Description
ROADTEC™ 01 is the latest evolution in Metzeler touring tyres, with a focus on enhancing grip on wet and low friction surfaces, an increased mileage and a high degree of adaptability to different motorcycles, riding styles and conditions. The contemporary answer to past and future needs.
New for 2020, ROADTEC™ 01 SE radial range adds a new dimension to METZELER’s portfolio and brings enhanced edge grip and sports characteristics to riders in the Supersport and Naked motorcycles categories. ROADTEC™ 01 remains in the range for those with a touring preference. METZELER’s excellent wet performance and tyre longevity is of course a given in both the ROADTEC™ 01 and the new ROADTEC™ 01 SE The new ROADTEC™ 01 SE dual compound rear carries the DNA of the existing centre layout of ROADTEC™ 01, whilst adding slicker shoulders to increase the contact patch during states of extreme lean for those riders demanding enhanced sportiveness. The fronts carry the same full-silica compound and centre tread layout as the ROADTEC™01, providing the winning combination of grip, performance and confidence, regardless of the conditions. ROADTEC™ 01 SE: The Sporty Side of Touring
METZELERs Sport Touring Radial tyre ROADTEC™ 01, for those who want to turn their trip into an unforgettable experience The latest addition to the METZELER family ensures excellent grip on both wet and dry roads including imperfect surface conditions, first-rate mileage and great stability at high speeds and at ‘full load’ ROADTEC™ 01 is the successor to the award-winning and appreciated ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™, already recognized as the best tyre in its segment, with respect to which it increases the mileage and enhances the grip on wet and on low friction surfaces “TAKE THE ROAD with ROADTEC ™ 01” is the communication campaign that accompanies this product, enhancing the versatility and performance and inviting motorcyclists to get onto their bikes and start their trip without fear of weather
ROADTEC™ 01 is the latest evolution in Metzeler touring tyres, with a focus on enhancing grip on wet and low friction surfaces, an increased mileage and a high degree of adaptability to different motorcycles, riding styles and conditions. The contemporary answer to past and future needs.
PRODUCT MAIN FEATURES:
- INCREASED GRIP ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF RIDING ENVIRONMENTS
The employment of completely new tread design enhancing mechanical grip coupled with compounds evolved from those of tests-winner ROADTEC™ Z8 M/O, allows for increased confidence and safety feeling while riding
- EXTENDED MILEAGE & PERFORMANCE CONSISTENCY
New profile (larger and shorter contact patch) in synergy with the improved compounds ensure an extended product lifecycle
Tread grooves geometry and positioning grant long lasting performances
- ENHANCED PRECISION AND RIDING COMFORT
Structural elements fine tuning and METZELER INTERACT™ technology promote adaptive behavior across a wide range of motorcycles and riding situations
METZELER STRIKES GOLD IN COMPREHENSIVE MOTORCYCLE NEWS TESTS!
In the Sports Touring test, Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves rode the test bike (BMW R1200RS) on a patchy damp road which was comparable to the unpredictable conditions found in the UK. Neeves commented on the Roadtec 01, “They share the Z8’s trademark, plush plugged-in feel and wet weather prowess… but they somehow manage to offer an additional layer of comfort, grip and confidence. Put simply, the Metzeler Roadtec 01 is hard to fault and offers a high level of overall performance. It’s a stand-out winner of this sports-touring tyre test.”
In the Sports tyre test the team used a BMW S1000RR on the GP circuit of Aragon. The Road Race developed Metzeler Sportec M7RR came out as the winner, prompting Neeves to say, ”Last year’s MCN Award-winning tyres feel more like trackday tyres than sports rubber, but unlike racier tyres, warm up extremely quickly. They offer so much confidence and safety that I wanted to stay out and play on them after the test was finished. They give the sense that there’s a huge contact patch to lean on in the corners, under acceleration and on the brakes. They make the S1000RR extremely easy to ride fast, which is shown in the lap time.”
Moving onto the second place, new for 2016, Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, the tyre was described as, “The Rosso III’s let you have fun on a superbike safely around a fast track so on the road you’ll never get close to their limit. They did everything extremely well but they really excelled in overall stability. They warm up quickly, which is a benefit on the road and track. Overall these are fast, confidence-inspiring tyres.”
You can see the test in full yourself with today’s MCN and also review the video of the test, which can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzcgeHLZMvw&feature=youtu.be
A reprint of the tests will be available shortly for you to use in-store, and we will be referencing and backing these fantastic test results, via a series of activities, both on-line and in print. To win convincingly both MCN categories, is an achievement to really be proud about, and we trust you will be able to use these tests to help your customers decide on their next set of tyres.
Full Motorcycle News test results
Sports Touring Test
1st Metzeler Roadtec 01
2nd Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
3rd Bridgestone Battlax T30 Evo
4th Dunlop Roadsmart III
5th Continental Road Attack2
6th Michelin Pilot Road 4
