M9RR long term review ( on a Z1000SX / Ninja 1000 )
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- After 8000 km on the front tire and 7000 km on the rear, i have used up a set of the Brilliant Metzeler M9RR tires. I Absolutely recommend these tires for street use. They work well in all types of weather except icy and snowy roads. They stick to the road like a sport tire should and they last acceptedly long. No need to fear this isn't going to get the job done. I nover got to take them to the track due to "the 'rona", but considering how well they do on normal roads, they will probably do just as good a job there.
Perelli own Metzler bought them some years ago the reason is Perelli concentrate on track tires and Metzler concentrate on Road Racing tyres .The M7 RR was introduced around 2013 the M9 was in 2019 Metzler are the official tyre for the IOM TT which is what the M7 and M9 derive from the Metzler Racetec RR which come in 3 compunds K1 K2 K3 3 being the longer wearing. In my opininion any tyre that is made to work on the Isle of man TT race is good enough for me. when the stockers race they have to use Road tyres so these are a proven tyre with race pedigree and the most important bit is that the TT race course is all public Roads at altitude the mountain road and these roads are wet cold rough bumpy greasy depending where you are on the track and thats what we all ride on in real life. Thanks for the vid
Yeah, there is no sport/hypersport tire i trust more then the M9RR, and i have several friends that i have "converted" over to being M9RR fans. The M9RR was the only tire that allowed my 2008 ZX10R to Full throttle to redline in 2nd gear in the pouring rain during the Autumn season without it losing traction on the rear wheel. The level of street grip is just another level. All this while still being just as fast as any other sporty tire out there.
@@bikesonroads Hey bro, do you have any experience with road 6s?
I have them right now, very happy but I'm thinking to swap with the M9RR.
@MasterAaron Yes. I have ridden the Road 6. Spectacular tires. Sticks well at all temperatures (within reason) and handles better in water than anything else on the market (not counting wet racing tires).
If you like riding hard in the twisties and only do some freeways now and then, I'd say their probably a fantastic tire. But a sports tire will last shorter, so for commuting, I'd stick with the Road 6. 85% of us can't get that tire to its limits anyway. If you are one of us 15% who can. M9RR will be a lot better for a nice day on in the twisties. You really just have to be honest with yourself. Are you at a point where you may Need a sportyer tire? Or do you just want a cooler tire? That said, I 100% recommend people try new tires on their bikes. You'll feel like you've got a new bike and need to familiarize yourself with it all over again. It opens doors to experiences and an understanding of what kind of variables you prefer in a tire.
@@bikesonroads Thanks for the reply and sorry for the delay.
I think it's going to be a case where I will get a second bike for only twisties and still the M9RR on that.
I'm in the UK and use my bike for commuting, involving about 30 miles of motorway a day, and for fun.
The road 6s are beautiful in the rain. It almost feels like cheating.
I really want to try the M9RR in the cold 2c or below etc.
And definitely I'm one of the 85%, pretty high lean, but I've been too scared to hit the grip limit on road, like hard acceleration and braking at different lean angles.
@@MasterAaron I would not recommend M9RR for sub 7 degrees celsius. The rubber will be hard and the grip low. I've ridden a season start and a season end with M9RR's, and at those times of the year, the sporty focus of the tire becomes a problem. M9RR isn't the fastest tire to warm up, and at colder temperatures, they simply don't heat up enough. At those temperatures all sport tyres struggle, really. And there can often be damp roads at temperatures like that.
Wonderful review
I put a 55 section rear on my Ninja 1000 sx. Improved handling.
I've heard a lot of people do that to improve handling. In my opinion, it doesn't improve it, it changes it. Some like it, some don't.
Nice video and thx for sharing!
Are you kidding? 4300 miles From a tyre of this ilk?
That’s class leading longevity.
A buddy of mine gets a solid 6000+ miles on his Aprilia RSV4 with the M9RR tires. And several others see numbers close to 6000 on their S22 tires.
