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Josep Garcia is World Champion in the EnduroGP and Enduro1 classes, while Andrea Verona, Brad Freeman and Manuel Verzeroli are the winners of Enduro2, Enduro3 and Youth titles respectively

Over the weekend, the 2024 season of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship officially closed on French soil, with riders equipped with Metzeler MCE 6 Days Extreme tyres winning five world titles.
 
The end-of-season haul sees Josep Garcia World Champion in the EnduroGP and Enduro1 classes and Andrea Verona, Brad Freeman and Manuel Verzeroli winners of Enduro2, Enduro3 and Youth titles respectively.
 
The town of Brioude was the scene of the final event of the season with a race masterfully organised for the occasion by the Brioude Motoclub in collaboration with Track Inspector Maurizio Micheluz.
 
The highly anticipated French GP race weekend began on Friday 13 September with the packed Super Test that officially kicked-off the final race weekend of the 2024 EnduroGP season.

The Heidenau Ranger has not only arrived in our K60 family, but has also established itself as a very popular member on many adventures. Its robust carcass and distinctive block profile are perfect for almost any surface. Whether sand, stone or mud - the construction of the K60 Ranger guarantees excellent tracking and a safe driving experience.

Now the K60 Ranger can also offer other motorcycle models driving fun on and especially off the road. We listen to your wishes and suggestions, and are therefore pleased to be able to present you the new dimensions of our K60 Ranger:

In 2024, Mitas will welcome a new member of its adventure tire family: the Mitas ENDURO TRAIL-XT. The new tire comes to the market as a rear fitment, forming a top combo with Mitas ENDURO TRAIL-XT+ front tire for perfect handling in all kinds of terrain.

In 2024, Mitas will welcome a new member of its adventure tire family: the ENDURO TRAIL-XT. The new tire comes to the market as a rear fitment, forming a top combo with Mitas ENDURO TRAIL-XT+ front tire for perfect handling in all kinds of terrain.

Gustavo Pinto Teixeira, Head of Mitas Motorcycle tires, says about the new Mitas adventure tire: “The ENDURO TRAIL-XT is designed for modern adventure riders who love to explore off-road trails but don’t want to sacrifice comfort and durability when hitting the roads.”

Thanks to its scoop-shaped block tread pattern and unique compound formulation, the ENDURO TRAIL-XT tire delivers impressive performance on muddy trails and tough gravel roads while giving a smooth ride on asphalt roads and high-speed motorways. Classified as M+S, with up to T-speed rating and bi-directional, the ENDURO TRAIL-XT tire is designed to guarantee riders top off-road performance and long-lasting durability with easy handling and excellent stability on tarmac transfer sections.

This newest Mitas tire will be released in June 2024 in two different versions: Standard – for the best all-around performance in any weather and Dakar – with its Ultra Heavy-Duty compound for maximum durability and a reinforced carcass making it virtually puncture proof.

Mitas is set to launch the latest entrant in its extensive Enduro racing tire line with the release of its Mitas TERRA FORCE-EF 2 SM front tire, designed for Enduro FIM competitions especially for Soft to Medium terrain.

  • The newest addition to the Mitas Enduro tire line-up is race ready starting May, 2024
  • With a front tire design made to compete on Soft to Medium terrain
  • Available in two different compounds and constructions for a greater grip

Mitas is set to launch the latest entrant in its extensive Enduro racing tire line with the release of its TERRA FORCE-EF 2 SM front tire, designed for Enduro FIM competitions especially for Soft to Medium terrain.

Mitas is pleased to announce the beginning of a brand-new partnership with FIM EnduroGP World Championship.

Mitas is one of leading motorcycle tire brands, with decades of experience with a long and successful history in various disciplines of off-road motorcycle racing. Thanks to the partnership with EnduroGP, Mitas’ dedication to providing enduro racers with high-quality tires has grown even stronger. The partnership demonstrates the enthusiasm and commitment Mitas has to off-road racing, creating a solid basis for further development of enduro tires.

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is thrilled to present the most versatile off-road race tire it has ever created – the Dunlop Geomax AT82, the latest member to the Geomax family. Boasting champion-proven Progressive Cornering Block Technology (PCBT), a complete top-to-bottom redesign, and a bi-directional rear tread pattern, you can conquer any terrain with the AT82.

