Two new tyres from Metzeler, the Metzeler Sportec 01 and Sportec 01 RS, developed from the German firm’s efforts in road racing. Focusing on efforts in tis campaign in the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) in particular, Metzeler’s new sportsbike tyres share a common design base but are intended for two different types of riders. The Sportec 01 is meant for the rider who needs a versatile sports tyre, with a mix of good dry and wet weather performance. Meanwhile, the Sportec 01 RS is purely for the rider wanting the best in dry road grip, especially for track use, with precise steering and handling. As can be surmised, the Sportec 01 is meant to be fitted to supersport, naked and sport-oriented crossover bikes travelling on wisty roads and mountain passes with an eye to everyday riding. Experienced riders will want the Sportec 01 RS for their supersport, high-performance naked and hypernaked bikes, with track day riding in mind. Both tyres feature a unified tread pattern design for front and rear, ensuring consistent motorcycle behaviour under braking and acceleration. The tread of Sportec 01 has been completely redesigned and evolved compared to the previous generation, with which it still shares the design inspired by the Greek letter phi, while the Sportec 01 RS tread pattern features more slick area and a compact pattern. A high silica dual-compound construction is used for the tread, with the front tyre coming with a base layer made from full silica and covering both the tread band and the shoulders while the rear tyre has a base layer is made of carbon black and used only on the shoulders, offering fast warm-up, high grip and consistent feedback.