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Touring Force SP

A high-silica multi-compound tire built for lighter sport and sport-touring bikes that demand real-world grip, honest mileage, and confident wet-weather handling.

MTC7.8/10★★★★☆Sport-Touring · All-Weather
MITAS Touring Force SP motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandMITAS
TypeSport-Touring / Sport
FitmentFront & Rear
Sizes6
Multi-compound construction (MCTT) puts harder rubber at the center for longevity and softer compound on the shoulders where cornering grip counts
High-silica tread formula delivers strong wet-road traction and reliable feel on cold morning pavement — a genuine all-weather performer
Lightweight carcass design keeps steering quick and communicative without the sluggish turn-in common on heavier sport-touring rubber
W-speed rated to 168 mph — plenty of headroom for canyon runs, spirited highways, and novice-to-intermediate track days
Engineered specifically for lighter supersport, sport-naked, and sport-touring platforms — not a one-size-fits-all design
Six 17-inch front and rear sizes available, covering the most popular mid-weight sport and sport-touring fitments
Select Size

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 sport and sport-naked riders who want engaging handling and strong wet-weather confidence without burning through tires every few months
Performance
Dry Grip8.1
Wet Grip8.3
Street Manners8.4
Track Capability7.2
Mileage7.9
Value8.2
Best For
Daily Canyon Carver
You're logging 40 miles of commute every weekday and disappearing into the Santa Ana Mountains every Sunday. You need a tire that's already working on a cold 9 AM canyon road but still delivers real confidence leaned over hard in the afternoon heat. The Touring Force SP's silica compound and quick-steering carcass hit that balance without demanding track-tire swap schedules.
Perfect Match
Sport-Touring Enthusiast
Lighter sport-touring or sport-naked platform, multi-day routes blending PCH with mountain passes, and a hard requirement for wet-weather capability. You want a tire that handles a surprise drizzle near Big Bear as confidently as it handles a dry canyon sweep. Mileage matters — you're covering ground — but you're not willing to ride on rubber that feels numb when the road gets entertaining.
Great Match
Track-Focused Rider
If advanced track groups and maximum edge grip are your weekly agenda, the Touring Force SP will handle a casual track day but won't satisfy you when you're pushing hard lap after lap. Its heat cycling performance is adequate for intermediate riders, but ultimate grip and high-heat resistance are not its strengths. You'll want to step up to a more aggressive option.
Consider Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II or Dunlop Q4
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
FrontOOS120/60ZR1755W · 481 lbs / 168 mph0313-1153700013853831126110819$149.49$175.99Save $27
Front120/70ZR1758W · 520 lbs / 168 mph0313-1155700013863831126110826$167.42$196.99Save $30
Rear160/60ZR1769W · 716 lbs / 168 mph0313-1157700013873831126110833$179.21$210.99Save $32
Rear180/55ZR1766W · 661 lbs / 168 mph0313-1158700013883831126110840$183.43$215.99Save $33
Rear190/50ZR1773W · 805 lbs / 168 mph0313-1159700013893831126110857$187.66$220.99Save $33
Rear190/55ZR1775W · 853 lbs / 168 mph0313-1160700013903831126110864$194.77$228.99Save $34
Frequently Asked
The high-silica compound is genuinely one of this tire's strongest suits. It builds confidence quickly on damp pavement and cold morning commutes — the kind of conditions Orange County riders run into during winter months. Wet grip scores reflect this, and riders consistently report that the tire doesn't feel sketchy when the road isn't fully dry.
Rear tires typically see 5,500 to 7,500 miles depending on how aggressively you ride, with fronts running 9,000 to 10,000 miles under normal conditions. Track days and canyon-hammering will pull those numbers down, while conservative street use can push them up. The multi-compound center strip is doing real work to extend rear life without softening shoulder grip.
The W-speed rating and responsive carcass make it a reasonable choice for novice and intermediate track day groups — it handles the heat cycling and provides decent feedback as you approach its limits. That said, if you're riding in advanced groups or running consistently fast lap times, a race-focused tire will serve you better. This tire is honest about what it is.
Mitas engineered the Touring Force SP specifically for lighter supersport bikes, sport-nakeds, and sport-touring platforms — think Yamaha MT-07, MT-09, Kawasaki Z650, Z900, Suzuki SV650, and similar mid-weight machines. It's not the right call for heavier adventure-touring or full-dress bikes; the lighter construction isn't optimized for that kind of load.
Riders stepping off heavier sport-touring rubber will notice the difference immediately — turn-in is quicker and steering feedback through the bars is more precise. It's not as sharp as a dedicated sport tire, but it's meaningfully more agile than traditional touring-weight rubber. The trade-off is slightly reduced stability under heavy loads or two-up riding.
Yes — and we recommend it. Mitas designed the front and rear profiles to complement each other, balancing turn-in response, stability, and wear rates as a system. Mixing brands can introduce unpredictable handling, especially at the edge of the tire's envelope. When it's time to replace, swap both ends and keep the matched set working as intended.

Mitas Touring Force SP Tires in Orange County — MTC

At Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA, we stock the Mitas Touring Force SP for riders across Orange County — Irvine, Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Fullerton, Huntington Beach — who want a serious sport-touring tire without paying premium sport-tire prices. This is a tire built around a real engineering philosophy: high-silica compound for wet-weather confidence, multi-compound construction for real-world mileage, and a lightweight carcass that keeps lighter sport and sport-touring bikes feeling nimble rather than sluggish. If you're riding an MT-09, Z900, SV650, or similar mid-weight platform, the Touring Force SP deserves a serious look.

We sell the Touring Force SP below MSRP, and we mount and balance everything in-house the same day you walk in. Our walk-in mount and balance service runs $69 mount + $9.95 balance + $3.50 disposal per tire — no appointment needed, no waiting a week for a shop slot. Our technicians know this tire's fitment range inside and out and can help you confirm the right size for your specific bike before you commit.

Stop by MTC on your next free morning or give us a call at (714) 516-9059 to check current Touring Force SP inventory and pricing. We keep popular 17-inch front and rear sizes on the shelf and can talk you through how this tire compares to other sport-touring options if you're weighing your choices. Orange County riders have been trusting us with their tire decisions for years — come in and see why.

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