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Metzeler Sportec M9 RR

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The SPORTECâ„¢ M9 RR is the latest supersports tyre from Metzler, replacing the SPORTECâ„¢ M7 RR. It is designed for owners of supersports and naked bikes with a sporty riding style, that use their bikes every day and in all weather conditions: from the urban jungle to the fast runs of the weekend excursions.

The quick answer

Owners say 84% from 9 owner reviews 86% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 3rd average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P3 of 12 · 2025 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 9owner reviews
  • 24,400miles driven
  • 1professional tests
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Tyre Reviews Score

Metzeler Sportec M9 RR

7.1/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 9 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews9 owner reviews · rated 84% 46% 38%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 63%
Combined 44% 7.1

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 38% of this score. The other 62% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2025 2025 Sport and Hypersport Motorcycle Tyre Test PS · 190/55 R17 P3 / 12
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2025 Sport and Hypersport Motorcycle Tyre Test P3 of 12

The Metzeler M9 RR is a sport tyre that continues to impress despite celebrating its sixth birthday during the test year. Its combination of excellent braking force transmission and transparent feedback enables late and deep braking into corners. The tyre offers abundant grip reserves both front and rear, which helped it achieve the fastest lap time among the sport tyre category and one of the quickest among all tyres tested. When pushed hard, there's some slight movement at the rear, and minor criticisms were noted regarding handling, but these are truly minimal issues. In wet conditions, the M9 RR excelled with the fourth-best wet lap time overall, showing excellent balance between dry and wet performance that few competitors could match.

Winner: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4

YearTestResultAward
20252025 Sport and Hypersport Motorcycle Tyre TestPS · 190/55 R17P3 / 12
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110-200Width50-70Profile17-19Rim2020First On Market

Popular sizes180/55 R17225/45 R17190/55 R17190/50 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
What do owners say about the Metzeler Sportec M9 RR?
Across 9 owner ratings the Metzeler Sportec M9 RR averages 84%. Owners rate Handling highest at 9.3 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 7.3. 83% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Metzeler Sportec M9 RR?
Owners rate the Metzeler Sportec M9 RR 8.4 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Metzeler Sportec M9 RR wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Metzeler Sportec M9 RR 8.6 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews.
Would owners buy the Metzeler Sportec M9 RR again?
86% of owners say they would buy the Metzeler Sportec M9 RR again, based on the 7 owner reviews that answered the question. 43% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Metzeler Sportec M9 RR Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 8 reviews

Most reviewers rate the Metzeler Sportec M9 RR positively, with six of eight reviews scoring it above 70%. Four praise its dry grip, although two report a loss of confidence in it. Two reviewers also praise wet grip, while two appreciate the steering feedback and turn-in. Cold-weather behaviour draws criticism from two reviewers, including a need for time to warm up on cold mornings. There is too little consistent comment on wear to draw firm conclusions about how the tyre changes over its life.

Owners praise

  • Strong dry grip
  • Good steering feedback and turn-in
  • Good wet grip

Owners criticise

  • Cold-weather behaviour

Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings

  • Owner score 84%
  • Handling 93%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Wear 86%
  • Comfort 84%
  • Wet Grip 83%
  • Road Feedback 73%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 54%

“I've had big issues with these tyres on my Street Triple. They feel amazing in the corners, right up until the moment that they suddenly don't. I've had multiple random slides and losses of traction for no obvious...”

  • Triumph Street Triple R
  • 800 miles
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All 7 Metzeler Sportec M9 RR reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
94%
AMDGhosti
Mid-Life

It is a very nice Tyre in Front and Back. You get much feedback of both tyres, my technique is to undercut a curve, with nearly 150Nm very nice to drive.
In all likelihood, the tire is capable of more than I dare to attempt. So far, it has performed perfectly in every situation.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1
  1. Initial Impressions94% 600 miles
    I drive the M9RR on a Yamaha MT 01, it is very safe and comfortable to drive with a leisurely as well as a sporty driving style. The handling is outstanding and the moped tends to scrape the ground rather than lose grip. The soft flank struggles a bit with the torque, so you quickly leave a black mark on the road. Therefore a highly recommended tire
54%
Member
I've had big issues with these tyres on my Street Triple. They feel amazing in the corners, right up until the moment that they suddenly don't. I've had multiple random slides and losses of traction for no obvious reason that I no longer have confidence in the tyres have have changed back to a pair of Road 5s. Although they don't turn in as instantly, they offer me far more consistent performance and more confidence to push the tyres than the M9RRs did.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 787
91%
Member
  • 180/55 R17
  • 3,800 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
Run these on a KTM 890R - to be honest, they stand up far better on wet weather than you'd think. I've done 2-up, touring, trackdays & fast road miles - I love these tyres. Very confidence inspiring & they actually wear pretty well too. I've done 3.8k miles on the pair - rear needs changing desperately as it's bald in the middle, but the front is about half worn. No hesitation to put another M9RR on.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 992

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88%
Member
the tire in cold morning in winter its wants time to warm up. Before i use this tires i had the Brigestone s21 . The Brigestone warm up very fast in the cold weather. I am generally happy with this tire.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
Helpful 816
Member
Due to covid and delivery and an overdueMOT (TÜV here in Germany) I really didn’t have much choice in tyres - read good reviews and so let the dealer (also the metzler local retailer) fit them for the MOT Instantly changed the character of the MT07 from a flickable loon bouncing in corners due to soft suspension to a squirmy unsure slidey thing that won’t hold a corner and is hard as a rock. It now falls into corners as opposed to rolling predictably. Update: when fully warm they behave better but the linear fall in to a corner is horrendous it’s like the head bearings are too loose. Perhaps on a heavier bike but I would advise against these on an MT07 way too hard n heavy.
84%
Member
The grip is great on dry and very good on wet. Tire gets up to temperature very fast, and provide the needed grip in any weather and road conditions. Also the slides are very controllable. I have upgraded from the old m5 interact and the difference is radical.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 873
86%
Member
I've been doing mostly sporty riding on a harsh suspension. The performance on the Metzeler M9RR supprised me positively. Great feel with controled sliding limit, while riding extreme. Superb turn in angle, even with 190/50 dimensions. The only gripe I would have, would be, that in the final stages of it's use, tyre behaves differently. Otherwise comfidence inspiring and would highly recommend.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
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