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• Touring tires of size 120/70 ZR 17 and 180/55 ZR 17 in the test Sun, rain, durability
• Avon Storm 3D X-M brings up the rear
• Metzeler tragic loser in midfield
• Michelin Pilot Road 4 sets records in the rain
• Avon Storm 3D X-M
• Bridgestone T 30
• Continental Road Attack 2 Evo
• Dunlop Roadsmart 2
• Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
• Michelin Pilot Road 4
• Pirelli Angel GT
• Touring tires on country roads and motorways
• Touring tires in the wet
• This is how MOTORRAD tests
• Final scoring

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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact: MOTORRAD verdict: 6th place, 212 points.

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Michelin Pilot Road 4; MOTORRAD verdict: 1st place, 225 points (MOTORRAD test winner).

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Pirelli Angel GT; MOTORRAD verdict: 2nd place, 220 points.

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France outclassed England. Michelin’s new Road 4 shines with extremely high reserves, Avon is literally trembling through the wet oval.

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Dunlop Roadsmart 2; MOTORRAD verdict: 4th place, 214 points.

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Continental Road Attack 2 EVO; MOTORRAD verdict: 2nd place, 220 points (MOTORRAD buyer’s tip).

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In MOTORRAD 10/2014: Six sports tires in race mode, in wet conditions and in everyday long-distance tests.

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In this issue: Seven touring tires in the universal dimensions 120/70 ZR 17 and 180/55 ZR 17.

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In MOTORRAD 12/2014: How do low-budget brands fare on country roads and in the wet?

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On the irrigated wet test track at Bridgestone, the differences between the individual tire pairs have a particularly blatant effect.

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A permanent check of the rubber temperatures in wet and dry slopes ensures that the test conditions can be transferred to everyday life.

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Another part of the MOTORRAD test procedure: the recording of all technical data.

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The GPS analysis shows exactly when the limit area has been reached on a wet road.

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Speed, speed: the bike rolls out with new tires every 30 minutes.

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After the popular Suzuki Bandit 1250 S had to run in the last tests, this year we opted for the more agile, 125 hp Honda CB 1000 R..

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Take hold of your irons on a wet track. A sure thing thanks to ABS. Nevertheless, there are astonishing differences in the braking distances.

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Avon Storm 3D X-M; MOTORRAD verdict: 7th place, 188 points.

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Bridgestone T30; MOTORRAD verdict: 4th place, 214 points.

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Motorcycle touring tires 120/70 ZR 17 and 180/55 ZR 17 in the test

Touring tires of size 120/70 ZR 17 and 180/55 ZR 17 in the test
Sun, rain, durability

What some fear when dealing with black money, others wish when dealing with black gold: Take me into custody! And that under all circumstances – whether you go outdoors in the sun or through the rain. Seven current touring tires in the test.

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At the beginning, let’s dare a kind of virtual blind tasting and boldly put forward the thesis that you, as an experienced touring rider, could pull on every pair of tires from this test without it bothering you. Now of course you flip through the tables and shake your head in disbelief. You would probably have concerns about some tires if you imagined bravely stabbing into the corners of your home track with them. Then you have a completely rainy day in front of your eyes, and you suddenly feel drowsy with one or the other rubber from this test.

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Of course, your objections are justified. But they also show that every motorcyclist makes very different demands on the tire of their choice. Some also love the sporty, sharpened profile of touring tires, while others rely on maximum safety even under the most adverse conditions. But these are each very personal ideal conditions. Of course, some drivers know that it’s not always sunshine on the home route and that “something sporty” also has to work in the rain. Other pilots don’t just get in the saddle in bad weather and are rightly annoyed when overly crumple rubbers hail their line in midsummer.

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Avon Storm 3D X-M brings up the rear

In any case, the developers have to conjure up a balanced mix of extremes out of the hat. With which we now take up the initial thesis again and state that your motorcycle does not turn into an unpredictable load with any pairing from this test. Because it has to be said that our seven premium brands have meanwhile achieved a very high quality standard. Of course, every manufacturer has set their preferences differently – which in turn makes your choice easier. Let’s roll up the field once from behind.

