Rating of the best motorcycle tires in 2020

For the new motorcycle season one of the most important tasks is finding the right tires for your bike. They are selected depending on the type of ride. The review presents a rating of quality tires for 2020 from the most famous manufacturers for various types of motorcycles.

At a glance: types of motorcycle tires and their general characteristics

Motorcycle tire designs are divided into two categories: diagonal and radial. To understand the differences between them, it is worth looking at the table and comparing the main characteristics.

Distinctive features of diagonal and radial tires:

Name	Diagonal	Radial
Which motorcycle models are installed:	heavy	lungs
Profile:	round	flat
Sidewalls:	high	lower
Layering of layers:	each of the layers are placed in the opposite direction to each other (comparable to "X"); 3rd layer possible: applied over 2 others in the direction of travel	form an angle of 90 degrees in the direction of rotation of the tire
Work specifics:	constantly deforms during movement, and then straightens to its original state	remains unchanged
Features of work:	generates heat, increases traction	low heat output, due to which the tire heats up less
Disadvantages:	high temperature conditions have a detrimental effect on the tire: reduces performance, increases wear	sidewalls bend easily;
		tires are not resistant to heavy loads

One of the important characteristics is the tire tread. How to choose the right tire for your motorcycle based on the pattern on the rubber?

Operating conditions of motor tires and required protector:

A type	Tire tread
On-road models: for example, touring or cruisers - driving in any weather	many grooves and branches
Off-road driving	deep grooves with sipes
high-speed riding (sport bikes)	poor drawing or lack of it
classic, sports-tourist	intermediate option

The function of the tire pattern is to divert water from the rubber-asphalt contact patch The greater the number of grooves, the better the grip in wet weather, but in dry conditions the grip on asphalt decreases.

Tires can be tube and tubeless. The first option is suitable for motorcycles with spoked wheel rims. The second option is for those whose equipment is equipped with alloy wheels. Tubeless structures are in great demand, since they are: lighter in weight, do not heat up so quickly, do not load the suspension too much and in the event of a puncture, they can travel some distance.

Motorcycle tire selection criteria

What to look for when choosing a motorcycle tire? All you need to know is the size of the item. Usually, all the data is indicated on the tire itself, but you can find out the characteristics from the operating instructions for the equipment. What does the marking of a motorcycle mean? There are several measurement systems in this process. The most popular and understandable is the metric system. The second most popular is "alpha" (mark tourist models).

The main indicators of the metric system - using the example of encryption 180 / 55ZR-17:

1. Width - the first number (180);
2. Profile width - second number (55);
3. Speed ​​index - first letter (Z);
4. Tire structure - second letter (R - radial);
5. The rim diameter the tire is compatible with is the last number (17).

The main indicators of the "Alpha" system using the example of MT90S-16 encryption:

1. The first letter is the name of the tire (M - motorcycle);
2. The second letter is the width of the tire (T);
3. The first number is the height along the profile (90);
4. Letter by number - speed index (S);
5. The last number is the diameter of the rim compatible with the tire (16).

The speed index is the maximum driving mode.

Speed ​​indices:

Name	Decoding (km / h):
"L"	120
"M"	130
"N"	140
"P"	150
"Q"	160
"R"	170
"S"	180
"T"	190
"U"	200
"H"	210
"V"	240
"W"	270
"Y"	300
"Z"	300+

On some models, the load index is indicated - an indicator of the carrying capacity. The table shows all values ​​with decoding.

Load factors for motorcycle tires:

Indicator (number) / decoding (kilograms)
50/190	60/250	70/335	80/450	90/600
51/195	61/257	71/345	81/462	91/615
52/200	62/265	72/355	82/475	92/630
53/206	63/272	73/365	83/487	93/650
54/212	64/280	74/375	84/500	94/670
55/218	65/290	75/387	85/515	95/690
56/224	66/300	76/400	86/530	96/710
57/230	67/307	77/412	87/545	97/730
58/236	68/315	78/425	88/560	98/750
59/243	69/325	79/437	89/580	99/775

As for the rubber material:

• Soft compound: good grip, but wears out quickly;
• Hard composition: poor grip, but long service life;
• Uneven rigidity: grip and durability are balanced.

