youd get from the local tyre shop, shouldn't be too hard to find and was an interesting watch

@epifas87 11 күн бұрын

ABSOLUTELY

@Derpderpson123 12 күн бұрын

I really dislike the road 6, the round profile is very vague to me

@brianhilsden2880 13 күн бұрын

Neevsey, what are your recommended tyres for a 2014 BMW S1000r please?

@alx0724 7 күн бұрын

Michelin Power GP for street

@elisholmgren5267 8 күн бұрын

Would be informative if they had show pictures of the tyres they was talking about. Hard to follow now...

@dalehawkes1698 2 күн бұрын

A great as chat you put neevsy on any road bike he’s a god & off road Dan is ridiculously talented guy if they tell you is good spend your hard earned their recommendations .as a fat 58 yo knobber whose only talented in he’s head ,it’s super ours as 9on my sports bike & road 6’s on my adventure bike and tracers on my green lander great video guys 🏍🏍🎉🎉🤓

@sn00pgreen 12 күн бұрын

I'm looking for a longer lasting tyre for my 890 duke r..S23 maybe or diabolo 4, anyone got any suggestions?

@RideSafeNSmart 12 күн бұрын

My experience with s23s was that they didnt last well at all but that was an OEM tyre on an mt09 was flattened off by about 2400 miles 😏

@yoorukhunt947 10 күн бұрын

@@RideSafeNSmartyou are allowed to go around corners.

@SladeRenegade 13 күн бұрын

Pirelli Diablo Rosso's for the road and SP's or slicks for track.

@exeterinterception 11 күн бұрын

let us know the best scooter tyres please

@bobbyclark7423 13 күн бұрын

Confused so neavsey says i would go for the best track day tyre for summer track use but a good sports tourer is also good enough???

@may_12521 10 күн бұрын

What I understood from neevesy is that he said some people would use track day tyre just to try and also have the tyres not a liability in your lap times. Generally a good sports touring tyre is good enough for a fun track day until a certain speed

@madpete6438 11 күн бұрын

Michelin Road 6 is fantastic for small to medium bikes and they work in all weather (except snow and ice). Now days I use Metzler RoadTec 01 on the Husky and they are awesome for both summer and winter...

@jeremywest5433 13 күн бұрын

I'd love another segment with more info on the cruiser oriented tires, there's a bunch available there for either power/ performance oriented to touring focused. Thanks!

@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 12 күн бұрын

After years off sports touring I have “ in my opinion “ nailed the tyre choice. It’s a combo - 1 Rear Metzler Roadtec rear and Dunlop Roadsmart 4 . BEST traction and longevity. 2. ADV tyres also after years of riding:,I always go 50/50 , so Motoz Rally rear and dual Ventura front . 3. Duel Sport / enduro- Old faithful Dunlop D606 rear ( Or Motoz Desert HT and Michelin M21 Rallycross ( to old to do motocross now 😂😂😂) Paul from Australia.

@johnnyhun1 12 күн бұрын

I've ridden the whole December and January with a CBR650R, average temp was 2 celsius but with the Michelin Road 5's it was almost the same as riding in summer... I haven't seen any other bikers at all, I was the only biker on the road always, sometimes car drivers saluted me and shown thumbs up :D

@VFactory-vl5fi 12 күн бұрын

The only thing you need to worry about is falling asleep at the helm of that sewing machine 🤣👍🏼

@johnnyhun1 12 күн бұрын

@@VFactory-vl5fi i guess you are that guy that is poor as hell and doesnt ride anything at all or ride but just some 20-30 year old junk and have no clue what hes talking about at all 🤡

@user-fv1576 13 күн бұрын

Where do road 6s fit in this list ?

@loztagain8278 13 күн бұрын

sports touring, it's in the vid iirc

@Jason-hl8uj 13 күн бұрын

Diablo rosso’s on Tuono and in my experience they don’t even like the damp

@alexanderhopkins2807 13 күн бұрын

Metzler roadtec 01se try em!

@nickho4320 12 күн бұрын

Looking for tires for my 2016 Tuono RR

@Ukmongoose3 12 күн бұрын

@@nickho4320I have been running Dunlop Sportsmarts and they have been great. I’m an adventurous sport rider, love a quick steering tyre with stability at kneedown lean and these have been spot on. I have Rosso Corsa lV’s on my 2010 Multistrada for the same reason and I’m going to try these on the Tuono next if it stops raining for longer than two days at a time as otherwise they will last until next year!!!!

@kramnam4716 12 күн бұрын

Classics please ! Moto guzzi v7 here? 2014

@madpete6438 11 күн бұрын

Roadtec 01 or Road 6... great life, great handling

@perimund 10 күн бұрын

@madpete6438 dosent meet up with classics bike look, and I think they don't make them in narow dimensions. Michelin Road Classic and Pirelli Sport Demon is the answer depends on riding style

@davetaylor4741 11 күн бұрын

At my age and my skill level I just wobble around the best I can. I need my own category of tyre, old fart special. Sticks to the road and steers for you.

@aaronmills7015 12 күн бұрын

I have a new GSX S1000. OEM dunlop rear is nearly dead at 2000 miles. I ride all year round. Looking for advice from other riders…what would you replace the Dunlop’s with ?

@user-zk6xy7ml9u 12 күн бұрын

Got the same bike, used sportsmart mk3, s22, sportsmart tt and now roadsmart 4. They were all pretty good Imo. OEM roadsport 2 on this bike were pure trash

@RideSafeNSmart 12 күн бұрын

Think itll be Road 5 or 6 for me 👍

@aaronmills7015 12 күн бұрын

@@user-zk6xy7ml9u I found the OEM Dunlops ok when the suns out and temp is up but did notice the odd skip / slide in the corners when accelerating out of a corner. Defo going to change them out for something. Looks like the Michelin might be the best option.

