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Metzeler has won the E1, E2 and E3 classes of the 2009 World Enduro Championship, proving that the 6 Days Extreme tyre is the tyre-king of enduro!

Mon, 14Sep20092:00:00 +0200

Enduro World Championship 2009: Metzeler riders have won all the three classes showing once again the supremacy of Metzeler Six Days Extreme enduro tyres. The E1 class was won by returning champion Mika AHOLA by a margin of 15 points, E2 by French Johnny AUBERT with KTM, E3 by Ivan CERVANTES on KTM preceding Christoph NAMBOTIN on a Gas-Gas again on Metzeler tyres.

2009 World Enduro Championship Standings (After 16 Rounds)

Class	Pos	Rider	Nation	Team	Pts	Tyre
E1	1	Mika AHOLA	FIN	HM-HONDA	373	METZELER
	2	Antoine Meo	FRA	HUSQVARNA	358
	3	Simone ALBERGONI	ITA	KTM FACTORY	305	METZELER
E2	1	Johnny AUBERT	FRA	KTM FACTORY	325	METZELER
	2	Juha Salminen	FIN	BMW	319
	3	Joakim Ljunggren	SWE	HUSABERG	264
E3	1	Ivan CERVANTES	ESP	KTM FACTORY	366	METZELER
	2	Christophe NAMBOTIN	FRA	GAS-GAS	342	METZELER
	3	Sebastien Guillaume	FRA	CH HUSQVARNA	325

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http://www.metzelermoto.com/web/racing/offroad/wec/default.page

Metzeler interacts and attacks at the Isle of Man TT with top level line-up!

Thu, 04Jun20092:00:00 +0200

Metzeler interacts and attacks at the Isle of Man TT with top level line-up! Metzeler returns to the Isle of Man TT races to showcase their new Racetec Interact tyres, supporting a strong line-up of riders in the ultra-competitive Supersport and Superstock classes.

The new Racetec with Interact™ technology tyre was launched earlier this year prior to the opening round of the ViSK British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch. The patented technology and engineering behind the tyre is the result of a sustained Metzeler research project aimed for maximum grip and stability. The tyre provides pure performance without compromising tyre life, the perfect traits needed to become a winner on the longest and most demanding of road races in the world, the Isle of Man TT races.

Using this new innovative tyre around the 37.73 mile course will be a strong line-up of riders all keen to take Metzeler to the top step of the TT podium. Both the Superstock and Supersport classes are reckoned to have the most closely related tyres to standard road use, with the raceday Metzelers sharing tread pattern and characteristics with those bought from dealerships.

Metzeler technicians believe the recent North West 200 road races were an effective barometer of form with the brand seeing great strength in depth and encouraging results. In the Superstock class for 1000cc road based machines, the TAS by Relentless Suzuki trio of Alastair Seeley, Cameron Donald and Bruce Anstey chalked up the first three positions in NW qualifying with Seeley winning the race itself at near Superbike pace. Seeley does not ride the Isle of Man as he is concentrating on the Metzeler National Superstock Championship but his team-mates are and will be looking to claim team leader status!

In the Supersport 600cc category Bruce Anstey narrowly missed out on NW200 Supersport honours with a host of other Metzeler runners in the mix. Island favourite, Anstey, will be looking to go one better than last year and secure a Supersport class double, which would also be a TT first. Now a highly regarded ‘roads' rider with seven TT wins in the bag, he has long surpassed his original ambition to "just finish a race". Bruce will be aiming to collect even more impressive trophies in the Relentless Supersport and Royal London 360 Superstock classes, so keep an eye on the ever-smiling Kiwi with the big number 5!

Team rivalry couldn't get any closer with Anstey sharing the same stable as his Antipodean team-mate and Island ace Cameron Donald. Cameron could well spoil Bruce's party. He will definitely be stiff competition not only to Anstey but to all the established stars, especially in the Superstock class.