He is in a thankless last place Avon Storm 3D X-M landed. Unfortunately, the more sporty designed England tire continues the tradition that is already known from its sister model Storm 2 Ultra: restrained maneuverability, low self-damping, righting moment when braking in an inclined position. The Avon cannot set any real highlights on a wet track either. In particular, its noticeably weak adhesive reserves compared to the competition are a major problem for the Storm 3D. Which is why he wants to be steered around the corner with a particularly soulful hand when it rains. When it rains, it needs 14 percent more distance to come to a standstill from 100 km / h. Its real advantages are not revealed in this test. But we know from experience that Avon tires consistently achieve top marks in terms of mileage. According to the manufacturer, the type code X-M of the Storm 3D stands for further reduced wear. The sister model Storm 2 Ultra was able to finish the 2010 tire test after 4500 kilometers with a remaining profile of 78.9 or 70.8 percent (front / rear) (issue 11/2010). From an economic point of view, the Avon could be of interest to those who drive a lot. However, to do this, he has to compensate for some deficits in everyday life.

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Metzeler tragic loser in midfield

Now we come to the closely staggered midfield. The tragic loser in this group is Metzeler’s Z8 Interact in sixth place. Tragic because the rubber of the traditional Munich brand achieved test victory in 2012 and landed in a veritable second place in 2013. How is one suddenly passed through like that?

On the one hand, of course, a look at the side wall gives an answer. Sent in previous years Metzeler the Z8 in specification M (front) and O (rear) into the race. The current test copy has an M embossed on the front and back. Above all, the specification gives an indication of the different tire constructions. While O-tires are built with a two-layer carcass, from which heavier motorcycles in particular should benefit, M-rubbers are tires with a single-layer carcass. Furthermore, it can be concluded that Metzeler has re-tuned the rubber compound as part of the permanent model update – which is why the Z8 drives a bit differently, especially when driving. On wet tracks, the competitors benefit from this in particular Bridgestone and Dunlop, who can now overtake by a small margin on the scoring scale. In terms of character, neither has changed compared to the Metzeler.

Bridgestone was able to set itself apart from its predecessor BT 023 with the T 30, which was newly introduced in 2013, which was repeatedly said to be a bit too slow. With the reorientation of their tires, also recognizable by the type abbreviations (T for Tour, S for Sport, R for Race), the Bridgestone T 30 has also gained in everyday practicality. When it rains, its broad border area pleases, but the end of the detention reserves is announced a bit too early. On the other hand, when braking in the rain, he sets an absolute top value on the wet asphalt at 45 meters from 100 km / h. And even in ideal conditions in the thicket of bends, it is really more manageable.

Dunlop’s Roadsmart 2 achieves the same total number of points as the T 30, but its character is a completely different tire. He relies more on stability than handiness. Before the pilot really feels comfortable, he has to knead the Roadsmart 2 through. Only then does it turn the corner with good taste and high grip. In the wet, the Roadsmart 2 can outrun the T 30 with better usable grip reserves, and it performs just as well on the brakes.

Michelin Pilot Road 4 sets records in the rain

Let’s move on to the podium with it. Third place remains vacant because, legitimately, neither Pirelli want to displace Conti from second place. Pirelli’s Angel GT crowned its debut in touring tires in 2013 with a test victory. The successor to the Angel ST clearly shows that the Italo brand with its strong sporty flair also has virtues suitable for everyday use. Above all, however, the Angel GT appeals to sporty drivers who do not want to do without high performance even in bad weather. With this setting, the Angel is close to the optimum in terms of balance. The new Conti Road Attack 2 Evo, on the other hand, has a noticeably more pointed configuration, despite the same number of points. Like its predecessor Road Attack 2, the Evo relies on absolute fun on bends: agility, agility and even more agility! This is especially good for sluggish bikes by their very nature. And even in wet conditions, the Evo can now anchor significantly further forward with better grip.

But not as far ahead as it is Michelin did it again. Their brand new Pilot Road 4 sets records in the rain. And now drives much more confidently than the somewhat nervous predecessor Road 3. Now it’s your turn. Take it. Best where you really like it!

MOTORCYCLE heroes: which tire is right for me and my bike? Club members can use www.motorrad-helden.de request individual type advice.

Avon Storm 3D X-M

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Avon Storm 3D X-M.

