Looking to up their game in the sport touring market, Metzeler have released the new Roadtec 01 for 2016.
Taking over from the Roadtec Z8 Interact at the top of their sport touring range, the new tyre promises more mileage and better wet grip, as you’ll have come to expect by now.
In their January 13th edition, MCN’s Michael Neeves gives his initial verdict on the new Metzeler offering:
“We tested the new Metzeler Roadtec 01 rubber at Pirelli’s wet-weather circuit in Vizzola, Milan on a Honda CB1000R, in single-figure temperatures” explains Michael.
“The tight 0.62 mile track features different grades of tarmac to simulate high and low-grip surfaces and deep puddled sections to test how a tyre deals with aquaplaning. What impressed us both is how much grip and confidence they gave and how they clung to drenched tarmac. In a straight line I had to be ruthless with the front brake to get our test bike’s ABS to kick-in, and brutal on the throttle to make the rear tyre spin. It takes a while to get your head around the amount of grip you have and how much solid wet-weather lean it allows.”
The new Roadtec 01 comes in a wide range of sizes, with additional ‘HWM’ marked tyres designed for use on heavy weight motorcycles which place different kinds of stresses on their tyres.
To test claims of improved mileage MCN will be fitting a pair to one of their long-termers this year, and we’ll keep you updated on how they get along!
View the full range of Roadtec 01 sizes here.
