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My new ride came with METZELER RACETEC SM - supermoto specific tires. The sizing is 125/80 R420 (16.5") front and 165/55 R17 rear. I have ridden on them a bit and they really are quite good. I run Dunlop KR slicks on my road race bikes and my original plan was to go with the Dunlops, however, these Metzelers provided quite a lot of grip with very little warmup and it would appear KTM has done their homework. Last year's KTM 450 SMR came with Dunlop KR slicks. Logic would dictate KTM didn't switch because the Metzeler's were not AS good, likely they are better for Supermoto usage as they still use Dunlop KR slicks on the Race Spec RC8R, a bike I know well, and their bespoke GP bikes like the 250. So enough speculation....
I wondered if anyone has experience with the Metzeler Racetec SM vs. Dunlop's KR slicks vs. for example Michelin and had any insight for me on the best tire for the bike.
FYI, I discovered KTM recommends different pressures for the rear Racetec SM vs. the KR108 Dunlop. The Racetec is suggested to be run at 29 PSI and the front at 23 PSI, which is the same as the Dunlop.
Tire grip, confidence in a tire, etc are subjective but I think the SMR is about perfect so I want to make the right choice - I figure y'all would help me figure that out!
I wondered if anyone has experience with the Metzeler Racetec SM vs. Dunlop's KR slicks vs. for example Michelin and had any insight for me on the best tire for the bike.
FYI, I discovered KTM recommends different pressures for the rear Racetec SM vs. the KR108 Dunlop. The Racetec is suggested to be run at 29 PSI and the front at 23 PSI, which is the same as the Dunlop.
Tire grip, confidence in a tire, etc are subjective but I think the SMR is about perfect so I want to make the right choice - I figure y'all would help me figure that out!
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