Racetec RR or M7RR?

Need some new hoops and at the moment i am torn between the above.

Would you expect to go touring Germany on the Racetec and what?s the wet grip like?
Is the grip that much higher than on the M7RR?




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M7RR is the sensible choice for that tour. Handling changeable weather would be my priority.

The racetec can be done in 1500miles without care.


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M7RRs or Rosso3 are the right choice. Good wet grip. Loads of dry grip, enough for tracktime without drama, and dual compound will give longer life and less squaring off on the motorway bits.

For that trip/use I?d go for M7RR?s or Rosso 3?s without a doubt

Metzeler Racetec RR

Avoid the Racetec RR completely if you are considering touring.

+1 in the above recommendations.

preynol1 said:

Need some new hoops and at the moment i am torn between the above.

Would you expect to go touring Germany on the Racetec and what’s the wet grip like?
Is the grip that much higher than on the M7RR?


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Hi, click on the following link, scroll half way down the page, watch some (or all) of the video of Michael Rutter riding a std Gixxer on M7RR's then decide if they're for you

http://www.cambriantyres.co.uk/video-rutter-stock-gsx-r1000r-tt-lap/

Hes got decals on his bike otherwise it would have been as fast as me.

Lol

MacRR said:

Hi, click on the following link, scroll half way down the page, watch some (or all) of the video of Michael Rutter riding a std Gixxer on M7RR's then decide if they're for you

http://www.cambriantyres.co.uk/video-rutter-stock-gsx-r1000r-tt-lap/

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Just out of interest the bike he catches up with is Hicky on the HP4 Race doing a demo lap

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Just out of interest the bike he catches up with is Hicky on the HP4 Race doing a demo lap

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Hicky pretty much did the lap on one wheel lol

Hi, I?ve recently replaced the standard metzler tyres with Dunlop sport smart 2 max. I find them fantastic for all round road riding. Fantastic stability in the wet and more than enough grip in the dry. I used the sport smart 2 on my old gixxer and got loads of life out of them. Fingers crossed it will be the same with these. I usually stick with slicks on the track or wets if it?s damp/wet so I wouldn?t know if they?d be any good for that side of things.
First time I?ve posted so I hope this helps, safe riding lads Shaun


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I know it's off-topic but my 2017 came with OEM tyres (they're so unspectacular that I've forgotten what they are.. ) and have to say that in my cold wet journeys, they're rubbish. I find them twitchy when changing direction and my TC light is on when I'm doing anything but the gentlest of manoeuvers. The RoadTec 01's I had on my previous RR were brilliant, although my spirited riding is probably a bit diluted compared to most on here Never a slip/skid despite being ham fisted on the most powerful bike i've ever ridden. I now have a slightly used set of M7RR's sat in the garage (purchased from a forum member) that I'll put on.

Anyone know of a decent (read: not expensive, but wont tear the crap out of the wheels) tyre fitter - preferably mobile - in the Mansfield (UK) area?

eviemaeprestom said:

... First time I?ve posted so I hope this helps, safe riding lads Shaun ...

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Welcome to the forum Shaun [emoji846]
Could you please introduce yourself in the ?Welcome Area? though, as per forum rules.
Many thanks,

Oli

Thanks Oli, wasn?t aware I had to welcome myself. How do I do that? Had a flick round the app and can?t see anything obvious.


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Hi Evie,

Try a post in this area . https://s1000rrforum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?22-WELCOME-AREA
We love a good hello message to know a little about everyone makes for a good community.

Appreciate your feedback on the Dunlops, I've heard a lot of good thoughts on them, and as I've really enjoyed Dunlops slicks I am tempted to try a set next.

preynol1 said:

Need some new hoops and at the moment i am torn between the above.

Would you expect to go touring Germany on the Racetec and what?s the wet grip like?
Is the grip that much higher than on the M7RR?

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I took my 2012 from Scotland to Poland and back via Italy and the Chech Republic on one set of Racetecs, very grippy and heated up very quickly, would definitely go for the M7s if I was to do that route again. There was nothing left on the rear tyre when I got home and the tyre fitter couldn't believe where I went on one set.
Luckily I have a throttle control that is smoother than a penguin wearing a velvet waistcoat, lol.

JimmyMac

At side of Autobahn Germany





Eating sausages, Stevie Pass Italy/Switzerland

JimmyMac said:

I took my 2012 from Scotland to Poland and back via Italy and the Chech Republic on one set of Racetecs, very grippy and heated up very quickly, would definitely go for the M7s if I was to do that route again. There was nothing left on the rear tyre when I got home and the tyre fitter couldn't believe where I went on one set.
Luckily I have a throttle control that is smoother than a penguin wearing a velvet waistcoat, lol.

JimmyMac

At side of Autobahn Germany

Eating sausages, Stevie Pass Italy/Switzerland

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Just saw this Jimmy. We parked in almost that exact spot at the top of the Stelvio in 2007... think if you walk to the left a bit you can look over the wall and see that twisty bit...

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