Моторезина Metzeler Racetec SM K1

The Metzeler Racetec SM K1 motorcycle tire is designed exclusively for racing competitions. This model is distinguished by the immediacy of its response, ease of handling in drift, as well as uncompromising manageability in all driving modes. Also, it is impossible not to mention the special composition of the rubber mixture, which gave the tire not only excellent traction properties but also excellent wear resistance.

This tire is designed for motorcycles in the "superbike" category. At the same time, the K1 prefix in the name indicates that the tire is designed for operation at a road surface temperature of 17-19 °C and dirty asphalt. Such characteristics unequivocally suggest that this model uses a soft rubber compound. At the same time, the manufacturer assures that, thanks to the rapid and uniform heating to the operating temperature, the likelihood of such a phenomenon as "cold-tearing" is reduced to a minimum. In addition, the new rubber compound has made it possible to significantly increase the wear resistance of the tread, which has reduced the number of tire changes during the race.

Another hidden feature of the Metzeler Racetec SM K1 motorcycle tire is the Contour Modelling Technology. It involves giving the tread profile a variable curvature. This makes it possible to provide optimal contact patch sizes at any motorcycle lean angle, which has significantly improved stability when cornering, while maintaining clear response even in extreme modes.

In addition, it is impossible not to mention the patented 0° Steel Radial technology, which has excellent efficiency in both civilian and racing motorcycle tire models. Its key feature is the use of a steel metal cord with longitudinal winding. At the same time, the winding is carried out using another well-known Metzeler Advanced Technology, thanks to which the highest density of steel wires is ensured in those areas of the tread that need to be given the greatest stiffness.

Main features of the Metzeler Racetec SM K1 motorcycle tire

- The optimized rubber compound has a rapid and uniform heating to the operating temperature, providing excellent traction properties on cold and dirty asphalt;
- A profile with varying curvature, which provides excellent handling and precision control;
- The steel metal cord has given the tire excellent resistance to dynamic deformations, while significantly reducing its weight.