Pilot Road GT vs Standard
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:
- BMW R 850 RT
- BMW R 1150 RT
- BMW K 1200 GT
- BMW K 1200 RS
- BMW R 1200 RT
- BMW K 1300 GT
- BMW K 1600 GT
- BMW K 1600 GTL
- DUCATI ST 2 944
- HONDA ST 1300 Pan European
- KAWASAKI 1400 GTR
- MOTO GUZZI Norge 1200
- MOTO GUZZI Norge 1200 GT 8V
- TRIUMPH Trophy 900
- TRIUMPH Sprint GT
- TRIUMPH Trophy 1200
- YAMAHA TDM 900
- YAMAHA FJR 1300
- YAMAHA FJR 1300 A / ABS
- YAMAHA FJR 1300 AE
- YAMAHA FJR 1300 AS