Michelin Road 6 tyres 5,000 Miles Owner's Review | Sport Touring Performance | Kawasaki Z1000SX

[@RevvedUpBiker]

Any old tyre will get a puncture. Never heard that a certain type of tyre picks up punctures more than another. 5,000 miles is a lot on a set of tyres. Sure I get about 3-4k miles, but I do ride a bit more hairy than norm.

[@NooBiker]

@@RevvedUpBiker well I like getting my money's worth 🤣 and I'm expecting 10k miles from these relatively expensive tyres 👍

[@exeterrider]

I have 6s on my NC, best road tyre out there I think. Very impressive product. Good to hear your views🎉

[@NooBiker]

Thanks! They're popular for a reason 👍

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

I owned some MICHELIN ROAD 3'S and they were surprisingly good. Sticky when cold and a smooth ride. I will be getting some Road 6's when my ZX4RR needs new tires.

[@NooBiker]

@@lovingmylifeasIage6741 very good but an interesting choice for a more sport oriented bike. Nothing wrong with it but most peeps seem to want to go for the more sporty sticky rubber I've got to get me a test ride on a ZX4RR... how do you find the bike?

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

@@NooBiker I love it. Not too much and not too little. I wouldn't call it a super sport. I would just call it a pleasure to ride. You can squeeze a lot of revs out of it and still enjoy it without fear of putting it in a ditch. It's great for more technical rides on curvy roads. You could easily make it your daly with a tail bag.

[@cp4512]

My brother has Road 6’s on his ZX6R and swears by them. He’s a spirited road rider rather than a regular track day rider, but he has done a couple of track days on them.

[@MichiganMotoADV]

I love my Road 6’s. Been in lots of rain and temps down to 36F. Great traction even on gravel roads. Looking forward to testing them in snow this winter. Will buy again 10/10.

[@NooBiker]

@@MichiganMotoADV I've had my encounters with ice in the past (bike was wearing Metzeler Z8) but I'll avoid that and snow if I can. Gotta draw the line somewhere... Do let me know how that goes! 🥶😱🤣

[@MichiganMotoADV]

@@NooBiker lol. I don’t do icy roads but will ride in snow. Last winter I only missed three days of riding. I really should ride to a warmer climate. ✌️

[@cp4512]

I’ve got the Michelin Road 6 on a Triumph Street Triple RS - they’re brilliant.

[@NooBiker]

Nice bike! If you're riding on British roads with British weather these tyres are hard to beat

[@WindyTherapy]

I tried the Pirelli Angel, Bridgestone Battlax and the Michelin Road (and Road GT that I am currently using) were excellent. It performs well in all kinds of conditions and it really blows the competition on wet or rainy conditions. I used the Road 4,5 and now the 6 GT. Trust me … no point of trying anything else. Cheers amigo.

[@NooBiker]

But there are still so many good tyres to try on and review, like the Roadtec 02, the Dunlop Roadsmart IV... 😁🤣 Thanks, amigo. This video is doing better than my usual stuff

[@kimetogo]

They certainly wear well thanks for your comments on these Michelling Road 6 Tyres. Cheers

[@NooBiker]

@@kimetogo very happy you liked the video. Very good tyres 👍

[@richardwild-jones8147]

Thanks for putting this review together. I’m thinking about a which tyres I’ll get next time and these are on my shortlist. This has reinforced my thoughts. Stay safe👍

[@NooBiker]

@@richardwild-jones8147 thank you for the very nice comment. I'm happy I was able to help 👍 Let me know what you choose and ride safe, buddy 🏍️

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

As seen they performed very well. Will have to try them in the future. In my opinion they are not cheap, but well worth the money, from what I have heard. I believe that getting a puncture is just bad luck that can be with any tire. Nice review video my friend.

[@NooBiker]

Cheers, Gregor! Yes, they're more premium in cost, but I was able to take advantage of some promotions to bring the cost differential down. Thankfully these coincided with the bike needing new tyres! I'm hoping they will bring longevity as well as the good performance, so watch this space...

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@NooBiker That's cool. I have a feeling that they will. :)

[@flatcapcaferacer]

I've fitted four sets of Road 6s to four different bikes and they worked perfectly well on all four. I plan om fitting two more set of Road 6s when the new bikes go through the OEM tires.

