Road 6 TYRE REVIEW
There are 133 reviews of the Road 6
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Pulls left
After installing new set of Road 6 my R1250GS pulls to the left when I'm driving with no hands on the handlebar. I was not alone with that problem in the shop.
Abysmal Tyre Performance - avoid
I purchase these tyres to replace my Pirelli Scorpion 2 tyres on the Gen 2 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S. They have absolutely no grip in the rain, are horrendous when the going gets poor underfoot (cannot cope with loose gravel); sidewall very hard. They also don't work if the temperature falls below 10C (very slippy) and engender absolutely no confidence when leaning into corners. I've almost lost it on several occasions since changing out these tyres. They are being junked at the earlier opportunity. Michelin's support response has also been mediocre.
Pulls to the left
I put this Tyre on varadero 1000 because I had read very good reviews about the previous road 5,I am disappointed,the bike pulls to the left when I leave my hands from the steering and when I ride straight I feel little imbalance like I drive a boat in the sea
Not great tyres and definately not worth the hype
I got these tyres to replace my Pirelli Scorpian Trail 2's on my KTM 1290 Super Adventure S. As I do road riding and distance travelling, I thought I would give these a go. To say I am underwhelmed is an understatement. Don't whatever you do use these tyres if your journey involves travelling in cold weather. They inspire absolutely no confidence (even after 500 miles); slide really easily when it rains and make the bike feel as though it is tippy-toe'ing along the road. There is no real grip to speak of (even when it does get above 7 or 8C). Really disappointed.
Good performer!
I've made 14000 miles on them and if not for the puncture I could do few thousands more. New set is on it's way.
Long lasting, outstanding grip, confident in rain.
Have had several of each Michelin Road Tires and now 4 k miles on my Road 6. Very even wear, outstanding grip in of course dry but also reliably good in wet, and gives solid confidence in rainy conditions. Very very happy with this tire, and the Michelin Road Series. Worth every penny.
Always fantastic
Brilliant in the wet, dry, hot, cold, ice and track days. Ive used the Road 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 on various bikes over the years from superbikes to supermoto to street fighter and currently on a KTM 890 R. I cant praise them enough and ive just come from the Power Cup 2's on the KTM as standard equipment but 1500 miles with the Power Cup 2's obviously isnt great for for longivity.
Great grip in wet and dry, shame about the speed wobble
I've have PR2, 3 and 4's on previous bikes and generally liked the tyres so when the stock Metzler Tourance Next fitted to me Tiger 1200 were wearing I fitted for the Road 6 before heading off on a European tour. The tyres inspires great confidence on alpine twistys and on the wet roads back here in the UK but on a short burst along the Autostrada a noticeable speed wobble occurs above 100mph (about 160kmph) so much so that a high speed jaunt to break part of the journey was not going to be safe at 80mph (about 130kmph) it was stable and comfortable. Now I should add that the bike was loaded up with both panniers and top box filled plus an additional bag across the pillion seat but I have ridden similarly laden before with the stock tyre and not experienced any wobble. Fortunately, I rarely take motorways and for all UK based riding within the speed limit this will bot be a problem, but those who expect to ride fast might want to explore a little deeper. I've covered about 2700 miles since fitting and so far the wear is great. I can see these lasting a while yet.
BMW GSA - MRT5 was good - MR6 is better
Loved the Michelin Road Trail 5 on my BMW GS Adventure, but now had the Road 6 for over a year. Lasts well, wears evenly, inspires confidence and so quiet compared to several others. I have had many makes over 120,000miles with BMW GSAs and these are the best...so far for road work.
First Class
I had these tyres fitted 2 weeks ago. They are very confidence inspiring and hold the road like glue. I can honestly run round corners with the foot pegs scraping and feel 100% safe. A couple of days after fitting there was hail stones bouncing off the road but the tyres still held like glue. Road 6's are expensive but you get what you pay for. I have still to find out how many miles they are good for though. I would like to know Michelin's pressure recommendations. I am 11st/70kg naked and ride quick with no pillion.