Metzeler supplies the original tires for the new BMW R 1300 GS, which was recently presented to the public.
Measuring 120/70 R19 at the front and 170/60 R17 at the rear, the Metzeler Tourance Next 2 tires have been selected as standard equipment for all versions of the R 1300 GS, in addition to the basic model also for the Trophy, Triple Black and Option 719 Tramuntana variants, while the Metzeler Karoo 4 tires are offered as optional equipment on request.
The new BMW R 1300 GS, equipped with Metzeler’s Tourance Next 2 and Karoo 4 tires, has already been successfully tested both on and off-road by journalists invited to the international press launch, which took place in October in Malaga (where Metzeler was a technical partner). During the test, held in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, the presentation is taking place for BMW Motorrad dealers around the world who, in turn, will be able to appreciate the combination of the new BMW motorcycle and Metzeler tires.
BMW’s decision to once again use Metzeler tires as standard equipment for the new R 1300 GS is confirmation of the solid and long-lasting relationship between the two brands and proof of how important the choice of tires is in influencing a motorcycle’s handling.
The original equipment Tourance Next 2 tires, in the B specification specifically designed for the new BMW R 1300 GS, guarantee a new level of performance in the adventure segment and are designed for all motorcyclists who use the bike for long journeys or weekend excursions, alone or with a passenger, and who demand maximum performance combined with comfort and predictable handling.
The Tourance Next 2 does indeed offer easy handling and a feeling of control in every corner, thanks to the neutral behavior guaranteed by the radial structure with its 0° steel belt, an immediate response to wet braking, even at low temperatures, high and long-lasting performance throughout the entire life cycle of the tire and comfort and safety at the highest level with or without a passenger or luggage.
For those who want to push the boundaries of their BMW R 1300 GS off-road adventure even further, there are the Karoo 4 tires, available as optional equipment.
These multi-purpose tires are capable of offering exemplary off-road traction, even in the deepest mud, while offering excellent resistance to abrasion, cuts and tears. In addition, they have excellent handling on the road, regardless of the load, and very good performance in the wet, thanks also to their ability to interact very well with the driving assistance systems.
In addition to the new R 1300 GS, Metzeler also supplies the tires for the new F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure, equipped with Tourance Next 2 or Karoo 4 as optional equipment. Other BMW models already fitted with Metzeler tires are the R 1250 GS (with Karoo 3), the G 310 GS (with Tourance), the R 1250 RT (with Roadtec Z8 M/C), the R 1250 R and RS (with Roadtec 01), the R 18 Roctane (with ME 888 Marathon Ultra) and the K 1600 B, Grand America, GT and GTL (all with Roadtec 01).