Tiger 900 Gt Pro Tyres

I'm a Tiger 900 GT Pro owner & coming up for replacement tyres. I've had relatively few problems with the stock Metzler Tourance Next tyres (I also had them on my former Tiger 800 XRT too). However I have read good things of the Michelin Road 5's. Have any other Tiger 900 riders switched to Road 5's? If so what tyre sizes did you fit as I understand the sizes are slightly different. Did the Road 5's improve handling & stability? Any comments & opinions will be gratefully appreciated.

 

That’s great information Armando. Thanks very much for YouTube link, all my questions have been answered.

 

Today I took delivery of a set of Michelin Road 6 tyres. I'll have then fitted by the weekend & post an update on how I get on with them after 3 sets of Metzler Tourance Next.

 

I’ve completed the 1st 150 miles on the new Michelin Road 6 tyres & I have to say I am very impressed indeed. I’ve done over 18,000 miles on numerous Metzler Tourance Next rubber (stock tyres) without any drama’s whatsoever. I actually consider them to be excellent tyres but needed to scratch an itch after reading so many great reviews & opinions about the Michelin Road 6’s. My initial view is that my Tiger GP Pro tips in & turns even better than before, the bike feels really planted on fast sweeping bends. Although my mileage on the new tyres is limited, I genuinely believe the overall handling of my machine has improved. I’m really looking forward to Spring & Summer to put some serious mileage on the bike, but first early impressions are excellent & I’m really pleased I made the switch.

 

In the past I’ve done a minimum of 6000 miles on a set of stock Metzler’s. At this range of mileage the rear tyre had plenty of legal tread remaining, but was squared off. Ultimately the decision will rest with you, but I would think a change of tyre after the June tour would be perfectly workable.

 

My pleasure Ajay. Enjoy your trip to Luxembourg. I have a 5 day trip to NI in May & a 9 day trip to the Picos de Europa in Northern Spain in June. I can’t wait.

 

I'm now 2 months in since my switch from OEM Metzler Tourance Next, to Michelin Road 6 tyres. I've completed over 1000 miles & have to report I'm really pleased with the handling of the bike, the Road 6 rubber offers the rider so much feel which leads to confidence to tip in & lean having set your position, speed & gear. I've had 3 sets of Metzler's Tourance Next tyres, 2 sets on a 2018 Tiger 800 XRT before I chopped it in, & one set on my current Tiger 900 GT Pro, all without any real issues. I would go as far as to say I shall not be returning to the stock OEM tyres in future. The only down side to the superior Michelin Road 6 tyre is the cost, I paid £276 for a set from an online supplier which is more than a set of Metzler's. The increase in monetary outlay is something that I'm more than happy to accept, the pay back is definitely in the feedback I get through the rubber which has taken my sheer enjoyment of riding my motorcycle to another level.

 

Thats great news Armando. I'll be very interested to read your opinion if you decide to change to the Michelin Road6's.