Metzler Z 6 sport touring tires

[motoguzznix]

Hello

 

My impressions on the Z6 are twice:

 

On my 2000 V11 (160/60) the high speed weave experienced with the stock Pirellis appeared again. Above 150 km/h you must pull the handlebar very slightly and even then the feeling is not confidential.

Handling was much better with the Bridgestone BT010 I replaced with it. The bike fell into turns very quick with low steering force. Also the high speed behavior was fine up to topspeed. The bike felt sensible but did not weave.

 

On a 2003 V11 (180/55) of a friend of mine the Z6 was really wonderful: driving harmony was nearly perfect, the bike falls into a turn to the next with ease. Handling is not knife-sharp, but very confidence-inspirig. Much better than the stock BT020 I can compare to.

 

The rubber sticks very good on the road - no complaints.

My conclusion: The older 2000 chassis does not like the more round cross-section contour of a typical sports-touring tire - unlike the newer model which likes it. On my own bike, I will put on a sports-tire next time again. Michelin Pilot power is my favourite to time.

 

May your tires always have good grip

Ernst

[bigbikerrick]

Hello

 

My impressions on the Z6 are twice:

 

On my 2000 V11 (160/60) the high speed weave experienced with the stock Pirellis appeared again. Above 150 km/h you must pull the handlebar very slightly and even then the feeling is not confidential.

Handling was much better with the Bridgestone BT010 I replaced with it. The bike fell into turns very quick with low steering force. Also the high speed behavior was fine up to topspeed. The bike felt sensible but did not weave.

 

On a 2003 V11 (180/55) of a friend of mine the Z6 was really wonderful: driving harmony was nearly perfect, the bike falls into a turn to the next with ease. Handling is not knife-sharp, but very confidence-inspirig. Much better than the stock BT020 I can compare to.

 

The rubber sticks very good on the road - no complaints.

My conclusion: The older 2000 chassis does not like the more round cross-section  contour of a typical sports-touring tire - unlike the newer model which likes it. On my own bike, I will put on a sports-tire next time again. Michelin Pilot power is my favourite to time.

 

May your tires always have good grip

Ernst

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Thank you for the post, Sir. I too have fitted the z 6,s on my 03 and am very happy with them so far. awesome tires.