hope you all enjoyed this tyre review. I am looking forward to bringing the 200/300 mile review on these pilot road 6s.. for now ride safe and take care... especially now the highway code has been changed..
Curious about the Dunlop Roadsmart 4. The Roadsmart is the competition for the Michelin Road tires as sport touring tires, not the Mutant. The Roadsmart 4 is supposed to handle better than the Michelin.
I would love to know about the Dunlop Trailmix Mission vs the Road 6. I rode more in rain/ashfalt most of the time and maybe 10% light off road. The only tire experience I have in my previous and current GS/A are with the OEM Bridgestone Batlax a41, and they are PRETTY GOOD in rain. Thanks a lot, would appreciate a feedback.
The trail version is specifically designed for taller bikes with longer travel suspension whereby the side walls are more compliant thus basically more comfortable than the standard or the GT version. The 6's not offer a trail version yet so i have stuck with the trail 5 version until the 6's trail version comes out as i value compliance or comfort more.
hi, I mounted them a little while ago and I only did 300 km and I must say that they are fine. the only thing I have to see is if they oscillate like the Road 5 did at other speeds. Beyond 190/200 km / h it fluctuated a lot
I’m riding a BMW R1250GS TE with OEM tyres. I was intending to fit the Michelin 6 tyres but my local dealer is having difficulty sourcing the “trail” rear but can get the GT rear. He also offered the Metzeler Tourance Next 2 pair, but having had the Pilot 4 on my previous bike I’m probably going to stick with the Michelins. I’d be interested in your views, opinions and review of the Metzeler though.
i ran anakee adventure, but after a while they seem to go hard and i lost confidence in them as you did with the Dunlop. now my dilemma is which one? either anakee 3 or the road 6. both made by Michelin, very similar tread pattern. have you tried or looked at the anakee 3 tyre
Use the correct name. Michelin has dropped "Pilot" from their Road 5 and Road 6 tires. The Road 5 GT tires on my Wethead RT have been perfect. Great confidence, all the way to the edge. Good grip in wet conditions. Outstanding tires! I've gotten 14,000 to 15,000 km out of each set. Maybe your riding skills are the problem.
Triumph Tiger Explorer 2015; Road 6 are pretty amazing, replaced Metzeler Tourance EXP and am really happy... should get 15-20K from the rear tire... pretty amazing.
Michelin road 6 very good fitted to my brand new kawasaki z900rs completely different ride and handling to stock Dunlop tyre fitted from factory its all about the tyres
They're plenty good but if you're fast they'll only last like 8-10k km, I had power 5s on my cbr650r and they lasted almost 6, 50/50 highway 140-160kmh and fast twisties End of the day if it rains enough times to annoy you get the roads, if not, the powers, there is a different but I probably won't go back to powers, too small of a difference for the mileage you lose
I am looking to replace A41s that came with the bike from new just got 6k on them front is starting to square rear has quite a bit on it but probably not enough for our upcoming Ireland trip. ? short supply of road 6
Hi - I have a R1250 GSA, since the day I picked it up I have been disappointed with the horrendous road noise from the from coming up around the forks and the tank area. Current tyres are Bridgestone Battlax Adventure, still like new. But I'm prepared to change them. Did the Michelin Road 6 have any front road noise mate ?? Thanks.
I have the same issue on my r1200gs. Horrendous noise coming from the front. I have the Michelin Anakee Adventure tyres and or I will try new quite tyres or another motor. I am super sensitive on sound/noise and for me it’s pretty much unbearable to ride the damn thing.
I'm lost, pal. Michelin anekee adventure on mine and they have done 9 thousand miles they need changing now you say 11 hundred one of us is doing something wrong.
got 5's on mine. wondering what happened to the chicken strips? these are street tires, if i was leaving the pavement, i wouldn't use these. maybe I'm old school, but not on a gs, sry
Do i see tjat You use stanrd Road 6 not GT? I also have GS-A and was wonderning should i but GTversion or standrard. Ehat is Your opinion as You former user of road 5s and 4s
No GT in the Road 6 range. The standard Road 6 now has the same weight rating as the Road 5 GT. I put a set on an RT boxer today. I koved the 4s then loved the 5s even more. I'm wondering how they could possibly have made them better in the 2 years since they were released.
