Michelin Road 6 Motorcycle Tire Pressures

[@RemboUSMC]

What pressures do you run in your Michelin Road 6 motorcycle tires & what kind of bike?

[@4KMotoring]

Running OEM pressures on my 2022 V4s. Loving the Road 6 compared to the OEM Pirelli Scorpion Trails though!

[@GSXRKLLR]

36/36 unload on my 22 r1250gs 36/42 loaded up.

[@RemboUSMC]

@@GSXRKLLR Thanks for sharing.

[@TheBrandonAF]

Bren Tuned 2022 BMW S1000RR, these tires are PEAKY! Shessssshhhh. 36f and 42r right now with about 80 miles on them. What did you end up with? I am at sea level in the midwest. We had 107 heat index yesterday and humid.

[@Zootwiththetool]

@@TheBrandonAFhow did it hold up?

[@ronaldmatthews9474]

I put the Road 6's on a year ago, (2023) and found they have a similar incremental improvement over the Road 5, 4, and 3. Which are the tyres I had previously used) Every bike I have ever owned has always let air out slowly, so I check the pressures every other fuel fill-up. I can tell when the front pressure drops below 34 psi because the steering becomes heavy. When the rear pressure drops a few psi, I notice more grip and more tread being used at maximum lean angles. At 42 psi, there is a small chicken strip on the edge of the tyre after scraping the pegs, whereas at 38 psi, the whole tread is used. These are great tyres and I wouldn't buy anything else. I have used them for several track days and long-distance touring, wet and dry and they are easily the best tyres I have ridden on. (just expensive but they last much longer than previous tyres. About 50% longer)

[@scottmatzeder9162]

I have an 09 Concours 14 and I`m on my 3rd set of Road 6`s and I will not put anything on my monster but these Tires (unless Michelin stops making them for an upgrade). I have the 6 GT`s and I run exactly what Kawasaki says it should have in them 42/42. The 6`s actually make the Concours handle way better than any other Tire I have put on her. I Love the 6`s! I am getting about 11 to 12k miles out of each set.

[@busa7star979]

I had two of my last sets of michelin road 6 front lasted till 19000 miles rear 15500,kept pressure at 42 psi on my Gen 3 hayabusa fast highway riding 95 %

[@nigelrachinger339]

Man that's high mileage

[@Killtec]

This is exactly what scared me a little in the beginning, but after going like 1000 km. I am not feeling it anymore, or just got used to it. But the Grip and everything on this tire is realy perfect

[@dustin4434]

Ya you really notice at first then it just disappeared weird

[@40yrs]

I have them on my 2022 R1 and in previous years I rode on Michelin Road 5. BEST tires EVER! I have the recommended tire pressure on them. I actually feel like other brands make me feel like I'm skating.

[@alfarottow3492]

How much tire pressure

[@nigelrachinger339]

Hi, I ride a 2008 Suzuki GSX 1400. I'm now on my second set of Road 6's. First set 13,500 kms, only just passed a wof to see if they would pass. Replaced then with my 2nd set of Road 6's. My chicken strip is 5mm and just touching the pegs down. The grip is just phenomenal, wet or dry. They have now done 11,200 kms with a couple of thousand left again. I do like to use the bikes torque out of corners.

[@thebearandtulip]

Wow, I am so glad I found this clip! I’m on a 2006 Hayabusa and just installed a new set of Road 6’s. Coming from a well worn set of Metzler road tecs, I’m really noticing the difference when entering a turn and it’s EXACTLY how you’ve described it… ok we’re turning and turning and NOW WERE REALLY TURNING. I must admit it was a little spooky😮. However rear was at 42 and fronts at 40( I’m 270lbs) so she’s carrying a lot of weight. I’m gone knock it down 2 lbs on both and see if it makes a difference . Thanks so much for the info!

[@RemboUSMC]

Thanks for the feedback and keep adjusting until you dial them right in.

