METZELERSport-TouringSport

Roadtec™ 01

Name: Roadtec™ 01 Motorcycle Tires
Brand: METZELER
Rating: 8.1 (16 reviews)

Metzeler's refined sport-touring tire engineered for high-mileage street riders who demand all-weather confidence without giving up spirited handling.

MTC8.1/10★★★★☆Sport-Touring · All-Weather

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BrandMETZELER

TypeSport-Touring / Sport

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes16

Optimized tread land-to-sea ratio sustains consistent grip and even wear across the full tire life — not just the first few thousand miles

Radial groove layout channels water aggressively on wet city streets and worn tarmac where grip disappears fastest

Rebalanced carcass stiffness lets the tire conform to choppy, imperfect pavement for mechanical grip the compound alone can't deliver

Revised contact patch geometry — larger and shorter — sharpens turn-in response while squeezing up to 10% more mileage versus the old Z8 Interact

Sixteen size options span popular sport-touring, middleweight sport, and naked bike fitments from 500cc to 900cc-class machines

Premium sport-road construction that rides confidently in commuter conditions and still rewards you when the road gets twisty

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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 Roadtec 01 is built for serious street miles — ideal for Orange County riders who split time between the 55 freeway and Ortega Highway without swapping tires.

Performance

Dry Grip8.2

Wet Grip8.4

Street Manners8.7

Track Capability6.8

Mileage8.3

Value8.0

Best For

Sport-Touring Commuter

You're putting down 10,000-plus miles a year — highway runs to work, weekend canyon sessions, maybe a multi-day coastal trip thrown in. You need a tire that handles morning dew on the 5, holds its shape after 8,000 miles, and still leans confidently when you point it at Modjeska Canyon. The Roadtec 01 was made for exactly that mix.

Perfect Match

Middleweight Sport Rider

You're on a 650 to 750cc naked or sport bike, riding mostly street with regular spirited runs through the local canyons. You want a tire that reacts quickly through transitions and grips well on the patchy pavement Southern California loves to ignore. The Roadtec 01 delivers responsive handling and mechanical grip without overcharging you for pure track capability you won't use.

Great Match

Track Day Enthusiast

If you're running intermediate or advanced groups at Chuckwalla or Auto Club Speedway and pushing hard exit speeds, the Roadtec 01 isn't your tire. It'll handle a novice-pace track day, but it's a street tire at heart. Step up to the Sportec M9 RR or the Diablo Rosso Corsa II for the dry-grip ceiling and rapid heat buildup that serious track sessions demand.

Consider Metzeler Sportec M9 RR or Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	100/80-17	—	0305-0655	3241100	8019227324112	$174.88$212.01Save $37
Front	100/90-16	—	0305-0646	3240900	8019227324099	$175.08$212.24Save $37
FrontOOS	100/90-18	—	0305-0585	3241500	8019227324150	$186.03$225.50Save $39
Front	100/90-19	—	0305-0587	3132500	8019227313253	$184.70$223.90Save $39
Front	110/70-17	—	0305-0582	3132400	8019227313246	$177.79$215.52Save $38
Front	110/80-17	—	0305-0583	3241200	8019227324129	$188.75$228.80Save $40
FrontOOS	110/90-16	—	0305-0647	3241000	8019227324105	$176.31$213.70Save $37
Front	130/90-16	—	0305-0738	3555200	8019227355529	$208.40$252.64Save $44
FrontOOS	90/90-19	—	0305-0656	3627800	8019227362787	$182.78$221.55Save $39
Rear	120/80-18	—	0306-0670	3242600	8019227324266	$205.68$249.34Save $44
Rear	130/70-17	—	0306-0617	3132600	8019227313260	$198.03$240.04Save $42
Rear	130/80-17	—	0306-0618	3241900	8019227324198	$212.57$257.68Save $45
RearOOS	140/80-17	—	0306-0668	3242200	8019227324228	$226.02$273.99Save $48
Rear	150/70-17	—	0306-0669	3242400	8019227324242	$236.97$287.25Save $50
Rear	150/80-16	—	0306-0741	3555300	8019227355536	$236.97$287.25Save $50
Rear	90/90-18	—	0306-0858	3776000	8019227377606	$175.67$212.91Save $37

Frequently Asked

Metzeler reworked the contact patch shape — making it larger and shorter — which sharpens handling feel and contributes to up to 10% more mileage than the Z8. The tread pattern was redesigned around wet-road performance, particularly on the low-friction surfaces and worn asphalt that kill confidence in urban riding. Carcass stiffness was also retuned for better mechanical grip on rough pavement.

For sport-touring use, community experience points toward 8,000 to 10,000-plus miles depending on rider weight, bike, and how hard you're pushing. Aggressive street riding or heavier machines will land toward the lower end. The tread pattern is designed to maintain consistent grip characteristics throughout the tire's life, not just while it's fresh.

It can handle a casual or novice-group track day without issue, but the Roadtec 01 is street-optimized — it's not built to sustain the heat cycles and compound demands of repeated fast laps. If track riding is a regular part of your schedule, look at a dedicated performance tire like the Metzeler Sportec M9 RR instead, and save the Roadtec for the commute home.

The Roadtec 01's radial groove design specifically targets wet grip on slick urban surfaces and tired tarmac — it's genuinely strong in the rain, not just a marketing talking point. The Road 5 is still considered the segment benchmark in wet conditions, but the Roadtec 01 competes closely and often comes in at a better price point. For SoCal riders who hit the occasional coastal drizzle or winter rain, it's more than capable.

Sixteen sizes cover a wide range of sport-touring bikes, middleweight sport and naked bikes, and select adventure-touring fitments. Common applications include popular models from Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and BMW in the 500 to 900cc class. Bring your bike in or call us at (714) 516-9059 and we'll confirm the right size for your application before you order.

Yes — plan for 100 to 150 miles of moderate riding to scrub off the mold-release agents and allow the compound to properly seat against the rim. Keep lean angles conservative and brake progressively during that initial period. Once you've worked through the break-in, you'll have the full contact patch available and the tire will respond as designed.

Metzeler Roadtec 01 Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Metzeler Roadtec 01 for sport-touring and middleweight sport riders throughout Orange County — from Irvine and Newport Beach to Fullerton, Huntington Beach, and Mission Viejo. The Roadtec 01 earns its reputation as a practical premium tire by delivering genuine all-weather grip, predictable wear, and confident street handling in one package. Whether your miles come from the 405 on weekdays or Ortega Highway on weekends, this tire handles the full Orange County riding diet without asking you to compromise.

At MTC, we sell the Roadtec 01 below MSRP as an authorized Metzeler dealer, and we mount it in-house while you wait — no appointment necessary. Our walk-in mount and balance service runs $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire, with experienced techs who work on sport-touring and naked bikes every day. We'll verify your fitment, mount it right, and get you back on the road fast.

If you're comparing the Roadtec 01 to other sport-touring options or want to talk through whether it's the right tire for your bike and riding style, give us a call at (714) 516-9059. Our team knows these tires from riding them, not just selling them, and we'll give you a straight answer — including when a different tire is the better fit for what you're doing.

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