Sample — Tyre Metzeler Roadtec 01
Two years ago the German company Metzeler seriously reworked its sport-touring model, and called her Roadtec 01.
Full sizeSport touring Metzeler Roadtec 01 presented in the typical class sizes: width from 110 mm to 190 mm
They say you can watch endlessly on a blazing fire, running water and the work of other people. Although after visiting the factory Metzeler in the German Breuberg I could easily have replaced the human worker, on there automated machine that first cut the rubber band, after that stick it from the base of the future tyre, after a thread spool with a rubber cord at an angle of 0°, and then sends the resulting semi-vulcanization. Hypnotizing.
Full sizeAuto line at the Metzeler factory in Breuberg first cut up the rubber band, after that stick it from the base of the future tyre, after a thread spool with a rubber cord at an angle of 0°...
However, not for industrial effects, the Italians from Pirelli (and the company Metzeler, let me remind you, belongs to them) brought a bunch of journalists in Germany. After all, replacing the popular model Roadtec Z8 Interact to the new index number 01, they set a goal to become leaders in the sport-touring segment now occupies an impressive 38% of the European tyre motorino.
Full size...and then sends the resulting semi-vulcanization.
According to the head of the design Department of the United company of Piero Misani, the distinctive Roadtec 01 shall be increased "stick" to surfaces with different coefficient of friction, increase resource by 10%, and the achievement of clear, stable and predictable handling. Moreover, they applied the recipe, in General, is not new: adding to a rubber compound more one hundred percent silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2), by improving the dispersibility changing the distribution of molecules in the compound, the feedback is established by using a more flexible cord, front screen, draw a set of grooves in the center and large blocks on the sides and on the back more and do a wide Central strip of the wear — here is the brief description. But if it works?
Full sizeTo check maslarova offered a ride on different bikes on test polygon Bosch Teststrecke Boxberg, which resembles a big Playground where everyone can find "rides" for the soul, including high-speed oval with a length of 3 km.
Full sizetire When offered a ride on a high-speed oval, I recalled its entire stock of expletives, because it somehow did not take a leather jumpsuit. Ride in textiles along the metal bump at speeds of about three hundred — something else fun
"Drove two laps and on the pitlane. Understand?" Absolutely! After the third attempt, the speedometer Kawasaki ZZR1400 begins to periodically hang out at "300". Prohibitive load! Thus it is necessary to pay tribute to the tyres, the bike is on a selected line as a rock. And if you try to stay slightly? For a couple of laps.
The eyes who accompanied us factory testers understand: did it knowingly. Because both tires are Metzeler Roadtec 01 heated so that to keep them was impossible: not overheating, but close. So the motorcycle on which I doubled the recommended limit without much fanfare rolled in the direction — away from sin.
Full sizeAfter Kawasaki ZZR1400 with overheated tires decided to roll back to the side, his place was taken by BMW S1000RR
However, motion with constant speed from 200 to 300 km/h on a vertical wall is still extreme pure water, which hardly encounter daily. Touring tire is much more relevant more mundane situation.
Full sizeOn generously irrigated with water basalt tile when slowing down from a speed of 60 km/h Roadtec 01 wins the predecessor Z8 approximately 2.3 meters braking distance
On generously irrigated with water basalt tiles do three hard deceleration from a speed of 60 km/h — and a new "roudtek" 01 in comparison with its predecessor, the Z8 shortens the braking distance Suzuki Bandit 1250SA approximately 2.3 metres. Trying on the adjacent paved area to cause aquaplaning, flying at 120-130 km/h in a great puddle, and everything remains under control. And when coming out of a steep turn wet asphalt abruptly gives way to dry, also no tragedy occurs: "zero-one" keeps the trajectory is extremely reliable. Including those areas where the surface is far from ideal: narrow and fast track, of a width of one-half of the standard strip, in places poured bitumen or sprinkled with sand.