Hi Stuart. The tire sizes for the BMW R1250GS Adventure are 120/70 R19 on the front wheel and 170/60 R17 on the rear wheel. Check out Michelin’s website for details on sizes available and if they fit your bike. Ride safe buddy. Let us know how you get on. We can share the knowledge. 👍✌️
Hi Jason. The 6 GT has a stronger construction to cope with heavier bikes such as BMW’s K1600 and Honda’s Goldwing. Hope this helps. Ride safe buddy. Consider subscribing, if you haven’t already. 👍✌️
I find these tyres amazing mukka they give a lot of confidence on the road and corners But also grippy in the wet too I’m that amazed with them I brought another set ready to put on
I run FREE tires!!!! I raid the throw away pile at a couple of dealers, I have found MANY !!!! VERY GOOD TIRES on the piles . Some have needed a patch and I fix them and ride them until they get square!!!! I have 14 tires hanging in my garage!! On my 2001 Ducati st2, I BOUGHT 5 tires in 205,000 miles!!! The rest were free !!😀😀😀😀🏍🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺
Hi handsome. Great looks, great voice and product review. Would you mind hydrating yourself during your video? What drink do you prefer to have during your day? Thanks from California USA.
The Pilot name stopped at Pilot Road 4. They are just Road 5 and Road 6.
hope you all enjoyed this tyre review. I am looking forward to bringing the 200/300 mile review on these pilot road 6s.. for now ride safe and take care... especially now the highway code has been changed..
Great video mate! I’ve just ordered mine. Will check your video after the drive to see what you think. Wishing you many happy rides this summer
Curious about the Dunlop Roadsmart 4. The Roadsmart is the competition for the Michelin Road tires as sport touring tires, not the Mutant. The Roadsmart 4 is supposed to handle better than the Michelin.
From looking at the Dunlops, it appears you are not using much of the tread when cornering.
Are you American Gary?
@@chrispailor3317 Australian
He did say that he wasn’t having much confidence in the Dunlops hence why they weren’t worn on the edges
I would love to know about the Dunlop Trailmix Mission vs the Road 6.
I rode more in rain/ashfalt most of the time and maybe 10% light off road. The only tire experience I have in my previous and current GS/A are with the OEM Bridgestone Batlax a41, and they are PRETTY GOOD in rain.
Thanks a lot, would appreciate a feedback.
Must say my experience with the Mutants has been nothing but excellent. 3500 miles and no squaring off. Solid grip.
The trail version is specifically designed for taller bikes with longer travel suspension whereby the side walls are more compliant thus basically more comfortable than the standard or the GT version.
The 6's not offer a trail version yet so i have stuck with the trail 5 version until the 6's trail version comes out as i value compliance or comfort more.
You still using Road 6's?
Great video, Great accent! Cheers from USA! Crackin!
hi, I mounted them a little while ago and I only did 300 km and I must say that they are fine. the only thing I have to see is if they oscillate like the Road 5 did at other speeds. Beyond 190/200 km / h it fluctuated a lot
I've just put some on my f750gs hopefully they will be OK.
Just ordered some pilot road 6 for my GS.I had the Michelin anakee adventure 80/20 only lasted 6000 miles & started to square off.
I’m riding a BMW R1250GS TE with OEM tyres. I was intending to fit the Michelin 6 tyres but my local dealer is having difficulty sourcing the “trail” rear but can get the GT rear. He also offered the Metzeler Tourance Next 2 pair, but having had the Pilot 4 on my previous bike I’m probably going to stick with the Michelins. I’d be interested in your views, opinions and review of the Metzeler though.
i ran anakee adventure, but after a while they seem to go hard and i lost confidence in them as you did with the Dunlop. now my dilemma is which one? either anakee 3 or the road 6. both made by Michelin, very similar tread pattern. have you tried or looked at the anakee 3 tyre
Use the correct name. Michelin has dropped "Pilot" from their Road 5 and Road 6 tires. The Road 5 GT tires on my Wethead RT have been perfect. Great confidence, all the way to the edge. Good grip in wet conditions. Outstanding tires! I've gotten 14,000 to 15,000 km out of each set. Maybe your riding skills are the problem.
oh oh the tyre nerds are back .
Triumph Tiger Explorer 2015; Road 6 are pretty amazing, replaced Metzeler Tourance EXP and am really happy... should get 15-20K from the rear tire... pretty amazing.
Michelin road 6 very good fitted to my brand new kawasaki
z900rs completely different ride and handling to stock Dunlop
tyre fitted from factory its all about the tyres
Hen riding primarily on straight highways with little opportunity for aggressive cornering ALL tires will wear with a center flat condition.
Sorry to say but the stopped calling the tyre Pilot after the Road 4s ! Road 5 & Road 6s
I have a question, I own Michelin Road 5 tires on my sondors metacycle, where did you order your road 6 tires? Thanks.
Pirelli angel gt?
Do you think Michelin Road 6 would be good enough on 765 Street Triple - not slow riders pretty quick - cheers
They're plenty good but if you're fast they'll only last like 8-10k km, I had power 5s on my cbr650r and they lasted almost 6, 50/50 highway 140-160kmh and fast twisties
End of the day if it rains enough times to annoy you get the roads, if not, the powers, there is a different but I probably won't go back to powers, too small of a difference for the mileage you lose
Michelin has dropped "pilot" from the model name; You called them Road 5 and 6 now.
