With the arrival of the “Sportec M-1”, Metzeler has launched its latest motorcycle tyre which is planned to replace the “ME Z3”. The international press was invited to Biarritz, France, to take a close look at the new tyre designed to meet the niche between the race oriented “Racing” tyre and the touring targeted “ME Z4”. The “M-1” is dedicated to the customer with a sportier riding style. The “Sportec M-1” will be available from the beginning of October in five front wheel dimensions and six real wheel sizes. With a 0° steel-belted carcass and the multi-curvature tyre contour allied to the so-called MAW system (Metzeler Advanced Winding), or with the new compound and tread design, Metzeler has done a great deal to guarantee more enjoyment and safety for motorcyclists using the new “Sportec M-1”. Metzeler say that prices for the new tyre will “match the market requirements”, we can only guess what distribution manager Holger Schwedt means by that. Obviously Metzeler want to offer the “Sportec M-1” below the price of its predecessor, the “ME Z3″, in order to minimise the advantage to its competitor, Bridgestone, who – if you look at market shares – came very close to the German market leader in recent years. ” We are no longer seeking to simply retain a stable market share, we wish to fight for more,” explained Schwedt.