Leading German motorcycle magazines (MOTORRAD, MO, Motorrrad News) were invited to participate on a first impression test ride with the new EXP mounted on a GS, a Varadero, and a V-Strom (the top 3 selling adventure tourer bikes in Germany). All magazines said the tire is a clear upgrade to the trusty Tourance, first launched in 1999. They also said the EXP matches well with all three bikes.
In the German GS forums it is believed the upgraded Tourance being the first indicator of a soon to be coming upgraded GS with more hp. Metzeler states the size of the profile blocks have been increased to accommodate modern high power motorcycles better.
Tourance Exp 110/80 R19 59V TL V
max load 234 kg, thread depth 4.8 mm, weight 5.15 kg
Tourance Exp 150/70 R17 69V TL H
max load 325 kg, thread depth 7.2 mm, weight 6.64 kg
Graphic by Metzeler
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Stabilitat beladen = stability at full payload
Stabilitat unbeladen = stability with rider alone
Handling = handling
Laufleistung = life expectancy
Komfort = comfort
Nassgrip = wet grip
Handling bei nasser Fahrbahn = wet handling
