Cruiser Touring Tyres

Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra vs Metzeler Cruisetec

Which Tyre Is Better for Your Bike?

Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra

Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra

High-mileage cruiser tyre designed for long-distance touring and durability.

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4.9 | 2000+ Reviews
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Metzeler Cruisetec

Metzeler Cruisetec

Premium cruiser tyre offering strong grip, comfort and confident wet performance.

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4.9 | 2000+ Reviews
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Quick Verdict

Pick the right tyre for your riding style

1

Choose Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra if:

  • You want maximum tyre mileage
  • You ride long highway touring routes
  • You prefer stable cruising performance
  • You ride heavy touring or cruiser motorcycles
  • You prioritize durability over sporty handling
2

Choose Metzeler Cruisetec if:

  • You want better wet grip and comfort
  • You enjoy spirited riding on cruiser bikes
  • You want balanced grip and handling
  • You ride in mixed weather conditions
  • You prefer agile handling for heavy cruisers

Feature Comparison

Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra vs Metzeler Cruisetec

FeatureMetzeler ME 888 Marathon UltraMetzeler Cruisetec
Dry Grip
4.4/5
4.7/5
Wet Grip
4.4/5
4.8/5
Mileage
4.9/5
4.4/5
Sport Handling
4/5
4.5/5
Touring Comfort
4.7/5
4.7/5
High Speed Stability
4.7/5
4.6/5
Cornering Confidence
4.2/5
4.6/5
Warm Up Performance
4.3/5
4.6/5
Track Capability
2.4/5
2.6/5
Adventure Capability
1/5
1/5
All Weather Reliability
4.5/5
4.8/5

Best Use Case

Which riding style each tyre suits best

1

Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra

  • Long-distance cruiser touring
  • Highway riding
  • Heavy touring motorcycles
  • Daily cruiser commuting
2

Metzeler Cruisetec

  • Cruiser touring
  • All-weather riding
  • Weekend long rides
  • Comfortable highway cruising

Bike Compatibility

Popular motorcycles that commonly use these tyres

Commonly Available Sizes

Front:
100/90-19110/90-19120/70 ZR19130/60 B19130/80 B17130/90 B16140/75 R17150/80 16MH90-21100/80-17120/70 B21130/60 B21130/70 B18130/70 R18MT90 B16150/80 R17160/60 R18160/70 R17160/80 R17
Rear:
130/90 B16150/80 B16160/70 B17170/80 B15180/55 B18180/65 B16180/70 R16200/50 ZR17200/55 R17240/40 VR18260/40 VR18300/35 VR18MT90 B16150/70 B18MU85 B16180/60 R16180/70 B16200/55 R16240/50 R16

Sizes vary by batch and bike compatibility. Availability is confirmed on WhatsApp.

Price depends on bike model and tyre size.

Real-World Fitment

See how Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra and Metzeler Cruisetec look when fitted on customers' motorcycles.

Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra fitment
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra fitment
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra fitment
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra fitment
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
Metzeler Cruisetec fitment
Metzeler Cruisetec
Metzeler Cruisetec fitment
Metzeler Cruisetec
Metzeler Cruisetec fitment
Metzeler Cruisetec
Metzeler Cruisetec fitment
Metzeler Cruisetec

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