Metzeler Racetec RR in classic formats
The racing tire is now available Metzeler Racetec RR in the compound variant K1 available in three 18-inch formats.
Front wheel:
- 110/80 ZR 18 M /C TL (58W)
rear wheel:
- 150 /65 ZR 18 M /C TL (69W)
- 160/60 ZR 18 M /C TL (70W)
All tire dimensions are offered in the compound variant K1, the softest of the Racetec series.
The new racing tires for classics have already passed their first test: Marcel Kellenberger and Stefan Merkens won the Bol d'Or Classic on September 16, 2017 in Le Castellet /F on the Bolliger Classic Endurance Racing Team's Kawasaki GPZ 1100 equipped with Metzeler Racetec RR.
with the Racetec RR Metzeler want to meet the needs of the drivers of super sports motorcycles from the 1960s to 1990er- Years and names for this tire as strengths:
- excellent grip in all conditions, both on the road as well as on the racetrack. The tread mixture and the structure of the tire profile should ensure even heat distribution from the tread to the flanks even on long straights.
- Precision and stability at high speed. The tire has a high level of self-damping and thus absorbs the unevenness of the asphalt
- Sustained performance at the best level throughout the life of the tire.
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The Metzeler Racetec RR is also able to tame the often aggressive driving behavior of classic superbikes. tame. The manufacturer sees the reason for this primarily in the damping properties of the carcass and tread. In addition, the Metzeler Racetec RR has a bi-compound tread on the rear wheel, which should offer excellent grip in curves and outstanding stability at high speeds.
gratifying also: Metzeler Racetec RR is in all dimensions and blends with the speed index W for normal road traffic permitted.
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