This article has been updated 06.January.2020 from an earlier version.
METZELER KAROO STREET 2020 available in new sizes
Both pairs are for the new 2020 Honda Africa Twin
Can somebody tell us if the Africa Twin comes with tube type spoke rims !?
Othere wise we have no explanation why Metzeler buid the same tyre in TL and in TT
On the BMW GS even the spoke rims are TL tubeless
Avon Tyres has launched its eagerly-anticipated AVON ROADRIDER MKII sport touring motorcycle tyre, whichbrings several design and performance improvements over its predecessor.
Key benefits of the Avon Roadrider MKII include better grip in wet and dry conditions, reduced wear and shorter braking distances. Wet testing indicates a sizeable improvement in stopping distance compared to the Avon Roadrider.
By introducing an updated sport touring tyre, Avon Tyres is aiming to cement its position as a leading player in the market. In fact, its Roadrider tyre is factory fitted to Royal Enfield’s 350cc bikes.
Overall, the Roadrider MKII is available in 31 sizes and 37 specifications, covering H and V speed ratings and universal options. In addition to the expanded size offering, a classic tread and sidewall appearance makes the tyre suitable for bikes of all ages.
For motorcycles with medium to small cubic capacity, Continental will have a completely newly developed diagonal tire in its program from 2020.
The Continental ContiStreet will be the ContiGO! Peel off (City).
Like the ContiRoad, the ContiStreet was designed on the basis of the successful Korbacher multiple test winner ContiRoadAttack 3. Both tires set strong standards in terms of reliability, grip and durability.
We will find out more at EICMA in Milan, where Continental will present all of its new motorcycle tires.
CONTINENTAL TKC 70 Rocks - The fourth challenger in Continental's 2020 tire assault is the TKC 70 Rocks – a rear tire without a solid backbone and with knobs over the entire tread pattern. It's a cross between the TKC 70 and TKC 80 and can be used on wider types of terrain than the TKC 70 and is better on the road than the TKC 80, offering an attractive alternative with greater versatility and freedom. The TKC 70 Rocks can be combined with the front wheel tires of the TKC 70, creating an additional tire option for those who yearn for the horizon offroad.
Michelin will showcase its new MICHELIN Commander III tyre line-up for V-Twin Cruisers and Touring bikes throughout the weekend of Oct. 17–20 during Biketoberfest® in Daytona at Bruce Rossmeyer's Harley-Davidson. Available for purchase in 27 sizes starting January 2020, the new custom tire line is the official tire of Daytona Beach Bike Week, the World's Largest Motorcycle Event.
Expanding on the highly acclaimed MICHELIN Commander II tire, the newest addition to the cruiser portfolio is designed to deliver exceptional wet grip and extraordinary durability. The MICHELIN Commander III Touring tire is designed to go the distance for Baggers with excellent wet grip and longevity that is designed to exceed its predecessor with new tread compounds. The MICHELIN Commander III Cruiser tire is engineered to deliver outstanding wet grip without compromising longevity compared to its predecessor. The distinctive tread patterns and patented velvet sidewall designs of the new line enhance the styling of all V-Twin motorcycles.
"Michelin developed this tire line to optimize riding enjoyment with a focus on improving the tread life and wet grip versus the already widely accepted Commander II tire line," said Shane Messner, director of two-wheel at Michelin North America. "The commitment to MICHELIN Total Performance™ makes the MICHELIN Commander III tire line the trusted choice for the v-twin community."
The Bridgestone Battlax BT46 is set to replace the iconic Battlax BT45. Since its introduction 22 years ago, the Battlax BT45 has been the go-to tyre for touring. Now, Bridgestone has upgraded this design with modern technology.
The Battlax BT46 features an inverted V-shape in the front pattern - it tackles working forces on the tyre, reduces irregular wear and gives the rider incredible feedback for superior handling. The rear tyre is enhanced with a newly adapted silica single compound to maximise performance, grip and wear. Wet performance has been upgraded from the BT45, with no impact on the predecessor’s well-known dry handling performance and wear resistance. And the BT46 is compatible with UM application: tubeless marked tyres are approved for mounting on tube type rims if they are used with a tube.