I am looking to replace A41s that came with the bike from new just got 6k on them front is starting to square rear has quite a bit on it but probably not enough for our upcoming Ireland trip. ? short supply of road 6
Have you any info on the Road 6 GT for the BMW r1200 gsa?
Thanks 👍
Thank-you for the video. I just saw these with the tag "New" on the revzilla page. Had to see if there were any videos yet. :)
You are so welcome! ride safe buddy.
Consider subscribing if you haven’t already. 🏍🏍🏍👍
Hi - I have a R1250 GSA, since the day I picked it up I have been disappointed with the horrendous road noise from the from coming up around the forks and the tank area. Current tyres are Bridgestone Battlax Adventure, still like new. But I'm prepared to change them. Did the Michelin Road 6 have any front road noise mate ?? Thanks.
I have the same issue on my r1200gs. Horrendous noise coming from the front. I have the Michelin Anakee Adventure tyres and or I will try new quite tyres or another motor. I am super sensitive on sound/noise and for me it’s pretty much unbearable to ride the damn thing.
What you need is the GT version of Road6 for such a heavy bike.
I'm lost, pal. Michelin anekee adventure on mine and they have done 9 thousand miles they need changing now you say 11 hundred one of us is doing something wrong.
got 5's on mine. wondering what happened to the chicken strips? these are street tires, if i was leaving the pavement, i wouldn't use these. maybe I'm old school, but not on a gs, sry
Michelin dropped PILOT from the name with the Road 5. Same with the Road 6.
Do i see tjat You use stanrd Road 6 not GT? I also have GS-A and was wonderning should i but GTversion or standrard. Ehat is Your opinion as You former user of road 5s and 4s
No GT in the Road 6 range.
The standard Road 6 now has the same weight rating as the Road 5 GT. I put a set on an RT boxer today. I koved the 4s then loved the 5s even more. I'm wondering how they could possibly have made them better in the 2 years since they were released.
@@volvogt21 Michelin do in fact have a Road 6 GT version as well as the standard Road 6.
@@gyrex Very interesting. The rep where I live said they don't do one. Maybe they just don't carry it.
@@volvogt21 I`ve got a set of road 6 gt`s
@@volvogt21 I am running Road 6 GT's. FYI They actually do exist.
Looking at some Michelin road 6 for my Triumph Tiger 900 GTPRO which tyres you got - think sizes are slightly different to standard tyres we have
Hi Stuart. The tire sizes for the BMW R1250GS Adventure are 120/70 R19 on the front wheel and 170/60 R17 on the rear wheel. Check out Michelin’s website for details on sizes available and if they fit your bike. Ride safe buddy. Let us know how you get on. We can share the knowledge. 👍✌️
What’s the difference between the 6’s and the 6 GT?
Hi Jason. The 6 GT has a stronger construction to cope with heavier bikes such as BMW’s K1600 and Honda’s Goldwing. Hope this helps. Ride safe buddy. Consider subscribing, if you haven’t already. 👍✌️
@@GearTorque - would you recommend the GT over the standard for my Kawasaki Concourse 1400?
I find these tyres amazing mukka they give a lot of confidence on the road and corners
But also grippy in the wet too
I’m that amazed with them I brought another set ready to put on
The new 6's aren't as "pointy" either .. profile is more rounded .... which I think is better for a touring tyre...
Can’t watch videos where they use the wrong tire name.
Be patient guys and gals LOL
I run FREE tires!!!! I raid the throw away pile at a couple of dealers, I have found MANY !!!! VERY GOOD TIRES on the piles . Some have needed a patch and I fix them and ride them until they get square!!!! I have 14 tires hanging in my garage!! On my 2001 Ducati st2, I BOUGHT 5 tires in 205,000 miles!!! The rest were free !!😀😀😀😀🏍🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺
My guess is that if they're on a pile it must be for a reason. Ride safe.
@@maxmitrochine8758 out of date 5 + years .. just put a rear on a week ago and it is nice!!! Brand new !!😁😁😁🏍 safe travels!!
Hi handsome. Great looks, great voice and product review. Would you mind hydrating yourself during your video? What drink do you prefer to have during your day? Thanks from California USA.
1700 miles with the Mutants, that's really not much. I can do almost 10000 with Road5 gt on my Versys 1000
Name just Road 6, not pilot anymore bro!
Dunlop are rubbish. Michelin Road or Metzeler Roadtec 01 we. I think the Michelin's are the better of my 2 choices
Dumb slops. Shitty tire on new Harleys for years. Must be cheap for manufactures.