The Metzeler ME880 is a premium line often used for heavier motorcycles. One of the better reviews is from www.allmotorcycletirereviews.com.

Overall Tire Rating

Overall Performance = 7.5
Dry Traction	9				Avg. # of Twisty Miles	3,331
Wet Traction	8.2				Avg. # of Straight Miles	2,481
Cornering Stability	9.2				Avg. # of Total Miles	6,813
Steering Response	9.2				Riding Style	6.5
Ride Comfort	8.8				Tire Pressure	39
Noise	9.3				Total Weight in Pounds	509
Tread Life	8

 

 

Rider Reviews

 

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Marathon ME880 - A total waste of money! By Schafer riding a Harley Davidson 2001 Dyna FXDL Custom		April 14, 2012
Pros:
Cons:	I purchased the Metzeler ME880 140/90/16 for my Harley. At 4000 miles, the sidewalls separated and there is a crack all the way around. I would STRONGLY suggest that nobody buy these. They are unwilling to give customer service, and frankly for that type of money I expect better service. If you would like to see the photo's, please email me and I will be happy to send them. Please pass the word around to others. jessica_perara@yahoo.com or schafer_lee@yahoo.com.
Overall Performance = Not Rated Dry Traction     # of Twisty Miles   Wet Traction     # of Straight Miles   Cornering Stability     # of Total Miles   Steering Response     Riding Style 3   Ride Comfort     Tire Pressure   Noise     Total Weight in Pounds   Tread Life

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By AC riding a Harley Roadglide		April 14, 2012
Pros:	Traction around turns tested at 100 plus. Best tire you can buy.
Cons:	Tread life, but wouldn't trade traction for little life.
Very aggressive rider. riding a roadside like it should be rode couldn't do it without metzler.
Overall Performance = 9 Dry Traction 10     # of Twisty Miles 5,000   Wet Traction 9     # of Straight Miles 5,000   Cornering Stability 10     # of Total Miles 10,000   Steering Response 10     Riding Style 9   Ride Comfort 9     Tire Pressure 38   Noise     Total Weight in Pounds   Tread Life 8

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By Anonymous riding a Yamaha Road Star		April 13, 2012
Pros:	Front got 24,000 miles, rear got 15,000 miles
Cons:	Handles well except for road snakes
Overall Performance = 10 Dry Traction 9     # of Twisty Miles   Wet Traction 8     # of Straight Miles   Cornering Stability 9     # of Total Miles 15,000   Steering Response 20     Riding Style 6   Ride Comfort 8     Tire Pressure 36   Noise 9     Total Weight in Pounds 1,000   Tread Life 10

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Metzeler ME880 - Never again! By Martin riding a Kawasaki Voyager XII		April 13, 2012
Cons:	Hello All, Just replaced my Metzeler ME880, cos a huge chunk of tread came out! nice canvas though!! Thank goodness I check my tyres before every ride, at 57 years of age a accident is not an option.
Overall Performance = 1 Dry Traction     # of Twisty Miles   Wet Traction     # of Straight Miles   Cornering Stability     # of Total Miles   Steering Response     Riding Style 5   Ride Comfort     Tire Pressure 45   Noise     Total Weight in Pounds   Tread Life

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By Dave riding a 2004 Yamaha Road Star		September 4, 2009
Cons:	Hugh Chunk of the rear tire (about a 4x6 piece) came out of my tire while riding. The tire didn't blow, thank goodness. Has this happened to anyone else?
Overall Performance = 8 Dry Traction 9     # of Twisty Miles 500   Wet Traction 9     # of Straight Miles 4,500   Cornering Stability 9     # of Total Miles 5,000   Steering Response 9     Riding Style 5   Ride Comfort 9     Tire Pressure 36   Noise 9     Total Weight in Pounds 880   Tread Life 5

 

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By Matt riding a Buell X1		January 5, 2009
Pros:	Long lasting tire! For commuting, they are great. Decent wet weather traction as well.
Cons:	Be careful of the tire on max lean angle. If you are riding a lighter bike, the tire might break free.
Overall Performance = 8 Dry Traction 8     # of Twisty Miles   Wet Traction 7     # of Straight Miles   Cornering Stability 9     # of Total Miles 8,000   Steering Response 8     Riding Style 6   Ride Comfort 10     Tire Pressure 34   Noise 10     Total Weight in Pounds 600   Tread Life 10

 

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By Andre Schafer		January 4, 2009
Pros:	Very good handling tires - Dry and Wet roads.
Cons:	Would like to get more mileage out of them..
Overall Performance = 9 Dry Traction 9     # of Twisty Miles 500   Wet Traction 8     # of Straight Miles 2,500   Cornering Stability 9     # of Total Miles 3,000   Steering Response 9     Riding Style 8   Ride Comfort 8     Tire Pressure 45   Noise 9     Total Weight in Pounds 220   Tread Life 7

 

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By Anonymous riding a Honda ST1300	December 28, 2008
Lots of Colorado twisties. $300 for the pair
Overall Performance = 8 Dry Traction 9     # of Twisty Miles 4,750   Wet Traction     # of Straight Miles 4,750   Cornering Stability 8     # of Total Miles 9,500   Steering Response 9     Riding Style 6   Ride Comfort 9     Tire Pressure 42   Noise 9     Total Weight in Pounds 1,000   Tread Life 9

 

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	By Anonymous riding a Honda ST1300	December 28, 2008
Overall Performance = Unknown Dry Traction     # of Twisty Miles 5,600   Wet Traction     # of Straight Miles 800   Cornering Stability     # of Total Miles 6,400   Steering Response     Riding Style 8   Ride Comfort     Tire Pressure 42   Noise     Total Weight in Pounds 1,000   Tread Life

 

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	By Anonymous riding a Honda ST1300	December 28, 2008
Overall Performance = Unknown Dry Traction     # of Twisty Miles 5,800   Wet Traction     # of Straight Miles 1,300   Cornering Stability     # of Total Miles 7,100   Steering Response     Riding Style 8   Ride Comfort     Tire Pressure 42   Noise     Total Weight in Pounds 1,000   Tread Life

 

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	By Anonymous riding a Honda ST1300	December 28, 2008
Overall Performance = Unknown Dry Traction     # of Twisty Miles 4,500   Wet Traction     # of Straight Miles 1,000   Cornering Stability     # of Total Miles 5,500   Steering Response     Riding Style 8   Ride Comfort     Tire Pressure 42   Noise     Total Weight in Pounds 1,000   Tread Life

 

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