The MICHELIN Road 6 is a premium front motorcycle tire designed for confident sport-touring performance in a wide range of riding conditions. This tire uses a 120/70ZR18 size with a (59W) service designation and is engineered to deliver dependable handling, braking control, and rider confidence on both wet and dry roads. Manufacturer: MICHELIN. Manufacturer part number: 26465. Vendor part number: 26465.
The Road 6 features 100% MICHELIN Silica Technology tread compounds combined with a tread pattern incorporating MICHELIN Water Evergrip Technology. Together, these technologies help provide up to 15% more grip in wet conditions than the MICHELIN Road 5 tire, based on internal lap time testing. The tread design is intended to maintain traction as the tire wears, supporting predictable performance during commuting, touring, and spirited road riding. Actual results may vary depending on motorcycle setup, riding conditions, maintenance, and use.
MICHELIN 2CT+ Technology is applied to the front tire to improve rigidity at lean and provide greater stability while cornering, particularly during strong acceleration or heavy braking. Compared with the previous generation, the MICHELIN Road 6 also delivers up to 10% longer tread life based on external wear testing. As part of MICHELIN’s ongoing Road tire development, this model combines long-distance durability with responsive steering and balanced road manners. It is a suitable replacement choice for riders seeking enhanced wet-weather confidence and reliable touring performance from a premium MICHELIN motorcycle tire.
Features:
- Wet Grip: Delivers up to 15% more grip in wet conditions than the MICHELIN Road 5 through 100% MICHELIN Silica Technology tread compounds and MICHELIN Water Evergrip Technology.
- Tread Life: Provides up to 10% longer tread life than the previous generation based on external wear testing.
- Cornering Stability: MICHELIN 2CT+ Technology on the front tire improves rigidity at lean and stability during cornering, acceleration, and braking.
- Application: Front motorcycle tire designed for sport-touring, commuting, and long-distance road riding.
- Identification: MICHELIN Road 6, tire size 120/70ZR18, service designation (59W), manufacturer and vendor part number 26465.