Michelin Road 6 Rear Tire 180/55ZR17 73W 89542

MICHELIN Road 6 Tire Rear 180/55R17 (73W) 89542

The MICHELIN Road 6 Rear Tire 180/55R17 (73W) 89542 is engineered to enhance your motorcycle's performance with superior grip, durability, and stability. Utilizing advanced technologies, this tire offers improved wet traction and extended tread life compared to its predecessor, the Road 5.

• Enhanced Wet Grip: Achieves 15% more grip in wet conditions over the Road 5, thanks to 100% MICHELIN Silica Technology™ tread compounds and a new tread pattern featuring MICHELIN Water Evergrip Technology™.
• Extended Tread Life: Provides 10% longer tread life compared to the previous generation, reducing the frequency of replacements and offering better value for riders.
• Advanced Cornering Stability: Incorporates MICHELIN 2CT+ Technology™, applied to both front and rear tires, delivering better rigidity at lean and increased stability during cornering, especially under strong acceleration or heavy braking.
• Proven Performance: Based on internal lap time testing conducted in 2020 in Fontange, France, the Road 6 outperformed the Road 5 by an average of 2.7 seconds on a three-quarter mile wet track.
• Durable Construction: Designed for long-distance touring and daily commuting, ensuring consistent performance over many miles and reducing the need for frequent tire changes.

• Width: 180 mm
• Aspect Ratio: 55
• Rim Diameter: 17 inches
• Tire Size: 180/55ZR17
• Sidewall: Blackwall
• Construction: Radial (R)
• Load/Speed Index: 73W (max load 805 lbs, max speed 168 mph)
• Market Segment: Cruiser / Street
• Riding Style: Street