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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Poseidon on January 21, 2018, 01:23:30 PM

Title: Michelin Road 5 Tires
Post by: Poseidon on January 21, 2018, 01:23:30 PM

I saw that Michelin anounced these tires back in November 2017, but just released them in the USA January 2018. I did a search, but I didn't find anything posted about them here yet. They are available in both 12/70ZR-17 and 190/50ZR-17 sizes. Just wondering everyone's opinion of them. Here is a picture and some info I found about them.

(https://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0339/0074/michelin_tires_pilot_road5_tires_750x750.jpg)

http://www.motorcycle.com/features/michelin-road-5-announced-available-january-1-2018.html (http://www.motorcycle.com/features/michelin-road-5-announced-available-january-1-2018.html)

Title: Re: Michelin Road 5 Tires
Post by: SofaKingFast on January 21, 2018, 04:36:54 PM

These tires will NOT be available in the GT version (necessary for heavier bikes) until 2019 from what I understand.  I may consider trying out the GT version, but I'll stick with Pirelli Angel GT's until then.

Title: Re: Michelin Road 5 Tires
Post by: Pilgrim on January 23, 2018, 03:36:13 AM

I'm interested in hearing reviews on these tires.    :popcorn: 

Title: Re: Michelin Road 5 Tires
Post by: pacman1 on May 09, 2018, 08:42:16 PM

Planning to buy a set as soon as the GT version is available.  In the meantime I think I'll try a set of Angel GTs.  I've always ridden and loved Michelins but I'm not a huge fan of the PR4GT.  Hoping the Road5 brings me back into the Michelin camp. 

Title: Re: Michelin Road 5 Tires
Post by: Tree on May 10, 2018, 01:15:42 PM

I hope that a GT version of the Road 5 does get offered.  I will try them for sure and provide my own review.  I'm pleased with my Angel GT-A's though.  Michelin will have to step up their game.

ACT+, 2CT, XST...  Blah Blah Blah

I go through 2 sets of tires a year.  It won't take long to decide which tire I like.