METZELERAdventureDual-Sport

Tourance™

Name: Tourance™ Motorcycle Tires
Brand: METZELER
Rating: 7.8 (9 reviews)

An 85/15 road-biased adventure tire built for big-bore ADV bikes that live on the highway but won't flinch when the pavement ends.

MTC7.8/10★★★★☆Adventure · Pavement-Focused

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BrandMETZELER

TypeAdventure / Dual-Sport

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes9

85/15 on-road/off-road tread bias — optimized for riders who tour primarily on asphalt but need real capability on gravel and fire roads

Long-life touring compound delivers stable, predictable handling mile after mile without sacrificing feedback on mixed surfaces

Low-noise tread geometry keeps highway slabs quiet on extended rides — a genuine touring priority, not a marketing claim

Engineered specifically for heavy, big-bore dual-sport and adventure platforms that demand load-bearing stability

Enough off-pavement bite for dirt detours and forest service roads — honest capability without pretending to be a knobby

Consistent wet-weather traction for typical touring conditions, with tread design that manages water evacuation at highway speeds

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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

Save below MSRPIn-stock · ships fastWalk-in install

MTC Rating

MTC Score

7.8/10

★★★★☆

Best suited for ADV and dual-sport riders who spend the majority of their miles on tarmac and want a high-mileage tire that won't panic on the occasional dirt detour.

Performance

Dry Grip7.5

Wet Grip7.3

Street Manners8.4

Track Capability3.0

Mileage8.2

Value7.6

Best For

Highway Adventurer

You're stacking serious interstate miles on a big ADV machine — GS, Africa Twin, Super Ténéré — and you want a tire that earns its keep on long-haul blacktop while still handling the occasional forest road or gravel scenic route without drama. Long tread life and highway composure matter more to you than any off-road trophy.

Perfect Match

Dual-Sport Commuter

Your dual-purpose bike is your daily rider on paved streets, but the weekend might end with a gravel shortcut or a dirt two-track you couldn't resist. The Tourance handles the nine-to-five commute without complaint and still has enough tread capability left over to make those side adventures confidence-inspiring rather than white-knuckle.

Great Match

Serious Off-Road Rider

If your weekends involve technical single-track, deep mud, or rocky trail work, the Tourance's pavement-first bias will leave you wanting more traction where it counts. You need a tire that prioritizes dirt at the expense of on-road refinement — look at the Metzeler Karoo lineup or another aggressive dual-sport option better matched to your terrain.

Consider Metzeler Karoo or similar aggressive dual-sport tire

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	N/A	—	1101-0126	3078600	8019227307863	$145.42$176.26Save $31
FrontOOS	100/90-19	—	1101-0124	3773000	8019227377309	$181.22$219.65Save $38
Front	110/80R19	—	1101-1278	2315900	8019227231595	$178.23$216.07Save $38
Front	120/90-17	—	0316-0068	1012200	8019227101225	$275.82$334.34Save $59
RearOOS	N/A	—	1101-0120	1012000	8019227101201	$183.32$222.22Save $39
Rear	130/80R17	—	0317-0060	1086800	8019227108682	$252.64$306.24Save $54
Rear	140/80-17	—	1101-0121	1012100	8019227101218	$199.11$241.38Save $42
Rear	150/70R17	—	0317-0567	3079900	8019227307993	$280.97$340.62Save $60
Rear	150/70R17	—	1101-1279	1127900	8019227112795	$210.37$255.03Save $45

Frequently Asked

It means the Tourance is built to excel on pavement and handle light off-road use — not split the difference evenly. You'll get excellent highway stability, low rolling noise, and touring-grade mileage, plus enough tread aggression to navigate gravel roads and fire trails without losing your nerve. What you won't get is serious mud or rock performance — this tire is honest about where it lives.

On pavement, it's not even close — the Tourance runs quieter, handles more predictably at highway speeds, and lasts significantly longer than a knobby-biased tire. The trade-off is straightforward: the more time you spend on dirt, mud, or technical terrain, the more you'll feel its on-road priorities working against you. For most adventure riders who are honest about their paved-to-dirt ratio, that's a trade worth making.

The touring-oriented compound is engineered for longevity, and many riders see 8,000–12,000 miles depending on bike weight, load, and riding conditions. Heavier ADV bikes loaded for touring will land on the lower end of that range, while lighter dual-sport machines ridden conservatively can push toward the top. Either way, it's one of the better-wearing options in the adventure segment.

Yes — this tire was developed with big, heavy adventure bikes in mind. The compound and carcass construction are engineered to maintain stable, predictable handling under real touring loads. Multi-day trips with full luggage are exactly what it was designed for, and handling character doesn't degrade noticeably when you're loaded up.

It's one of the better options for that use case. Quiet operation on pavement, consistent handling, and strong mileage make the Tourance a low-drama daily tire that doesn't punish you for street riding the way an aggressive dual-sport tread would. If your commute is paved but your weekends sometimes aren't, this tire handles both without requiring a tire swap.

Wet grip is solid for a touring-oriented adventure tire — rated 7.3 out of 10 here, and you'll feel it. The tread pattern evacuates water effectively at highway speeds and provides predictable feedback in typical rain conditions. It's not engineered for aggressive sport riding in the wet, but for real-world touring and commuting in Southern California's occasional wet weather, it handles itself confidently.

Metzeler Tourance Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange carries the Metzeler Tourance for Orange County's ADV and dual-sport riders who put real miles on their bikes. Whether you're running an Africa Twin down the 5, exploring fire roads off the 18 in the San Bernardinos, or commuting daily on a dual-sport through Irvine and Anaheim, the Tourance's 85/15 pavement-focused design delivers the touring mileage and street composure you need without abandoning you when the road turns to gravel.

We stock and mount Metzeler Tourance tires at below-MSRP dealer pricing — no games, no waiting on shipping. Walk in and we'll mount and balance your new Tourance the same day: $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire, flat rate. Serving riders from Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and across the OC.

Not sure the Tourance is the right call for your riding profile? Our team lives and rides in this region — we'll tell you straight whether you need a road-biased adventure tire or something with more dirt aggression. Give us a call at (714) 516-9059 or stop by the shop in Orange, CA. No appointment needed, no pressure — just honest tire advice from people who ride.

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