I been riding stock s22 on same model. 6500km , 3.8 mm rear, 2.5-2.8 front. Good tires but front is way to soft. 190/50 is to slow turning 1000sx needs 55 profile when riding in the alps. I still think Angel gt2 is a better street tyre. Metzler Z8 is also top on my list. If you never ride track s22 is mediocre. Was riding in +45 celcius during summer and it was hard like a touring tyre. Metzler's are so supple and Pirelli is super sporty. I never been happy on bridgestones. I owned 2 honda, 3 Kawasaki, 2 Suzukis. 1 triumph. And maybe close to 20 pair of tyres.
Have had Z8 and Angel GT2 on my 2018 Z1000SX and loved both.
Wondering which one to go for next. Maybe Michelin Pilot Road?
I think that you are better off with a sport-touring tire like the road5 or angel gt2 or conti roadattack4, instead of a sport tire like the s22 or the mr9. Because your tire wear is mostly in the centre of your tire. Actually most riders are better off with those tires.
Yeah, i mostly run these in fall/spring, so there aren't really good conditions to get te most out of these tires during that time. I do agree with you though. Sport-touring tires are just about as good as pure sport tires these days. I was considering the BT30 Evo or BT32, but i really wanted to get the S22's for summer. It was a fun tire too. But i'll be going with M7RRs for fall/spring and M9RRs for summer from now on.
The Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE will last much longer and good in the wet too.
I was going to get them, but as was selling the bike, i went for the cheaper M7RR's. Also great tires. but has more road vibration then the M9RR. Costs 20+% less though.
My tyres on Kawasaki Z900, I'm very satisfied, great performance in the summer period.
I only had mine on for a short while in summer, but i loved every ride with them. I also have a lot of friends who Love the M9RR's. I Will get them this spring/summer when i need new tires. Unless someone gives me a free/almost free set of good tires.
Very similar to the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV. They come out of the same factory. Also consider Michelin's Power 5, I perfer them to the Road 5. They have more dry grip, greater stability, greater feedback, and they feel more agile and precise.
I would love to try out the Road 5, but there are no dealers close to me who sell them. The only place that sells them, won't work on a Kawasaki's. They only work with Suzuki, Honda and BMW motorcycles. No exceptions. So i'm stuck with Bridgestone or Metzeler and if i'm lucky i can get a good Pirelli model.
@@bikesonroads That's a pity! You would get at least 10,000km out of a front and rear Road 5.
@@LonelyTreeSunset Yeah, my friend just got Road 5's for her Suzuki. I'm so envious. Especially for the fall and early spring season here, it's the best option on the market.
Please help! M9 RR or DUNLOP QUALIFIER CORE? Motorbike suzuki GSR 600...
I have no experience with the Dunlop Qualifier Core unfortunately, so i can't say if they are better, equal or worse. From pictures, i can tell the Dunlops have a sharper profile. More agile and will probably tip in quicker and easier. But for road use, the less sharp profile of the Metzelers are going to grip better for general road use. Mind, this is all based on pictures. Not real experience with the Dunlops.
Is there anyway you would tell me what handlebar extension you are running on your bike. Exactly what I'm looking for.
100% stock. I haven't changed anything other then the fender eliminator, tinted windscreen and better rear blinkers.
M9rr vs s22 ?
For Me, i prefer the M9RR. The S22 moves too much on the road, like soft rubber does. The M9RR feels like you're on rails.
M7RR o M9RR?
M7RR if you're mostly going on relaxed rides and commuting. They are usualy about 25% cheaper then the M9RR and do a good enough job, even for some spirited rides and fun track days (I've used M7RR on track personally, and they do very well on wet and dry tracks). The M9RR is what i would choose for hard riding, track days and joyrides with minimum commuting and freeway rides. They do those things with ease, but the cost makes it pointless to pay 25% more then for the M7RR if you're not going to use the litte extra performance. The M7RR's are more then enough for 90% of all riders. But if you really want that extra performance, i have yet to find a better sport road tire. I'm using the Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 on my S1000R right now, and i had the Rosso 3 on it before that. Next tire i'd buy right now is either M9RR for fun times, or alternatively the Michelin Road 6 if i want a "usable for anything" kind of tire, for road trips and fun rides throughout 2024. The Road 6 Can do track days, but they are a little behind the sport tires.
Hope this helps🙂
The M9RR is the direct replacement to the (older) M7RR. Metzler claims a 10% improvement in grip over the M7RR. So either will be a good choice depending on price and availability (and what type of riding you will be doing).