Hydrex Honda's Guy Martin has been getting to grips with his Supersport CBR600RR machine at British Superbike meetings. The Kirmington rider is surely due a change of luck and that elusive first TT win. Guy starts from number 8 in all the Supersport and Superstock races in his lurid yellow paint-scheme.

Local talent Connor Cummins looks like he could have all the ingredients needed for a successful TT. His Metzeler shod McAdoo Kawasaki ZX-10R and ZX-6R machines proved to be extremely competitive at the recent North West 200. Combine that with Connor's local knowledge and natural road racing talent and this relative newcomer should continue his rapid progress onto the podium for the first time.

Metzeler are supporting riders throughout the two classes and believe their commitment to both short circuit and ‘road' racing throughout the UK gives riders the confidence to put their faith in the tyres and extensive technical back-up.

Gianmarco Spigolon, Director of Metzeler, commented, "As one of the leaders in tyre technology, Metzeler has always been focused on finding technical solutions for their riders needs. The new Racetec answers these demands with the ultimate tyre to satisfy the most demanding riders and racers, assuring outstanding levels of performance, reliability, and confidence. We are very excited to bring this tyre to the Isle of Man with such a strong line-up of top riders and we look forward to some fast and safe TT racing."

The new RACETEC with INTERACT™ Technology is available now from stockists in three compounds (K0, K1, K2) for professional racing and the K3 for the road rider. For more information on Metzeler's new RACETEC Interact™ structure and compound technology, please visit our website at: www.metzelermoto.co.uk

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Are you a real traveler? Meet Metzeler in Spain, Interact with ME!

Thu, 30Apr20090:00:00 +0200

The first rally organized by Metzeler will take place in Spain at Arauzo de Miel, close to Madrid.
Two days made of riding adventures and entertainment, on the 6th and 7th June, with a free camping area and several other easy and cheap accomodations for a unique event called "Los elefantes en los sabinares" as the trees of the area are called.

25€ including a t-shirt, meals and drinks, to be paid to the local municipality.
Italian, German and Spanish bikers of Metzeler blogs are organizing their trip: leave a message to start organizing your way!

German blog:
http://www.ridexperience.de/2009/04/los-elefantes-en-los-sabinares-%E2%80%93-das-motorradtreffen-des-jahres-im-zeichen-von-metzeler/

Italian blog:
http://www.ridexperience.it/2009/04/los-elefantes-en-los-sabinares-%e2%80%93-il-motoraduno-dell%e2%80%99anno-nel-segno-di-metzeler/#comments

Spanish blog:
http://www.ridexperience.es/2009/04/27/los-elefantes-en-los-sabinares-la-concentracion-de-metzeler/

Metzeler extends to Australia its domination in the Enduro proving there's no competition to its 6Days Extreme off road tyre

Tue, 28Apr20090:00:00 +0200

Metzeler riders storm home to a sensational Outright and 4 class victories

Rising star Jarrod Bewley, was the man of the moment as he crossed the finish line of the final motocross on Sunday afternoon taking Outright and class honours in the toughest 450cc 4-Stroke category at the Hog's Breath Cafe Australian 4 Day Enduro (A4DE).

April 2009

The Australian 4 Day is one of the world's toughest Enduro events and this years event was one of the closest battles in the 31 year history of the event.

With the absence of team mate Stefan Merriman, Jarrod Bewley opened his campaign with a solid day 1, placing third at the conclusion of Thursday's competition. The Metzeler rider stepped up the intensity and quickly reeled in the lead pairing, making an impressive 17 seconds up on former team mate Chris Hollis at the end of day 2 to take the lead.

The 22-year-old extended the buffer between himself and second place with another fast, consistent performance on day 3. The gap was now 22 seconds, and growing. With two of Australia's top motocross riders snapping at his heels, Bewley knew he would have to give the final day of competition, the motocross test, his all. Despite a sluggish start, he made his way back up to third and managed to maintain a winning margin at the wave of the final chequered flag. Bewley took a deserved and popular outright victory by an impressive 9 seconds, also clinching Championship class 4 in the process.

