MotorbikeBuddy Steve Thompson recently attended the launch of the Metzeler Racetec Tyre at Brands Hatch.

This is Steve's Review on the day with the Metzeler team.

I was asked to attend the launch day of Metzeler’s new Racetec tyre by Motorbikebuddy last Thursday at Brands Hatch.

Those of us who are regular track users of Brands Hatch will not be surprised to know that as soon as I crossed the Dartford

Crossing the weather started to close in and usual Brands Hatch heavy drizzle appeared.

On arriving at Brands Hatch we were directed into the conference suite for a presentation from Metzeler’s

Marketing/Technical Directors.  The presentation was very informative and as you would expect from a

large tyre manufacturer such as Metzeler it was very professional, with their staff welcoming and approachable. 

During the presentation the Technical Director explained the new innovations and the technology gone into

making this tyre.  It was at this point that I started to question how good this tyre was going to be in the wet

conditions; simply because by Metzeler’s own admission this new tyre is more at home in dry track conditions

and with a reduced tread pattern to increase rubber contact print to the track how was this tyre going to

perform in the greasy, wet conditions?

Ally Pally Motorbike Show 2009

Tony Piedade & John Pierson pay a personal visit to the 2009 Ally Pally MotorbikeShow.

On a warm but slightly grey day we ventured up to the Motorbikeshow, not really knowing what to expect.  Clearly finding the location wasnt much of an issue since its in such an iconic place.  Parking was also not an issue, as we turned up to a very reasuring wave from the parking attendants directing us to the correct parking areas.  Once we dropped off the bikes we faced a short walk to the entrace, which for me was a very welcomed opportunity to stretch my legs.