Switzerland
Description
The new tyres, for new adventures
The new version of the tried and tested MICHELIN Road tyre (a)
The MICHELIN Road 6 GT benefits from two decades of continuous development and the highest level of expertise.
Further improved on wet roads
Up to 15% more grip than the MICHELIN Road 5 GT (b) under wet conditions, thanks to 100% MICHELIN Silica technology, and a brand new tread profile.
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The new high-tech rubber compound increases the life of the tyre by up to 10% (c).
Is there a maximum load capacity for the MICHELIN Road 6 GT?
Michelin recommends that you adhere to the permissible total weight specified by the motorcycle manufacturer.
Footnotes:
(a) Recommended by 91% of MICHELIN Road 5 users Confirmed reviews, December 2020 - June 2021
(b) Internal comparisons between the MICHELIN Road 6 and MICHELIN Road 5 tyre series, conducted on the Fontagne test track (France):
- on 07 and 08.07.2020 with the tyre dimensions 120/70 ZR 17 and 180/55 ZR 17 on a Suzuki 1250S Bandit and a Triumph Street Triple S 765
- on 15.03.2021 and 21.05.2021 with the tyre dimensions 120/70 ZR 17 and 180/55 ZR 17 on a Suzuki 1250S Bandit
- on 17.01.2020 with the tyre dimensions 120/70 ZR 17 and 180/55 ZR 17 (GT Version) on a BMW R 1200 RT
- on 17.09.2020 with the tyre dimensions 120/70 ZR 17 and 160/60 ZR 17 on a Kawasaki ER-6n
- on 17.01.2020 with the tyre dimensions 110/80 ZR 19 and 150/70 ZR 17 on a BMW R 1200 GS
(c) In accordance with independent tests on the open road, conducted by DEKRA Narbonne:
- on 20.07.2020 and 07.08.2020 with the tyre dimensions 120/70 ZR 17 and 180/55 ZR 17 on a BMW K 1300 R
- on 17.08.2020 and 14.10.2020 with the tyre dimensions 120/70 ZR 17 and 180/55 ZR 17 (GT Version) on a BMW R 1250 RT, laden (without Topcase)
- on 28.09.2020 and 12.11.2020 with the tyre dimensions 120/70 ZR 17 and 160/60 ZR 17 on a Suzuki Gladius 650
Manufacturer information
Test results
