The Michelin Road 6 190/55 ZR17 M/C 75W TL is a rear sport-touring motorcycle tyre made for the rider who wants ultimate road performance on the daily commute, highway riding and long distance touring. This tubeless radial rear tyre provides the all-round versatility of excellent wet weather grip, cornering performance and touring durability in a popular 190/55 ZR17 size. Michelin recommends this tyre for motorcycles where the manufacturer’s rear specification is 190/55 ZR17 75W
The Michelin Road 6 utilises Michelin Technologies for sport-touring performance. Michelin 2CT+ Technology employs a harder centre compound to give extra rigidity and improve stability when cornering. Water EverGrip Technology uses specially shaped sipes which open up as the tyre wears to maintain maximum water evacuation capability throughout the tyre’s life. Michelin also employs 100% Michelin Silica Technology in the tread compound and a wet-weather oriented tread design.
For the rider looking for Michelin Road 6 190/55 ZR17 M/C 75W TL specifications, the main features include a nominal width of 190mm, aspect ratio of 55%, speed rating of ZR for high performance motorcycles, wheel diameter of 17 inches, and motorcycle rear designation with 75 load index and W speed rating. This means a load capacity of up to 387 kg at the recommended pressure in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, and speed capability of up to 270 km/h. Remember to fit Michelin Road 6 tyres according to the motorcycle manufacturer’s specification for speed, load, pressure, size and fitment.
The Michelin Road 6 is recommended for the rider who spends most of their time on the road, from the sport-tourer to the highway cruiser, the weekend adventurer and the long distance rider. Michelin reports a 15% improvement in grip on wet surfaces over the Road 5 in their internal comparisons, and also report a 10% improvement in tread life compared to the previous generation Road 5 tyre. Actual results may vary depending on the motorcycle, riding style, road conditions, load, pressure and other factors.
The Michelin Road 6 190/55 ZR17 M/C 75W TL rear fitment is recommended for motorcycles such as the BMW R 1250 RS, BMW R 1250 RT, BMW S 1000 XR, Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT, Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, Ducati Multistrada V4, Triumph Tiger Sport 1050, Honda VFR1200F, Aprilia Tuono V4 and BMW K1600 GT amongst others. The fitment can vary depending on the year of manufacture and wheel specifications, so it is always best to check and confirm the correct tyre size with the motorcycle manufacturer.
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