@aaronmills7015 12 күн бұрын

@@RideSafeNSmart Thanks for the comment. I will have a look around for a fitted price. I see the Michelins are very popular (must be a reason why!) and seen them fitted to allsorts, z1000sx, BMW 1000xr, Triumph Explorer….time to give them a go.

@Terryb31 10 күн бұрын

I do like listening to you guys talking "shop" but can I ask the question that no one ever seems to ask. As a younger man when I was in my 30s and 40s I used to have friends following me to watch the smoke off my back tyre out of bends my preferred tyre was the Dunlop RRs ( i ruined one rear before I'd spent the same amount on petrol) ! Or Bridgestone 56/57s but they were not as smooth when they broke away. I digress, so the question. I ride a Speed Twin 1200 and I have Michelin Road 6s fitted, but unlike yesteryear, I don't get that old feeling of the bike moving like I used too. Am I missing this because I am now in my late 60s and backing out too early, or has the grip levels gone up so far I just ain't "sending" it. What are the signs on modern tyres that I will feel when I reach these limits. ?

@turbocad6 10 күн бұрын

road6 are brilliant tires but they do slide around a little when pushed,,, personally I feel they do it predictively and gradually, which is the best you could ask for I think

@Terryb31 9 күн бұрын

@@turbocad6 Thanks for that, I guess at 67 my adrenalin kicks in too early nowadays for me to take liberties, I don't bounce very well lately. 🤣

@ozzyg82 13 күн бұрын

I’ve booked my 8S in for a fresh pair of Michelin Road 5s - the shop are charging me £400 to fit and balance both tyres - does this sound the right price or am I getting fleeced?

@Jason-hl8uj 13 күн бұрын

Fleeced. Can get Road 6’s for that price

@RideSafeNSmart 12 күн бұрын

I paid more than that for same tyres fitted on my mt09 but I did ask myself the same question afterwards. I think that with some dealers they know ita convenient and they arent as competitive as a result?!

@vijayragoonanan6493 9 күн бұрын

I was charged £354 Michelin Road 6 (fron&rear) from Two tyres for a Honda cb650r

@ozzyg82 9 күн бұрын

@@vijayragoonanan6493⁠ cheers helpful to know. I’m based down in Eastbourne so not near their London workshop - but I suppose I could find an equivalent tyre fitters near me.

@peders5124 12 күн бұрын

Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4 or Metzeler Racetec RR

@gosoku2771 10 күн бұрын

Continental Sport Attack 4

@Steeps1969 7 күн бұрын

Great video, guys! I have Michelin Road 5's on my Firestorm, and after getting caught in some "rather inclement weather" riding over Snowdonia's roads last weekend, I'm loving the grip they gave me :-)

@omgitsabloodyandroid5161 13 күн бұрын

Can anyone let me know why there are so many hugely positive reports on Michelin Road 6? Are they that good? I run OEM S22 on MT-09-SP in very N Thailand - always hot 35 C or really hot (>=40 C +)

@zackbarton7712 13 күн бұрын

I ran s22s on my MT09 SP for 2 rears and 1 front. Recently switched to Michelin road 6 for more mileage.

@fred3527 12 күн бұрын

I also have a 2022 09SP. The OE rear tyre only lasted 3000km. I now use Road 6's and got 9000km on the rear (1000km more than I got on a number of Road 5's on a Gen1 Tracer 900). I'm no tyre expert, but I ride briskly on very twisty roads and have never found the Michelin's to lack in any performance area in spite of the superior life span. I also appreciate the comfortable ride compared to the OE Dunlops on the Tracer. I ride in temperatures from about 8 - 23 °C.

@snakerb 12 күн бұрын

I once replaced my Michelin 2CT’s with Road 5’s on my CBR 600RR and the performance was nearly on par (at my skill level), and the tread line was outstanding. I’ve heard that the Road 6 is even better

@ianburns5789 12 күн бұрын

There an amazing tyre.All the grip you’ll need on the road and excellent in the wet..I’ve used a lot of tyres and the road 6 are the best I’ve ever had..on my 3rd rear at the moment and they’ve never let go with spirited riding..just don’t believe a lot of the crap on here and other places that you can get 8,000 miles out of a rear tyre..you can’t or at least I can’t,The most I’ve had is 4,800 miles out of the rear.

@omgitsabloodyandroid5161 12 күн бұрын

@@ianburns5789 Thanks. 👍 I was thinking the same for tyre wear. The tarmac where I ride is quite aggressive and bloody hot. I’ve been riding fast sportsbikes in Aussie for 30 years and destroyed rears so I expect the same in Thailand. Hence why I am interested in the Road 6.

@brettgraybill2435 4 күн бұрын

Metzler M9RR - Kawasaki Z900rs

@ulaskvlcm 5 күн бұрын

What is your suggestion for KTM 1290 SAS; ı don’t make offroad.

@aleksandarbotic979 4 күн бұрын

pirelli scorpion rally str , amazing grip in corners, last well, and if you want to go for an adventure on light offroad, dirt roads, its amazing. just not for mude.

@lynnkanable7023 13 күн бұрын

Michelin road 6 GT

@Bow-to-the-absurd 12 күн бұрын

Manufacturers tyre naming is not helpful

@williamardenjr116 6 күн бұрын

Nothing will ever beat pirellii

@fuglbird 11 күн бұрын

Only 3000 - 7000 miles on a set of tyres?. In 2024? I would get some other tyres or another motorcycle. I guess these guys don't know how most of us ride. Even back in 1978 I got more miles on my tyres on the GT550. Not much useful information here.