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Clearly, what to expect from the "rodeca" razor reactions inherent in the fission-track tires, at least strange — they are not. So tried the same Triumph Speed Triple's, which is famous for its amazing streetfighters combination of sharpness and soft lion reactions as change the shoes in the Metzeler touring, it felt as if his inner king of beasts slightly lost the excitement and swam with fat. On the other hand, in the presence of a sane grip properties on all surfaces (like highly abrasive and slippery) with the exponential character of controllability can accept.
Full sizethe worse the grip, the more important is the tread pattern.
Full sizetread Design for the front tires was developed so that the grooves in the Central part due to the large number of establishments that do not effectively just drew off the water by rectilinear motion, but would add confidence on the coatings with a low coefficient of friction, and large blocks at the sides provide confident hook still in an inclined position.
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Full sizethe Outer layer of the front tyre Metzeler Roadtec 01, as expected, made of rubber compound with the silica content of the absolute. On the back, in order to improve durability, it is used only on the sidewalls and on the Central part (it takes 20% of the surface) is used eighty per cents one.
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I am 7-she did not go. And about 09 many can not say. Taken at the end of the season a couple of days just driving around. But even so, the ILO enjoyed it. As the season begins I ride, and then I will probably sell.
But better ask Roman. You know what .Stinger went on it. He told me once, that seems worthy of the ILO.
1eksandr
Roman, thanks for the story! There is a question: do you, afaik, went on a Yamaha MT09. Do you think these tyres to make friends with her?
in a few words about the MT-09
worth it?
torn between mt-07 and 09
1eksandr
Roman, thanks for the story! There is a question: do you, afaik, went on a Yamaha MT09. Do you think these tyres to make friends with her?
I like MT-09 exclusively on motanna see rain wheels and it cut her to the new TDM, but in the form of hypermotard. Know about the tracer, NT ride was not possible in this version
Had the opportunity to try just MT-09 with these tires. Overall, if you do not require the severity of reactions, it is. Although amtelco I would put something like Pirelli Diablo Rosso III or Metzeler Racetec M7. For MTS1000 Roadtec 01 will fit better.
Roman, thanks for the story! There is a question: do you, afaik, went on a Yamaha MT09. Do you think these tyres to make friends with her?
Or are they more touristy? second, the ILO I have this Ducati MTS1000. Maybe they are more for him?
aileron
Pay attention to the direction of rotation of the front tires. Does not auto canons, but for a motorcycle it's the right decision — was somewhat surprised. Interesting topic for motorists would be explaining why it is so...
Always rowing back and thrust throwing water to the sides. To give the front a "proper" sweep it enough to tilt. Then everything falls into place — the displacement of water in turn out.
In a straight line from round (profile) wheels such as aquaplaning and no.
Answer:
Unfortunately, the tire is not right in thinking that the tread patterns front and rear tires work in the same way. In some cases this is true, but only for a very budget tyre or having a picture of the old model. And all because of the characteristics of yesterday's Superbike do not stand next to the current one.
A simple explanation for the opposite trends of the figures lies in the fact that the wheels perform different jobs — mainly front brakes and the rear propels the motorcycle. These forces act in different directions, so the tread patterns mixed.
So, the forces acting on the rear tyre disperse the motorcycle. Upright motorbike these forces are directed along the tires, thus directed grooves in its center — along. However, the more the motorcycle leans, the more they are deflected and the slot of the longitudinal axis, reaching to the sidewalls. Co-directional position of the grooves and of the forces acting on the wheel in the contact patch, minimizing tire wear. If you want to see a bad example, then look at the BT-020 or Macadam 100X, where the grooves cross the centre of the tread, causing it to wear out sooner. Beaten on the lid you can see that the grooves are smoothly occur out of nowhere, and this is because in this place they are not collinear with the existing forces, and constitute with them a right angle. We're not picking on Bridgestone or Michelin as such, it's just vivid examples of the problem of uneven wear.
As for the front wheel, then the prevailing forces acting on it are not dispersed, and brake the motorcycle. The braking force is directed in the opposite direction to overclocking, and to prevent uneven wear of the tyre, its pattern should be directed exactly in the opposite direction, towards the rear. Again, the tread pattern on the arc diverges to the side walls, to be co-directional with the forces acting in the contact patch at any angle of inclination of the motorcycle. As a bad example the front tyres look at the BT-010, the tire with excellent performance spoiled. How it will wear, sacrificed aesthetics.
