Metzlers Sportec Klassic Tires

[salty_monk]

Used to manage to fairly regularly drag hard parts on that model using the Avons. The Sport Demons are slightly stickier / give more confidence than the Avons so if these have the best of both... great! (other than the fact they're German not British! )

[bwringer]

Well, Metzeler was acquired by Pirelli quite a while back, and they make tires all over the world, so it's hard to say what nationality your tires might be.

It did give me a little warm fuzzy a few weeks ago when I spooned a set of new Avons onto my V-Strom and saw a proud "MADE IN ENGLAND" emblem.

[TiiMuch]

Well, Metzeler was acquired by Pirelli quite a while back, and they make tires all over the world, so it's hard to say what nationality your tires might be.

It did give me a little warm fuzzy a few weeks ago when I spooned a set of new Avons onto my V-Strom and saw a proud "MADE IN ENGLAND" emblem.

When I got my pair of Metzelers a couple weeks ago I was reading the sidewalls and got a little confused.
The word "Pirelli" was molded right on there in small print and in another spot it said the tire was made in Brazil?.

It's making more sense now.

[rockford]

I was just getting ready to order a set of Sport Demons but am going to hold off since I've got safe tread left. I have a really good feeling about the Klassic and will be really eager to hear how they do. As someone said, there is almost no solid information available, at this point, but what is out there, seems to be quite good.

[Gs1000g]

I will say on the 100ish miles I have on them I am very impressed, I drove to work in the misty rain and they seemed to grip well for a new tire.....we shall
continue to see

[SailEXIT]

I have just installed a set of these.
$550 CND installed.
Had to get a new speedo cable the very next day.
I did not notice the dogleg in the cable.

All in all, I say I like these new tires.

Have a great day.
Shaun

[TiiMuch]

Hmmm,...well I just rode on mine for the first time yesterday.
But the last time I rode a GS1100 was in the 1982?!.

Seemed really good to me but nothing to compare to?.

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[Gs1000g]

I finally got to ride since Missouri is under a nasty heat wave and it's been way too hot to ride . I put about 280 miles on in a day. The tires grip awesome. I rode a lot of twisty roads, I really like the grip and feel of these tires.. I'm still very happy I bought these. I will report back for longevity on tires

[rudeman]

I used to run Metzler Perfects, ME99A rear and ME77 front back in the 80's. Used to able to get them with a "V" rating. They were outstanding tires then; beautifully finished with no molding flash or nipples and they stuck like glue. It would be nice to have another quality alternative for us vintage riders.

[rockford]

I've got about 500 miles on a nice set of Metzler Sportec Klassiks so thought I'd report in. Over the years, I've run multiple sets of Metzlers, Dunlops, Ching Shin (1), Bridgestones, IRC, Shinkos and probably a few others that I don't recall. Unless my opinion changes, I think these Klassiks are the very best tires I've ever ridden on. They feel great, grip extremely well, handle easily and smoothly and are a real pleasure. I can't yet offer a very meaningful comment on the wear factor but they make me feel safe and comfy.....and that's what I care most about. I 'played around' with tire pressures and am now running 33/35 (F/R), which is lower than I've used on most other tires.

Oh, and I just got my $50 rebate Visa card......my mad money!!

[bobtail84]

Any more updates on these Metzeler Sportec Klassic's?

I have to replace my Bridgestone Battlax's which I have found the rear to wear and grip very well but I'm a bit disappointed with the wear of the front.
We have a big bike show in the EXCEL center in the east end of old London town England in mid Feb so I'm going with a bag of cash that the wife hasn't found yet and will buy some tyres of some description and I do fancy the Metzelers.

Any thoughts or opinions?

Jeff

[bwringer]

Any more updates on these Metzeler Sportec Klassic's?

I have to replace my Bridgestone Battlax's which I have found the rear to wear and grip very well but I'm a bit disappointed with the wear of the front.
We have a big bike show in the EXCEL center in the east end of old London town England in mid Feb so I'm going with a bag of cash that the wife hasn't found yet and will buy some tyres of some description and I do fancy the Metzelers.

Any thoughts or opinions?

Jeff

Buy 'em, mount 'em, flog 'em, and let us know. Do it for SCIENCE. It's your chance to be a pioneer.

[bobtail84]

Buy 'em, mount 'em, flog 'em, and let us know. Do it for SCIENCE. It's your chance to be a pioneer.

I will get the Metzelers for Queen, country and science.. if the price is right. I might even try pioneering, Is that like orienteering with out the compass?

[Gs1000g]

mine are still holding up perfectly,I would definitely purchase again. I have about 3k miles on mine couldn't be happier

[azr]

How's the wear after 3K miles?