Table of contents
- HP comparison test touring tires Touring rubbers delight PS testers
- The test field
- The test facts
- The test evaluation
- Bridgestone T 30
- Conclusion
- Continental Road Attack 2
- Conclusion
- Dunlop Roadsmart 2
- Conclusion
- Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact M / O
- Conclusion
- Michelin Pilot Road 3
- Conclusion
- Pirelli Angel GT
- Conclusion
- Test result
- Conti is the measure of all things on dry roads
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16 pictures
Jahn
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Until the pegs glow! A Suzuki Bandit 1250, which is still very popular, served as a test bike for the touring sports tires.
Jahn
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The final ranking of all tires.
Jahn
3/16
The PS test winner – Pirelli Angel GT: Pirelli’s Angel GT is a real angel in all conditions. Not only does it turn a long nose on its predecessor, the Angel ST, but also on the competition. In dry conditions he only has to admit defeat to the brilliant Conti, in wet conditions he is the boss in the ring. With the Angel GT, the boundary to sports tires is already quite blurred. Anyone who is out and about on the country road in all weather conditions should buy the Pirelli.
PS rating: 1-2
Jahn
4/16
Michelin Pilot Road 3: The Pilot Road 3 promotes the handling of heavy motorcycles like the Bandit 1250. It lets them turn in slightly from the zero position, but begins to tip over further in a deep lean angle. Targeting accuracy suffers as a result and corrections are necessary. In the wet, where this lean angle limit is not exceeded, the Frenchman shines with playful handling, very high steering precision and, above all, a lot of grip. It is a clear recommendation for wetness.
PS note: 2
Jahn
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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact M / O: Thanks to its qualities in wet conditions, the Metzeler Roadtec Z8 in the M / O version is at the forefront. If he can fully convince on a wet slope, his performance drops a bit in the dry. Its noticeable but still tolerable set-up moment when braking and the “mediocre” handling properties for the test field do not ensure a top position in sunshine. All in all, the Metzeler tire is very harmonious.
PS note: 2
Jahn
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Dunlop Roadsmart 2: In dry conditions, the Roadsmart is a reliable partner up to the high speed range. However, it drives a little “stiff”, so it wants to be brought into an inclined position, which affects the accuracy and the handiness somewhat. In the wet, others set the bar (Metzeler, Michelin and Pirelli), but the Dunlop is a reliable companion in the rain. However, his feedback could be more transparent.
PS note: 2
Jahn
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Continental Road Attack 2: Eureka! The Conti is still a mercilessly fun dry performer. Above all, the razor-sharp handling and its accuracy are incredibly pleasing. In the wet, on the other hand, the Conti still drops significantly. The combination of the lowest grip level and the narrow limit range is particularly problematic. An unpleasant thing to do when you hit the slopes when it rains. If you just want to be out in the dry – please!
PS note: 2
Jahn
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Bridgestone T 30: The predecessor BT 023 is clearly behind with the new development of the T 30 and the connection to the competitors is established. The T 30 operates at a high level in both wet and dry conditions. He is particularly pleased with his feedback in all situations. In the wet, the Japanese still lacks the grip to keep up with Metzeler, Michelin and Pirelli, but the safety-relevant braking distance is already right. Overall a harmonious tire.
PS note: 2
Jahn
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HP comparison test touring tires.
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The wet scoring only makes 100 out of 300 possible points, as it shouldn’t be overrepresented.
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Even without Bon Jovi “Slippery when wet”.
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This test proves once again that the current touring skins for the country road always offer enough grip for athletes.
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All skins had to prove themselves in Mireval on the wet catwalk.
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PS is also sporty in a touring tire test and naturally pays special attention to the adhesion of a tire. And that regardless of the weather, because we want to be safe on the moped in both dry and wet conditions.
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Concentration: Record the test results.
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HP comparison test touring tires.
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If you think touring rubbers are lame socks, you are wrong. PS took the current year of this popular type of tire to its chest in dry and wet conditions and was enthusiastic about its qualities.
Robert luck
06/18/2013
Leaning until the ear flaps drag, best times on the home route and black lines at the exit of a curve are the specialty of the sports tires, which we examined microscopically in the last PS issue. But what if you want to head south to the Côte d’Azur, enjoy champagne, sun and bikini brides for a weekend and then shoot home again quickly? Cool idea, but if you have a sports tire on your burner, you can quickly run into range problems. Because the sticky sports tires often bless the time too quickly.
