160/60 ZR 17 (69W) Road 5

The Michelin Road 5 is a sport touring rear tyre for road bikes, supplied here in the 160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W) fitment. It is aimed at riders who cover real distance on the road and want dependable grip when the weather turns, without giving up stable, predictable handling on dry tarmac.

Michelin positions the Road 5 around wet-weather confidence and braking, with the claim that it keeps delivering in the wet even after 3,000 miles of use. Stability is a stated strength, and the tyre carries original-equipment approval from one or more motorcycle manufacturers.

Sold individually as a rear tyre. Check your motorcycle's handbook or existing fitment to confirm this size suits your bike.

• Sport touring rear tyre for road riding and long-distance touring
• 160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W) rear fitment
• Radial (ZR) construction, 69 load index, W speed symbol
• Engineered for wet grip and wet braking performance
• Michelin claims confident wet and dry performance even after 3,000 miles
• Stable handling and steering feel highlighted by the manufacturer
• Approved as original equipment by one or more motorcycle manufacturers

• One Michelin Road 5 160/60 ZR 17 (69W) rear tyre (sold individually, unmounted)

Have the tyre fitted and balanced by a qualified motorcycle tyre technician, and follow any rotation-direction arrow marked on the sidewall.
Scrub the tyre in before hard riding — build up lean angle and braking force progressively, as a new tread surface offers reduced grip.
Set and check cold inflation pressures to the values specified in your motorcycle's owner's manual; check before long rides and adjust for a pillion or luggage as the manual directs.
Stay within the limits of the 69W load and speed rating for this size.
Inspect the tread and sidewalls regularly for cuts, bulges, embedded stones or nails, and uneven or feathered wear.
Replace the tyre before the tread depth reaches the Australian legal minimum of 1.5 mm.
Have any puncture assessed professionally — sidewall damage and larger tread punctures are not repairable, and a repaired tyre may carry reduced speed limits.
Use a compatible front tyre and avoid mixing different tyre models or constructions front to rear.
Clean with mild soapy water only; keep solvents, silicone tyre shines and dressings off the tread and shoulders.
Store an unmounted tyre upright in a cool, dry, dark place, away from fuel, solvents and electric motors that generate ozone.