Dunlop revamped the construction, prioritizing improved overall handling, impact absorption, and dampening those harsh vibrations that often transfer to the rider. The new pattern offers sturdier braking performance and boosted predictability while accelerating.

Not stopping there, Dunlop crafted an all-new Bi-Directional rear pattern that amplifies the tire's performance across a wider range of conditions, cementing its status as Dunlop's most versatile off-road tire to date. The Bi-Directional center knob is finely tuned to excel on both soft and hard terrains, simply by adjusting its mounting direction.

Broc Glover, Senior Manager, Off-road Motorcycle, stated, "Creating a tire to replace the legendary AT81 was a challenging task. Designing a tire to perform consistently across a diverse range of terrains and obstacles is no easy feat. Thanks to decades of experience, insights from world-class off-road racers, and the meticulous work of our Huntsville test riders, we know the AT82 has raised the bar!"

Key Features and Benefits of the Dunlop Geomax AT82:

  • New front tread pattern design enhances grip and predictability under load.
  • New Progressive Cornering Block Technology (PCBT) design in both front and rear tires lessens knob deformation for superior handling and performance.
  • Improved damping and bump absorption due to the new profile and construction.
  • New bi-directional rear tread pattern optimized for both soft and hard terrains, simply by altering the mounting direction.
  • New rear pattern boosts drive grip and consistency while cornering.
  • Updated pattern and knob design foster enhanced durability.
  • New 90/100-21 front size and 120/90-19 rear size.

Michelin Unveils Three New Motorcycle Tires for Hypersport and Adventure Touring Segments at EICMA 2023 -

Michelin is showcasing three new motorcycle tires at EICMA 2023, designed to deliver more performance and grip on both the road and the racetrack. The new MICHELIN Power 6, MICHELIN Power GP 2, and MICHELIN Anakee Road tires will be available in stores from January 2024.

MICHELIN Power 6: Sportiness for every day

The MICHELIN Power 6 is a new hypersport tire that offers sporty performance and enormous grip on dry and wet roads, as well as high mileage for frequent riders. It also features agile handling and is available in many sizes, making it suitable for motorcycles from 300 cubic centimeters. The MICHELIN Power 6 has already been homologated for the new 2024 KTM 390 Duke.

MICHELIN Power GP 2: From the racetrack to the road

The MICHELIN Power GP 2 is a new racetrack tire that has been homologated for road use. Thanks to Michelin's years of expertise from MotoGP™, the MICHELIN Power GP 2 offers more grip on wet and dry roads than its predecessor, while still delivering high driving precision and optimal handling. This allows experienced riders to push themselves to their limits on the racetrack while still enjoying a safe and sporty driving experience on the road.

MICHELIN Anakee Road: Street performance in a "Trail-Look"

The MICHELIN Anakee Road is a new adventure touring tire that offers plenty of grip on various road surfaces, regardless of whether it is dry or wet. It also features high mileage and driving stability, making it a reliable choice for longer journeys. Developed specifically for large and heavy adventure touring motorcycles, the MICHELIN Anakee Road also features a "Trail-Look" design that is visually aligned with this segment.

The new Mitas ENDURO TRAIL-XT+ tire takes riders on unlimited off-road adventures

Mitas announces the latest addition to its already extensive adventure tire portfolio: the Mitas ENDURO TRAIL-XT+. It is the next generation in a long line of Mitas off-road adventure tires conceived for riders who want to push the limits in off-road adventuring, with a tire they can trust to take them all the way.

  • The newest off-road adventure tire, the Mitas ENDURO TRAIL-XT+ available this fall
  • Designed for 80% off-road & 20% on-road performance and available in two different versions 
  • M+S rating, the ENDURO TRAIL-XT+ tire is made to handle the most challenging terrain, especially muddy or tough gravel trails

Mitas announces the latest addition to its already extensive adventure tire portfolio: the Mitas ENDURO TRAIL-XT+. It is the next generation in a long line of Mitas off-road adventure tires conceived for riders who want to push the limits in off-road adventuring, with a tire they can trust to take them all the way.

