SPORTEC M9 RR [120/70ZR17M/C (58W) TL] Sportech banden

Product Name
SPORTEC M9 RR 120/70Zr17M/C (58W) TL SPORTEC Tire

Item Number
3616900

Vehicles
ZX-10R 2004

Number of man-hours
Around 1 hour

Why did you choose this product?
I've been looking for the perfect Tire to drive my recently delivered vehicle around.
I came across this Tire which is popular for its stable grip and long life from cold.

I don't see many reviews in Japan (maybe it's a minor Tire), but from the reviews on overseas sites, the Tire was praised for its comfort and I took the plunge and bought it.
I had used Metzler's M5 in the past and was surprised by its high performance, so I had no hesitation in using it.

Impressions after using it
The usage is a 6:4 ratio of commuting and Winding driving.
I rode it for over 2 months regardless of rainy days.

Honestly, it was more than I imagined.
Because I did not ride a large motorcycle except for the circuit running only recently.
I have only ridden in vehicles that wore Spacol, and I was proud to say that I am dry when it comes to Grip power.

However, there is a feeling of grip from the start of running at the time of cold in the middle of winter as it is mentioned, and it is possible to run without a problem if there is no unreasonable operation, and it is possible to run.
When the temperature was over 15 degrees and it was a small spring day, Thailand and the original grip power were demonstrated, and the performance was such that it was possible to trust the power of the liter machine.

The Tire itself is a Touring sports Tire, so the feel of the Tire is a bit more rugged than the Spacol.
When it is heated up, the compound on the surface moves, or you can trace the target line with a grip feeling like a waist.

When driving in the rain, the effect of the tread pattern is very large and basically nothing happens unless there is a sudden operation.
If the Tire's characteristics are caught, you will feel that you can knee-slide on wet roads without any problem. (This is for real.)


I thought it was just a rolling Tire for Off-season only, but I'm glad to see a good betrayal.
I wanted to enjoy Winding driving with this Tire until Limit, which is the start of the real CircuitSeason.

▼ Attention
You can't do full bank without warm-up even if you have grip in cold time.
Absolute grip is not as good as ProductionTire, even if you switch to Compound.
When replacing the tire, we recommend that you have a changer or a skilled technician install the tire because of its high rigidity.

Just when you thought Bridgestone's BATTLAX was in the best position, the foreign-made Tire is not to be outdone.
This time, I changed to a Metzler, which is not a major but a major, and ran it just to get used to it.
I thought I might slip at first, so I drove like a large person. LOL!
While breaking in.
It's a sticking point, like it's following the road surface conditions.
I haven't enjoyed the Corner ring yet, but it looks pretty good.
Surprisingly, I would recommend it.
Honestly, I hope it's not the Tire that everyone is wearing. LOL!

mt09spThe BS is quicker and more comfortable than the BS that came with it, but the BS is not so comfortable. When turning, you can feel the information from the Tire and it feels good. In summary, BS is firm, Metzler is supple.

This is a replacement from the previous model, M7RR.
The M7RR was such a Large favorite Tire that I Repeated it.
High straight line stability, gentle bank, cushion performance, wet performance, dry grip of SIDE part, and yet high durability.
I used it for several driving sessions, High speedTouring, and Winding, and kept it at the same performance for about 7000km.
What the hell is this Tire? It's too greedy.

I have used such a new model of Eutectic for about 700km, so here is my impression.

My impression is that it is the exact same line. Well, I guess it's natural because it's a successor.
As usual, it has high straight-line stability and high cushion performance.
SasQuantity:I'm not messing with the Set, but it's more solid.
I've checked it out up to about 200km/h and it feels lumpy as far as centrifugal force goes. Especially Rear has weight in a good way, and there is a little bouncing sensation in Bump. (Cushion is outstanding, so don't be offended)

The dry grip is definitely extended and the targeted line is passed sharply. The M7RR didn't have such an assertive cornering, but the M9RR made me feel the line was more defined and running.
The stability in the bank has been improved, and I want to do more like this! I want to do more like this! You can also make changes during the banking process.
I'm not too bad at Corner anymore.
Overall, I get the impression that it has grown 10% more than the M7RR.

Wet is running only about the street rain, but there is no anxiety at all because the previous work is already high performance. Of course, it will be more than the same etc. for Life, so it can be expected.

I think some people are afraid of DUCATI because they are overstir. Especially Pirelli's ROSSO CORSA is hard to turn if you don't put a load on it, but it is a tire that can turn very much if you put a load on it, so it becomes sharp handling like Razor.
I think the M7RR and M9RR are Exactly the right tires for DUCATI because of their neutral characteristics that allow you to ride the way you want.

The M7RR is a masterpiece Tire in my opinion, so it's already amazing that the performance can still improve from there.
This is a great Tire for Dry, Wet, Truck and Life.
Unless you're CircuitOnly, you really can't go wrong with these!

It was a new lot in 2021, but it was finally made in chna.
It's a shame because it was a good Tire. I will not buy Metzeler anymore.