The best manufacturers: the top 5 world famous motorcycle tire companies were reviewed:

• Bridgestone;
• Continental;
• Metzeler;
• Avon;
• "Kenda".

Rating of the best motorcycle tires from the Japanese company "Bridgestone"

"BATTLAX BT-014"

Model "120 / 60R17 55W" for sports tourists is designed for 600-1000 cc engines according to the latest developments. With the help of Narrow Ply technology, an additional layer was created under the shoulder areas of the tread, which provides resistance to dynamic deformations. A special bead filler evenly distributes the load over the entire surface of the contact patch.

Specifications:

Purpose:	motorcycles, ATVs
Parameters (centimeters):	Width: 12
	profile height: 5.5
Permissible speed (km per hour):	270 (W)
A type:	radial
On the rim:	17 inch
By price:	2600 rubles

• Controllability;
• Ideal braking parameters;
• Good grip;
• Overcoming long distances;
• Ensuring a comfortable ride;
• For all weather conditions;
• Technology used "3D-C.T.D.M." while creating.

• Not identified.

Exedra G702

Model "180/70 R16 77H" for tourists, owners of large bikes. Installed on American style motor vehicles with a powerful turbocharged engine. The front tires have longitudinal grooves that trap water from the contact patch. In addition, they divide the spot into two parts, thereby improving directional stability.

Specifications:

Purpose:	motorcycles, ATVs
Parameters (centimeters):	Width: 12
	profile height: 5.5
Permissible speed (km per hour):	270 (W)
A type:	radial
On the rim:	17 inch
By price:	2600 rubles

• Dual-use;
• Excellent handling;
• Resistant to coating in wet weather;
• Resistant to extreme angles of attack;
• The specifics of the grooves;
• Contact spot dimensions.

• Not identified.

"Hoop H01"

Model "3/0 R10 42J" for sports scooter riding. Provides excellent grip on wet and dry road surfaces.

Specifications:

Profile width	3 mm
Height:	0%
Load:	42
Speed:	100 km / h
Wheel size:	R10
Season:	summer

• Short braking distance;
• For driving in any weather;
• Movement safety;
• Exchange rate stability;
• Narrow appointment;
• Design.

• Not identified.

"Battlecross X20"

Model "80/100 R21 51M TT in front of NHS" is designed for cross on soft to medium surfaces. Can walk well in mud. The design feature is double grip when cornering in a wide working range.

Specifications:

For whom:	any riders
Purpose:	front
Profile parameters (centimeters):	width - 8, height - 10
Rim diameter:	21 in
A type:	chamber
Load index:	51
Maximum speed:	130 km / h
average price	3850 rubles

• Considered versatile - a wide range of surfaces available;
• Braking and acceleration are good;
• Stability in the passage of the route;
• For beginners and professionals;
• Special block distribution;
• Functional.

• Not suitable for street and road use.

Quality motorcycle tires from the German company "Continental"

"TKC 80 Twinduro"

TKC 80 TWINDURO M + S 3.00-21 51S TT FRONT model for tourenduro. It resembles "cross-country" because of the tread blocks, but in this design they are optimized for asphalt trails. The rubber is suitable for any riding style. In rainy weather, it instantly removes dirt and water from the point of contact (sharp edges of the tread respond). Thanks to the latest technology, tires recover faster from deformation compared to other models.

Specifications:

vendor code	2072220000
Road:	soil-track
A type:	with a camera
Bike class:	off-road
Axis:	front
Width:	3.00
On the rim:	21 inch
Speed ​​Index:	S
Load factor:	51
For the season:	summer
Weight	4 kg 177 g
Comparative tests:	high-speed driving on the highway - 5 thousand km; moderate movement - 10-12 thousand km
How much is	3600 rubles

• For various types of road surface;
• Universal - for bikes of any format;
• Stability on curves and straight road sections;
• Adhesion properties in any weather;
• 100% lack of aquaplaning;
• Regenerative abilities;
• Lifetime;
• Durable material.