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So if you can do without the last bit of grip or like to invest in a little more mileage, you should urgently target the latest generation of touring tires and, above all, do not let yourself be deterred by categorizing as touring tires. Because this test proves once again that the current touring skins for the country road always offer enough grip on athletes.
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The test field
This year the common dimensions 120 / 70-17 and 180 / 55-17 had to show what they could do. Also at the start are the brand new rubbers from Bridgestone and Pirelli. While the Bridgestone T 30 retires the grayed BT 023, the Pirelli Angel GT inherits the predecessor Angel ST. The Road Attack 2 from Continental is entering the race, Dunlop contributes the Roadsmart 2, Metzeler the Roadtec Z8 in special M / O specification and Michelin the Pilot Road 3.
The test facts
As with the sports tires, we use the Dunlop test and development site in Mireval in the south of France, near the city of Sète. A large dry handling course and a permanently watered wet test track were exclusively available to us there. It was driven on a Suzuki Bandit 1250 with the manufacturer’s prescribed air pressure of 2.5 bar at the front and 2.9 bar at the rear – each measured cold.
After “starting” the tires, each test driver completed five laps on the dry course and then switched to the wet course for another five laps. There were also two full brakes in the ABS control range, the braking distances of which were averaged for the evaluation. In order to avoid a “learning effect”, the first tire of the test procedure was driven again at the end and the assessment of the rubber was only finally nailed down after the last drive. In addition, the Suzuki was refueled with every tire change in order to prevent the dwindling fuel supply from affecting the handling of the motorcycle.
The test evaluation
PS is also sporty in a touring tire test and naturally pays special attention to the adhesion of a tire. And that regardless of the weather, because we want to be safe on the moped in both dry and wet conditions. Nevertheless, the wet rating only makes 100 out of a possible 300 points, as it should not be overrepresented.
The dry handling course in Mireval is similar to a racetrack, but we did not allow ourselves to be tempted. We didn’t set the best time with the touring tires on the Bandit, but instead concentrated on a constant test speed so as not to overheat the skins and thus distort the results. We determined the grip and the behavior in the limit area especially at the apex of the curves and when accelerating out.
Handling qualities, accuracy and stability as well as the positioning when braking into corners and the feedback of the tire are further test criteria. Only the cold running behavior can differ slightly from the cooler Germany in individual cases due to the friendly weather that prevailed during the test in southern France (air around 20 degrees, asphalt 18 degrees). However, the Bridgestone T 30 and the Pirelli Angel GT take a little longer than the other combatants to get up to temperature, do not turn back.
Bridgestone T 30
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Bridgestone touring tires.
| Dry test | Max. Points |
Points |
| Cold running behavior | 10 | 8th |
| Handling | 30th | 26 |
| Accuracy | 30th | 26 |
| stability | 30th | 26 |
| Grip | 50 | 35 |
| Ratio in the border area | 30th | 18th |
| Braking installation torque | 20th | 8th |
| Feedback |
0
Conclusion
The predecessor BT 023 is clearly behind with the new development of the T 30 and the connection to the competitors is established. The T 30 operates at a high level in both wet and dry conditions. He is particularly pleased with his feedback in all situations. In the wet, the Japanese still lacks the grip to deal with Metzeler, Michelin and Pirelli to keep up, but the safety-relevant braking distance is already right. Overall a harmonious tire.
PS note: 2
Continental Road Attack 2
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The touring tires from Continental.
| Dry test |
Max. Points |
Points |
| Cold running behavior | 10 | 9 |
| Handling | 30th | 28 |
| Accuracy | 30th | 27 |
| stability | 30th | 27 |
| Grip | 50 | 36 |
| Ratio in the border area | 30th | 18th |
| Braking installation torque | 20th | 8th |
| Feedback |
0
Conclusion
Eureka! The Conti is still a mercilessly fun dry performer. Above all, the razor-sharp handling and its accuracy are incredibly pleasing. In the wet, on the other hand, the Conti still drops significantly. The combination of the lowest grip level and the narrow limit range is particularly problematic. An unpleasant thing to do when you hit the slopes when it rains. If you just want to be out in the dry – please!
PS note: 2
Dunlop Roadsmart 2
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The touring tires from Dunlop.
| Dry test |
Max. Points |
Points |
| Cold running behavior | 10 | 9 |
| Handling | 30th | 25th |
| Accuracy | 30th | 25th |
| stability | 30th | 26 |
| Grip | 50 | 36 |
| Ratio in the border area | 30th | 17th |
| Braking installation torque | 20th | 7th |
| Feedback |
0
Conclusion
In dry conditions, the Roadsmart is a reliable partner up to the high speed range. However, it drives a little “stiff”, so it wants to be brought into an inclined position, which affects the accuracy and the handiness somewhat. In the wet, others set the bar (Metzeler, Michelin and Pirelli), but the Dunlop is a reliable companion in the rain. However, his feedback could be more transparent.
