Metzeler recently launched new Roadtect Interact Z8, their latest offering to the Sport/Touring market, and MCN put the newly arrived Metzeler baby to the test, fitted to a Yamaha FZ8 aswell as Honda's CB1000R and VFR1200, also BMW's R1200RT; a broad spectrum of "naked" and S/T machinery.

With Roadtec Interact Z8, the tyre manufacturer recognizes that more riders of all types of bike are turning to Sport/Touring tyres, knowing that the latest S/T products can do everything from, yes, long touring trips, to, easily, the occasional track day.

With an aggressively styled tread pattern, and Metzeler Interact technology, the Z8 is designed to give "high levels of grip, with impressive longevity, while providing a cushioned ride and increased wet weather performance".

During their test, MCN's Jon Urry was asked to ride a Bandit 1250 fitted with a new Z8 front tyre, and a rear which had done 7500 miles, with just 2mm of tread left. Expecting the Bandit to "handle like a pig", under the circumstances, Urry experienced only a 10% fall-off in handling, and rode confidently as the rear tyre reached the end of its life.

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