It's important that the following information considers Michelin and specifically the Pilot Road 4 and the Road 5. So is the GT for across the board "heavy bikes" or bikes being fitted with loaded panniers or the fact that the motorbike is rode with two?

According to Michelin, this is a misconception when it comes to their products at least. The fitment "GT" has nothing to do with the weight of the bike. It is simply to do with the handling of the motorcycle where Michelin feel a tyre with a slightly different casing construction would be beneficial.

At high speeds using a standard tyre can cause high speed wobble, which is why Michelin recommend the GT tyre is fitted, ensuring the rider gets the best feel and ride he would expect in all conditions.

Below is a list of motorcycles that Michelin recommend the GT version:

1. BMW R 850 RT
2. BMW R 1150 RT
3. BMW K 1200 GT
4. BMW K 1200 RS
5. BMW R 1200 RT
6. BMW K 1300 GT
7. BMW K 1600 GT
8. BMW K 1600 GTL
9. DUCATI ST 2 944
10. HONDA ST 1300 Pan European
11. KAWASAKI 1400 GTR
12. MOTO GUZZI Norge 1200
13. MOTO GUZZI Norge 1200 GT 8V
14. TRIUMPH Trophy 900
15. TRIUMPH Sprint GT
16. TRIUMPH Trophy 1200
17. YAMAHA TDM 900
18. YAMAHA FJR 1300
19. YAMAHA FJR 1300 A / ABS
20. YAMAHA FJR 1300 AE
21. YAMAHA FJR 1300 AS