Weight: front 4.4 kg, rear 7.0 kg
Country of Manufacture: England
Info / approvals: Cooper Tire Germany, Tel. 0 18 05/67 67 66, www.avonreifen.com

valuation: Country road / Autobahn: (124 points, 7th place)
The Storm 3D lacks self-damping on dry roads. This is particularly noticeable through harder, clearly noticeable bumps when driving over bumps. The Englishman cannot quite keep up with the competition in terms of handiness either. Another drawback: when braking in an inclined position, a righting moment can be clearly felt. On the other hand, the grip is perfectly fine on dry asphalt, even when accelerating hard out of corners. Its straight-line stability is even particularly exemplary. Even with full braking from 100 km / h, the Avon is very stable and achieves good deceleration values.

Wet test: (64 points, 7th place)
The Avon loses traction at an early stage when accelerating slightly on a wet road. In the reference curve of our test track, the Storm also had the lowest lateral grip when sloping. In addition, cornering turns into a tightrope walk: The narrow border area increases the risk of falling enormously. Even with the brake measurement, the adhesive reserves are not convincing: at over 50 meters, the Avon-tyred Honda requires the longest braking distance.

Conclusion: In ideal road conditions, the Avon Storm 3D can still keep up to some extent, although it lacks real highlights. On the other hand, it is hopelessly inferior on a wet road.

MOTORRAD verdict: 7th place, 188 points.

Bridgestone T 30

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Bridgestone T 30.

Weight: 4.3 kg at the front, 6.5 kg at the rear
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Info / approvals: Bridgestone Germany, Tel. 0 61 72/40 81 73, www.bridgestone-mc.de

valuation: Country road / Autobahn: (130 points, 4th place)
Even if the Bridgestone does not come close to the handiness of competitors from Conti or Michelin, it is particularly impressive due to its high neutrality over the entire lean angle range. When braking in an inclined position, a slight righting moment is noticeable, but this is not particularly dominant compared to the other tires in the test. The feedback for the adhesive reserves comes in quickly, and a real plus point remains the very good straight-line stability – which makes the T 30 particularly interesting for long-distance touring riders in pillion operation and with a full load on motorways.

Wet test: (84 points, 4th place)
On the one hand, the Japanese impresses with its successful coordination of the border areas at the front and rear. Compared to the top tires in this test field, however, the grip reserves are quickly used up in the wet in an inclined position, and the rides at the rear are a tad too spontaneous. The rear tire also spins prematurely when accelerating. Quite different when braking: With a braking distance of 45 meters from 100 km / h, the T 30 is the fastest!

Conclusion: The T 30 is particularly convincing as a balanced and very neutrally tuned touring tire. Except for braking in wet conditions, the Japanese tire cannot set any special accents.

MOTORRAD verdict: 4th place, 214 points.

Continental Road Attack 2 Evo

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Continental Road Attack 2 Evo.

Weight: 4.2 kg at the front, 6.4 kg at the rear
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Info / approvals: Continental tires, Tel. 05 11/9 38 01, www.conti-moto.de

Valuation: Country road / motorway: (136 points, 1st place)
Like its predecessor, the new Road Attack 2 Evo is the most fun on country roads. Even on extreme lean angles, the Conti impresses with its very handy and neutral style. With the best steering precision in the test, it can be brought and kept on the desired line most easily. In addition, thanks to the good feedback, there is quickly a high level of confidence in the good grip in curves of all kinds. The righting moment when braking in an inclined position remains very low. However, the outstanding handiness also has its downside: Evo drivers have to accept compromises when it comes to straight-line stability. At over 170 km / h the uncovered CB 1000 R becomes more nervous than with other tires, but remains calculable.

Wet test: (84 points, 4th place)
Last year, the predecessor finished this test by a considerable margin in last place. Thanks to a new rubber compound, the Evo has now caught up, although there is still room for the top group. The Conti can also score points in the wet thanks to its handiness and steering precision. The wider border area increases confidence in the rain.

Conclusion: The development step has done the touring tire good. The Road Attack 2 Evo continues to shine on winding country roads, makes heavy bikes more manageable and catches up when it is wet.

MOTORRAD verdict: 2nd place, 220 points (MOTORRAD buyer’s tip).

Dunlop Roadsmart 2

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Dunlop Roadsmart 2.