Bewley's teammate, ‘King' Kirk Hutton wrapped up the win in Championship Class 3 (250cc 4-Stroke) by 7.7-seconds over Kawasaki young gun Josh Green after a nail biting final moto. Hutton was the first non-450cc rider to finish in the top-10 Outright, claiming 6th place.

Metzeler racers easily wrapped up the Veterans and Masters Championships with Orange's own Stuart Bennett the fastest Veteran and Geoff Ballard smoking the Masters by more than 10-minutes.

Metzeler is 2009 champion European Rally Raid

Tue, 21Apr20090:00:00 +0200

Italian rider Matteo Graziani has won the European Rally Raid Championship proving the all-round performance of Metzeler tyres.

Metzeler is dominating also the Enduro World Championship, leading all the three classes after the first 6 races and now has collected this one more title.

Matteo Graziani races with KTM and he is leading also to the Italian Motorally Championship thanks to the great performances offered by Metzeler 6 Days Extreme tyres.

Metzeler Awarded "Best Brand 2009" in Tyre Category 2nd Year in a Row by MOTORRAD Readers

Fri, 06Mar20092:00:00 +0200

March 6, 2009 - For the second consecutive year, Metzeler Motorcycle Tyres has received the prestigious "Beste Marke 2009" (Best Brand 2009) designation in the reader awards of Europe's leading motorcycle magazine, Motorrad. Nearly 30,000 participants in twelve countries took part in voting for the "motorcycle of the year" as well as the related elections within aftermarket parts, where Metzeler received 65.8% of the votes in the tyre category. This reader response activity, dedicated to the two-wheel sector is regarded as an important indicator of customer satisfaction within the motorcycle industry.

"This is a fantastic result and confirms that all our activities for this brand have been well received by the marketplace and it also shows what a strong value this brand in Germany represents", stated head of marketing and sales, Michael Müller. "We see this title as an example of our focus on producing safe and high quality products which are engineered for motorcycle riders, by motorcycle riders. We value this award and will fight to achieve additional successes in 2009."

The best brand delegation was first conducted in 2006 among the various categories (from exhaust systems to helmets) and has reached a participation level which includes 12 different European countries among the various magazines published by Motor Presse. Choosing from 160 different categories, including brakes, exhaust, helmets, tyres and boots and brakes, each best brand is chosen by participants on the basis of product availability, value, safety and communications.

Much of Metzeler's success in this contest was surely the result of the Interact™ communications plan, whereby opinion leaders and contest winners have had the chance to participate in live events, such as Roadtec Z6 Interact™ and Experts on the Road 2008, and to truly experience the essence of the Metzeler brand. These participants could then take their experiences and relay them through the interactive RideExperience.de (and RideExperience.it), where participants can view videos of ongoing events and exchange open dialogue with our dedicated staff.

The official document was received during the Readers Choice "Motorcycle of the Year 2009" award celebration which took place on March 5th during the Dortmund Motoshow. In attendance were the Motor Presse (MOTORRAD's publisher) management, the participating OE manufacturers and a various premium parts manufacturers

The new webgame contest by Metzeler

Mon, 16Feb20090:00:00 +0200

The new webgame contest by Metzeler Find online the new webgame contest by Metzeler.

Show you are the fastest rider on the web this Facebook game.

By registering and participating in the contest, you could win a set of Racetec tyres and a day on the racetrack – even a Dainese leather suit!

FIM Indoor Enduro World Cup

Sat, 07Feb20090:00:00 +0200

FIM Indoor Enduro World Cup Madrid, 7th February 2009 - Metzeler pilots captured the top two positions at the final round and swept the overall standings of the three-round FIM Indoor Enduro World Cup with KTM factory pilots Ivan Cervantes & Taddy Blazusiak, followed by Honda pilot Fabio Mossini.

These results confirm the versatile capabilities of the 6 DAYS EXTREME tyre, the same product which just last year aided pilots in finishing first through third in both the Indoor Enduro as well as numerous podiums in all three classes of the World Enduro Championship.

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All on the starting grid: the 2009 Metzeler season begins shortly...

