Tyres, Brakes and Suspension » Pilot 5 / Metzeler

Has anyone actually ridden an RS1200 on Michelin Pilot 5 AND Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE tyres.
If so what were the differences.

I’ve got Pilot 5’s fitted now and love them.

However - after about 4,500 miles I can see the rear starting to square off. Methinks I’ll be very lucky to see 6,000 from it, and with a UK trip and hopefully a Spanish trip in September I’m thinking of a change now.
I’ve read the reports - now I want to hear from real riders.
Cheers.

Errrm, no.

I havent tried the Michelins (on the R1200RS), but I have just done a 1000 mile on the new Roadtech O1 SE's and can confirm they are utterly brilliant

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Having used road 5s on my previous 1200rs I was more than happy with them. Good performance in all types of weather especially in cold wet conditions. Mileage wise I was getting 5,500 to 6,000 from them. Both front and back wearing out at the same time. I found the front would wear and effect the handling after about 4,500 miles.
Two years ago I traded up to a 1250rs and have been using sport tech se tyres. I’m more than happy with them, they seem to be a bit more sporty. They turn into a corner better imo, wet weather performance is excellent but I would say the road 5s are better in the cold winter conditions. Wear rate seems on power with the road 5s and the front is holding out better regarding handling after 4,500 miles
I think you’ll be happy with the sport tech tyres although I’m considering going back to the 5s for winter use
You won’t be disappointed with the sport techs
Hope this is of use to you

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I have run one set of 01 Metzeler and three Road 5. I obviously prefer the Michelins. The Metzelers were OK but I didn't like their feeling over tar snakes (my roads are infested with them). On wet/damp tar snakes they are quite alarming. I really like the edge grip of the Road 5's. They hardly notice the snakes.

Frank

Talk about good timing. I've been struggling with this very choice. The dealer talked me into the Road 5 but I kept wondering about the Metzeler, which is supposed to be sportier. We have those tar snakes all over the place on a lot of the roads I rid. The pucker factor when you hit one while leaned over it pretty high. Sound like I made the right choice for myself anyway. I have Pilot Road 4 on the front and a road 5 on the rear now. Damn nails. I really like them so I'll stop worrying about this now.

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I wonder what was deleted !

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after 3 years here you can't work it out?

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I have a 2016 Lupin Blue and White RS. I just turned 11000 miles today. ("LMAO at LAMO! and LOMA!". Lack of Miles in America. I just made that shit up.)
The Metzlers were stock and I didn't feel like I got much from them at 8500 or so miles, but I guess that's typical.
I bought Michelin Road 5s in late 2019 and had them installed early 2020. I like them.
I just need to do more riding, but I've been kind of stuck around the house.
Don't know what you'll get out of that. Afterall, "LMAO at LAMO and LOMA"

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I wonder what was deleted !

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after 3 years here you can't work it out?

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I think you're right. The called them pilot road 4 but dropped the pilot and just call them road 5 now.