Weight: front 4.4 kg, rear 7.3 kg
Country of Manufacture: France
Info / approvals: Goodyear Dunlop Tires, Tel. 0 61 81/68 01, www.dunlopmotorcycle.de

Valuation: Country road / Autobahn: (128 points, 5th place)
The Roadsmart 2 is primarily designed to be very sporty, which is why it impresses with its high stability in curves. However, the operating temperature has to be right. Because in the cold state his feedback is a little too dry, and then he wants to be brought into an inclined position emphatically. Once warmed up, it fits: With significantly better feedback and plenty of adhesive reserves, the Roadsmart 2 can be steered smoothly through curves, although the turning behavior should be a bit more manageable. When braking in an inclined position, a clear pitching impulse can be felt. High-speed fans will appreciate the very good straight-line stability.

Wet test: (86 points, 3rd place)
When accelerating and cornering, the Dunlop pleases with its great adhesive reserves. He also achieved top values ​​on the brakes. The high speed in the reference curve shows that it always gives good feedback in the limit area. However, the restrained handiness nibbles on the steering precision in wet (and therefore cold) conditions, which is why it is hardly possible to make corrections to the line selection in the rain.

Conclusion: With the Roadsmart 2, the pendulum swings in the direction of sportiness – which means the bottom line: a lot of stability, less handiness. And it has to be brought up to temperature with great emphasis.

MOTORRAD verdict: 4th place, 214 points.

Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact

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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact.

Weight: front 4.3 kg, rear 6.4 kg
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Specification: M (front and back)
Info / approvals: Pirelli Germany, Tel. 0 89/14 90 83 02, www.metzelermoto.de

Valuation: Country road / Autobahn: (128 points, 5th place)
Unlike in recent years, the Z8 is now being tested in the special specification M (front and rear). This single-layer carcass construction is intended for lighter motorcycles such as our test Honda CB 1000 R. Thanks to good feedback, a good feeling for the adhesive reserves is built up as soon as the tires start up. In general, the Metzeler shines with its high cornering stability, and the straight-line stability is exemplary even at speeds over 170 km / h. The Z8 is slightly more manageable than the Roadsmart 2, but has to rank behind all the others on the rating scale.

Wet test: (84 points, 4th place)
In the new specification, the Z8 cannot maintain the results of previous years on a wet track. The bottom line is that the grip reserves have decreased both when accelerating and when cornering. Compared to the previous year, Dunlop’s direct competitor now achieves better values. Even on the brakes, the Z8 now loses around two meters compared to the Roadsmart 2. The bottom line is that the wet performance remains at a high level.

Conclusion: In contrast to the M / O version of previous years, the Z8 cannot set any special accents in the current specification. The services are (still) good, but the competition is also strong.

MOTORRAD verdict: 6th place, 212 points

Michelin Pilot Road 4

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Michelin Pilot Road 4.

Weight: 4.2 kg at the front, 6.2 kg at the rear
Country of Manufacture: Spain
Info / approvals: Michelin Reifenwerke, Tel. 07 21/53 00, motorrad.michelin.de

Valuation: Country road / Autobahn: (131 points, 2nd place)
Even in the first few meters, the new Pilot Road 4 impresses with very good feedback and scores with its decent adhesive reserves even when cold. If the rubber temperatures rise after a short time, the driving pleasure with the Michelin increases again: the fourth evolutionary stage of the Pilot Road series can be steered safely and neutrally through curves at a high incline, the slight tilting that is still perceptible on the Road 3 is no longer possible sense. In terms of handiness, it is only a touch away from the Conti. Typical for many Michelins is a slightly crumple one
Feeling in an inclined position and when braking at high (tire) temperatures – the Road 4 is no exception.

Wet test: (94 points, 1st place)
The Road 4 even masters the extremely slippery wet test track with flying colors: best lap time, highest cornering speed, top speed on the straight. The Michelin scores not only because his reserves are correct, but because he can always be safely assessed due to his limit area. A high flyer in the rain? Not quite: Bridgestone and Dunlop brake better.

Conclusion: In bad weather, Michelin drivers have always had good cards. As expected, the new Road 4 shows no weaknesses. But the Frenchman has also improved on the country road!

MOTORRAD verdict: 1st place, 225 points (MOTORRAD test winner).

Pirelli Angel GT

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Pirelli Angel GT.