Dunlop has revealed the newest addition to its enduro tire range: Dunlop Geomax EN91 EX. Based on the race-winning Geomax EN91, the new EN91 EX rear tire is designed for both highly skilled enduro riders racing in the most extreme events and weekend enthusiasts seeking improved performance for their enduro rides.

This super soft tire promises an unprecedented level of performance, offering enhanced grip, particularly on the most challenging and slippery terrains, as well as superior traction across a wide spectrum of landscapes. It has been designed for use in races where FIM-compliant and/or road-legal tires are not required by regulations.

Geomax EN91 EX features an uncompromising trials competition compound, delivering superior grip on exceptionally challenging and slippery terrains. Its block pattern incorporates taller blocks to assist riders in gaining grip beneath loose terrain, while the construction enhances absorption with modified carcass properties, yielding improved feedback and control for riders. In contrast to the standard EN91, the casing boasts greater rigidity, facilitating enhanced surface penetration for increased traction.

Luca Davide Andreoni, Motorcycle Marketing Manager, Dunlop Europe stated: “With the launch of the Geomax EN91 EX, Dunlop is taking enduro tire technology to new heights. This tire is designed specifically for highly skilled enduro riders, offering unmatched grip and traction on the most challenging terrains so they can get ultimate performance in the toughest competitions.”

The Dunlop Geomax EN91 EX is produced as a rear fitment, available in 140/80-18 and can be combined with any Geomax 80/100-21 or 90/90-21 front, according to rider preference and terrain condition. Geomax EN91 EX is best used with the Dunlop Enduro mousse for optimum performance. It is available from September 2023 in Europe.

Mitas is looking to further strengthen its position as a leader in Enduro racing by introducing its entirely new Mitas Terra Force EX.
The new tyre line 2023, tested by Enduro racers for performance in all types of terrains, is designed to deliver more power, control and endurance even under the most extreme conditions.

Variety and Quality
The TERRA FORCE-EX series offers you four different profiles in numerous versions and dimensions. Developed by enduro racers, this line stands for increased performance, control and durability, even in the most extreme conditions.

Strengthening of the market position
Gustavo Pinto Teixeira, Vice President of Two Wheels and Specialty Tires at Yokohama TWS, is excited about the launch of the Mitas TERRA FORCE-EX. He stresses that this development strengthens Mitas' position as a major player in the enduro and dual-sport sectors. Customers can look forward to supplying TERRA FORCE-EX tires this fall and beyond.

Street legal tire lineThe Mitas TERRA FORCE-EX tire family offers a wide range of profiles tailored to different types of terrain. From soft to hard conditions, from wet to dry conditions, this family of tires has something to offer every enduro rider. Discover the variety and quality that Mitas brings to the market with the TERRA FORCE-EX tire family!

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is excited to introduce the latest addition to the Geomax family - the Dunlop Geomax MX34, an engineering feat designed to deliver unrivaled performance and control. The MX34 is a versatile powerhouse that can handle more terrain with greater ease. With an advanced mud evacuation system, new carcass material, and state-of-the-art Progressive Cornering Block Technology (PCBT), the MX34 provides enhanced grip and unbeatable traction. Whether you are competing professionally or hitting the trails on the weekends, you can trust the MX34 to provide the stability and control you need to perform at your best. With this new tire, you will have the confidence to take on any challenge and come out on top.

The Geomax MX34 truly excels in soft/intermediate terrain conditions, with an emphasis on softer conditions. Dunlop’s goal was to provide a tire that delivers real performance advantages to give racers a true competitive edge by improving overall performance in a broader range of conditions all while keeping its durability. To do this, Dunlop relied on top AMA Pro racers, Team Dunlop Elite amateur racers for small bike sizes, and the testing team at the Dunlop Proving Grounds in Huntsville, Alabama to develop the tire on a wide range of tracks and conditions.

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The MCE 6 Days Extreme product line for enduro competitions is enriched with the addition of the new rear specification in size 140/80–18 designed for the most difficult technical and environmental situations

MCE 6 Days Extreme, the Metzeler family of tires designed for enduro competitions, expands with the introduction of the new Extra Soft rear specification specially developed for extreme enduro races.

