ROADTEC 01 [180/55ZR17 M/C TL (73W)(M)] ROADTEC Tire

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A new world of sport touring, longer, farther, safer.
ROADTEC™ 01 is METZELER's flagship product in sport touring, from radial to cross-ply construction.
Improved grip and durability on wet and low friction surfaces, and high adaptability to a wide range of bikes and riding styles.

■Grip
Grip on any surface
Advanced compounds improve chemical grip and adhesion in all conditions.
METZELER's proprietary mixing technology produces a more homogeneous compound with better chemical properties and wear resistance.
The radial front tire offers a synergy between the excellent chemical grip of the 100% silica compound and the mechanical grip of the tread pattern.
Radial rear tires have a dual compound layout.
The center section occupies about 20% of the tire width, and the remaining 80% is equally distributed between the two shoulders.
The center section contains a well-balanced blend of silica and carbon black to improve stability and heat dissipation at high speeds, and to achieve both wear resistance and grip performance.
The 100% silica compound in the shoulder area, in combination with the tread pattern as in the front tire, provides excellent grip on low friction surfaces.
The same compound is used on the front and rear shoulders to provide a stable ground contact feeling when leaning.
Cap & base construction (thin layer in the center of the compound distributed below the compound shoulder) ensures optimum heat dispersion.
All ROADTEC™01 radial tires are combined with METZELER Rodigree Steel Belt INTERACT™ technology for precise riding and long life.
ROADTEC™01 cross-ply front and rear tires feature a unique carbon black-based compound with approximately 30% silica.
It provides optimum grip in dry conditions by utilizing the heat generated by the tire's structure to achieve the optimum operating temperature.
The special resin increases the compound's mobility and adhesion, providing unparalleled grip in wet conditions.

■Safety
Safety in wet and low-mu.
ROADTEC™ 01 is a new concept tread pattern developed by METZELER that improves mechanical traction and is clearly noticeable during acceleration and braking.
The front tires are characterized by numerous lateral grooves, which ensure a high grip on the road surface and high drainage.
The rear tires are oriented in opposite directions and are equipped with long and short grooves of different functions.
When braking, the short grooves reduce lateral movement and increase motorcycle stability.
The long grooves provide traction on low friction surfaces during acceleration.
Groove orientation also contributes to longer tire life.Groove design and spacing are adjusted to increase the land sea ratio and increase the amount of rubber in contact with the road surface.
At the same time, the direction of the grooves follows the wear wave of the tire, which makes the tread wear more uniform and maintains the tread performance until the end of the tire life.
The ROADTEC™ 01's distinctive tread design and construction provide drainage and optimum grip.

■Lifetime
Long life and consistent performance
ROADTEC™ 01 offers a 10% increase in service life compared to ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™.
The wide and short ground contact surfaces with innovative profiles reduce the consumption of the tire compound and ensure uniform wear.
ROADTEC™ 01 has a shorter and wider ground contact surface than ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™, which has the following two effects.
Tire slip is reduced and the wear rate is significantly reduced.
The motorcycle's weight and acceleration forces are distributed over a wider area of the tire, reducing the load on the compound and preventing overheating.
The ROADTEC™ 01's contact surface with the road surface has an increased amount of tread and edges in contact at the same time, which improves mechanical grip, drainage and safety.
Also, by having more rubber in contact with the ground, it provides chemical grip right from the start of leaning, especially in the mid-bank area.

■Stability
Stability and orbit accuracy
Construction that adapts to any motorcycle and riding style.
ROADTEC™ 01 has a more flexible carcass than ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™.
The deformation of the compound improves the mechanical grip and provides adhesion on rough surfaces and shock absorption on uneven surfaces (repair marks, bumps, paving stones).
METZELER offers the best solutions to meet the performance requirements of tires by utilizing a wide range of technologies tailored to different applications.
Radial and cross-ply constructions work best in synergy with bias constructions or zero-degree steel belts with Interact™ technology.
The construction of each ROADTEC™ 01 tire size is manufactured with materials designed to meet the performance requirements of the tire.

■Lateral grooves
Grip on pavement.
Increased drainage volume.
ABS efficiency improvement.

■Expanded shoulder grooves
Improved lean stability.
Improved handling accuracy.
Excellent drainage when cornering.

■Radial tire compounds
Front :
Synergy between the mechanical grip of the tread pattern and the 100% silica compound with excellent chemical grip.
The homogeneous compound focuses on chemical properties and improves wear resistance.
Compared to the ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™, the ground surface is shorter, wider, and larger.
Improved wear resistance due to reduced slippage.
Reduction of compound load and overheating.
Increased number of grooves, improved mechanical grip and drainage.
More rubber in contact with the road surface, improved chemical grip in both dry and wet conditions.

■ Cross ply tire compounds
Carbon black based, single compound with 30% silica.
High grip in the dry due to early warm-up.
The special resin increases the mobility and adhesiveness of the compound and provides unparalleled grip in the wet.

■Saber grooves
Improved compound traction.
Excellent drainage.
Reduced wear and longer life.

■Drops grooves
Increased traction on low-mu.
Improved braking stability and bike control.
Quicker warm-up of the compound.

■Radial tire compounds
REAR:
40%:20%:Dual compound with 40% layout.
The center section with a well-balanced mixture of silica and carbon black improves stability and heat dissipation at high speeds.
The sides are made of the same 100% silica blend as the front, providing excellent chemical grip in the wet and on low-mu surfaces.
The shoulder section has the same compound as the front section to provide a uniform ground contact feeling when banking.
The cap and base construction evenly distributes and stabilizes heat on the shoulders during aggressive riding.