Maxxis mast2 180/120

Here’s a detailed profile of the Maxxis Supermaxx MAST2 (specifically the 180/55 ZR17 rear variant, which aligns closely with your 180/120 region size):

🛞 Key Specs & Construction

• Size & Fitment: Though listings include 180/55 ZR17, this corresponds closely to regional 180/120 identification. It’s a tubeless rear tyre designed for sport‑touring motorcycles .

• Radial build with mono-spiral steel-belt: Engineered for high-speed rigidity and minimizing sidewall flex for solid confidence through corners .

⚙️ Tread Design & Compound

• V‑groove tread pattern with deep, intensive grooves: Efficiently evacuates water, helping maintain consistent wet handling .

• Silica Plus compound featuring nano-silica and fine carbon black: Offers enhanced grip in both dry and wet conditions and consistent tread wear .

• 3-D sipes reinforce block stability under load, reducing uneven wear and improving wet grip .

🏁 Performance & Handling

• Grip & Stability: Riders report confident handling—able to lean aggressively with stable performance in curves .

• Wet performance: Excellent traction in rain; wet stability praised in tests, making it reliable in varied conditions .

• Ride comfort: Considered comfortable and quiet for long-distance touring .