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Sportec™ 01 RS

Name: Sportec™ 01 RS Motorcycle Tires
Brand: METZELER
Rating: 8.2 (5 reviews)

Metzeler's sharpest street-to-track tire — built for riders who run canyon roads hard and still want to pull pit lane without swapping rubber.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Sport · Street & Track

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BrandMETZELER

TypeSport / Track

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes5

Dynatread™ adaptive tread geometry reshapes the contact patch as lean angle and wear progress — grip stays consistent, not just at the edges but through the full corner arc

Race-derived compound formula delivers serious edge grip on both public roads and track surfaces without requiring tire warmers to wake up

Construction tuned for direct, communicative feedback — you feel what the tire is doing through the bars and pegs, which matters when you're threading a technical canyon section

Mid-corner stability is a standout strength — the RS holds its line confidently under load, supporting late-braking and aggressive trail-braking entry

Evolved RS-spec platform sharpens everything over the standard Sportec™ 01: quicker turn-in, higher edge grip, more precise steering response

Dual-environment fitment — street-legal with DOT compliance, capable enough for 4-6 track days per season without constant tire management

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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

8.2/10

★★★★☆

The Sportec™ 01 RS is the right call for performance-focused riders who split time between aggressive street riding and occasional track days and want one tire that handles both.

Performance

Dry Grip8.7

Wet Grip7.8

Street Manners8.3

Track Capability8.5

Mileage6.4

Value7.9

Best For

Track Day Regular

You're on track four to six times a season and you're not babying it in between. The Sportec™ 01 RS was designed for exactly this rotation — aggressive street use as your baseline, track sessions as the main event, and zero desire to deal with mounting a separate set every time you head to the circuit.

Perfect Match

Canyon Carver

Weekend mornings on the Angeles Crest or Ortega Highway, pushing hard through technical sweepers, chasing feedback and edge grip over comfort or longevity. The RS rewards committed riding — if you're willing to trade tire life for confidence at full lean, this is your tire.

Great Match

Sport-Touring Rider

If your riding diet is heavy on commuting, highway miles, and mixed conditions — with only occasional spirited stretches — the RS will wear faster than you'd like and feel like overkill most of the time. The Metzeler Roadtec 02 or Sportec™ M9 RR will hold up better and still reward when the road gets interesting.

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Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	120/70ZR17	58W · 520 lbs / 168 mph	0301-1072	4599600	—	$226.02$273.98Save $48
Rear	180/55ZR17	73W · 805 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1888	4599700	—	$290.23$351.81Save $62
Rear	190/55ZR17	75W · 853 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1889	4599800	—	$347.46$421.23Save $74
Rear	200/55ZR17	78W · 937 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1890	4599900	—	$368.83$447.09Save $78
RearOOS	200/60ZR17	80W · 992 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1891	4600000	—	$385.28$466.77Save $81

Frequently Asked

Plan for roughly 3,500 to 5,000 miles depending on how hard you ride and how heavy your bike is. This is a grip-first tire — Metzeler traded long wear life for compound performance, and that's the deal. Heavier sport bikes with aggressive riders will burn through the lower end of that range; smoother riders on middleweight machines can push toward the top.

No — the Sportec™ 01 RS is designed to come up to operating temperature without warmers, which makes it genuinely accessible for open track days and HPDE events. A controlled warm-up lap or two is all it takes. If you're a frequent track regular running back-to-back sessions, warmers can help extend tire longevity, but they're not required to use this tire safely.

The RS gets a more aggressive compound and a construction tuned for sharper response — think quicker turn-in, higher edge grip, and more immediate feedback at the limit. The trade-off is shorter wear life compared to the standard version. If performance is the priority and you're willing to replace tires more often, the RS is the right call.

Dynatread™ is Metzeler's approach to optimizing the contact patch as lean angle increases and as the tire wears over its life. In real-world terms, it means the transition from upright to full lean feels consistent and predictable rather than abrupt, and the tire doesn't get sketchy as it ages. It's the kind of technology you notice most when you're deep in a corner and the grip is exactly where you expect it.

It handles light rain and damp pavement reasonably well for a sport-focused tire — wet grip scores a 7.8, which is respectable in this category. That said, it's not engineered as an all-weather tire, and cold heavy rain will push it past its comfort zone. If you're regularly riding in challenging weather or doing year-round commuting, a sport-touring tire will serve you better.

Start with the manufacturer's cold pressure recommendations — typically around 36 psi front and 42 psi rear for street use. For track sessions, many riders drop 2 to 3 psi cold to compensate for heat buildup during hard running, but that number depends on your pace, bike weight, and the specific track. Check hot pressures after your first session and dial from there; never set pressures hot before going back out.

Metzeler Sportec™ 01 RS Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Metzeler Sportec™ 01 RS for Orange County riders who want a single performance tire that pulls double duty on canyon roads and at the track. Whether you're running Ortega Highway on the weekend or heading to Chuckwalla or Auto Club Speedway for a track day, the Sportec™ 01 RS delivers the dry grip (8.7) and track capability (8.5) that aggressive sport riders demand — without forcing you to maintain two separate sets of rubber.

At MTC, we carry the Sportec™ 01 RS at below-MSRP dealer pricing and mount them the same day — walk in, no appointment needed. Our mount and balance service runs $69 per tire for mounting, $9.95 for balancing, and $3.50 for disposal. We serve riders from Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, and across the greater Orange County area. Our staff knows these tires from real riding experience, not just spec sheets — we can help you dial in the right fitment for your bike and how you actually ride.

The Sportec™ 01 RS is a performance-first tire with real-world trade-offs: outstanding grip and feedback, shorter wear life, and a street-to-track capability that makes it the right choice for the right rider. If that sounds like your riding profile, give us a call at (714) 516-9059 or stop by our Orange location and we'll get you sorted — typically same-day. If you're logging heavier mileage or riding in more varied conditions, we'll tell you that too and point you toward a better fit.

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