Road Classic TYRE REVIEW
There are 16 reviews of the Road Classic
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1-10 on 16 reviews
Great tyres for Modern Classics
With the limited range available that fit the modern classic range it is nice to know Michelin are producing this tyre. Have ridden in all weather conditions and never stepped out of line
My new GoTo tyres
These are my 3rd set of different tyres on my 2017 Triumph Street Scrambler. I fancied something with a bit more road bias as I rarely rode off road. Coming from Pirelli Scorpion STR Rallys and Metzler Tourance the improvement was immediate: Much stickier and the tyre profile meant leaning into a turn was much easier. In fairness to Pirelli, both Michelin and Pirellis are very good in rain and also at braking. I've ridden for 25 years on various bikes. There comes a point with each bike you own when you identify the tyres you're happiest for the bike and how you use it. If like me you keep your Triumph St Scrambler mainly on the roads, I would not hesitate to recommend the Road Classics these are now my GoTo Tyres.
Bad vibration on front tyre
Replaced both front and rear of the old Actives' with the new road classic. Immediately had very bad vibration at about 60 kph. Eventually found a old stock active to replace the front and problem gone. Rear has been good but without comment from Michelin that the problem is fixed I can't waste money on trusting another set.
2 brand new sets and no satisfaction
Are there any recalls or known defects with the Road Classic tires? I'm on my second brand-new set after the first caused excessive vibration at 60 and 80 km/h, and I'm still experiencing similar issues with the new set at different speeds. I wouldn't recommend them.
Highly Recommended
Good tyre with a nice profile, confidence inspiring handling and performance.
Period Looks and Performance combined
As these tyres live on a a1978 BMW R100S, they not only fit the appearance, but also perform as well as the bike demands.
Marked difference
When I fitted my Road Classics I noticed two things, improved grip around corners and surprisingly a more true (straight line) performance. The tyres worked so well I also installed them on my wife's Triumph Bonneville
Verry happy 😊
I have the Michelin road classic tyre on my 2005 Triumph bonneville t100 and love them, so much grip and have lots of confidence on them.
mixed bag
After wearing three sets of the no longer available pilot activ model, I felt confident buying the new improved road classics. I've been happy with street and mountain road performance, they hold the road well. However, this new tire did not perform as well as my Pilot Activs for local CA grooved freeway riding. After 1K miles, the squirrely front end feeling which this tire displays when ridden on grooved freeway pavement has me ready to trade the front tire for the new continental. This 100/90/19 Road Classic will soon be removed as the front tire for my 1983 BMW R100
Perfect for Royal Enfield Interceptor/Continental GT
I swapped to these after the factory Pirelli wore out very fast, had multiple punctures were just... adequate... Since then I've been loving these tyres. Comfortable, great cornering and long lasting. So good I'm going Michelin for my car next time.