[@NooBiker]

@@flatcapcaferacer that's as good of an endorsement as anyone should need 👍

[@letteringtypes]

Great review buddy!. Ride safe :D

[@NooBiker]

@@letteringtypes Thanks 👍

[@peterkoning21]

I have been using Michelin since the Road II, am now on Road 5(?) could never fault them ! Including track days. The Metzeler Z8's, also execellent ! I had one of those Perilla Angel GT's split down the middle at high speed....will never touch them again ! Perilli rep had all sorts of stories....lesson learned !

[@NooBiker]

Oh that's a nasty one with the Pirelli. Thanks for sharing! I've had the GT2s on two different bikes (Ninja 650 and Z1000SX) but hadn't heard of that issue. Very happy with the Road 6 so far 👍

[@LordBilious]

I have Roads 6's on my Blackbird, they're done two European tours and are on about 8k miles and starting to square off. I will be putting the same tyres on when I do change them.

[@NooBiker]

Another great endorsement for these tyres as great sport touring rubber 👍 Thai, buddy 😁

[@Banditmanuk]

We are still enjoying our Road 6 tyres. Still doing plenty of wet weather riding with them. All good so far. No scary moments, no punctures as yet. Possibly on course to last longer than the 5's but I'll have to do the maths and look at the receipts

[@NooBiker]

@@Banditmanuk great to know! I'll probably stick with these now but depends on money...

[@tojj29]

I had the Road 5's on my RT, superb. Still on the stock Bridgestones on the Versys, with loads of life still in them. My next bike will have Road 6's on it 😉

[@NooBiker]

@@tojj29 I didn't like the stock Bridgestone on the Z1000SX at all and couldn't wait to get shot of them. Awful on the wet, I found.

[@tojj29]

@@NooBiker Mine has the Bridgestone T31's. Found em OK so far, even in the wet 🤞

[@jjnewman65]

Hi AV, Michelin make an excellent tyre. I got 6k off my rear Anakee Adventure (a stock tyre on the GS1300) including two spirited riding tours in Europe. I replaced it with the new for ‘24 Anakee Road which performed admirably on a recent visit to the French alps.

[@NooBiker]

Brilliant! I saw some of the pictures you posted.

[@blade1535]

Thinking about whether to get Road 6 or Anakee Road for my KTM 1290 SAS. Want to be able to go down occasional gravel roads but perform best on the road.

[@jjnewman65]

@@blade1535 I’m not sure Road6 give any off road grip. The Anakee Roads are 90on 10 off. Perhaps the Anakee Adventures are your best bet. I thought they were excellent but like all these tyres they have their critics.

[@NooBiker]

@@blade1535 I thought the Anakee Road were pretty much tarmac tyres with an "adventure" look tread pattern

[@blade1535]

@@NooBiker yeah it looks that way. I probably do 95 percent tarmac at the moment. Mainly touring. I’ve ordered the Anakee rod and will see how they go for the road. I generally are only going down dirt roads to camp grounds or small link up sections of dirt roads so they aren’t too gnarly anyway.

[@MRTPR]

I have one on the rear and about to put one on the back very soon, very impressed with the front so far, great to hear your thoughts Mate 😎 i have had the mushroom plugs before and they work great.

[@NooBiker]

Great to hear they've been very good 👍

[@CalmBiker]

Nice information, thanks 🙂 I've had punctures in Michelins, Pirellis, Dunlops and more. Just a fact of life unfortunately.

[@NooBiker]

@@CalmBiker I'm glad you found it useful. I agree that no tyre is more likely to have punctures than another.

[@lonelybikr]

These tires came on my new bike. Bmw 1250 roadster. 2500 kms, and they seem to be holding up well and dont take very long to warm up.

[@NooBiker]

@@lonelybikr nice bike 👍 and yes, these tyres are always "ready to go"

[@fred3527]

Great tyres and my tyre of choice. I only got 3700 miles on the rear of my MT09 thought. Front tyre has done 8000 miles and still has some life left.

[@NooBiker]

Saving front tyre by doing wheelies? 🤣🤣

[@fred3527]

@@NooBiker Hee hee. It's lots of engine braking that wears out the rear.

