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Roadtec™ 01 Tire for Heavy Weight Motorcycles
Purpose-built for heavy bikes, the Roadtec 01 HWM delivers wet-weather confidence and long tread life on big sport-tourers and adventure machines.
MTC8.1/10★★★★☆Sport-Touring · All-Weather
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BrandMETZELER
TypeSport-Touring / Adventure
FitmentFront & Rear
Sizes4
HWM construction engineered for the weight and torque demands of large sport-touring and adventure platforms — BMW GS, FJR1300, Tiger 1200 and their kin
Radial groove placement channels water away efficiently, giving you real wet-road grip on rain-slicked streets, painted lines, and damp morning tarmac
Retuned carcass stiffness builds mechanical grip on worn, low-friction pavement without turning handling vague or sloppy under load
Rear tire geometry redesigned with a larger, shorter contact patch for more consistent footprint pressure and sharper turn-in feel
Optimized land-to-sea ratio squeezes up to 10% more tread life out of the rear versus the previous Roadtec generation
Compound engineered to hold its grip characteristics across the full service life — no mid-life cliff, predictable feedback from new to worn
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MTC Rating
MTC Score
8.1/10
★★★★☆
The Roadtec 01 HWM is the go-to choice for high-mileage riders on heavy sport-tourers and adventure bikes who need dependable wet grip and long wear in equal measure.
Performance
Dry Grip7.8
Wet Grip8.4
Street Manners8.6
Track Capability5.2
Mileage8.3
Value7.9
Best For
Heavy Sport-Touring Commuter
You're putting 12,000-plus miles a year on a BMW R1250RT, FJR1300, or similar heavyweight tourer. Wet commutes, cold mornings, and weekend slab miles are all in the mix — you need a tire that stays planted and predictable in every condition, not just on a dry twisty.
Perfect Match
Loaded Adventure Tourer
You ride a big ADV machine — Tiger 1200, KTM 1290 Super Adventure, or equivalent — often two-up or with a full load of luggage. The Roadtec 01 HWM handles the added weight without vague, floaty steering, keeping feedback honest on mixed pavement quality.
Great Match
Aggressive Canyon Carver
Track days and maximum dry-corner grip are your priorities over mileage and wet-weather range. The Roadtec 01 HWM is a solid street tire but it won't satisfy you at the limit on a sport-focused bike.
Consider Metzeler Sportec M9 RR or Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.
Size
Load/Speed
P/N
MFR Part #
UPC-A
Our Price / MSRP
Front
120/70ZR17
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0301-0604
2681200
8019227268126
$198.24$240.29Save $42
Rear
180/55ZR17
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0302-1005
2681300
8019227268133
$263.17$319.00Save $56
Rear
190/50ZR17
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0302-1095
2681400
8019227268140
$289.63$351.12Save $61
Rear
190/55ZR17
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0302-1007
2681500
8019227268157
$279.82$339.23Save $59
Frequently Asked
HWM stands for Heavy Weight Motorcycles — it tells you the carcass, compound, and tread geometry were all developed around the mass and torque of big sport-touring and adventure bikes rather than adapted from a lighter platform. Think BMW R1250GS, Yamaha FJR1300, Kawasaki Concours 14 — machines where tire load rating and structural rigidity genuinely matter.
Meaningfully better, particularly on the low-friction surfaces that catch riders off guard — painted road markings, polished urban asphalt, and cold damp pavement. Metzeler repositioned the radial grooves to evacuate water more aggressively, and the community score of 8.4 for wet grip reflects that real-world improvement over the Z8 generation.
Metzeler targets a 10% gain over the Roadtec Z8, and real-world feedback typically puts rear tire life in the 7,000–9,000 mile range for sport-touring use. Heavier bikes, two-up riding, and spirited throttle habits will push you toward the lower end — but that's still solid longevity for a tire that doesn't sacrifice grip to get there.
It's not the right tool for the track. The Roadtec 01 is built for street versatility and longevity on heavy bikes, and its track capability score reflects that honestly. If you're planning regular track days alongside street miles, look at the Metzeler Sportec M9 RR instead — it's purpose-built for that duty cycle.
Metzeler dialed in a stiffness balance that resists the wallowing, imprecise feel some touring tires develop when the bike is fully loaded or two-up. Turn-in stays responsive and the chassis feedback stays honest — you're not fighting the tire to find your line through a corner even with luggage aboard.
That consistency is one of the tire's real strengths. The compound is formulated to avoid the sudden grip drop-off that some sport-touring tires exhibit past the halfway point. Riders consistently report that handling feedback and wet-road confidence remain predictable right through to replacement depth — no unpleasant surprises late in the tire's life.
Metzeler Roadtec 01 HWM Tires in Orange County — MTC
At Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA, we stock the Metzeler Roadtec 01 HWM for riders across Orange County — from Irvine commuters on loaded BMW tourers to Mission Viejo weekend warriors running big adventure bikes through the canyons. This is a purpose-engineered sport-touring tire that takes the weight and power of large-displacement machines seriously, delivering genuine wet-weather grip, honest handling under load, and tread life that justifies the investment. It's not a track-day tire and we won't tell you it is — but for the sport-touring and ADV rider logging real miles in real conditions, it's one of the strongest options in its class.
We sell Metzeler Roadtec 01 HWM tires at below-MSRP dealer pricing, and we mount and balance them right here at our Orange County shop — walk in, no appointment needed. Our flat-rate tire service is $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire, with no surprises at the register. Our technicians work on heavy sport-tourers and adventure bikes every day, so your FJR1300, R1250RT, or Tiger 1200 is in familiar hands.
Serving Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and the surrounding Orange County area, MTC is the local shop that actually knows tires — not a general service bay that happens to stock them. If you want to talk through whether the Roadtec 01 HWM is the right fit for your bike and riding style, give us a call at (714) 516-9059 or stop in. We'll give you a straight answer.