• Not detected.

"Street Race"

Model "120/70 ZR17 (58W) TL FRONT" for a sportbike - a combination of racing and road structures, equipped with a combined composition: with sections of different stiffness, providing maximum contact area at different angles of inclination. Thanks to the reinforced carcass with a metal cord, the tires provide excellent stability in all emergency situations, while increasing dynamic performance.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	2441510000
Motorcycle class:	track
A type:	tubeless
Ribbon material:	steel
Axis:	front
Tire dimensions (centimeters):	width - 12, height - 7
Rim diameter:	17 inch
Load index:	58
Permissible speed limit:	300+ km / h
average cost	8500 rubles

• The tire is versatile in use: suitable for tracks and normal roads;
• Expressway;
• Durable material;
• Handling with increased surface area;
• Traction and speed control;
• Design;
• Reinforced cord;
• Resistance to mechanical and deforming damage;
• Innovative drainage system;
• Excellent performance;
• Suitable for any weather.

• Not identified.

"ContiRoadAttack 2 EVO"

Model "190/50 ZR17 (73W) TL REAR" for powerful two-wheeled vehicles of the "sport-touring" class is equipped with a special drainage system with a non-standard groove arrangement. The design allows you to move around in any weather and feel comfortable. The "TractionSkin" system frees the tires from rolling, as the surface of this type of rubber has a lot of the smallest roughness, which increases braking performance and improves dynamic performance.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	2443640000
Tales:	tourist, sports
Axes:	rear
Profile dimensions (centimeters):	width - 19, height - 5
Rim diameter:	17 inch
A type:	tubeless
Speed ​​class:	"Z"
Load index:	73
For a price of approximately	11,000 rubles

• Optimal performance;
• Drainage groove depth;
• Controllability on bends and straight sections of the road;
• Provide comfort when driving;
• Short braking distance;
• Wear evenly;
• Lack of aquaplaning;
• No running-in required;
• Safe;
• Long lasting.

• Not identified.

"ContiTwist"

Model "110 / 90-13 56Q TL FRONT / REAR" - motorcycle tires for scooters and sports bikes. Different groove depths speed up the removal of dirt and water from the contact point. The best option for the city and country roads.

Specifications:

Seasonality:	summer
Vendor code:	2401100000
Bike type:	scooter, bikes
Profile dimensions (centimeters):	width - 11, height - 9
Rim diameter:	13 inch
Load index:	56
Permissible speed:	160 km / h - class "Q"
Axes:	front, rear
A type:	tubeless
Average cost:	2800 rubles

• Inexpensive;
• Durability;
• Functional;
• For tracks of any format;
• High quality;
• Groove design;
• Unique shape;
• Completely eliminate the effect of aquaplaning;
• Ensuring a safe ride;
• Wear resistant rubber;
• Compliant with global environmental standards.

• Not identified.

Popular models of motorcycle tires from the German company "Metzeler"

"LASERTEC"

The "100/90 -18 56H TL FRONT" model for road motorcycles with a classic tread pattern is created using the most advanced technologies:

• "MRC" - bus contour design;
• "MBS" - creation of a diagonal belt.

The tires are suitable for installation on virtually all types of Touring motorcycles. The central part of the structure has a sharp radius of curvature for fast and precise control. In dry and wet weather, the tires exhibit excellent dynamic and traction properties.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	1529800
For motorcycles:	roadster, classic
Profile parameters (centimeters):	width - 10, height - 9
Axis:	front
Load class:	56
Rim diameter:	18 inch
A type:	without camera
Speed ​​Index:	"N" (210 km / h)
By price:	6400 rubles

• High quality material;
• Provide a high level of comfort;
• Effective drainage from the contact patch;
• Safe movement;
• Good directional stability when cornering;
• Intuitive controls.

• Not identified.

