MICHELINCruiserSport

Scorcher 11

Name: Scorcher 11 Motorcycle Tires
Brand: MICHELIN
Rating: 8.2 (13 reviews)

Michelin's Harley-Davidson co-developed radial cruiser tire — built for spirited street performance on V-Rod, Fat Boy, FXDR 114, Breakout, and Street models.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Cruiser · Street Performance

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BrandMICHELIN

TypeCruiser / Sport

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes13

Semi-slick tread layout maximizes rubber-to-road contact for sharp, confident dry-road grip on heavy cruiser platforms

Strategically placed grooves channel water efficiently while preserving the structural stiffness that keeps handling precise in wet conditions

Radial construction reduces steering effort and sharpens response — noticeably more agile than bias-ply alternatives on the same bike

Dual-purpose compound balances outright grip with extended wear life, aiming for 8,000–12,000 miles depending on riding style and bike weight

Co-developed directly with Harley-Davidson engineering teams for optimized fitment, load ratings, and handling calibration on specific OE platforms

Harley-branded sidewall graphics preserve the factory look for riders who care about keeping that OE aesthetic intact

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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

8.2/10

★★★★☆

The Scorcher 11 is built for Harley riders who want OE-grade fitment with genuine cornering confidence on dry canyon roads and city streets.

Performance

Dry Grip8.7

Wet Grip7.4

Street Manners8.9

Track Capability4.5

Mileage7.8

Value8.1

Best For

Canyon Cruiser

You're on a V-Rod, FXDR 114, or Breakout and you actually use those twisty roads. You want real corner feel and dry-road confidence without giving up OE fitment — and you're putting down 6,000 to 10,000 miles a year doing it.

Perfect Match

OE Replacement Seeker

Your Harley shipped with Scorcher 11s and you want exactly that same handling character back — no guesswork, no experimenting with unfamiliar compounds. Predictable wear, familiar feel, and the correct sidewall branding to keep things looking factory.

Great Match

All-Weather Tourer

You rack up serious miles in mixed conditions and rain is a regular part of your ride, not an occasional inconvenience. The Scorcher 11's semi-slick design favors dry tarmac — you'd be better served by the Michelin Scorcher 31, which is built with all-season wet performance as a priority.

Consider Michelin Scorcher 31

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	100/80B17	—	0307-0061	67519	086699675194	$181.31$204.95Save $24
Front	120/70ZR18	—	0303-0211	66341	086699663412	$235.56$265.95Save $30
Front	120/70ZR18	—	0303-0212	30664	086699306647	$244.17$275.95Save $32
Front	120/70ZR19	—	0303-0213	27741	086699277411	$252.16$284.95Save $33
FrontOOS	130/60B21	—	0307-0071	18587	086699185877	$230.44$259.95Save $30
Front	140/75R17	—	0303-0210	16205	086699162052	$244.12$275.95Save $32
Front	160/60R18	—	0303-0224	11169	086699111692	$272.31$307.95Save $36
Rear	140/75R15	—	0304-0230	66225	086699662255	$290.21$327.95Save $38
RearOOS	150/60ZR17	—	0304-0231	43823	086699438232	$229.15$258.95Save $30
Rear	150/70ZR17	—	0304-0232	23647	086699236470	$240.57$271.95Save $31
RearOOS	180/55ZR17	—	0304-0233	42471	086699424716	$349.47$394.95Save $45
RearOOS	200/55R17	—	0304-0234	74341	086699743411	$283.79$320.95Save $37
Rear	240/40R18	—	0304-0235	88867	086699888679	$355.88$401.95Save $46

Frequently Asked

It handles normal wet streets reasonably well — the grooves are designed to evacuate water while keeping the contact patch stable. That said, the semi-slick layout is tuned for dry performance first, so if you ride in heavy rain regularly or live somewhere it stays wet for weeks at a time, a tire like the Michelin Scorcher 31 with more aggressive channeling will serve you better.

Most riders report somewhere in the 8,000–12,000 mile range. If you're on a heavier platform like the Fat Boy 114 or you ride aggressively, expect to land toward the lower end of that window. Conservative street riders who keep their tire pressure dialed in regularly tend to push past 10,000 miles without issue.

Michelin engineered the Scorcher 11 around specific platforms — V-Rod, Fat Boy, FXDR 114, Breakout, Superlow, and Street models. It may physically clear other Harley frames, but the handling calibration was developed around those bikes' geometry and weight distribution specifically. Check your owner's manual and call us at (714) 516-9059 — our techs can tell you quickly whether it's a safe fit for your application.

The larger uninterrupted contact patch translates into noticeably quicker turn-in and better mid-corner feedback than you'd get from a deeply grooved traditional cruiser tire. Riders coming off older OE rubber consistently notice sharper steering input and more planted cornering. The trade-off is that deep tread channels move more water — so the semi-slick design gives up some wet-weather traction to gain that dry performance edge.

Michelin developed the front and rear as a matched system — the wear rates, profiles, and handling characteristics are calibrated to work together. Mixing with a different rear or front, even another Scorcher model, can introduce imbalances in steering feel and stability that weren't part of the original design. We recommend running the full set for the performance the tire was built to deliver.

It reflects the actual OE development partnership between Michelin and Harley-Davidson — these tires were engineered alongside the bikes, not just approved after the fact. The sidewall graphics don't change the compound or construction, but they signal that the fitment, load ratings, and handling profile were validated directly on these platforms. For riders who want OE aesthetics intact, it's a bonus that doesn't cost anything extra.

Michelin Scorcher 11 Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center carries the Michelin Scorcher 11 at below-MSRP dealer pricing for Harley-Davidson riders across Orange County — whether you're in Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, or right here in Orange. This is one of the most focused cruiser tires on the market: Michelin co-developed it directly with Harley-Davidson for specific OE platforms, so you're not buying a generic cruiser tire that was adapted to fit — you're buying one that was built around your bike from the ground up.

The Scorcher 11's semi-slick tread pattern sets it apart from conventional cruiser rubber. The enlarged contact patch delivers dry-road grip and cornering feedback that most Harley owners don't expect from their stock tire, while the radial construction keeps steering effort low on heavier platforms like the Fat Boy and FXDR 114. With a street manners score of 8.9 and dry grip at 8.7, it's a standout street performer — though riders who spend significant time in wet conditions should know the wet grip score of 7.4 reflects its dry-first design priorities.

Bring your Harley into MTC in Orange and our technicians will mount and balance the Scorcher 11 while you wait — no appointment needed. Walk-in mount and balance runs $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire, with no hidden fees. We stock a full range of Scorcher 11 sizes for V-Rod, Softail, and Street applications and can usually get you in and out same day. Questions about fitment for your specific model? Call us at (714) 516-9059 and we'll confirm compatibility before you make the trip.

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