[@craigayers1910]

Put Road 6s on the P/P from new.. Running 36 front 42 Rear… 10.500 kms and still got some life left in them…👊

[@MrKingola]

That the Michelins fall over so easily is one of the things I really like about them. I have been playing with the idea of lowering the pressures a bit with the 1260 Pike’s Peak, but I’ve run all tires on my bikes at about 38 rear and 36 front, though I like the idea of doing a few lbs less, say, like 36 rear 34 front. Perhaps it’s time to try that, or 34 even front/rear. Have run/am running Road 4s and 5s and RSs, and Commander 3s on the H-D EDIT: spelling/tire identification

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

I’ve got a Triumph Street Triple RS. I go pretty quick on my bike and they’re at 33 front, 42 rear. I ride in warm temperatures averaging 30 degrees Celsius so they warm up pretty quick and pressure goes up by 3psi after 30 mins of riding I find. My oem tires were Pirelli supercorsas which had similar profiles to these Rad 6’s. I find them very similar in how they feel but when it rains the Road 6’s are the better tires by far. They feel glued to the road. Never did I have a moment with the 6’s unlike the Pirelli’s which are sketchy in the wet. Love them.

[@distancejunkiemonkey4491]

Negative on dropping the pressure. You’ll get use to it, and even appreciate that easy turn in

[@RemboUSMC]

I did get use to it.

[@prudad]

I run 34 in the front and like 29 in the rear. I noticed a great contact patch and it wore very evenly. I did mess with the pressure when hitting some "track like roads" and bumped it up a tad due to it being still cold out. They had all the traction in the world and actually evenly gummed up on the edges. I got about 5400 miles out of the rear with lots of interstate riding and about 3 or 4 hard riding days. Very happy with the Road 6, still working on the front tire as we speak.

[@spscorse]

I’ve been riding Michelin‘s for many years now even on the track and the way they tip over so easily makes makes cornering so easy the tires make the bike

[@RemboUSMC]

That is the way they are designed to be!

[@leftymadrid]

Great information thx! That's why the profiles of certain tires are super important!

[@RemboUSMC]

Yes they are!

[@eddydruppel3943]

I go on track with these michelins and I can assure you “They grip” i have them on my TDM’s and my Tracer GT . This nimble character is,just what I love from these tyres. You just need to SEE in the corner and boy you go immediately on the other side they have a really good wet grip and they last for ever . My wife changed to these tyres and was really surprised how fast en steady the bike feld in corners

[@my2wheels]

Keep us posted! Great post about the new tires…👍

[@RemboUSMC]

You got it!

[@upnorth5465]

I have ran road 6's for 18k miles now. 36f/38r for freeways. 33/33 for twisties and pushing the bike. Thats what my 600rr likes. Im also 240lbs with all my gear on for what its worth

[@zz-ic6dx]

That tall profile of the Road 6 that you talk about I noticed too, I remember driving out onto the road after they were freshly installed and when I weaved it felt like the bike wanted to tip over! went away pretty quickly though maybe 100-200 miles. I forgot to lower my psi for my weekend twisty riding and went out today on 36/37 F/R, it felt quite different. I just didn't have the confidence getting on throttle on corner exits like I normally do. Im going to ride the same route tomorrow and I am going to experiment with 35/34. Last week was the first time dropping from 36 psi on rear to 34 psi for my ride and It did feel better in curves. Im on the fence about getting dedicated sport tires like the power 6 when I need to replace or going with road 6 again. However the mileage of the Road 6 is great I have 5k and the rear looks like it has another 3500, the tires that came on my bike Bridgestone BT016 hypersport only lasted 2800 until cords!

[@RemboUSMC]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with the group.

[@PureEvolution]

On My MT09SP i found 35/35 was perfect but this was UK temps so around 10c and i noticed the odd time i checked it was around 37 when i had road them hard a little. Also didnt feel that they tipped in any faster/slower than my S22 but the MT is very fast and side to side being so short on the UK roads felt great even moving onto the newer parts of the tyre untill worn in

[@RemboUSMC]

Interesting!

[@matthewspecker]

Totally had the same experience with the Road 6's. First ride with them new was a bit wild. I thought something was wrong with them. Never had new tires feel as strange as these.

[@ferociousfrankie]

That peaking might ease out the more they get scrubbed in. I have the Road 6s on my MTS 950S and run 35 front 38 rear.

[@chrisschepper9312]

I ride 42psi rear, 36psi front on my Road Six. Theyre great.

[@hks071]

I just installed road 6 on my rear, and i feel like skating and diving in the corner, still wearing it in but i felt the same also

[@davepichleypitchley1350]

Following . Just purched some roads 6s for my pikes peak . Had 5s on my ktm 1290 ktm adventure s . Was a great tyre . But as you said a steep profile Brembo . To oem . Like you said drop the pressure a little will help a bit m8

[@RemboUSMC]

Thanks for confirming with your own experience.

