Michelin Road 6 GT Tire Long Term Review

After about 10,000 miles of use, I'm ready to give a long term review of the Michelin Road 6 GT motorcycle tire. I had these mounted on my BMW R1200RT and used them for two cross country trips, subjecting the tires to all kinds of road surfaces, road conditions, temperature and weather. This video describes my observations.

[CorgiDaddy]

John, another great review stating your experiences. I bought the Road 5 GT for my R1200RT in late 2019. I had to wait for the GT version to be released. Almost 4 years later they are still performing well. I finally was able to run them in the rain for the first time a few weeks ago on the twisties in Northern Arizona and the tires gripped like it was dry pavement. I'll most likely buy the Road 6 GT when they have their rebates again.

[lovi]

He said it, that’s just what I told another YouTuberoni saying that the Bridgestone A41 was terrible, I love mine on my GS ! And I took both to the total limits on a training course from the ADAC in total down pour. The bike never gave away, I was stunned. So like you said many variables

[stansmiley]

I've had these and the Conti RA 4GT's in my sites. Thanks for such a thorough review!

[jackflash]

I had bad luck with PR4's years back, problems with front cupping. I've avoided Michelins since, but your excellent report makes me reconsider. Wow, 10, 000 miles! I'm currently running Bridgestone T-32 GT's, which I really like, but I only get about 6K on my FJR. I was using Dunlop Roadsmarts, but found the T-32 GT's to be much better. When I take my next cross-country trip, I think I'll try the Michelins.

[tech]

I just put a pair of these on my 22 Versys 1000 SE+. I had the non GT and loved the performance. I tend to ride on the weekend and quite sporty riding. The rear last about 6K of that. I could have maybe gotten another 1K out of it. I've not ridden it yet, I've not picked it up from the dealer but suspect I will enjoy them just as much but get a xtra 4K out of the rear. They are indeed expensive, as of this date they were around $237 $328 that's with them being on sale 23% off on Revzilla. Dealer was similar.

[simsey]

I'll be putting them (tubed) onto a 2001 Bonneville soon, I'm excited to try them based on the many good reviews they have. Great to hear your experience with them, thanks for sharing 👍

[sfzx]

look closely at your front tread, if the leading and trailing edges of your tread are different heights, especially on heavy tour bikes, you might need a touch more rebound dialed in. The noise is similar to what happens on the FJR, a buzzing or high pitched whine when leaned over. It won't stop it once it starts but might decrease the tendency for that odd wear pattern, which is usually what causes that noise to begin.

[Blueknight-ilnc]

Great review on the tires. I have those on my 2015 RTP. I also have a 2007 which I just purchased what crash guards are those and also do you have a video on how to lower the pegs. Thank you.

[chinghuahee]

Bridgestone t32 or road 6 are the best touring tyres

[danmclaugh]

A little off topic but looking for a vid on removing both wheels at the same time for tire change.

[scottveara]

Is the front tire on backwards? Rear tread squeeze water out to the sides. Front tire is orientated so the water would move to the middle.

[morningdew]

Kann man den GT für eine 1250GS empfehlen oder ist sie zu leicht?

[qconard]

Question I thought I ordered the Road 6 but mistakenly ordered the Road 6 GT. Do you think it would still be ok on a ctx700?

[lipsee]

I, v had Avon storms on my RT, which are OK but wear quick, , , Mich pilot 4s very nice , Pirelli something or other big mistake.... I, m going back to Michelins probably GT6s thanks for the review

[lucaseq]

After few sets of these, including Road 3, Road 5 and Road 6 on Kawasaki Versys 650 and Versys 1000 SE, I'm done with them. Dunlop Roadsmart IV is my next choice - tested on wife's NC750X DCT...much better value

[antigluk]

No wonder happened - I put this tires road 6 on my bmw s1000xr - and they suck, they do have grip but they are feeling like 2 stones, very heavy and hard. Yes they last long but at a price of discomfort, much more vibrations, I feel every stone on a road. Power 5, mitzeler m7, Pirelli GT 2 all of them was way better than this! Only Bridgestone T31 is a garbage-worst tyre I had in 10 years of riding. I’m making about 20-30k km/year. So now i made less than 1000 on this road 6 and I want to take them off and change on something soft, even they not gonna last million miles. Can recommend this tyre only for grandpa style riding on very heavy motorcycles, because you don’t have much choice. But if you don’t mind to change tires more often, Pirelli Angel GT 2 would be better.

[mag]

By far probably the best review of a tire I have ever seen. Thank you so much for this. I just purchased a set and this confirms my decision. Cheers

[marksmart]

They’re no good if you can’t get them. Road 6 GT has been unavailable in Australia for 6months or more. I’ve had to change to Pirellis. It’s the same for many people here. And a forced brand change will probably be a permanent change.

[blairshunk]

Everything is great but a "thruming" noise at 60 miles an hour from day one. 2018 kawasaki z900rs.

[dompathings]

So you are saying that on highway speeds and over 110km/h the whistle noise is generated by the tire haha.. i was wondering if my luggage was doing it.
I also love them, in romania and greece they were perfect.
Would never get another one to test around I'm fine with them.

Also what presure you use in them on those long rides.