METZELERAdventureSport-Touring

Tourance™ Next

Name: Tourance™ Next Motorcycle Tires
Brand: METZELER
Rating: 8.1 (1 reviews)

Metzeler's refined adventure-touring tire built for pavement-focused ADV riders who demand long mileage and serious wet-weather confidence.

MTC8.1/10★★★★☆Adventure · Pavement-First

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BrandMETZELER

TypeAdventure / Sport-Touring

FitmentRear

Sizes1

Next-gen compound outlasts the Tourance EXP — expect more miles between swaps on your R1200GS or Tiger

Redesigned siping and drainage channels deliver class-leading wet grip for riders who don't park it when it rains

95/5 on/off-road tread split keeps you planted on pavement while handling fire roads and gravel turnoffs without drama

Adventure-touring carcass construction manages fully-loaded bike weights and sustained highway miles without heat buildup or instability

Consistent handling feel from brand-new to wear indicators — no surprises mid-trip when you're 500 miles from home

Predictable cornering across asphalt, chip-seal, and light gravel — the tire doesn't punish you for mixed surfaces

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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

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MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.1/10

★★★★☆

The Tourance Next is the go-to choice for ADV riders who live on pavement, tour loaded, and need a tire that performs through rain and racks up serious mileage.

Performance

Dry Grip7.8

Wet Grip8.3

Street Manners8.7

Track Capability4.2

Mileage8.5

Value8.0

Best For

Long-Distance Tourer

You're putting 15,000+ miles a year on a loaded-up adventure bike and you need a tire that goes the distance without giving up wet-weather grip when the weather turns. The Tourance Next was built around your exact use case — all-day highway miles, luggage weight, and whatever the sky throws at you.

Perfect Match

Weekend Adventure Rider

Mostly paved roads with the occasional gravel access road or dirt parking lot at a trailhead — that's your territory. You want a tire that handles confidently in the rain and doesn't fuss when the road surface changes without warning. The Tourance Next covers that ground without compromise.

Great Match

Aggressive Sport Rider

If canyon carving and maximum lean angle are your priorities, the Tourance Next isn't your tire. It's engineered for durability and all-weather touring, not outright dry grip. Riders chasing spirited sport performance or occasional track days should look at sport-touring or hypersport options instead.

Consider sport-touring or hypersport alternatives

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Rear	150/70R18	—	0317-0353	2803300	—	$204.10$301.95Save $98

Frequently Asked

Metzeler made targeted improvements in two areas: the compound was reformulated to extend tire life, and the tread pattern was updated with better siping and water channeling for improved wet grip. The 95/5 on/off-road balance that made the EXP popular is still intact — this is a refinement, not a redesign.

The Tourance Next is engineered for 95% pavement use, with the remaining 5% covering maintained gravel roads, forest service roads, and unpaved parking areas. It handles those surfaces competently. What it's not built for is technical trails, deep gravel, loose dirt, or any real off-road riding — keep your expectations calibrated to 'graded dirt road,' not 'trail.'

Rear tire life in adventure-touring use typically falls in the 10,000–14,000 mile range depending on bike weight, load, and riding style. That's a genuine step up from the previous generation and competitive with other tires in the ADV segment. Heavier bikes and frequent two-up riding will pull that number toward the lower end.

Yes — the Tourance Next is built specifically for that scenario. The carcass construction is rated to handle the kind of weight a fully equipped adventure tourer puts on tires, including panniers, top cases, tank bags, and a passenger. Handling stays stable and predictable under load, which is exactly what you need on a long trip.

Wet grip is genuinely one of the Tourance Next's strongest attributes — it scores higher there than in dry grip. The tread geometry and siping patterns are optimized to evacuate water quickly and maintain contact through rain. It matches or outperforms plenty of sport-touring options in the wet while also giving you light off-road capability those tires don't offer.

The Tourance Next targets mid-to-large ADV platforms — think BMW R1250GS, Triumph Tiger 1200, Yamaha Super Ténéré, Honda Africa Twin, and similar bikes that spend the bulk of their time on pavement. If you're running one of those machines and prioritize road miles over dirt, this is a natural fit. Call us at (714) 516-9059 and we'll confirm the correct size for your specific model.

Metzeler Tourance Next Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Metzeler Tourance Next for adventure-touring riders across Orange County — whether you're in Irvine, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Fullerton, or Huntington Beach. This is a pavement-first ADV tire that earns its place on any serious touring setup: long mileage, strong wet-weather grip, and the construction to handle fully-loaded highway miles without compromise. If you're putting real miles on a GS, Tiger, or Ténéré, this is a tire worth serious consideration.

At MTC, we carry the Tourance Next at below-MSRP dealer pricing because we move volume and pass the savings to riders — not to inflate margins. Walk in any day for same-day mount and balance: $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire. No appointment needed. Our team knows adventure-touring rubber and can help you confirm the right size and spec for your bike and load configuration before you commit.

The Tourance Next sits at the crossroads of sport-touring durability and adventure-bike versatility — a 95/5 on/off-road tire that genuinely rewards riders who tour hard and need a tire that keeps up. Come see us at Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, or call (714) 516-9059 to check current inventory and pricing. We're here to put the right tire on your bike and get you back on the road.

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