METZELERSportSport-Touring

Sportec™ M9 RR

Metzeler's street-legal sport tire built for supersport and naked bike riders who demand wet-weather confidence and canyon grip without sacrificing daily mileage.

MTC8.3/10★★★★☆Sport · All-Weather Street

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BrandMETZELER

TypeSport / Sport-Touring

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes14

Proprietary chord architecture widens the tire's dynamic working zone while keeping sidewall rigidity intact — sharper turn-in without the nervous edge

Extended dual-compound layout front and rear balances shoulder grip for hard cornering with center durability for everyday miles

Full-silica construction across the entire tire resists heat buildup during spirited riding, keeping the compound consistent from first mile to last

Mid-lean tread channels deliver active water evacuation right where you need it during corner entry — confident feedback, not guesswork

Slick shoulder blocks maintain an unbroken contact patch at full lean so your line stays planted when you commit to a corner

Narrow center slick strip paired with longitudinal drainage grooves handles standing water effectively for strong all-weather confidence

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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

30-day returns on unused, unmounted tires. See our Return Policy for full terms.

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MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.3/10

★★★★☆

The M9 RR is the go-to choice for supersport and naked bike riders who split time between canyon runs and real-world commuting — especially where wet roads are a factor.

Performance

Dry Grip8.4

Wet Grip8.7

Street Manners8.8

Track Capability7.6

Mileage7.9

Value8.2

Best For

Daily Sport Rider

You're on a supersport or naked bike every day — morning marine layer on the 241, canyon carving on weekends, and everything in between. You need a tire that handles SoCal's cold damp mornings and hot afternoon tarmac without wearing out before the season ends.

Perfect Match

Track-Day Dabbler

You make it out to Chuckwalla or Streets of Willow a few times a year but spend most of your miles on public roads. The M9 RR warms up fast, gives you solid grip at 7/10ths pace, and transitions back to street duty without skipping a beat — no tire swap needed.

Great Match

Serious Track Rider

If you're chasing fast lap times consistently and running at the limit of your machine's capability, the M9 RR's street-optimized durability will hold you back before its grip does. You'll want a purpose-built slick or track compound for that mission.

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Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	110/70R17	—	0301-0857	3627200	8019227362725	$189.18$229.33Save $40
Front	110/70ZR17	—	0301-0858	3626600	8019227362664	$173.59$210.40Save $37
Front	120/70ZR17	—	0301-0859	3616900	8019227361698	$194.51$235.79Save $41
Front	120/70ZR19	—	0316-0558	4183100	8019227418316	$251.71$305.13Save $53
Rear	140/70R17	—	0302-1460	3627300	8019227362732	$204.32$247.69Save $43
Rear	150/60R17	—	0302-1461	3627400	8019227362749	$248.69$301.48Save $53
RearOOS	150/60ZR17	—	0302-1462	3626700	8019227362671	$228.19$276.59Save $48
RearOOS	160/60ZR17	—	0302-1464	3617000	8019227361704	$227.80$276.14Save $48
Rear	170/60ZR17	—	0317-0727	4183200	8019227418323	$275.77$320.95Save $45
Rear	180/55ZR17	—	0302-1466	3617100	8019227361711	$245.73$297.86Save $52
Rear	180/60ZR17	—	0302-1467	3626800	8019227362688	$262.89$318.70Save $56
Rear	190/50ZR17	—	0302-1468	3617200	8019227361728	$288.90$350.24Save $61
Rear	190/55ZR17	—	0302-1469	3617300	8019227361735	$299.01$362.47Save $63
Rear	200/55ZR17	—	0302-1470	3617400	8019227361742	$317.39$384.75Save $67

Frequently Asked

The biggest structural change is the updated chord architecture, which allows the rubber to flex more dynamically through its working range without softening sidewall support. Metzeler rates the new generation at over 10% more mileage than the M7 RR while maintaining comparable grip levels. Riders transitioning from the M7 also consistently note better wet-weather behavior and more progressive mid-corner feedback.

Absolutely — for novice through intermediate riders or anyone running track days a handful of times per season, the M9 RR is a strong choice. It builds heat quickly and communicates well up to about 7/10ths pace. Riders who are consistently pushing hard lap times on a liter bike will likely outgrow it and want a dedicated track compound, but for mixed street and track use it's a genuinely capable tire.

Rear life depends heavily on your bike's power output and your throttle habits — most riders land somewhere between 4,000 and 6,000 miles on the rear, with fronts typically lasting 7,000 to 10,000 miles. Hard-charging liter bike riders will see the lower end of that range; middleweight riders at sport-touring pace tend to push closer to the top. Either way, the M9 RR outlasts most tires in its performance class.

Wet grip is genuinely one of this tire's strongest suits — it earned an 8.7 in our scoring for a reason. The full-silica compound stays pliable in cold, damp conditions, and the mid-lean drainage channels and longitudinal grooves actively clear water from the contact patch as you lean in. For Orange County riders who occasionally catch marine layer or early-morning moisture on canyon roads, this tire inspires real confidence.

Yes — like any new tire, the M9 RR comes off the mold with a light release agent on the surface. Plan for roughly 100 conservative miles before you start pushing lean angles, braking hard, or getting aggressive on the throttle. Gradually work up your lean and speed over those first miles so the compound scrubs in fully and reaches its performance baseline.

The M9 RR is sized for the full range of modern sport and naked bikes — 600cc supersports up through 1000cc liter bikes from Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki, Ducati, Triumph, and more. It's engineered for riders who use their sport bike as a primary mount year-round rather than a dedicated weekend-only track machine. If that sounds like your setup, this tire was built with you in mind.

Metzeler Sportec M9 RR Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center carries the Metzeler Sportec M9 RR for Orange County sport and naked bike riders who need real-world performance — not just track-day marketing. Whether you're running the canyons above Mission Viejo, commuting through Irvine, or heading out to the coast through Huntington Beach, the M9 RR's all-weather compound and intelligent tread design handle the unpredictable conditions SoCal actually throws at you. We stock the full M9 RR size range and sell below MSRP, so you're getting a premium Metzeler tire at a price that makes sense.

Walk into our Orange shop and we'll mount and balance your M9 RRs while you wait — no appointment necessary. Our flat-rate tire service runs $69 per tire for mounting, $9.95 per tire for balancing, and $3.50 per tire for disposal. No upsells, no surprises. Our technicians know sport tire fitment inside and out, and we'll make sure your new Metzelers are set up correctly for your specific bike.

Questions about whether the M9 RR is the right fit for your supersport, naked, or sport-touring machine? Call us at (714) 516-9059 — we're happy to talk through the comparison with whatever else you're considering. Motorcycle Tire Center serves riders throughout Orange County, including Anaheim, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and the surrounding area. Come in, get expert advice, and ride out on fresh rubber the same day.

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