METZELER presents the Sportec M7RR motorcycle tyre. The SPORTEC M7 RR sets a new standard for performance in Supersport, perfectly adapting to the road.
- New profiles, revolutionary materials, new compounds, and an innovative tread pattern.
- Sporty handling.
- Wet grip.
Road holding, braking, comfort... The choice of a motorcycle tyre impacts many aspects of your machine's behaviour, whether on the road, track, or off-road. Therefore, it is essential to select the model best suited to your needs with care.
To help you gain clarity, here are some explanations that will assist you in deciphering the information found on motorcycle tyres:
- Dimensions: tyre width in millimetres and height as a percentage of that width. E.g., 190/55, for 190 mm wide and 55% high
- Structure: radial (ZR, or R) or diagonal (B), both tyres must be identical in this regard
- Diameter: expressed in inches, e.g., 17 or 19
- Load index: maximum load the tyre can support
- Speed index: maximum speed the tyre can support
- M/C indicator: tyre purpose, M/C for motorcycles
- With or without inner tube: TL ("tubeless") for tubeless tyres, TT ("tubetype") with inner tube
In some specific cases, other mentions may appear, usually associated with the tyre's commercial name. Here are a few:
- A: Kawasaki
- C, F or GT: BMW specification
- E or B: Special carcass for heavy or loaded motorcycles
- G: Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha specification
- GTW: Heavy, fast, and powerful Grand Touring motorcycles
- H: Original Honda specification
- K: Very fast motorcycles
- M: Original equipment Suzuki
- N: For Aprilia, Honda, Ducati, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph
- RF: Reinforced tyre
- WW: White-walled tyre
Other less significant references are also found on the sidewalls of motorcycle tyres (country of manufacture, DOT marking, etc.)
Don't forget to regularly check your tyre pressure, as it ensures longevity and superior performance!