[@ianburns5789]

I think there a great tyre.Just put a new rear on today as I had another puncture.Not sure if there worse than other tyres out there but I was surprised when I found it was a stone that had punctured it this time,A sharp one I must say but I’ll definitely stick with these for now unless I get yet another puncture then I’ll be back to metzlers.I was just wondering what p.s.i you run your tyres at as the rear tyre I’ve just had the puncture on was 4,000 mile old and to be honest it was knackered anyway.i had 1.7mm left on it and was due to change it anyway but I’ve never managed 5,000 out of any tyre yet and you’ve still got 5mm on yours.just checked my new tyre and it’s 6.5 mm..I have the same bike as you by the way and I do ride spirited..I’m just curious to know if running different p.s.i will help me get the mileage out of them that your getting..you should get 10,000 out of them with 5mm still left..cheers

[@NooBiker]

@@ianburns5789 that's very unlucky with the punctures ☹️ I use the pressures recommended by Kawasaki and Michelin: 36 psi front, 42 psi rear. I guess you could say that I ride "sedate" as I tend to keep to the speed limits and try to be smooth as per IAM practice. We'll see how these last. Thanks for watching 👍

[@TusSin01]

Nice colour on that kawa. Another tire at this level is roadtec 02 and at a lower price.

[@NooBiker]

I had Metzeler Z8 which were good and also Pirelli Angel GT 2 before this one. I think the Roadtec 2 were a bit more expensive when I did my research. What are your thoughts on the Dunlop Roadsmart IV?

[@garymaclean6903]

I've owned both the Michelin Road 5 tires and the Metzler Roadtec Z8 Interact and I found the Metzlers were the better choice for my BMW R1150 RS Sport-Tourer. First, the type of riding I do is not the type where I'm cornering to the extreme edge of the tire's contact patch. While yes I have 'chicken strips on the edges of my tires, I do enjoy 'spirited rides' in the twisties regularly, and I believe that more extreme riding puts others at risk, so is too risky for the street, IMHO. That being said, I cannot say one tire is better for traction in those situations. What I have found is both give great handling and traction under the riding conditions that likely 95% of riders experience. Where the Metzlers seem to excel is their dual-levels of rubber hardness, where the centre strip is designed for mileage, while the softer sides are for optimal cornering. As a result I was able to get 24,000-km from the Metzlers, while the Michelins are close to the wear bar limits at about 14,000-km. I will be switching back to Metzler Roadtec Z8 Interact for my next set...

[@NooBiker]

That's very interesting, thanks for sharing! I had the Z8s on this bike before and I agree they are excellent tyres. I got 10,000 miles (16,000 km) from my set a d would be very happy to put them on again. I'll have to see what mileage I get from these tyres but I'm hoping it will exceed that amount. They're also dual compound. Appreciate the comments 👍

[@emperorofdarkness3096]

Nice looking motorcycle ❤

[@NooBiker]

@@emperorofdarkness3096 thank you! Really love it 🤩😁

[@patrickmeylemans9627]

Road 6 on BMW GS, perfect tyres

[@NooBiker]

@@patrickmeylemans9627 Michelin are promoting the new Anakee Road for the GS. Have you considered it?

[@patrickmeylemans9627]

@@NooBiker No I never heard of them, I shall ask advice at the dealer. But to be honest if I'm ok with a certain type I will rather stick to it. I do over 20.000Km with the back tire and 30.000Km with the from tyre. And I drive +/- 25.000Km a year so my tires are never old 🙂

[@NooBiker]

@@patrickmeylemans9627 that's really good going. Ride safe 👍

[@NooBiker]

@@patrickmeylemans9627 I saw the Anakee Roads at a presentation Michelin delivered at the Dainese Store London (video on the channel). They're pretty much Road 6 but with a tread pattern that "looks right" for adventure bikes, if I remember correctly

[@steve00alt70]

My cst chinese tyres have never failed me. Are the road 6 pure sticky tyres?

[@NooBiker]

@@steve00alt70 I don't know what you mean by 'pure sticky tyres' but these are sport touring tyres with harder compound in the centre for longevity and softer rubber on the sides for better cornering grip. The tread pattern is for water dispersion and wet riding performance.

[@drdoolittle5724]

What are you on-about rain in Scotland - did 1500 miles in May, not one drop of rain or a midge anywhere 🤣Wish same could be said for southern west England last week, diabolical!!!😪

[@NooBiker]

@@drdoolittle5724 Yea, Scotland the famed tropical paradise 🤣🤣 If you don't believe in Scottish rain, watch my recent videos of the tour 😉 Thanks for watching and the comment 👍

[@drdoolittle5724]

@@NooBiker I did, too wet to watch, glad you survived it, when do free Mich tyres arrive for your excellent review?

[@NooBiker]

@@drdoolittle5724 oh, I wish!!! Too small of a channel. You'll enjoy the France tour videos: bone dry this time around 👌

[@themartiandefender2128]

Out of curiosity are those the standard road 6 or the GT version please ?

