Metzeler Tourance Next 2 vs Michelin Anakee Adventure
German precision or French versatility? The definitive comparison based on a 5,000 km test with the Africa Twin.
Metzeler
Tourance Next 2
The king of the road and sportiness.
Michelin
Anakee Adventure
The king of versatility and looks.
1. On Dry Roads: Metzeler Advantage
If you use your Africa Twin as a tourer, the Metzeler Tourance Next 2 is unbeatable. It offers stability on the angle worthy of a sports tire. It inspires confidence immediately and doesn't budge, even when fully loaded.
The Michelin, with its deeper tread, moves slightly more ("vague" feeling in the handlebars) during emergency braking at high speeds, but remains excellent for legal usage.
Metzeler Interact™: A variable tension steel belt. In the center (high tension), it reduces wear. On the shoulders (low tension), it increases grip.
Michelin 2CT+: The famous hard compound in the center and soft on the edges. Michelin adds rubber bridges here to stiffen the tread blocks and prevent them from folding in corners.
📊 Performance Comparison
2. Offroad: Michelin by KO
This is the major difference. The Metzeler is a 90/10 tire: it accepts a dry dirt path, but that's all. The profile is too smooth.
The Michelin Anakee Adventure is a true 80/20. Its wide grooves offer real traction in gravel and loose dirt. For crossing a forest or a fast Moroccan track, this is the one to choose.
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| Criteria | Metzeler | Michelin |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (Set) | ~290 € | ~320 € |
| Est. Mileage | 14,500 km | 12,000 km |
| Cost / 1000km | 20 € (Winner) | 26 € |
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Conclusion
The Metzeler is a rational choice for heavy road riders who want to transform their trail bike into a GT. The Michelin is a passion choice for those who want to live the "Adventure" spirit and keep the freedom to go off the tarmac.