Enjoy performance cruising Great handling, line taking and holding CRUISETEC™ enhances machine handling thanks to the combination of sport-touring derived profiles and robust carcasses. In a segment dominated by large and heavy motorcycles, the strong structural support still features the conformability of performance-oriented technological solutions.
Immediate response at all stages also in wet conditions Dual-compound rear sizes with a high rate of silica promote fast warm-up and chemical grip on wet asphalt whilst the tread pattern design delivers increased mechanical grip. The new compound recipes are coupled with innovative structural elements whilst the combination of liquid polymers with the latest generation of plasticizers maximise footprint conformability.
Enjoy enhanced cornering grip The innovative compounds and their layout on the rear tyre blend performance into tyre strength, required by the big motorcycles with plenty of torque.
Handling preserved throughout the entire tyre lifespan The combination of a solid tread pattern with constant-curvature contours and dual-compound layout ensures even wear and a constant area of the contact patch when moving from the upright to lean. This preserves the tyre contour thanks to wear evenness, and also improves linear handling and side-to-side transitions throughout tyre lifespan – whether during enthusiastic solo riding or whilst carrying a passenger. CRUISETEC™ is designed to match the mileage of stock V-Twin tyres, but the consistency of its performance provides incomparable riding pleasure during its entire lifespan.
Unbeatable line holding The combined elasto-plasticity of the rear tyre side compound strips is developed to enhance confidence and stability when pushing to the limit and to deliver a neutral and effortless steering when riding leisurely. Solid front-end feeling Stiffer cords with lower end count allow more room for thicker rubber interstices, which offers enhanced damping properties. The result is a greater conformability of the contact patch that minimizes the feeling of a floating front-end when exiting turns and unsettling situations like ‘groove wander’ often perceived when riding on rain grooves or bumpy roads.
The best response in wet conditions Silica compound coupled with conformable carcass and tread pattern contribute to deliver outstanding confidence also in wet conditions; Linear contact-patch response with all generations of electronic rider aids CRUISETEC™ is capable of effectively working with all generations of electronic rider aids. It’s compounds and structure are tuned to soften contact patch pulsations experienced, particularly with old ABS systems.
| Brand | Metzeler |
|---|---|
| Tread | CRUISETEC |
| Type | Cruiser & Heavy Touring |
| Size Range | 100/90 -19 57H TL & 130/90 B16 73H TL Rf 100/90 -19 57H TL & 150/80 B16 77H TL Rf 100/90 -19 57H TL & 160/70 B17 79V TL Rf 100/90 -19 57H TL & 240/40 VR18 79V TL 120/70 ZR19 60W TL & 180/55 ZR18 74W TL 120/70 ZR19 60W TL & 240/40 VR18 79V TL 130/60 B19 61H TL & 180/55 B18 80H TL Rf 130/60 B19 61H TL & 180/60 R16 80H TL Rf 130/60 B19 61H TL & 180/65 B16 81H TL Rf 130/60 B19 61H TL & 240/40 VR18 79V TL 130/60 B21 63H & 240/50 R16 84V TL 130/60 B21 63H & 260/40 VR18 84V TL 130/80 B17 65H TL & 180/65 B16 81H TL Rf 130/90 B16 72H TL & 130/90 B16 73H TL Rf 130/90 B16 72H TL & 130/90 B16 74H TL 130/90 B16 72H TL & 150/80 B16 77H TL Rf 130/90 B16 72H TL & 180/65 B16 81H TL Rf 130/90 B16 72H TL & 200/55 R17 78V TL 130/90 B16 72H TL & MU85 B16 77H TL 130/90 B16 73H TL Rf & 130/90 B16 73H TL Rf 130/90 B16 73H TL Rf & 150/80 B16 77H TL Rf 130/90 B16 73H TL Rf & 180/60 R16 80H TL Rf 130/90 B16 73H TL Rf & 180/65 B16 81H TL Rf 150/80 -16 71H TL & 150/80 B16 77H TL Rf 150/80 -16 71H TL & 180/70 B16 77H TL 150/80 R17 72V TL & 240/50 R16 84V TL 160/70 R17 73V TL & 180/70 R16 77V TL |