METZELERAdventureDual-Sport

KAROO™ 4

Name: KAROO™ 4 Motorcycle Tires
Brand: METZELER
Rating: 8.2 (10 reviews)

Metzeler's true 50/50 adventure tire built for riders who demand real dirt performance without abandoning the highway home.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Adventure · Dual-Sport 50/50

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BrandMETZELER

TypeAdventure / Dual-Sport

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes10

Aggressive knob pattern with oversized cutouts engineered to bite and self-clean in sand, mud, and clay

Alternating side-knob layout sheds debris on the move, keeping traction consistent across changing terrain

Edge-of-tire wet grip tuned specifically for leaned-over confidence on rain-soaked pavement

Genuine 50/50 on/off-road balance — not a street tire with a dirt costume, but a real dual-surface performer

Compound formulated for long-haul durability without trading away the traction that adventure riding demands

Wide size range fits most current adventure and dual-sport platforms, tube-type and tubeless

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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

🛞 Running a spoked wheel? Parts Unlimited Standard Tubes fit 100/90-19 — from $8 →

Save below MSRPIn-stock · ships fastWalk-in install

MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.2/10

★★★★☆

The KAROO 4 is the go-to choice for committed ADV riders splitting genuine miles between tarmac and dirt who refuse to compromise either end.

Performance

Dry Grip7.8

Wet Grip8.1

Street Manners7.6

Track Capability3.2

Mileage8.4

Value8.3

Best For

Adventure Purist

You're putting 8,000-plus miles a year down, roughly half of which is legitimate dirt — fire roads, sand washes, muddy two-track. You know knobby tires hum on the highway and you're fine with it, because the payoff when the pavement ends is exactly what you came for. The KAROO 4 is built around your priorities.

Perfect Match

Dual-Sport Explorer

Your mid-weight dual-sport or compact ADV bike splits time between forest service roads and the pavement connecting them. You need a tire that handles loose gravel and unexpected rain with equal composure. The KAROO 4's debris-shedding tread and wet-edge grip make variable terrain feel far less like a gamble.

Great Match

Street-Focused ADV Rider

If 90 percent of your riding is asphalt with the occasional maintained dirt shortcut, the KAROO 4's aggressive tread will deliver more noise and slightly less street refinement than you actually need. A street-biased ADV tire will feel more at home on your daily routes and give up very little on the mild off-road you're actually doing.

Consider Metzeler Tourance Next or similar street-biased adventure tire

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
FrontOOS	100/90-19	—	0316-0576	4172600	8019227417265	$146.99$178.18Save $31
Front	110/80R19	—	0316-0585	4254000	8019227425406	$234.97$284.81Save $50
Front	120/70R19	—	0316-0586	4254200	8019227425420	$246.57$298.87Save $52
FrontOOS	90/90-21	—	0316-0584	4205300	8019227420531	$156.18$189.32Save $33
Rear	130/80R17	—	0317-0730	4172800	8019227417289	$274.49$332.76Save $58
Rear	140/80-18	—	0317-0749	4173100	8019227417319	$156.28$189.43Save $33
Rear	140/80R17	—	0317-0731	4172900	8019227417296	$292.82$354.94Save $62
Rear	150/70R17	—	0317-0763	4254100	8019227425413	$290.00$351.53Save $62
Rear	150/70R18	—	0317-0764	4254500	8019227425451	$278.04$337.06Save $59
Rear	170/60R17	—	0317-0765	4254300	8019227425437	$307.91$373.29Save $65

Frequently Asked

Metzeler went noticeably more aggressive with the KAROO 4 — larger tread cutouts and a redesigned side-knob layout that clears mud and sand far more effectively than the previous generation. Wet pavement handling also improved, especially mid-corner stability when you're leaned over on a damp road. The trade-off is a slight uptick in road noise, which is an honest price for the soft-terrain gains.

With a balanced 50/50 riding mix, rear tires typically return somewhere in the 7,000–9,000 mile range while fronts routinely exceed 10,000 miles. Heavier bikes or aggressive off-road use will pull those numbers down; a more pavement-dominant routine can push them higher. The compound is genuinely built for longevity without using hardness as the only tool.

It handles sustained highway miles without drama — stable tracking and solid wet-weather confidence make long connecting stretches between trail systems entirely manageable. You will notice more tread hum than a street-oriented tire, and fuel economy can dip slightly with the aggressive pattern. If your trips are primarily interstate, a street-biased ADV tire is a better fit; if the highway is just how you get to the dirt, the KAROO 4 is perfectly capable.

Sand, mud, and clay are exactly what this tire was engineered around — the enlarged cutouts and alternating knob design provide genuine traction and continuous self-cleaning in loose conditions. It's not a dedicated motocross knobbly, but for adventure-weight bikes tackling sand washes or slick trail sections it performs with real confidence. This is where the KAROO 4 earns its reputation over more road-biased competitors.

Yes, and it makes a meaningful difference. Start at the manufacturer-recommended street pressure for pavement and highway, then drop 2–4 PSI for off-road riding to expand the contact patch and improve traction on loose surfaces. Make sure you bring pressures back up before returning to sustained highway speeds. Exact numbers vary based on your bike's weight and how much you're carrying.

Metzeler offers the KAROO 4 in a broad size range that covers most modern adventure and dual-sport platforms. Cross-reference your OEM tire size with the available KAROO 4 fitments, and confirm whether your wheels require tube-type or tubeless construction before ordering — some sizes are application-specific. Not sure? Call us at (714) 516-9059 and we'll sort it out before you make the trip.

Metzeler KAROO 4 Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Metzeler KAROO 4 for Orange County ADV and dual-sport riders who need a tire that performs honestly at both ends of the spectrum. Whether you're launching from Irvine onto the 241 or threading singletrack in the San Bernardinos, the KAROO 4's 50/50 design handles the full itinerary — deep-lugged tread for soft terrain, wet-edge grip for rain-soaked canyons, and a durable compound that goes the distance between changes.

We sell the KAROO 4 at below-MSRP dealer pricing and mount it same-day with walk-in service. Our flat-rate install is $69 per tire for mounting, $9.95 for balancing, and $3.50 for disposal — no hidden shop fees, no surprises. Our team works on adventure bikes daily and can confirm fitment for tube-type or tubeless wheel setups before you drive over from Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, or anywhere else in the area.

If you're weighing the KAROO 4 against a more street-biased adventure tire or want to talk through whether your riding style matches a true 50/50 tread, give us a call at (714) 516-9059. We'll give you a straight answer rather than just sell you what's in stock. Motorcycle Tire Center — the tire experts Orange County ADV riders rely on.

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