New sports touring tyre from Metzeler

Metzeler has launched a new sports touring tyre, the Roadtec 01, about to hit the shops in January 2016 in all major sizes.

Metzeler says that the new tyres offer class leading levels of grip in all weather conditions, durability and consistent wear as well as stability at high speed and with the bike fully loaded.

The Roadtec 01 is the successor to the Roadtec Z8 Interact but it has been developed from a completely new set of criteria, hence its all-new 01 designation.

The tyre features a totally redesigned tread pattern, which has made it possible to increase the ‘mechanical grip’ on slippery surfaces and in different riding situations.

The contact area with the tarmac is now wider and shorter, and new innovative compounds have been developed for the more diverse needs of the different categories of motorcyclists. The dual-compound rear solutions, with 100% silica on the shoulders and 70% silica mixed with carbon black in the central band of the tread, ensure mileage and grip in varied conditions. The 100% silica front tyres ensure greater safety while braking, in particular on wet surfaces.

A Heavy Weight Motorcycles (HWM) version is available, offering better stability for heavyweight tourers used with luggage. The greater stability is achieved using a two-ply casing on the rear tyres (while the standard version uses a single ply). The front version of the HWM is two-ply like the standard version but uses a more rigid casing and flank material as well as a different compound. For further information: www.metzeler.com // 0845 6094949