{"id":9206,"date":"2022-01-08T08:04:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T08:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/michelin-road-6-and-road-6-gt-motorcycle-tires-first-look-8-fast-facts-2\/"},"modified":"2022-01-08T08:04:58","modified_gmt":"2022-01-08T08:04:58","slug":"michelin-road-6-and-road-6-gt-motorcycle-tires-first-look-8-fast-facts-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/michelin-road-6-and-road-6-gt-motorcycle-tires-first-look-8-fast-facts-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelin Road 6 and Road 6 GT Motorcycle Tires First Look [8 Fast Facts]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Michelin<\/a> Road motorcycle tire series turns 20 this year, and Michelin is celebrating with the new Michelin Road 6 and Road 6 GT tires for sport-touring. We have been big fans of the Road 5<\/a>, so the new 6 piques our attention. Let’s go over what’s new.<\/p>\n

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  1. Michelin claims improved wet grip and tire wear for the Road 6 compared to the 5. <\/strong>In numbers, that means 15 percent more wet grip, and a tread life that is 10 percent longer. Michelin says this is accomplished without reducing dry grip or compromising handling characteristics. Stability is also claimed to be improved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. The Road 6 has a new tread pattern to help direct water away from the tire. <\/strong>Michelin X-Sipe Technology for the tread pattern joins forces with Michelin Water Evergrip Technology, which works to keep the tire functioning properly in the wet after considerable wear.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. New compounds also contribute to improved performance in the wet.<\/strong> Michelin calls it Silica Rain Technology. Like the new tread design, it is intended to enhance the tire’s rain performance throughout its life.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. The Road 6 gets Michelin’s 2CT + Technology, previously exclusive to rear tires. <\/strong>According to Michelin, this improves rigidity in corners, including during hard braking or aggressive acceleration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. The Road 6 GT is differentiated by an extra ply in the tire. <\/strong>Michelin calls it Reinforced Radial-X Evo Technology (formerly Michelin 2AT Technology), and it makes the GT a beefed-up version of the Road 6 that can handle heavier motorcycles. The standard Road 6 gets by with Michelin Radial-X Technology.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            1. The appearance of the new Road 6 is an upgrade. <\/strong>Okay, we all want our motorcycles to look good, so we can’t complain that Michelin puts R&D into the form of its tires, as well and the function. Michelin loves to name its technology, and there’s even a name for this. \u201cMichelin Premium Touch Technology is used in the design of the sidewalls, a feature originating from ultra-high-performance tires for sports cars,\u201d according to a spokesman. “This exclusive technology uses micro-geometry on the sidewalls to create texture, which in turn allows it to modulate contrast and create shades of gray to highlight the tire markings and give an attractive finish.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              1. The new Michelin Road 6 is available in a broad range of sizes, including two 19-inch front tires for ADV-style sport-touring motorcycles.<\/strong> There are six front tire sizes choices and eight for the rear. All rear tires are 17-inchers with widths from 140mm to 190mm. The Road 6 GT offers just one front tire size \u2014 120\/70. The GT rears are the fat choices \u2014 180\/55, 190\/50, and 190\/55.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                1. We don’t usually get MSRPs for tires, as they are often highly discounted at the point of sale. <\/strong>Prices range from $ 171 for the 110\/70 x 17 front to $ 369 for the Road 6 GT 190\/55 x 17 rear. Unless there are supply chain issues, the Michelin Road 6 and Road 6 GT should be at your local dealer right now.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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