[@NooBiker]

@@themartiandefender2128 they're the standard tyre 👍

[@themartiandefender2128]

@NooBiker lovely cheers mate

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Hi first Z1000 sx punches Michelin tyres 16,000 miles. First bmw gs Michelin anakee 3 ‘s no punches. Red and black ninja 1000 sx no punches 5500 miles. 2nd bmw Michelin anakee. 3,3’s 2 punches. Ninja 1000 sx now rear puncher. And front internal tyre collapse. 5000 miles Continental Road attack 4. Has a good few punches with Michelin tyres. I think if your unlucky doesn’t matter what tyres you have on Frank’s for your thoughts Noo by the way what psi you running 👍🏍️😎

[@NooBiker]

@@SOLOMOTOUK I run the recommended 36 front 42 rear 👍

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

@@NooBiker thank you for that information it’s in the handbook but people are saying it runs better -2 psi in each wheel I’ve done that no difference really 👍🏍️

[@NooBiker]

@@SOLOMOTOUK the people I trust to give the appropriate PSI for my bike and tyre are Kawasaki and Michelin, not some random on the internet

[@hectorshouse7348]

Wow…you do some serious mileages

[@NooBiker]

Thanks! But I don't think they are particularly high mileages, only about 5,000 miles per year. Wishing you safe riding!

[@hectorshouse7348]

@@NooBiker I thought you said 5k since May…anyway thank you , go steady 👍

[@NooBiker]

@@hectorshouse7348 Ah yes, but this was an odd year with two tours that used a lot of miles. I won't be carrying on at the same rate for the rest of the year!

[@CaptainDangeax]

Road6 are my goto tyres on my 3 bikes

[@NooBiker]

@@CaptainDangeax thanks 👍 I'll probably stick with them in the future also. What's your collection?

[@CaptainDangeax]

@@NooBiker on my bikes Vstrom 650, and Versys1000, the Road6 lasted more than 20000 kms. And the Versys really felt lighter than with the previous A41 fitted on the bike when I bought it

[@NooBiker]

@@CaptainDangeax brilliant, thanks! Safe riding, buddy 👍

[@HippoDrones]

When my V-Strom is due new rubber I'll be fitting whatever the latest incarnation of the Michelin Road tyres, I've only ever been impressed with how well they work on UK roads and weather... and are even capable on trackdays too! You need to be careful using logic and reason on the internet NooB... folk don't like that voodoo-mumbo-jumbo getting in the way of their narrow minds! 😀

[@NooBiker]

@@HippoDrones check out the Anakee Road also. And thanks, I'll watch out for logic and reason 🤣

[@cemdrahsan270]

Sir I have a question and advise.., Which one please ! I didn't decide yet for my ZZR1400, Road 6 or Road 6 GT..? I am not a traveler and I ride mostly alone.. I don't care long kilometer..

[@NooBiker]

Hi @@cemdrahsan270 , thanks for watching and for the question. I'm not an expert on your model of bike or Michelin tyres, so I went on their website and used the "find a tyre" feature, searching by your bike. The tyre Michelin recommends is the Road 6 GT. I would encourage you to discuss this with your local tyre shop too. I hope this helps and thank you again for supporting the channel.

[@cemdrahsan270]

@@NooBiker First of all, thank you very much for your answer. SX1000 approx. similar weight with my ZZR1400 that reason if you happy with Road 6 without GT, I will be satisfied with Road 6..

[@NooBiker]

@@cemdrahsan270 yes, I am happy with the standard Road 6 👍

[@cemdrahsan270]

@@NooBiker great I will order tomorrow.

[@rojacorp]

Hi, which is better? Merzeler z8 or michelin Road 6

[@NooBiker]

TLDR: If you're price conscious, go for the Z8. If you want the latest, go for the Road 6. I would say that they are both very good tyres. The Metzeler Z8 is a "value" tyre and will do everything you want from a sport touring tyre. I found it good in all conditions including wet. The Road 6 is more advanced with more recent technology, and therefore commands a price premium. It may last longer (can't say yet, I'll have to see how long it lasts!). Hope that helps.

[@rojacorp]

@@NooBikerthanks a lot

[@nickaxe771]

A flint.....those tyres are amazingly difficult to cut into....same applies to any big name brand.

[@NooBiker]

@@nickaxe771 yup, really unlucky on that one...