METZELER,
ROADTEC Z6
We're not worthy! These are that great! Z6 provides outstanding performance
in all weather conditions. Metzeler
offers this tire in 2 models for bikes under and over 500 lbs. Make
sure to order the set for the heavier bikes. Right fitment also for
modern big Enduro bikes such as the R1200GS and the GS-Adv, with specific
contour design for extended mileage and confidence-inspiring riding
feeling also in loaded conditions. Excellent wet performance with
solid contact feeling for outstanding traction and easy handling characteristics.
"Fine Carbon Matrix" compound: best dry grip engineered.
This tire is also excellent for K1200S, K1200R, K1200R-Sport and the
new K1200GT.
PLUS:
1- Confidence inspiring for serious riders, who prefer to ride in
the real world.
2- It handles bumps, sand, gravel, tar snakes with ease. It won't
let you down.
3- The plushest and smoothest ride yet.
4- Excellent cornering tires. They will perform great on sport bikes
too.
3- Highly competent in the wet. The best I've ridden to date.
4- The longest lasting set of tires I've tried to date on my own K1200RS.
I got an unheard of 10,000 miles on my first set.
5- We are not worthy! The best set of tires yet!
ISSUES:
1- None that I have experienced in (so far on 2 sets) 12,000 miles
of riding in all kinds of roads and weather conditions.
Verdict:
Solid! The best yet. They last, they corner, they handle rain, they
are plush and grip like hell.
For
more info visit Metzeler's web site at us.metzelermoto.com
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DUNLOP,
D220
The D220 is developed with intensive engineering and testing, the
tread pattern yields even greater grip in wet weather conditions than
the D205. This tire is as close to perfect as it gets with one rather
serious drawback: it doesn't last long enough. It is a solid performer
on the straights, cuts corners wonderfully, handles real world roads
with bumps, sand, gravel, tar snakes and such with ease. Very competent
in the rain. But on my K12RS, it only lasts for 4000 miles. That is
not acceptable. I went through two pairs of these babies in exactly
8K miles. Dunlop's previous generation sport-touring D205 would last
5K+ miles.
PLUS:
1- Confidence inspiring for serious riders, who prefer to ride in
the real world.
2- It handles bumps, sand, gravel, tar snakes with ease. It won't
let you down.
3- Competent in the wet.
ISSUES:
1- Needs to be replaced too often for serious riding. Two pairs of D220s,
each only lasted 4000 miles on my K12RS.
2- Corners a bit slow, but that is expected from ST tires.
Verdict:
Solid! Simply one of the best. Note to Dunlop, add another 1000-1500
miles in mileage and you've got a serious champion supersport-touring
tire.
For
more info try Dunlop's web site at dunlopmotorcycle.com
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AVON,
AZARO 45/46
These
replacements for Azaro 35/36 are designed to put Avon on the map.
After an extensive R&D period, featuring the deepest amount of
center area compound, they maybe the most serious contender to appear
from this historic company in some time. They are more flickable than
the D220s. I have over 4000 miles on them so far and the thread still
seems to be good.
PLUS:
1- More "sport" than the D220s.
2- Real neat threat pattern.
3- Plush, luxurious ride.
4- They grab the road and won't let go.
5- Very good life span (so far).
ISSUES:
1- Not too inspiring in the rain.
2- Avoid tar snakes on wet roads.
3- They require a few hundred miles break in period for the initial
slight buzz to go away.
4- Corners a bit slow, but that is expected from ST tires.
Verdict:
A good supersport-touring tire, and maybe one of the longest lasting.
Not the best tire for rainy days. For
more info try Avon's web site at avonmotorcycle.com.
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