January launch for Metzeler Tourance Next 2

Following a Covid-related delay, riders will be able to get their hands on the Metzeler Tourance Next 2 in time for next year’s motorcycling season. The fourth generation of the Tourance family arrives in January.

Metzeler says Tourance Next 2 “guarantees a new level of performance in the adventure segment.” It developed the adventure segment tyre for riders who favour longer tours and out-of-town excursions either alone or with a passenger, and who are “looking for top performance combined with riding comfort and durability.”

According to Metzeler, Tourance Next 2 delivers the following key benefits: Accurate control at any lean angle thanks to the radial casing’s zero degrees steel belt and Interact technology; top braking response in wet and dry conditions; immediate and lasting performance; comfort and safety, even when fully loaded.

Easy as pi – Tourance Next 2 tread pattern

Metzeler describes the tread pattern as pi-themed – the mathematical symbol, not the pastry-encased baked dish – and explains that in addition to giving the tyre a typical Metzeler appearance, the Greek π has a specific function: The longitudinal grooves in the centre of the tread, which make up the upper part of the pi, are interrupted by other grooves to provide greater compound stability and consequently uniform wear. These grooves also improve lateral thrust for high-end off-road performance.

The brand has applied its patented DYMATEC (Dynamic Mould Angle Technology) to the tread pattern to preserve the functional geometries of the compound blocks over time. Another important feature found on the front tyre is the tread pattern’s irregular multi-pitch knob configuration, which brings different-sized compound blocks in contact with the asphalt to ensure smooth rolling and improved noise characteristics.

Tread Compound

On the front of the Tourance Next 2, Metzeler has introduced a high-silica (85%) compound containing functionalised polymers (SBR) that enhance wet grip characteristics and stability and thereby help reduce braking distance by more than ten per cent compared with the previous-generation tyre.

Rear sizes feature a central strip containing the same compound found at the front, while the shoulder areas are full-silica and formulated for wet performance and grip while leaning. Some sizes feature a Cap&Base tread compound arrangement with a softer shoulder compound layered upon a harder compound base, others use the patented Hyperbase formula that sees both shoulder areas and the central compound strip supported by a base formulated with a specific full-carbon-black compound.

Tourance Next 2 range

Starting in January 2022, Metzeler will roll out the Tourance Next 2 in the following sizes:

Front

19” 100/90 – 19 M/C 57V TL

19” 110/80 R 19 M/C 59V TL

19” 120/70 R 19 M/C 60V TL

19” 120/70 ZR 19 M/C 60W TL

21” 90/90 – 21 M/C 54V TL

Rear

17” 130/80 R 17 M/C 65V TL

17” 140/80 R 17 M/C 69V TL

17” 150/70 R 17 M/C 69V TL

17” 170/60 R 17 M/C 72V TL

17” 170/60 ZR 17 M/C 72W TL

18” 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V TL