Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE review
The Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE is widely regarded as a high-performance sport-touring tire that excels in longevity and wet-weather confidence. While most riders praise its predictable handling and impressive mileage, a minority of users find the carcass construction overly stiff, leading to a harsh ride quality on uneven surfaces.
Owners rate it 10.7 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
85%By road tests
74.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE is widely regarded as a high-performance sport-touring tire that excels in longevity and wet-weather confidence. While most riders praise its predictable handling and impressive mileage, a minority of users find the carcass construction overly stiff, leading to a harsh ride quality on uneven surfaces.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and stability
- High mileage durability, with reports of up to 16,000 km
- Predictable and effortless cornering characteristics
- Strong performance on varied road surfaces, including metal bridge decks
Cons
- High retail price point
- Reported stiff ride quality described as 'heavy' or 'hard'
- Potential for rapid degradation or puncture susceptibility near the end of tread life
- Mixed feedback regarding grip on non-tarmac or dusty surfaces
Worth knowing
- Users on older, heavier motorcycles (e.g., 1996 Kawasaki GPZ1100) reported a significant improvement in steering agility compared to older tire generations.
- Riders on high-torque adventure-sport bikes (e.g., Multistrada 1200s) noted excellent dry-weather handling but expressed concerns regarding grip consistency in non-ideal conditions.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring tire Test · 180/55 R17
1st of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 6 |