As for drainage, the D208 well disperse water, so aquaplaning is possible not to worry.
— Bryn Phillips, working in Dunlop
And then the figure, and the braking is not entirely clear. The essence of the protector riding in the rain, the front rake the water for the rear wheels
The front wheel brakes more and the rear is more disperse, so the direction of different
Pay attention to the direction of rotation of the front tires. Does not auto canons, but for a motorcycle it's the right decision — was somewhat surprised. Interesting topic for motorists would be explaining why it is so...
Are not the motorcyclist after the fact, but apparently in the soul is a particle of me, which is not averse to ride a two-wheeled steed. seeking a ride with the breeze. Therefore, seeing Your record in D2 wanted to take the time to read. And I note that not a drop has not regretted that at a lot of thank You. It was very informative and not difficult to understand.
Yes Michelin. Bought new, drove 7T. km, and it is half faded. On the z8 I drove 18T, but it was bought with the ILO from Germany, as she drove there, I don't know. In a downpour on the highway 130-140 km/h, very well. The Michelin city after the rain, too, had to go, pritenzy not.
I had z8, then put road 4 and was disappointed with this rubber. This season I will try 01.
Skated one set of Metzeler — did not like at all. Tore into the skid, keep the head legs. Completely non-linear dependence of the stick.
Michelin road 2 and 4 like more.
Road 4 rear complete bullshit, quadratics eyes. Let super features and promise, but it is not the rubber for the tracks, and the road will be ruined
naoff
Cool, compared to the Z8 some indicators have improved. But all the same rival 01 is the Michelin road 4(3?) no comparison with them, this article does not make sense.
I can say that personally I did not like the Michelin Pilot Road 3 and 4 — excessive withdrawals because of the large number of slats if you go to crossover tires. Judging by the picture of the fifth, it was supposed to fix. The test will be able in the near future. The material will release when ready.
And it is here that's just started, even tests never seen. But I think it will be a hit=)
Will support a question!
And most likely it is necessary already to compare with the latest ROAD 5.
Cool, compared to the Z8 some indicators have improved. But all the same rival 01 is the Michelin road 4(3?) no comparison with them, this article does not make sense.
One thing that I find important PTS, wasn't in the article (but may not have the conditions to evaluate) — this time warming up the tires. This is an important caveat for road tyres, especially for those who travel on the bike from early spring to late fall, even with 3 degrees heat on the street.
In this regard, I've always liked Michelin (and that Road that Power), which does not require a warm-up as such, the feeling of tire grip and a decent almost immediately after starting. And the opposite situation from Pirelli, which disappointed me completely, because even with 6 grams of heat they have over 50 km of assertive drive to become a comfortable ride.
tw1ngo
For me as a beginner it wasn't obvious. Thank you.
And the fall in the textile flaps constantly strive to rotate together with the clothes. and in the end, knuckles touching the asphalt. Textile in a good cross, but in motard.
Alas, there is no universal equipment. Because the house under different outfit for all occasions given the whole wardrobe, why all the Pets howl.
Not going to rant about the great strength of the leather than textile, and also about the fact that overalls all protective inserts fit snugly to the body. One reason: even the most firmly seated textile suit at this speed is inflated like a balloon and at the same time develops as a sheet — very distracting, interferes.
Too many things tried, but one figure to Vipera chose bear pilot rod 3 or a 4. Mileage in season 12-15K, rubber all season confidently and in the heat, in the rain, and at +5 holds.
barbusrfc
I had Metzeler put Michelin which holds the road better. Oak and Dunlap, better Metzeler.
Agree to sport the best Bears there is nothing, a little expensive but the grip is the best!
