New Metzelers for the GS... - Page 3

LaurelPerryOnLand · 11-13-2012, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loutre

I don't see why they would keep the old production. If you bring something new on the market to improve the previous model you rarely keep the old one.

Rarely exception:
Except COKE...you all remember this one? 1985...

In the late 1990s, Sergio Zyman (VP Marketing at the time of the change) summed up the New Coke experience thus:

Yes, it infuriated the public, cost a ton of money and lasted only 77 days before we reintroduced Coca-Cola Classic. Still, New Coke was a success because it revitalized the brand and reattached the public to Coke.
Hah!

PS...Sergio left Coke and went on to do 'marketing consultations' for many Fortune 500 companies.
Go figure.

slowoldguy · 11-24-2012, 03:27 PM

I have got to find something. Maybe this Karoo3 will be the ticket.

Put this TKC on less than a month ago. Probably 50/50 street/dirt. "Some" above-the-rated-speed work. Just got home from a little Hill Country mixed run. This weekend and Roll the Bones was 1600 miles.

Performed flawlessly. Just too damn expensive to run.

bemiiten · 11-24-2012, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loutre

I don't see why they would keep the old production. If you bring something new on the market to improve the previous model you rarely keep the old one.

Both these tires appear to be targeted on either side of the current Tourance. Looks to me like the EXP will be the one to go.

GS Addict · 11-24-2012, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bemiiten

Looks to me like the EXP will be the one to go.

I won't shed a tear.

slowoldguy · 11-25-2012, 05:05 AM

I bet they keep the EXP in the lineup but change the name to the "Metzeler Starbucks". What a piece of shit.

GS Addict · 11-25-2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowoldguy

I bet they keep the EXP in the lineup but change the name to the "Metzeler Starbucks". What a piece of shit.

Good name!

BordenBmw · 11-26-2012, 01:27 PM

Nice pics on the 2013 GS!

http://translate.google.ca/translate...ed=0CC8Q7gEwAA

slowoldguy · 11-26-2012, 05:41 PM

Borden. I can't get to the pics!

WindSailor · 11-26-2012, 05:54 PM

On the 2013 GS

Thanks Borden - my browser went through ok - and I'm also using the chrome beta - just backing you up.

BordenBmw · 11-26-2012, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WindSailor

On the 2013 GS

Thanks Borden - my browser went through ok - and I'm also using the chrome beta - just backing you up.

Thanks

kvr929rr · 11-26-2012, 11:34 PM

It looks pretty good but I was hoping for something a little closer to the Sahara 3 in GS sizes. Maybe Heidenau will make the Scout with a radial carcass.

feldjäger · 11-28-2012, 01:19 AM

Found this...
http://us.ridexperience.metzeler.com...oo-3-at-eicma/

Timthai · 11-28-2012, 05:39 AM

Not much marketing hype about Tarmac performance...
Need to wait for them to hit the market for some real life reviews.

little foot · 11-28-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gezerbike

Looks like a Metzler version of the Conti Trail Attack..........

exactly my opinion, i run Run Road Attack 2's. nice looking though.

BordenBmw · 12-04-2012, 03:06 PM

Nice to have more options when looking for 50/50 tires. Tried the K60 Scout's and I just ordered some Mitas E07 last night. Looking forward to try them but right now it's -17c outside and we have a foot of snow

, a few more months.

I'll try those new karoo's once I have a better idea on how they wear!

I wonder what's Metzeler means when they said:

"The Karoo 3, a knobby tire made for bikers who love adventure and want to use their motorcycles for long off-road trips."

11-24-2012, 03:27 PM	#32
slowoldguy Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,201	I have got to find something. Maybe this Karoo3 will be the ticket. Put this TKC on less than a month ago. Probably 50/50 street/dirt. "Some" above-the-rated-speed work. Just got home from a little Hill Country mixed run. This weekend and Roll the Bones was 1600 miles. Performed flawlessly. Just too damn expensive to run. __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson". slowoldguy screwed with this post 11-24-2012 at 03:49 PM

11-25-2012, 05:05 AM	#35
slowoldguy Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,201	I bet they keep the EXP in the lineup but change the name to the "Metzeler Starbucks". What a piece of shit. __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson".

11-26-2012, 01:27 PM	#37
BordenBmw TheFrenchRider Joined: May 2009 Location: Grid Roads, Saskatchewan Canada Oddometer: 659	Nice pics on the 2013 GS! http://translate.google.ca/translate...ed=0CC8Q7gEwAA __________________ So many roads so little time...

11-26-2012, 05:41 PM	#38
slowoldguy Tire Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: West of Waco, Texas Oddometer: 6,201	Borden. I can't get to the pics! __________________ Roll The Bones IV- What's coming next? http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/ "If you can't fix it with a hammer you can damn sure teach it a lesson".

11-28-2012, 05:39 AM	#43
Timthai Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles Oddometer: 39	Not much marketing hype about Tarmac performance... Need to wait for them to hit the market for some real life reviews. __________________ I'm getting too old for this... Not! ___________________________________ 2012 R1200GS 2011 Multistrada (gone to heaven RIP) 2010 Vulcan 900

11-26-2012, 05:54 PM	#39
WindSailor Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Somewhere out West Oddometer: 329	On the 2013 GS Thanks Borden - my browser went through ok - and I'm also using the chrome beta - just backing you up.

11-26-2012, 11:34 PM	#41
kvr929rr Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Oddometer: 165	It looks pretty good but I was hoping for something a little closer to the Sahara 3 in GS sizes. Maybe Heidenau will make the Scout with a radial carcass.

11-28-2012, 01:19 AM	#42
feldjäger Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Oddometer: 106	Found this... http://us.ridexperience.metzeler.com...oo-3-at-eicma/

12-04-2012, 03:06 PM	#45
BordenBmw TheFrenchRider Joined: May 2009 Location: Grid Roads, Saskatchewan Canada Oddometer: 659	Nice to have more options when looking for 50/50 tires. Tried the K60 Scout's and I just ordered some Mitas E07 last night. Looking forward to try them but right now it's -17c outside and we have a foot of snow , a few more months. I'll try those new karoo's once I have a better idea on how they wear! I wonder what's Metzeler means when they said: "The Karoo 3, a knobby tire made for bikers who love adventure and want to use their motorcycles for long off-road trips." __________________ So many roads so little time...

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