[@marcfalardeau6058]

My next tires on my GS 1250 will be Metzeler tourance next two, very neutral when tipping in curves and longlasting! 😉🏍

[@RemboUSMC]

Sounds great!

[@Abra_Ka_Dabra_008]

Agreed. Great tires. What pressure you land-up carrying on front an rear for a aggressive/spirited riding?

[@RemboUSMC]

34.5 psi front, 34.5 rear except agressive I drop the rear to 33 cold.

[@davepichleypitchley1350]

How you getting on with them now mate you've done some miles. I've just fitted mine as of todo the North coast 500 in Scotland the end of the month here in the UK 1700 mile ride we've both planned . One of the best rides here in England. If you've never seen it . Check out the nc500 Scotland. I'm sure you love to see the bends BREMBO . Hope all is well and good fella 👍

[@RemboUSMC]

They are working well. Thanks for the info

[@dustin4434]

On my gsxr 750 my shop set rear 43 40 in front i thought that was high for front but it feels good so im leaving it cause im on street and take passenger once in awhile

[@raypetrocelli595]

Hi Rembo, nice video, I have the standard V4S & going to upgrade stock tires soon & was thinking about the Michelin road 6 tires & wondered how you like them on the Multistrada? And should I get the gt version but I basically ride alone.

[@RemboUSMC]

I absolutely love those tires and I will be replacing them with the same Michelin tires when it’s time

[@raypetrocelli595]

@@RemboUSMC thanks I'll go with them thanks for the tip, should I get the GT version? Or just the standard Road 6

[@RemboUSMC]

It is your call but I did not go with the GT. You may not even find the size you need in GT@@raypetrocelli595

[@raypetrocelli595]

@@RemboUSMC okay Kool, knowing you went with the regular Michelin Road 6 makes me confident with them,go Ducati & ride safe Rembo, wish we lived closer so we could go riding

[@RemboUSMC]

Agree, that would be nice. @@raypetrocelli595

[@drmengawyong]

Love the road 6 esp profile which makes cornering quick on my 1260 run 36 f 42 rear

[@drmengawyong]

That’s because I have a top box

[@dedalus4153]

I love these tires. '14 Monster 1200s. Listen to this line doggy, Marine. Semper fi!

[@chrisdadigger1018]

I’m having the same feeling on my new tires on my CB 500 F I feel like I’m ice-skating in the front. It feels like it wants to wash out on me.

[@chrisdadigger1018]

@@beefquiche they were Michelin road 6 tires. The cupped bad. I’m using Bridgestone battle ax T 32s and they are much better

[@stevesanelli90]

@Rembo, don’t listen to those specs. I run 36PSI front & 41PSI rear. My bike is close to the PP & is still 17” rims. Try these pressures & report. It takes a good broad range of 250kms to bed in from new. Try it. Tyre pressures at cold tyres too. Naturally, as the heat up they will get warmer but no effect to tyre life or performance

[@RemboUSMC]

Well, I believe the higher, the pressure, the more sensitive the ride and the more pronounced the curvature will be. Correct?

[@stevesanelli90]

@@RemboUSMC not necessarily. Mine aren’t ballooned in the middle. The softest rubber are on the sides.

[@RemboUSMC]

@@stevesanelli90 Yes, there are two different compounds on the tire.

[@sylvainpigeon7508]

Hi , i got the msv4s and i run with 35 front and 40-42 rear. Im 230 pds so i consider that with the saddlebags and the rear topcase with medium load its safer that way.

[@RemboUSMC]

That sounds about right for your weight

[@RChuge]

in my world it’s a rain tire that wants to show sportiness, unnecessary Good on wet, cold roads,- one of the best indeed. The drawback is the overheating. It’s slippery like hell, doesn’t matter how you play with the pressure. But predictable at least and fun to ride in supermoto mode :) Actually I have 6000km in the set and left 2k in the rear. It’s on a V4S. For PP it’s a shame! 😂

[@PP-wz7mp]

@@beefquiche Mate, what are your thoughts on Thailand with those tyres? Are they suitable for hot climates?

[@luctuv]

…so… the previous Pirelli seems to be more suitable for the Multistrada than the Michelin 🤔… is it correct?

[@RemboUSMC]

I am happy with the Michelin.