The new MCE 6 Days Extreme Extra Soft rear, in size 140/80–18 70M NHS, is a specialist tire suitable for one-day competitions and special stages. It features a tread compound designed to guarantee maximum performance in extreme conditions of use from both a technical and environmental point of view, therefore even with very low temperatures. Thanks to the high level of grip, the Extra Soft allows you to tackle even the most difficult obstacles and to restart easily even from a standstill, in the absence of a run-up. Furthermore, the very homogeneous overall deformation of the casing guarantees a good level of comfort and makes it an easy tire to use even for less experienced riders.

Dunlop's new sand tire Dunlop Geomax MX14, developed in collaboration with top riders from the Motocross World Championship (MXGP), is now available for all motocross riders.

The successor to the Geomax MX12 was designed for extremely sandy conditions and offers drivers noticeable traction advantages at the start, on straights and when exiting corners - whether in deep sand or on sandy surfaces with hard subsoil. The greatly improved overall performance was achieved by optimizing the profile, a new rubber compound and the adapted construction.

METZELER KAROO 4 designed for on/off use, a tyre intended for the equipment of adventure and maxi enduro motorcycles that allows motorcyclists to go beyond the boundaries of adventouring.

Main features

KAROO 4 features a revolutionary patented tread pattern, which raises the tyre's all-round performance levels on both asphalt and on different types of off-road surfaces. As for the road sector, the engineers of the blue elephant brand have worked to improve in particular the overall handling and the behaviour in the wet, developing a tread pattern that allows you to safely face certain lean angles even on wet asphalt. In the off-road field, KAROO 4 increases the off-road performance level, especially on soft surfaces, such as sand, mud and clay.

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  • DUNLOP D952 now certified for road use in four sizes
  • Update gives riders freedom to enjoy off-road action and on-road travel on the same tyre 
  • New M+S designation for DUNLOP D908 RR enables more bikes to be fitted with Dunlop’s high-durability rally-raid pattern

Two of Dunlop’s highly durable off-road tyres have been updated with new designations that are set to provide substantial benefits to leisure riders and hardcore enduro enthusiasts alike.

The Dunlop D952, a tyre designed for recreational off-road use, has received ECE R75 certification. This means it can be used legally on the road as well as on tracks, saving riders the expense and resources associated with transporting specialist equipment.

The new categorisation has been granted to four of the six sizes within the D952 range and is available from April 2021.

The road-legal specifications of this hardy tyre are 110/90-18 61M, 110/90-19 62M, 120/90-18 65M and 80/100-21 51M.

Designed to work across a wide variety of terrain, the D952 is based on a high-durability construction that promotes long wear and supreme traction. Its pattern is derived from the popular D752, while the addition of road legality further highlights its status as a perfect tyre for off-road leisure use.

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  • Well-known Off-Road tyre for the Boxers
  • Continental is original equipment on BMW Motorrad beginning model year 2021
  • TKC 80 still preferred adventure tire after 35 years in the market

Continental will be the original equipment manufacturer for BMW Motorrad next year. Anyone who purchases a new 2021 model year
BMW R 1250 GS or  BMW R1250GS ADVENTURE with off-road tires will receive the bike fitted with CONTINENTAL TKC 80 tyres.

The original "eighty" was introduced in 1985 but the tire remains a rider favorite to this day.
Thanks to careful model maintenance, which has been adapted to the requirements of current chassis technology, the number one on/off-road tire for serious adventure riders convinces with its block-pattern profile as well as with its outstanding handling abilities.

METZELER TOURANCE NEXT 2 GIVES LATEST GENERATION ADVENTURE BIKES TOP HANDLING AND RIDER CONFIDENCE, THANKS TO IMPROVED WET PERFORMANCE AND RIDING PLEASURE

TOURANCE NEXT 2 as the new benchmark in the enduro street segment and new trail sizes of SPORTECTM M9 RR; in enduro there are new front and rear specifications of MCE 6 DAYS EXTREME developed for traditional enduro and extreme enduro competitions, plus the new R specification within the MC360TM portfolio, designed for competitive use in motocross and the new RACETEC™ SM range, a product dedicated to Supermoto competitions, are the highlights of an exciting METZELER offering for 2021.