PS note: 2
Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact M / O
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The touring tires from Metzeler.
| Dry test |
Max. Points |
Points |
| Cold running behavior | 10 | 9 |
| Handling | 30th | 25th |
| Accuracy | 30th | 25th |
| stability | 30th | 26 |
| Grip | 50 | 35 |
| Ratio in the border area | 30th | 18th |
| Braking installation torque | 20th | 7th |
| Feedback |
0
Conclusion
Thanks to its qualities, it swims when wet Metzeler Roadtec Z8 in M / O design right at the front. If he can fully convince on a wet slope, his performance drops a bit in the dry. Its noticeable but still tolerable set-up moment when braking and the “mediocre” handling properties for the test field do not ensure a top position in sunshine. All in all, the Metzeler tire is very harmonious.
PS note: 2
Michelin Pilot Road 3
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The touring tires from Michelin.
| Dry test |
Max. Points |
Points |
| Cold running behavior | 10 | 9 |
| Handling | 30th | 27 |
| Accuracy | 30th | 23 |
| stability | 30th | 25th |
| Grip | 50 | 36 |
| Ratio in the border area | 30th | 14th |
| Braking installation torque | 20th | 7th |
| Feedback |
0
Conclusion
The Pilot Road 3 promotes the handling of heavy motorcycles such as the Bandit 1250. It allows them to turn slightly from zero, but begins to tip over further in a deep lean angle. Targeting accuracy suffers as a result and corrections are necessary. In the wet, where this lean angle limit is not exceeded, the Frenchman shines with playful handling, very high steering precision and, above all, a lot of grip. It is a clear recommendation for wetness.
PS note: 2
Pirelli Angel GT
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The touring tires from Pirelli.
| Dry test |
Max. Points |
Points |
| Cold running behavior | 10 | 8th |
| Handling | 30th | 26 |
| Accuracy | 30th | 26 |
| stability | 30th | 26 |
| Grip | 50 | 37 |
| Ratio in the border area | 30th | 18th |
| Braking installation torque | 20th | 8th |
| Feedback |
0
Conclusion
Pirellis Angel GT is a true angel in all conditions. Not only does it turn a long nose on its predecessor, the Angel ST, but also on the competition. In dry conditions he only has to admit defeat to the brilliant Conti, in wet conditions he is the boss in the ring. With the Angel GT, the boundary to sports tires is already quite blurred. Anyone who is out and about on the country road in all weather conditions should buy the Pirelli.
PS rating: 1-2
Test result
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The result of our touring tire comparison.
Anyone who still gently smiles at modern touring tires is absolutely wrong. Of course, these tires run out of air much faster in the heat and on closed tracks than their sports tire counterparts, but they leave them behind a lot in terms of mileage. So if you don’t just want maximum grip and a sporty image, you can safely mount a touring tire. An absolute all-weather recommendation is the Pirelli Angel GT, which leaves a very balanced, sporty impression. He is ahead in the wet and is the “dry champ” when it is dry Continental Road Attack 2 hot on the heels. In the case of those arriving at the same point Bridgestone T 30 and Metzeler Roadtec Z8 in the M / O specification, the buyer can choose between a slightly better dry tire and a slightly better wet tire. In total, the two rubbers are at eye level.
Conti is the measure of all things on dry roads
If you are more afraid of water and want to experience maximum driving fun in the dry, you have to resort to the Conti. The Hanoverian is after us the measure of all things on dry roads. Above all, his willingness to turn corners and the accuracy of the target really turn on. Exactly the other way around is the case with the Michelin Pilot Road 3. The Frenchman drives brilliantly in the wet, grips heavily and steers precisely. However, it does not steer neutrally when it is dry. If it inspires the handling of heavy motorcycles in a slight lean angle, it tips over further from a medium lean angle, which a) can frighten a pilot and b) make steering corrections necessary. Depending on the degree of inclination, cornering stability also suffers from this behavior that takes getting used to. In total, the Pilot Road 3 loses more points due to the way he wins with it.
The Dunlop Roadsmart 2 is a bit colorless. Far from being a bad tire – after all, you can’t blame it for any major weaknesses – it still has to let itself be left behind by the competition. A tough lot, which once again clearly shows how quickly things are turning in tire development these days.
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