190/55 ZR 17 (75W) Road 6

The Michelin Road 6 in 190/55 ZR 17 (75W) is the rear fitment for large-capacity roadsters, sport-tourers and touring machines running the common 190-section rear. It is the successor to the Road 5, Michelin's most widely fitted road tyre, and carries over two decades of development in wet-weather road rubber.

It suits riders who cover real distance in mixed conditions — commuting through wet mornings, weekend rides and touring — and who want confident grip on cold or damp roads without giving up tread life. Michelin quotes 15% more wet grip than the Road 5 and around 10% longer tread life than the previous generation, helped by 100% silica technology compounds, a revised tread pattern and a dense casing that keeps feedback clear at speed.

Fitment note: check your motorcycle's handbook or with your fitter to confirm 190/55 ZR 17 is the correct rear size and service description for your bike.

• Rear fitment in 190/55 ZR 17 with 75W service description
• 15% more wet grip than the Michelin Road 5, from 100% silica technology compounds and a new tread pattern
• Approximately 10% longer tread life than the previous generation
• Michelin Water Evergrip Technology for wet-road performance as the tyre wears
• Michelin X-Sipe Technology maintains consistent grip from the first ride to the last
• Michelin Silica Rain Technology improves grip in colder conditions and on wet roads
• New groove and sipe angles with longer edges to cut through water film
• Optimised void ratio (groove-to-rubber balance) held through lean angle for constant feedback
• Michelin Amplified Density Technology casing — dense and rigid for feedback and handling
• Aramid tread plies resist centrifugal growth at speed, reduce weight and add stability
• Michelin Premium Touch sidewall finish with microgeometry texture for a shaded, premium look
• Part of a Road 6 range covering six front and eight rear sizes, from small roadsters to large GT machines

Have the tyre fitted and balanced by a qualified motorcycle tyre fitter using the correct machinery — never attempt to fit a radial motorcycle tyre by hand.
Observe the direction-of-rotation arrow on the sidewall when fitting; a rear tyre fitted backwards will not clear water as designed.
Allow a running-in period after fitting: ride gently, avoid hard acceleration, heavy braking and deep lean angles until the mould release finish has scrubbed off the full width of the tread.
Check and set cold inflation pressures regularly, using the pressures specified by your motorcycle manufacturer for your load and riding conditions.
Inspect the tread and sidewalls before rides for cuts, embedded objects, bulges or uneven wear, and have any damage assessed by a professional before riding.
Replace the tyre once the tread reaches the wear indicators or the legal minimum tread depth in your state, and replace any tyre that has been run flat or punctured in the sidewall or shoulder.
Clean with mild soapy water and a soft brush or cloth, then rinse and dry; keep chain lube, degreaser, solvents and silicone-based tyre shine off the tread and sidewalls.
When storing the bike for long periods, keep it out of direct sunlight, away from electric motors and ozone sources, and either raise the wheels off the ground or move the bike periodically to avoid flat spots.
Do not exceed the load and speed capability of the tyre's 75W service description, and fit the tyre only to a rim size approved for 190/55 ZR 17.