Metzeler European 'custom tour' to begin this weekend in Verona
Metzeler is hosting a custom tour beginning in Verona this weekend, and featuring stops across Europe until its conclusion in October.
A 'custom tour' hosted by Metzeler will start off in Verona at the end of January at the Motor Bike Expo, before heading off to other locations.
Metzeler are a German tyre brand that were originally founded back in 1863. Metzeler are now based in Milan, Italy and have been owned by Pirelli since 1986.
The Metzeler Custom Tour, the name of the initiative, will start from Motor Bike Expo (MBE) in Verona over the weekend and end with Wheels and Waves at Lido di Camaiore in October, stopping off at some of the most famous and iconic European motorcycle rallies. These also include the Harley-Davidson European 120th Anniversary celebration in Budapest, to celebrate the 120 years of the Milwaukee-based company, and European Bike Week, Europe's largest motorcycle gathering.
The German tyre brand and two-wheels specialist will be present in all these events with a booth entirely dedicated to Cruisetec and ME 888 Marathon Ultra, tyres designed for the latest generation of cruisers. On the occasion of Hamburg Harley Days, Harley-Davidson European 120th Anniversary celebration and European Bike Week, in addition to offering a free tyre pressure check-up service, motorcyclists will be able to buy (and have fitted) Metzeler tyres during the rally.
Cruisetec are a new generation of tyres, designed specifically for V-Twin motorcycles, that allow for easy handling and cornering grip, thanks to an innovative carcass and a tread compound that ensures optimal grip. They give superior performance. ME 888 Marathon Ultra tyres give enhanced riding enjoyment and high mileage. The innovative structure and tread pattern, with its transverse grooves, extend the life of the tyre and ensure excellent performance also in the wet. The Whitewall version of the ME 888 Marathon White Wall stands out for its classic style that enhances the look of cruiser and custom motorbikes.
This is the calendar of the Metzeler Custom Tour stages:
- MBE Motor Bike Expo – Verona, Italy, 27-29 January
- Warsaw Motorcycle Show – Warsaw, Poland, 10-12 March
- Hamburg Harley Days – Hamburg, Germany, 19-21 May
- Wheels & Waves – Biarritz, France, 21-25 June
- HD European 120th Anniversary Celebration – Budapest, Hungary, 22-25 June
- European Bike Week – Faak am See, Austria, 5-10 September
- Wheels & Waves – Lido di Camaiore, Italy, TBD October