[@23gsxr1k]

I run the road 5 on my 959 panigale 36psi front and back im sure there not much different than the 6 just got to get used to them. I felt the same when i first rode on them the bike just wants to lean in by itself just of matter of getting used to them and trusting the tire

[@RemboUSMC]

It takes a while to trust new tires that you’ve never used before

[@richardwatts9093]

So what pressures do you actually recommend now for a Pikes Peak

[@RemboUSMC]

For me, based on my weight in my climate I use 34.25 front and rear when by myself. I change the rear to 36 with a passenger and 35 if I have full bags.

[@George-sk3wv]

I put these on my varadero 1000 and I don’t feel stable when I am going straight( like the tire has lost air)and the bike turns left when I leave my hands from the steer,but are very good in turns and in rain,maybe this tyre is not for heavy bikes( they don’t have dimension for my bike in gt series if this makes a sense)

[@RemboUSMC]

GT for heavy bikes for sure

[@steliospap9887]

Yeah there was a bad batch that affected like a lot of front tyres, had one my self, made them replace it, 2nd tyre was the same again, in order to keep it straight i had to constantly apply pressure on the right grip. Very dissapointed by Michelin about that. went to Dunlop after that.

[@Scotty268]

How are you getting on now? I just put 200miles on my new Road 6s on my vstrom 1000. They are amazing however I get that “skating on ice” feeling going in a straight line on the motorway at 70mph upwards. No vibrations or anything but the front end feels super lite. Scary feeling , like I could go into a tank slapper at any moment 🫣has that feeling gone away for you and did you have to change the pressures in the end?

[@RemboUSMC]

Perfectly fine with no issues.

[@Ctaff63]

I changed the original Pirelli Rosa’s 4’s on my v4 pikes peak at 4000 miles. Changed them for same tyres as they are always softer than the original figment from factory. True to form the 2nd pair are noticeably softer giving great feel , I keep them at 34lbs air front and rear. I’m also very fussy with tyre pressure. I am thinking of getting a pair of Michelin 6’s as my next tyre ,I wanted to ask if the feeling of the bike dropping into corner has got better with more miles on? I like the neutral feel in steering with the Rosa’s 4’s but with planing few trips into Europe soon thought Michelin 6’s would be way to go? 🇬🇧👍

[@RemboUSMC]

Great info Craig. Thanks for sharing.

[@Ctaff63]

Thinking of getting road 6’s for my pikes peak v4. Should I go for road 6 GT’s , ???

[@RemboUSMC]

I did not get the GT version, I got the regular version. I do not believe that the pikes peak is heavy enough to warrant the GT version. Also, they are slightly heavier and adds more unsprung weight. I also don’t believe this has any bearing on wear

[@HotSizzleTV_]

What is the tire pressure for the road 6 for gsxr the shop told he 36 in front 38 rear for street

[@RemboUSMC]

On my MSV4 PP I use 34.25 front and rear when by myself. It is hot in Florida and the pavement is always burning.

[@stephc4427]

As Yamaha indicates: 36F/42R.

[@ZayPatino]

2021 R1 , 32F 34R - Miami , FL

[@RemboUSMC]

Good numbers for the R1. Is the front normally that low for factory recommendations?

[@ZayPatino]

@@RemboUSMC factory is 36/42.. too high especially for hot weather. 32/34 the bike feel like its on rails in the turns

[@RemboUSMC]

Definitely too high for south Florida weather.@@ZayPatino

[@PezRaider]

Are you headed to COTA this year?

[@4KMotoring]

I'll be there at Ducati Island!

[@RemboUSMC]

Yes Sir

[@PezRaider]

@@RemboUSMC I am leaving Monday, taking the Pikes Peak V4. Hopefully I will see you there. First year I did not buy Ducati Island tickets. Leaving from Youngstown, Ohio. Taking the back roads, should be there by Thursday.

[@PezRaider]

Performance costs $$$.

[@RemboUSMC]

@@PezRaider I should be arriving Friday. I pretty much stay at or near Ducati Island.

[@vn3801]

a little bit then a lot, 4 times said in a row, we get it

[@blacklight4460]

Looks like you got a 190 tire on a 5.5" rim. If that is the case your tire profile will be more triangulated. Depending on the bike that may be a good or a bad thing for turn initiation. If you have a 6 inch rim or you're running a 180 never mind what I just wrote!