Sun, 11Jan20092:00:00 +0200

Following a season of great success and satisfaction, Metzeler is preparing to begin the new year with a series of news and events celebrate motorcycling.

Just a short summary of 2008!

Events

2008 was a year full of action-packed appointments for motorbike enthusiasts. It began with the unique story of Experts on the Road 2008 . A journey in its 2nd edition which began in Turin, Italy and ended in Munich in Bavarian Germany, the city Metzeler's birth. Curves, mountain passes, road bikes equipped with the latest Roadtec Z6 Interact and, above all, so much passion.
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The history of motorcycling and the brand must be celebrated, and it's called Metzeler's Heroes. A grand celebration to remember with honor, eighty years ago, the victory of Ernst Henne on the mythical "Targa Florio", who accomplished this feat with Metzeler's best. The celebration was a 600km long journey in which riders tackled varying terrain: from the historical circuit to the slopes of Mount Etna, from off-road to the motorway. All of this distance was covered using motorcycles and tyres for each and every occasion. We talk about Sportec M3, Roadtec Z6 Interact™, Racetec K3, Tourance EXP, Feelfree WINTEC, 6-Days Extreme and ME 880 Marathon.
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Metzeler's strength lies in its endurance, through time and with the longevity of its product. The Endurance Tyre Test in Pergusa, Sicily was an opportunity for 15 pilots to make eight hours of tests on an incredibly fast track in sweltering temperatures typical of Sicily. Two players participated in this test: Racetec K3 and Sportec M3: proof beyond limits confirming the high level of performance of these two Metzeler products.
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Community

Metzeler has always been a leader in the field of innovation, and from this strong characteristic of the German brand, the company chose innovate with its communication strategy by producing a place where motorcyclists could meet, discuss, confront and, most importantly, share their passions. Called RIDEXPERIENCE, it is a blog created Metzeler now available in Italy and Germany , but this successful project will spread to additional countries in 2009 as well as many other projects related to the blog.

The World Enduro Championship

Metzeler's great success in the World Enduro Championship is elemental for an all-around feel.
Thomas Oldrati won the crown of Champion of the Junior Class riding his KTM fitted with 6-Days Extreme rubber. Metzeler riders captured 1st and 2nd place for the E1 class with Mika Ahola and Ivan Cervantes, as well as 2nd and 3rd place for the E2 class with Juha Salminen and Alessandro Belometti. Even more so, Metzeler riders took 1st and 2nd place in the E3 class with Samuli Aro and Marko Tarkkala.
An incredible season confirming Metzeler is the Prince of Enduro.
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Lastly but not least - newly born from the house of Metzeler: The new Racetec

A preview was presented at the INTERMOT in Cologne, Germany and at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy of this newest innovation: Racetec with Interact™ finds a suitable home in the Metzeler range.
The evolution of the Racetec, available in the four compounds: K0, K1, K2 and K3 road. Included is of course Metzeler's patented Interact™ technology, in which the 0° steel belt is progressively tightened to ensure an even distribution of pressure maximizing performance at every lean angle. The secret lies in the interaction between the belt and the carcass, optimizing the resistance to stress throughout the profile: making it - Easier To Go Faster.
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6 Days Extreme: World Enduro Champion 2008! Metzeler's results go from strength to strength

Wed, 15Oct20082:00:00 +0200

After a smashing 2008 season, Metzeler keeps earning awards in Enduro, just like in 2005, 2006 and 2007, when the German technology won all the titles: E1, E2 and E3 world champion!!

This year Thomas Oldrati is the new Junior Champion: he won the title on his KTM mounted with 6_Days Extreme.

Until the last race the championship had been open - but Metzeler made it!!

In E1 Metzeler earned the highest step on the podium with Mika Ahola and a resounding second place thanks to Ivan Cervantes.
In E2 second and third place were taken by Juha Salminen and Alessandro Belometti .
In E3 Metzeler took first and second place with Samuli Aro and Marko Tarkkala.

A great season that validates Metzeler's 6_Days Extreme as the tyre-king of Enduro.

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