"MS-360"

Model "MID HARD 100 / 100-18 59M TT MST REAR" for amateur and professional sports motorcycles. The main feature of tires is reuse after wear: the rubber is turned 180 degrees and used again.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	2763100
Axes:	rear
Purpose:	amateur off-road driving; for professional sports: motocross, supercross, freestyle and cross-country
Profile parameters (centimeters):	width and height - 10
Rim size:	18 inch
A type:	chamber
Load index:	59
Speed ​​class:	"M"
MST engine:	1645cc OHV V4 (90 degree camber)
By price:	4600 rubles

• Mixed coating;
• Perfect grip;
• High cross-country ability on sandy and stone tracks;
• Resistance to various types of damage;
• Features in operation;
• Affordable price;
• Long service life;
• For riders of various skill levels.

• Not identified.

"ROADTEC 01"

Model "180/55 ZR17 (73W) TL REAR HWM" for motorbikes of class naked, enduro, sport. The double-layer tire construction makes the technique more stable. There is a steel belt along the entire tire. This tire withstands any tests and is famous for its increased wear resistance.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	2681300
Purpose:	sport touring
Profile parameters (centimeters):	width - 18, height - 5.5
A type:	tubeless
Rim:	17 inch
Load index:	73
Permissible speed class:	"Z"
Axis:	back
Material:	combined: shoulder area - rubber compound with 100% silica content, centrally - carbon black + silica in a percentage ratio of 30:70
average cost	13,200 rubles

• Ensuring a long run;
• Maximum adhesive force;
• Stable and comfortable ride;
• The maneuverability of the motorcycle thanks to the rubber is predictable;
• Tread pattern;
• Improved version of "Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact" for other developments;
• Short and extended contact spot;
• Consistent performance across the entire tire.

• Expensive.

Description of the model range of motorcycle tires from the American company "Avon"

"3D ULTRA SPORT AV80"

Model "190/55 ZR17 (75W) TL REAR" for powerful sports bikes. Design features: increased contact patch, 3D-lamellae, special rubber composition and reinforced frame.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	4530016
Motorcycle class:	sport
Profile parameters (centimeters):	width - 19, height - 5.5
Load index:	75
A type:	tubeless
Rim diameter:	17 inch
Structure:	radial
Permissible speed:	300+ km / h
Axis:	back
Season:	summer
By price:	9000 rubles

• Features;
• Good grip even in extreme conditions;
• High-level controllability;
• Durable;
• Resistant to wear and tear;
• Rapid warming up to operating temperatures;
• For wet and dry weather;
• All high speed heavy bikes;
• Guarantee.

• Cost.

"TRAILRIDER AV53"

The 110/80 R19 59V TL FRONT model is designed for long journeys on asphalt or dirt roads. Thanks to the "Super Rich Silica" technology, the rubber has a good grip on curves relative to the track. Tire composition: hard; the sides are soft.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	4230011
Class:	enduro (road)
A type:	tubeless
Profile dimensions (centimeters):	width - 11, height - 8
Rim:	19 inch
By structure:	radial
Load index:	59
Speed ​​limit (class):	"V"
Axis:	front
Average price:	7600 rubles

• Comfortable movement;
• The rubber quickly warms up to the required operating temperature conditions;
• Reduces the risk of falling;
• Stability at high speeds;
• Resistance to deformation;
• Multi-compound compound.

• Not detected.

"COBRA CHROME"

Model "130/70 R18 63H TL FRONT" - one of the representatives of the new development of this series. Its main features: increased up to 5% area of ​​contact with the road; the service life was extended by 10%; wide range of sizes: up to 33 cm wide, rim diameter up to 23 inches; improved appearance - image of a cobra on the edge of the tire.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	4120013
Axis:	before
Motorcycle class:	chopper, cruiser
Profile parameters (centimeters):	width - 13, height - 7
Rim size:	18 inch
A type:	tubeless
Load index:	63
Composition:	radial
Speed ​​class:	"N"
Year of issue:	2018, October
Average cost:	8400 rubles

• New;
• Huge selection of sizes;
• Improved driving characteristics;
• For all weather conditions;
• Tire design;
• Durable;
• Maneuverability: timely repetition of commands given by the driver;
• Excellent quality.