[@RemboUSMC]

You are looking at a stock, size tire, the exact specs from the factory, and when the bike was delivered brand new

[@revitt1234]

Isnt your front tire mounted backwards?? Mounted that way surely it’s dragging water towards the centre as it rotates. Your rear is mounted the other way.

[@RemboUSMC]

Both tires are mounted correctly with the arrows in the right direction.

[@dvenohy1]

Factory spends thousands of hours and $millions in R&D to came up with the best optimal pressure. So go with it. And the handling…well, different tire, different profile so you need to get used to it. I personally think M6 is not optimal sport tire, its great for my BMW GS, but for your PP I would definitelly chose more “sporty” tire. You simply cannot push M6 as hard as you are used to with those Pirellis.

[@RemboUSMC]

I would have to agree with you. The purpose of these tires is for a long trip knowing that I’m going to get rain in both directions and also I have experience with these tires where I was able to scrape the pegs on my Multistrada V4S with the Michelin Road six tires. They’re certainly not going to be as sticky as the Pirelli

[@tay5730]

I dont agree your statement. "Factory spends thousands of hours and $millions in R&D to came up with the best optimal pressure." -> "So go with it." Each person will ride differently, at a different pace, and in different road and weather conditions -> No amount of R&D can tell you what is correct for YOU because it's a general PSI recommendation. That's why when you go to a track day there are usually tire specialist there telling you what PSI they recommend based on the day (conditions and weather) and type of riding you are doing.

[@RemboUSMC]

@@tay5730 A starting place is always factory specs and adjust from there based on your riding style and conditions whether on the road or track. So I agree with you but we need a starting point that is safe as possible when you get a new tire brand.

[@tay5730]

@@RemboUSMC Very much agree! I did say it's a general PSI recommendation - you put it more eloquently 😁👍

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

The factory gives you a recommendation and not a rule. It is an average quote. I live in a hot climate and after a few minutes of riding when remeasuring my pressure it goes up by 3 psi. You will not have that in a colder climate. The weight of your bike plus rider is another factor as is your type of riding. It is not that simple.

[@BIMMERGUYRICH]

BMW R1250RT 37 Front 43 Rear per BMW.

[@ibuk4309]

36F 42R or 34F 40R road 5s your rear seems low ive never run same pressure front and rear in 45yrs ,rear has the weight and power going through it .

[@msdosnt]

Going with a motorcycle manufactures air pressure rec’s is pretty stupid. All tires are different, have different tread traction at different pressures and temps, and the tires themselves are designed with a certain air pressure for how the compounds, tread, heat, and pressure work best for that tires design. Go with the tire recommended pressures. Yes adjust for your own feel after the tire is broke in but throw that advice of using the motorcycle manufacture rec’s for pressure where it belongs, in the trash can.

[@RemboUSMC]

I understand and agree with much of what you are saying. Just not all of it. Video response coming soon.

[@bunberrier]

.25? really?

[@RemboUSMC]

Really

[@bunberrier]

@@RemboUSMC How do they expect you to achieve such a precise pressure? Ive never heard of such a thing before.

[@RemboUSMC]

Ever hear of a digital gauge? @@bunberrier

[@bunberrier]

@@RemboUSMC Not one that goes to a hundreth of a pound ,no. I mean sure there are such things but I never heard of such being used for a motorcycle. I cant imagine how even a tenth of a pound could impact performance in any noticable way, let alone a 1/100th of a pound. Seems to me any such accuracy, regardless of its usefulness, goes right out the window during the detachment of the inflator and the closing of the shrader valve.

[@RemboUSMC]

Depends on the size of the tire. Whatever the manufacturer recommends is what I set it at. When I am at the track, .5psi means a lot. It depends on what level you are pushing the bike. On the street with normal riding, you can be off 2-3 psi and probably not realize it. @@bunberrier

[@BBFazer]

You talk about tire pressure like a boss, but when I see your chickenstrips......

[@RemboUSMC]

Yes, chicken strips on my road bike for sure. I am proud of them. Would you like to see the tires on my track bike?

[@bhok1971]

If you do not have chicken strips you need to work on your technique and body position

[@Rempai420]

@@bhok1971tbf you can fix your chicken strips by doing figure 8’s in a smooth area. I always break in tires by getting them nice and warm and then doing figure 8’s with increasing lean angle.

[@CharlesAyrtonBlakeCobb]

People STILL judge someone’s 'skill’ by chicken strips? C’mon. Be better