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rjsjota said:

1olbull, Michelin did talk about a GT version, but I don't know if it will be produced. I haven't seen one in this size. I'm happy with the standard version on the front of my R3R...10,000 miles and nowhere near worn out.

tdragger, Even though the Rocket is heavy, we're talking about a front wheel fitment. It seems to me that rear tires are built heavier and stronger than front tires, and a GT rear tire might be too stiff on a Rocket's front wheel.
I fitted a pair of Michelin Road 4 GTs to my Tiger 1050 and regretted it. I lost a lot of road feel, and lost some confidence in cornering. I blame it on the bike not being heavy enough to properly "work" a tire designed for a heavier bike. YMMV

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