• Not identified.

The best motorcycle tires from the Taiwanese company "Kenda"

"K774F"

The 80 / 100-21 51M TT model for cross-country use is suitable for beginners and professional athletes for off-road driving. Provide a comfortable ride in any emergency, regardless of weather conditions.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	5618
Weight:	4 kg
Motorcycles:	sports, enduro
Density:	60 TPI
Pressure:	1.4
Axis:	any
Rubber composition:	medium soft
Profile dimensions (centimeters):	width - 8, height - 10
Diameter:	21 in
A type:	chamber
Load index:	51
Speed ​​limit:	class "M"
Cost:	4200 rubles

• Budgetary;
• Excellent hook qualities;
• Durable;
• Controllability;
• Lightweight;
• Long service life.

• Not for paved roads.

"K772 CARLSBAD"

The 100 / 90-19 57M TT REAR is designed for riding on hard and intermediate terrain. All characteristics with high scores, which makes the tire resistant to various deformations and damage, and also increases its service life.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	292397
Class:	cross-country
A type:	chamber
Profile dimensions (centimeters):	width - 10, height - 9
Rim diameter:	19 inch
Axis:	back
Load index:	57
Speed ​​limit:	class "M"
Weight:	5 kg 163 g
By cost	4350 rubles

• Cross-country ability on any roads;
• Excellent traction properties;
• Construction: material and structure;
• Reliable;
• Wear-resistant;
• For all weather conditions;
• Affordable;
• Special composition of the compound;
• High rate of self-cleaning.

• Not identified.

"K678 BIG BLOCK PAVER"

The 90/90 B21 54H TL FRONT has wide and long drainage grooves for improved grip on the road. This structure helps to quickly drain water from the contact spot. Tires are considered universal, as they can be used for driving on asphalt and soil, but in the second case there are restrictions. The percentage for hard and soft surfaces is 80:20.

Specifications:

Vendor code:	24549
Bike class:	enduro road
Axis:	front
A type:	tubeless
Profile size (centimeters):	height, width - 9
Rim diameter:	21 in
Load index:	54
Speed ​​limit:	class "H"
Weight:	3 kg 900 g
Season:	summer
Average price:	5000 rubles

• Dual-use tires: for asphalt roads and some unpaved ones;
• They weigh little;
• Structure;
• Abrasion resistant compound;
• Appearance;
• The tire material has the property of elasticity even at low temperatures;
• Resistant;
• For any weather.

• Not identified.

Output

Attention is presented to five categories of tires, for each of which a specific manufacturer is responsible. It is worth noting that any company creates its own brand using its own technologies, therefore, there cannot be absolutely identical tires from different companies. In addition, the world leaders have several branches in their assortment that relate to a specific type of motorcycle or type of riding. In this regard, the rating includes the popular, according to buyers, categories of motorcycle tires with one of the representatives for which a brief description is given, technical characteristics are deciphered and the pros and cons of the model are indicated.

The popularity of models, among the population, was gained by sports, tourist and urban tires. However, combined options are more popular.

Specification of tires in the rating is given only for example and better perception. In fact, all categories of tires come in different sizes, which affects both performance and cost.

Basic requirements for rubber:

• Controllability;
• Passability;
• Resistance to various damage;
• Comfortable driving.

Which company is the best to buy motorcycle tires? The answer to this question will be the study of the rubber class for a specific type of ride and a comparative analysis of all brand representatives.

Popular mistakes when choosing - the owner is trying to install a tire in width more or less on his motorcycle. In this case, you need to study the instructions for the bike, since some technique allows you to combine several options. This rule applies when buying a tire. Any specialist will tell you whether the selected rubber option is suitable for your motorcycle or not, and will offer an alternative version. Sometimes, in this matter, advice from bikers helps, who share useful information on various forums.

Having studied all the recommendations, you can easily make a choice.And which company is better to buy rubber for a motorcycle - the choice is yours.