the Ferret
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After reaching the wear bar at 7130 miles on the stock Metzler Tourance tires, I had a set of Michelin Road 5s, in stock sizes, installed on my 2021 750DCT
I was pretty happy with the stock Metzler's and would use them again, but was looking for a little better tire as far as mileage and have always been happy with Michelins after having used dozens of sets on my bikes going back at least to my 2004 Ymaha FZ-1. When Michelin quit making the PR3s in the sizes I needed for my CB 1100 I switched to Pirelli Angel GTs and found them equal to the PR3s in the dry, just a little less so in the wet, but mileage was another limiting factor at about 7,500 miles for the Pirellis VS 10,500 for the Michelins. I considered the Pirellis for the NC as well, but thought I'd give the new Road 5's a try.
After getting the new tires installed, I took it easy on them for the first 50 miles before increasing lean angle and speed. Now after a couple hundred miles I am riding as normal. The Road 5's tip in and transition side to side easier than the Metzler's did, and stick like glue through the turns. They hold a line as well. I have not had a chance to try them in the rain yet. So far super happy with my choice. I know it's early but I will try and keep this thread updated as they wear.
Some of my Michelins in the past have made a front tire hum as they wear, exacerbated usually by front fairing wells on my ST 1300 and FJR, so I will listen for that. It never bothered me, but was noticeable. Some people get cupping on their front Michelins but I have never had that issue. What they have done is stuck like glue, wet or dry and delivered great mileage, and that's what I am after. They are a premium tire and cost accordingly
They are not dual sport tires, but I only ride on the street, so if I am off-road, it's because I have missed a turn, and will probably need an ambulance lol.
I was pretty happy with the stock Metzler's and would use them again, but was looking for a little better tire as far as mileage and have always been happy with Michelins after having used dozens of sets on my bikes going back at least to my 2004 Ymaha FZ-1. When Michelin quit making the PR3s in the sizes I needed for my CB 1100 I switched to Pirelli Angel GTs and found them equal to the PR3s in the dry, just a little less so in the wet, but mileage was another limiting factor at about 7,500 miles for the Pirellis VS 10,500 for the Michelins. I considered the Pirellis for the NC as well, but thought I'd give the new Road 5's a try.
After getting the new tires installed, I took it easy on them for the first 50 miles before increasing lean angle and speed. Now after a couple hundred miles I am riding as normal. The Road 5's tip in and transition side to side easier than the Metzler's did, and stick like glue through the turns. They hold a line as well. I have not had a chance to try them in the rain yet. So far super happy with my choice. I know it's early but I will try and keep this thread updated as they wear.
Some of my Michelins in the past have made a front tire hum as they wear, exacerbated usually by front fairing wells on my ST 1300 and FJR, so I will listen for that. It never bothered me, but was noticeable. Some people get cupping on their front Michelins but I have never had that issue. What they have done is stuck like glue, wet or dry and delivered great mileage, and that's what I am after. They are a premium tire and cost accordingly
They are not dual sport tires, but I only ride on the street, so if I am off-road, it's because I have missed a turn, and will probably need an ambulance lol.
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