Sportec M3s

[BigOgre]

Poppin' my cherry here guys so please be gentle. Lurked around but couldn't find anything on this. Went to a local shop looking to put on a set of 021s (mostly due to what I've read here) and owner was really pushing the new Metzler M3s, even for durability. Bike is used 50% commuting, 50% fun, rarely two-up, and more sport than touring. Any thoughts?

 

[Geezer]

Poppin' my cherry here guys so please be gentle. Lurked around but couldn't find anything on this. Went to a local shop looking to put on a set of 021s (mostly due to what I've read here) and owner was really pushing the new Metzler M3s, even for durability. Bike is used 50% commuting, 50% fun, rarely two-up, and more sport than touring. Any thoughts?

Well, since the M3 is a sport tire I would expect it to wear out very quickly, especially on a bike as heavy as the FJR. If you are inclined to give them a try then first verify that they are rated for the weight before you spend the money. Then, of course, we'll be waiting for your report on how they work.

 

[Berde]

I have rad a lot of good things on European magazines. Metzeler M3s (sportec) came out first in a tied with Michelin Pilot Power where the M3 resulted better in dry and the Mich better in the wet. Despite the few ticks better in opposites categories both came out with top honors. Pirelli Diablo Corsa III and Conti Attack followed them respectively. You may read the whole article in the August 2007 INMOTO, page 134. In my opinion, if you are not going to go nuts when wet, the M3 is a very good choice. BTW what's the out the door price (front and rear) they are offering and where?

BERDE

 

[Berde]

BigOgre,I have read a lot of good things on several European magazines. Metzeler M3s (sportec) came out first in a tied with Michelin Pilot Power, where the M3 resulted better adhession and control in the dry and the Mich were a little better in the wet. Despite the few ticks better here and there in opposites categories, both tires came out with top honors. Pirelli Diablo Corsa III and Conti Attack followed them respectively. You may read the whole article in the August 2007 issue of INMOTO, page 134. In my opinion, if you are not going to go nuts when is plenty of water around, the M3 is a very good choice. BTW what's the out the door price (front and rear) you are getting and where?BERDEBigOgre,I have read a lot of good things on several European magazines. Metzeler M3s (sportec) came out first in a tied with Michelin Pilot Power, where the M3 resulted better adhession and control in the dry and the Mich were a little better in the wet. Despite the few ticks better here and there in opposites categories, both tires came out with top honors. Pirelli Diablo Corsa III and Conti Attack followed them respectively. You may read the whole article in the August 2007 issue of INMOTO, page 134. In my opinion, if you are not going to go nuts when is plenty of water around, the M3 is a very good choice. BTW what's the out the door price (front and rear) you are getting and where?BERDEBigOgre,I have read a lot of good things on several European magazines. Metzeler M3s (sportec) came out first in a tied with Michelin Pilot Power, where the M3 resulted better adhession and control in the dry and the Mich were a little better in the wet. Despite the few ticks better here and there in opposites categories, both tires came out with top honors. Pirelli Diablo Corsa III and Conti Attack followed them respectively. You may read the whole article in the August 2007 issue of INMOTO, page 134. In my opinion, if you are not going to go nuts when is plenty of water around, the M3 is a very good choice. BTW what's the out the door price (front and rear) you are getting and where?BERDE

 

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