And I have the opposite! Put the pilot road 4 and spit it 20tysyach which it passed, has not put Metzeler z8. WP4 and even pierced 5 times! A friend went to WP4 and WP3, says that PR3 is better than 4... so I think what to take next time WP3, Metzeler z8 or roadtek 01. ILO fz8
Metzeler don't remember, a Dunlap native, Michelin pilot 3, Metzeler in the corners when bending threw very, Dunlap and Michelin hold very well, ideal
What Metzeler? What Is Michelin? What Dunlop? Each office has a good model and not. Well, a lot depends on where you ride. As usual, the universal stuff is gone.
I had Metzeler put Michelin which holds the road better. Oak and Dunlap, better Metzeler.
Yes, the older. I have just the butt ends and test the new tires much then and there.
SaabOwner
Was waiting for the review of this tyre, now to compare it with the pilot road 5, and then subjectively 4th road was better з8.
Shaw already has 5?
Was waiting for the review of this tyre, now to compare it with the pilot road 5, and then subjectively 4th road was better з8.
We have temperatures below average. Campaign Metzeler need a warm climate, and the Michelin is not.
Advertising. Bear rocks. In the cold dubeet warms up. And Metzeler oak will. Michelin saved my life, so I'm all for it, the other rubber is acceptable, as it is not advertised.
will change of course, I was able to train with 16m and 17m, my recommendation for the 17, and of course you decide, the stability on the straights, in the corners like on rails and no this is not clear for me fidgety. and the issue with rubber is closed immediately.
130.70.16 front tires what would you recommend?
given little choice.
Although the question is not for me, but the best choice is not rubber, and instal plugs and 17` wheels from the same 29th nacrog some advantages.
And that, I bow to You to beat, You are our altruistic? You do not earn? You probably rented the track and motorcycles, bought and burned a couple of sets of rubber and all this in order to bring us backward, what .La magic rubber in the world?
Did not. Distribute pictures from wizards of marketers and vague comparisons with the predecessor... Yes! Need to compare with a competitor. And if not-then Mets in this niche crap again and there is nothing rough Granny...
PS. Comparisons, i.e. the handling of TTX in the comments there. And even though I went on to set the race pilots -2, -3 and 4 I can't draw a comparison table, as this question was not asked. I can only say that any RP is better than the Conti attacks or Dunlop.
It is clear that Metz's predecessor will win... Otherwise no one would be called. Interesting comparison table with a race pilot. But it seems, for it does not pay...the Mets have always been rubber, which is a long drive on straight pavement...
I still just, my cbr600rr sold as 4 each buried😑 mopedi left, ride on pilot power 3. Rezâ space, space. Even jet00 said that rezâ rules, if I am not mistaken
Thank you, interesna article. On my R1, tried a variety of tires of different Pirelli's, dunlop q3 carbon fiber, but after the test of three-component RS10R other Bridgestone tires do not even want to experience. The best what happens on the market#
And that, to 7 km in Norway survive?
Rubber from the wrapper always works well, will see what will become with its features through 3 years old, but in almost the erased state, with a maximum cargo load.
While it is better PilotRoad from bears nobody did anything.
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and they will not do?)) the grooves...especially razrabotannye...will not divert the water from the front wheel of the motorcycle...on a properly dressed tires...what kind of world we live manufacturers of tires trying to kill us))
Cathal зет4 on Vivere. Cathal Z8 on the Blackbird. Here dotro, try it. this. Metzeler as always happy)
here on these strips probably split my fresh turns next on the track.
metzeller — never again.
metzeller, good rubber. Already a year on it (metzeller) chase. In short, this brand inspires confidence.
Well, Yes to the water not the sides to withdraw, and to the center of the rake. Anything that the front and rear different?
I hope not on the bike, which is in the first photo flew into a puddle at 130? The front wheel is wrong. Or photo left, or someone hang noodles...
Like this. The specifics of the front of the protector focuses primarily on the effective work turns and the figure is calculated on effective water expel from the contact patch in an inclined position.
Who knows explain why the front always herringbone tread on the contrary wear? I guess when the turns and rolls it begins to work correctly, or not?!
Vote for the Metzeler. I suspect that on the Road 5 "the fourteenth" Kawa too much "float" on tormosina due to the large number of lamellae.