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Metzeler Roadtec 02 video and info

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Can't wait to try a set! I see they are available in the UK. It would cost $350 for the tires and $150 shipping. 🤔
The Roadsmart 4s are $500/set so maybe it's not far off?
Hopefully they get stocked up soon at US distributers, contemplating putting sport tires on to see what kind of mileage I get.
 
I'm trying to figure out if it would be more prudent to wait, I've got maybe a month worth of rubber. I'll go for it, not sure how much cheaper than $500 it could be. Seems everyone jacks the price way up when a new tire is released. Performance also goes up.
Tough to beat the value of the Roadsmart 3s, but I want to try something new.
 
I absolutely agree! I'm not discounting anyone else's experience, but I've never heard a road tire be noisy? I have a dual sport with knobby tires that definitely rumbles and vibrates at speed. I don't know how anyone can perceive the sound of a tire rolling when leaned over at speed on this bike.
 
I test rode a Zero electric motorcycle and took it up to 100. The only sound is the wind and the sound of the tires rolling, kind of spooky. I haven't experienced that on the K16.

I'm not doubting anyone, I've just never heard it on this bike.