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Pirelli Angel -  Pirelli Angel GT has one spiral steel belt in common with the outgoing Angel ST, but beyond that it’s totally new. As Pirelli explains, most wear occurs as the working surface slows under compression and then accelerates while rotating away from the road. Since physics can’t be changed, the company revised the tire construction to widen and shorten the contact patch for improved wear characteristics. The Angel GT is targeted at naked-bike, sport-touring, sportbike and touring riders who want multi-season traction and durability.   Pirelli Angel ST will be a single compound tyre, [...]

The Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact was developed to make riding easier, regardless of the motorcycle - for long and safe riding pleasure.The tire contour together with the patented tread design improves handling and significantly reduces steering forces - for maximum confidence in all driving situationsNew design: The profile shape, based on the Greek letter “Pi”, optimizes the flexibility of the profile and thus guarantees an optimal tire contact area under all conditions.With the 3-zone tension technology (Interact™ Technology), the “Z8” achieves outstanding mileage and perfect [...]

The Metzeler Roadtec Z6 was replaced by the Z8 in 2010, but is still produced in some sizes as a third-range tire, though it will be gradually phased out.The Roadtec 01 was launched in 2015, followed by the SE version. As of 2026, the Metzeler Roadtec 02 is the current version in the Roadtec family.The Metzeler Roadtec Z6 is a sports-touring radial tyre tuned on the characteristics of modern bikes with outstanding performance in all weather conditions. The tyre has excellent wet performance with solid contact feeling for outstanding traction and easy handling characteristics. The tyre comprises a ‘Fine Carbon [...]