Weight: 4.2 kg at the front, 6.4 kg at the rear
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Info / approvals: Pirelli Germany, Tel. 0 61 63/7 10, www.pirellimoto.de

Valuation: Country road / Autobahn: (131 points, 2nd place)
Even when it comes to touring tires, Pirelli cannot (and does not want to) deny its well-known sporting genes. The Angel GT impresses with its noticeably high cornering stability, even at brisk speeds. Even if it does not yet provide the feedback for its adhesive reserves when cold, such as the Road 4, the picture changes significantly when the Angel GT is brought up to operating temperature. Even at high lean angles, it offers a convincing level of grip, always provides a high level of feedback and is also impressively stable. Conti and Michelin are a bit more manageable, but the Pirelli scores with its impressive stability. The minimal righting moment when braking in an inclined position is almost negligible.

Wet test: (89 points, 2nd place)
The Angel GT shows impressively that a sporty touring tire can keep up very well even in the rain. With plenty of adhesive reserves, it can be quickly steered over the wet test track and is close on the heels of the best in the field (Road 4) – even on the brakes. Thanks to its wide limit range, the Angel GT is also very easy to assess on wet asphalt.

Conclusion: Anyone who likes touring tires with a decidedly sporty character pulls the Angel GT on the rims. And even in the rain, the Pirelli, with its high adhesive reserves, hardly loses its dynamism.

MOTORRAD verdict: 2nd place, 220 points.

Touring tires on country roads and motorways

Wherever the journey goes …

When it comes to sports tires, the developers have a comparatively easy job because, after all, the target group of motorcycles (and their drivers) can be more precisely focused. This allows you to define goals such as sporty driving on country roads or use on the racetrack more precisely. With touring tires it is much more difficult for them, because this type of tire has to fit different motorcycle categories or different types of rider. Touring tires are suitable e.g. B. for heavy touring motorcycles like the Yamaha FZR 1300, high-speed bolides like a Suzuki Hayabusa or sporty all-rounders like the Honda CB 1000 R, which served as the base motorcycle for this test. So where do you focus when it comes to general driving characteristics under optimal conditions – that is, on dry asphalt? On the one hand, the motorcycle shouldn’t be jerked from one bend to the next with heavy work on winding country roads. The issue of handiness is very important to this group. On the other hand, it is also important to offer fans of the road with a full load and far beyond the recommended motorway speed, a sovereign directional stability. Ultimately, the manufacturer is asked to set clear preferences and to set up their touring tires to be either agile or ultra-stable. 

Country road / motorway in new condition	maximum number of points	Avon Storm 3D X-M	Bridgestone T 30	Continental Road Attack 2 Evo	Dunlop Roadsmart 2	Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact	Michelin Pilot Road 4	Pirelli Angel GT
Handiness	30th	25th	26th	28	25th	25th	27	26th
Steering precision	30th	25th	26th	27	25th	25th	26th	26th
Cornering stability	20th	16	17th	19th	17th	17th	18th	17th
Cornering stability sport	20th	16	17th	19th	18th	18th	17th	18th
Liability in an inclined position	10	9	9	9	9	9	9	9
Adhesion when accelerating	10	9	9	9	9	9	9	9
Straight-line stability	10	9	9	7th	9	9	8th	9
Borderline behavior	10	8th	9	9	9	9	9	9
Erection moment	10	7th	8th	9	7th	7th	8th	8th
total	150	124	130	136	128	128	131	131
placement		7th.	4th.	1.	5.	5.	2.	2.

Conclusion: Overall, Conti has shown a sensitive hand when it comes to setting up the new Road Attack 2 Evo. Like its predecessors, the rubber from the Hanoverian tire baker proves to be particularly curvaceous. The minimal instability at high speed is tolerable. Second place is shared by Michelin and Pirelli: The Road 4 is similarly agile, but crumples under heavy loads. The Angel GT, on the other hand, is decidedly sporty.

Touring tires in the wet

France outclassed England. Michelin’s new Road 4 shines with extremely high reserves, Avon is literally trembling through the wet oval.

Much good for bad days

Of course, even the best motorcycle season has many bad days. The good news about this: There is now hardly a tire manufacturer who does not care about the wet driving properties of its rubbers. On the other hand, there are still a large number of motorcyclists who have pee in their eyes when it rains on the road – and those are anything but tears of joy. Although, thanks to the tremendous development boost that this test chapter has experienced over the past decade, you can now get on your motorcycle as the hip-swinging Fred Astaire. But wait! Even though tire technology in the rain is now well advanced and assistance systems such as ABS startle braking on slippery surfaces take the fear away: the sensitive hand on the handlebars still counts: a soft, rounded driving style, through which the feedback of the tire can be felt and the Limit area can be safely explored. If the manufacturers have done their homework correctly, the rear slides faster than the front and a broad border area still offers enough room for maneuver.

