Metzeler is set to command the spotlight at EICMA 2025, unveiling three highly anticipated new tyres that are poised to elevate performance across the supersport and adventure segments.
The brand will feature the new supersport SPORTEC 01 and its sportier sibling, the SPORTEC 01 RS, alongside the adventure-ready KAROO 4 Street enduro on/off tyre. Motorcycle enthusiasts can check out the new lineup at Booth i54 in Pavilion 5 of EICMA in Milan, running from November 4-9, 2025.
For over a decade, the Metzeler SPORTEC line has been the benchmark for supersport tyres, celebrated for its versatility, high performance, and exceptional wet-weather grip—a heritage built on extensive road racing experience, including the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy.
The new SPORTEC 01 and SPORTEC 01 RS are engineered to continue this successful tradition. Developed for sporty riders demanding high performance and reliability, both models introduce the enhanced, patented DYNATREAD™ technology to the supersport field. This innovation provides an adaptive tread pattern that significantly improves grip and high-speed stability.
SPORTEC 01: Serving as the direct successor to the SPORTEC M9 RR, this tyre is designed for aggressive road use. It offers riders control in all conditions, providing superior mileage and better wet-weather performance compared to the RS version.
SPORTEC 01 RS: The most extreme, road-legal version of the 01, the RS is built to deliver maximum grip and is perfectly suited for track day enthusiasts. It allows riders to enjoy the highest level of sport riding on the street and head straight to the circuit without the hassle of changing tyres or transporting their bike.
Meeting the surging demand from the Adventure motorcycle market, the new KAROO 4 Street joins the acclaimed Metzeler KAROO family. Designed for modern high-end adventure and maxi enduro bikes, this tyre is optimised for 70% road and 30% off-road use, succeeding the KAROO Street.
The KAROO 4 Street maintains a rugged, knobbly aesthetic while focusing on excellent on-road performance in both dry and wet conditions, coupled with competent off-road capability on dirt roads. Riders of modern Adventure bikes looking for stability, comfort, and good mileage will appreciate its features, which include:
Improved on-road handling thanks to new profiles.
More uniform wear achieved through greater separation of the central knobs.
Enhanced acoustic comfort from a multi-pitch knob design.
Better off-road traction on softer terrain compared to its predecessor.
These three new tyres will be integrated into the Metzeler 2026 range and are scheduled to be available for purchase in the first months of next year, with exact timing varying by region.
