ROADTEC 01 SE [180/55ZR17M/C (73W) TL] Tire

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A New World of Sport Touring: Longer, Farther, Safer
ROADTEC™ 01 is METZELER's flagship product in sport touring, from radial to cross-ply construction.
Improved grip and durability on wet and low friction surfaces, and high adaptability to a wide range of bikes and riding styles.

[BENEFITS]
Grip on any surface
Advanced compounds improve chemical grip and adhesion in all conditions.
METZELER's proprietary mixing technology produces a more homogeneous compound with better chemical properties and wear resistance.
The radial front tire offers a synergy between the excellent chemical grip of the 100% silica compound and the mechanical grip of the tread pattern.
Radial rear tires have a dual compound layout.The center section occupies about 20% of the tire width, and the remaining 80% is equally distributed between the two shoulders.
The center section contains a well-balanced blend of silica and carbon black to improve stability and heat dissipation at high speeds, and to achieve both wear resistance and grip performance.
The 100% silica compound in the shoulder area, in combination with the tread pattern as in the front tire, provides excellent grip on low friction surfaces.
The same compound is used on the front and rear shoulders to provide a stable ground contact feeling when leaning.
Cap & base construction (thin layer in the center of the compound distributed below the compound shoulder) ensures optimum heat dispersion.
All ROADTEC™01 radial tires are combined with METZELER Rodigree Steel Belt INTERACT™ technology for precise riding and long life.
ROADTEC™01 cross-ply front and rear tires feature a unique carbon black-based compound with approximately 30% silica.It provides optimum grip in dry conditions by utilizing the heat generated by the tire's structure to achieve the optimum operating temperature.The special resin increases the compound's mobility and adhesion, providing unparalleled grip in wet conditions.

Safety on wet and low friction surfaces
ROADTEC™ 01 is a new concept tread pattern developed by METZELER that improves mechanical traction and is clearly noticeable during acceleration and braking.
The front tires are characterized by numerous lateral grooves, which ensure a high grip on the road surface and high drainage.
The rear tires are oriented in opposite directions and are equipped with long and short grooves of different functions.
When braking, the short grooves reduce lateral movement and increase motorcycle stability.
The long grooves provide traction on low friction surfaces during acceleration.
Groove orientation also contributes to longer tire life.Groove design and spacing are adjusted to increase the land sea ratio and increase the amount of rubber in contact with the road surface.
At the same time, the direction of the grooves follows the wear wave of the tire, which makes the tread wear more uniform and maintains the tread performance until the end of the tire life.
The ROADTEC™ 01's distinctive tread design and construction provide drainage and optimum grip.

Long life and consistent performance
ROADTEC™ 01 offers a 10% increase in service life compared to ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™.
The wide and short ground contact surfaces with innovative profiles reduce the consumption of the tire compound and ensure uniform wear.
ROADTEC™ 01 has a shorter and wider ground contact surface than ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™, which has the following two effects.

Tire slip is reduced and wear rate is greatly reduced
Motorcycle weight and acceleration forces are distributed over a wider area of the tire, reducing compound loading and preventing overheating
The ROADTEC™ 01's contact surface with the road surface has an increased amount of tread and edges in contact at the same time, which improves mechanical grip, drainage and safety.Also, by having more rubber in contact with the ground, it provides chemical grip right from the start of leaning, especially in the mid-bank area.

Stability and orbit accuracy
Construction that adapts to any motorcycle and riding style.

ROADTEC™ 01 has a more flexible carcass than ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™.
The deformation of the compound improves the mechanical grip and provides adhesion on rough surfaces and shock absorption on uneven surfaces (repair marks, bumps, paving stones).
METZELER offers the best solutions to meet the performance requirements of tires by utilizing a wide range of technologies tailored to different applications.Radial and cross-ply constructions work best in synergy with bias constructions or zero-degree steel belts with Interact™ technology.
The construction of each ROADTEC™ 01 tire size is manufactured with materials designed to meet the performance requirements of the tire.


[Details]
■Transverse groove:
・Grip on paved road
・Increased drainage
・Improved ABS efficiency

■Expanded shoulder grooves:
・Improved stability during lean
・Improved handling accuracy
・Excellent drainage when cornering

■Radial Tire Compounds:
Front :
・Synergy between the mechanical grip of the tread pattern and the 100% silica compound with excellent chemical grip
・Uniform compounding emphasizes chemical properties and improved wear resistance

■Shorter, wider and larger ground contact area compared to ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™
・Improved wear resistance due to reduced slip
・Reduction of compound load and overheating
・Increased number of grooves for improved mechanical grip and drainage
・More rubber in contact with the road surface for improved chemical grip in both dry and wet conditions

■ Cross ply tire compounds:
・Carbon black based, single compound with 30% silica.High grip in dry conditions due to early warm-up
・Special resin increases compound mobility and adhesion, providing unparalleled grip in wet conditions

■Saber groove:
・Improved traction of compound
・Excellent drainage
・Reduced wear and longer life

■Drop groove:
・Increased traction on low friction surfaces
・Improved stability and bike control during braking
・Quicker warm-up of compounds

■Radial Tire Compounds:
REAR:
・40％: 20％: Dual compound with 40% layout
・The center section with a well-balanced blend of silica and carbon black improves stability and heat dissipation at high speeds
・The side portions are the same 100% silica blend as the front, providing excellent chemical grip on wet and low friction surfaces
・The shoulder section has the same compound as the front section to provide a uniform ground contact feeling when banking
・Cap-and-base construction evenly distributes and stabilizes heat in the shoulder area during aggressive riding