Country road / motorway in new condition	maximum number of points	Avon Storm 3D X-M	Bridgestone T 30	Continental Road Attack 2 Evo	Dunlop Roadsmart 2	Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact	Michelin Pilot Road 4	Pirelli Angel GT
Handiness	10	8th	8th	10	8th	8th	9	9
Steering precision	20th	14th	16	17th	16	16	18th	17th
Grip curves	20th	13th	17th	16	18th	17th	20th	18th
Liability acceleration	20th	11	17th	17th	18th	18th	20th	19th
Border area	20th	12th	17th	16	17th	17th	19th	18th
Braking delay	10	6th	9	8th	9	8th	8th	8th
Braking distance (m) from 100 km / h		51.4	45	48	45.4	47.5	46.8	47.3
Speed ​​in Omega (km / h)		60	65.8	64.5	68.1	66.8	71.7	69.1
Lap times		1: 29.2	1: 21.5	1: 20.8	1: 18.5	1: 20.1	1: 13.9	1: 17.4
total	100	64	84	84	86	84	94	89
placement		7th.	4th.	4th.	3.	4th.	1.	2.

Conclusion: In contrast to dry asphalt, there are larger gaps between the candidates in this chapter. 30 points separate the last from the first: Michelin has made another huge leap with the Road 4, and Avon is finding it harder and harder to survive in the rain. Because the midfield has also grown significantly – for example Conti with the new Evo.

MOTORCYCLE heroes: Which tire is right for me and my bike? Club members can request individual type advice at www.motorrad-helden.de.

This is how MOTORRAD tests

The base vehicle for this year’s touring tire test was a Honda CB 1000 R, with which all seven tire pairs on the Bridgestone Proving Ground near Rome were pushed to the limit on specially prepared road surfaces in wet and dry conditions.

Handiness: Required steering force to tilt the machine or to keep it in line in slow / fast alternating curves.

Cornering stability / pillion: Stability in (changing) curves and on bumps. Is tested in different modes (solo / with pillion passenger) at a great lean angle when accelerating, whereby the tires can really rock up.

Steering precision *: Test in passages of different speeds with complicated curve radii. Provides information about whether the motorcycle is following the desired course, which is specified by the steering forces, or whether clear line corrections are required.

Straight-line stability: High speed on the highway. Does the motorcycle stay stable on course or does the commuting interfere with the journey??

Liability in an inclined position *: Side guidance in maximum inclination on wet and dry asphalt. A tightrope walk that is only possible on a closed route.

Setup moment: When braking in an inclined position, the motorcycle straightens up differently depending on the deceleration and tire contour. This reaction must be balanced out with a counterforce on the inside of the handlebar end.

Adhesion when accelerating *: Lateral guidance and power transmission in corners at different speeds. Is also tested in wet and dry conditions.

Borderline behavior *: Controllability of the tire at the limit of grip. The test is carried out on both wet and dry tracks.

Filling pressure in the test: 2.5 bar at the front, 2.9 bar at the rear.

* The chapters marked with an asterisk can be transferred to motorcycles with a geometry similar to that of the Honda CB 1000 R..

Final scoring

Final scoring	Country road / motorway	Wet test	total	placement
maximum number of points	150	100	250
Michelin Pilot Road 4	131	94	225	1.
Continental Road Attack 2 Evo	136	84	220	2.
Pirelli Angel GT	131	89	220	2.
Bridgestone T 30	130	84	214	4th.
Dunlop Roadsmart 2	128	86	214	4th.
Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact	128	84	212	6th.
Avon Storm Ultra 3D X-M	124	64	188	7th.

Conclusion: The bottom line is that it is a clear victory for Michelin with the new Pilot Road 4. Mainly because the French have made significant improvements to their touring tires: the nervousness known from its predecessor in high lean angles is gone, and a clear advantage remains in the wet. But the two runners-up are also recommended: The new Road Attack 2 Evo from Conti scores with great country road performance, the Pirelli Angel GT appeals with its sporty DNA.

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• Enduro tires 120-70 R 19 and 170-60 R 17 in the product test

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• Touring sports tires in 120-70 ZR 17 and 180-55 ZR 17

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• Comparative test touring tires

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• Inexpensive motorcycle tires in the product test

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