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I have ridden motorcycles for 50+ years and BMWs for the past 25+. Currently own 2011 RT bought new, now has 124,000 miles, fantastic motorcycle!!, 2001 Ducati M900 Monster, and just bought a used 2020 BMW R1250RS with 6500 miles on it. It has Metzler tires on it (never a fan) and will need new skins soon. I've run Michelin Pilot Road tires for years and prefer them to Dunlaps (noisey).

For the RS, what are the best tires that will provide best performance and milage?

thanks for your input.

Zitat von Toe Cutter im Beitrag #1

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I have ridden motorcycles for 50+ years and BMWs for the past 25+. Currently own 2011 RT bought new, now has 124,000 miles, fantastic motorcycle!!, 2001 Ducati M900 Monster, and just bought a used 2020 BMW R1250RS with 6500 miles on it. It has Metzler tires on it (never a fan) and will need new skins soon. I've run Michelin Pilot Road tires for years and prefer them to Dunlaps (noisey).

For the RS, what are the best tires that will provide best performance and milage?

thanks for your input.

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Welcome to the site.

I have Road 5s on my 1200rs after getting 10,000 miles out of a set of PR4s. I bought them over other potential tires based on two things. First, I've liked all the PR tires I've had on my bikes over the years. Second, I guess they're popular enough that my local dealer buys them by the pallet and sell them for about $10 more than I can mail order them for. I can't begrudge anyone $10 profit since they can generally mount the tires while I wait if I arrive with wheels off the bike. Also, they've never marked a rim. I have close to 4,000 miles on this set and I really like them. Wear looks negligible at this point. I'm happy with their performance dry. I try to avoid rain if I can help it. So far, I have with this set so I can't speak to wet road performance.

Tire Information
Below are the tires I have installed and used on my 2016 RS bike finishing its 6th riding season.

Tires - Mileage When Installed, Brand, Model, (Mileage When Removed)

0000 miles - Metzeler Roadtec Z8 (7735)
7735 miles - Metzeler Roadtec 01 (3990)
11725 miles - Michelin PR4 GT (11,063)
22788 miles - Michelin PR4 GT (6252)
29040 miles - Michelin PR4 GT (7906)
36946 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (8380)
45326 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (8186)
53512 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (8435)
61947 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (8322)
70269 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (5940)
76209 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (6468)
82677 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (7523)
90200 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (8283)
98483 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (8517)
107000 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart IV (10245)
117245 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart IV (10616)
127861 miles - Dunlop Mutant (7890)
135751 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart IV (TBD)

Zitat von darrell im Beitrag #5

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Tire Information
Below are the tires I have installed and used on my 2016 RS bike finishing its 6th riding season.

Tires - Mileage When Installed, Brand, Model, (Mileage When Removed)

0000 miles - Metzeler Roadtec Z8 (7735)
7735 miles - Metzeler Roadtec 01 (3990)
11725 miles - Michelin PR4 GT (11,063)
22788 miles - Michelin PR4 GT (6252)
29040 miles - Michelin PR4 GT (7906)
36946 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (8380)
45326 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (8186)
53512 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (8435)
61947 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (8322)
70269 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (5940)
76209 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (6468)
82677 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (7523)
90200 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (8283)
98483 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart III (8517)
107000 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart IV (10245)
117245 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart IV (10616)
127861 miles - Dunlop Mutant (7890)
135751 miles - Dunlop Roadsmart IV (TBD)

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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #3

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Welcome

You probably have the Metzeler Z8 which are a very old design but still fitted in the factory.

You will get recommendations for every make. Sadly, not for the Avons I use as you will unlikely find them locally. I live about 50 miles from the UK factory.

One of the most popular tyres is a Metzeler, the newer Roadtec 01 https://www.metzeler.com/en-gb/catalogue/product/roadtec-01

Michelin have dropped the PR designation and just call their tyre the Road 5. Also popular and a new Road 6 has just been launched.

These are the two most commonly used brands with UK or US riders but don't dismiss the offerings from Pirelli and Continental. All make pretty decent sport touring tyres and the decision is often down to historic bias as tyres are always blamed rather than poor riding or the road surface.

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Been through Hinton a bunch of times when we used to go watch friends boys play basketball at Northwestern in Orange City.
Pilot Road 4 and Road 5 are popular, but the front Road 5 has a short life.
Dunlap Roadsmart 3 and 4 are popular for good mileage and grip.

PR5s?

In my experience, the rear is a great tire. I'll get nearly 10K miles of wear.
However, the fronts wear faster than any tire I've had in decades. A PR5 front is toast before 6K. The PR5GT front will last about 7K.
So, 3 front tires in the lifespan of 2 rears.

Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #6

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Seems like you prefer the Dunlops.

It'd be great if you posted something on how the bike has been over 135K and what problems you've had. That's some impressive mileage.

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I think your tire experience with the 2011 RT will be applicable to the 1250 RS. But getting new information is always good.

I like the Dunlops and the Michelins, but there are so many excellent tires available today. I think your first criteria should be to get a dual compound rear tire, all manufacturers offer one or many (the ones mentioned above, for instance), that will give you a great balance of durability and grip.

Zitat von runnerhiker im Beitrag #11

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but there are so many excellent tires available today. I think your first criteria should be to get a dual compound rear tire, .

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Are there any non-dual compound Sport Touring tires?

The Metzeler Z8 is single compound, that's what my 2020 R1250 RS came with. The Metzeler 01 is dual compound.

FWIW. In my limited time on the RS (36k), I've had Metzeler Z8 & 01, Michelin Road 5, Dunlop Roadsmart 3 & 4. Of those choices, none has provide the balance of sidewall compliance, grip and mileage of the Dunlop Roadsmart 4. And in the past, with my other bikes, I've never cared for Dunlop's street offerings.