Bridgestone has specially developed this tyre to cover the wide range of motorcycles competing in the touring segment. Available in 21 sizes for the front and 27 sizes for the rear. Ten main sizes will be launched in January 2020, with a rollout of the full line to follow soon after.
A recall was announced with Dunlop Trailmax Meridian motorcycle tires in several sizes.
Problem description: The tyres may be affected by an open tread splice that can lead to a tread bulge or tread detachment affecting the operation of the motorcycle. In case the tread detaches during high-speed operation, the motorcycle could be subject to vibration and the driver may lose control, increasing the risk of an accident.
Type/number: 170/60 ZR17 M/C 72W, 150/70 ZR18 M/C 70W, 150/70 R17 M/C 69V
DOT: DK8C 4K1M, DOT: DK2H 4E1M, DOT: DKLL 4P1M; includes all weeks from 2319 to 3519.
Country of origin: France
Alert submitted by: Luxembourg
Source: Rapex Alert 39/2019 A12/1441/19
The owners of a BMW R 1250 RT, K 1600 GT, Yamaha FJR 1300, Honda Pan European 1300, Kawasaki 1400 GTR, Triumph Trophy, can now finally access the Road 5 and enjoy the excellent driving characteristics.
ROAD 5 GT - The enhanced version for the heavy GandTouring Big-Bikes is available now (September 2019) in 6 dimensions.
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2019 Avon Trekrider should be available also in the size 120/70 -19 (60V) and 170/60 -17 (72V) for the big Adventure Motorcycles.
Avon Tyres’ new Avon TrekRider tyre gives adventure riders the best of both worlds New TrekRider combines off-road ability with performance on the road
Avon Tyres has launched the new TrekRider motorcycle tyre combining superb off-road and on-road performance.
The TrekRider is Avon’s first adventure tyre that offers a 50/50 split of on road versus off-road performance. Designed for light to medium trails, the tyre works as well in mud and gravel as it does on asphalt.
This new tyre will make choosing tyres for an adventure bike much simpler. Often when selecting the best road bike tyre, performance can be limited when driving on mud, but with a full-on dirt tyre, a bike’s roadholding can be affected. Avon’s new TrekRider has been designed to cut out any of this compromise.
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The tyre for power cruisers, customs and tourers, delivers improved handling on both older and modern machines, giving great grip also in wet conditions and class leading stability, is showcased in the METZELER exhibition area set up in booth 14i / Hall 4 at the Verona fair.
METZELER CRUISETEC, the new tyre for power cruisers, customs and tourers that METZELER unveiled at the end of 2018 at the German CUSTOMBIKE-SHOW, is the highlight of the exhibition area set up by the German tyre brand in booth 14i / Hall 4 at MOTOR BIKE EXPO, the motorcycle fair which opened its doors yesterday in Verona and will continue until 20 January 2019.
With the new CRUISETEC™, METZELER intends to offer motorcyclists of this sector a more performance-oriented tyre than the segment's offer to date. CRUISETEC has been developed to take advantage of the full performance potential of both the latest models and the most dated bikes. Key is the high level of grip even in wet conditions, the ability to give the bike revolutionary handling in the segment, performance consistency for the tyre’s lifespan and structural characteristics giving riding pleasure, thanks to its stability and precision.
CRUISETEC presents revolutionary solutions in the field of power cruiser, custom and tourer motorbike tyres in terms of tread design, compounds, profiles and structure.
In short, a tyre able to get the best out of yesterday’s and today’s motorcycles, giving the tagline "Performance Perfected" which accompanies the product.
Pirelli presents ANGEL™ GT II, the new tyre that rewrites the rules of the Sport Touring segment in terms of mileage, wet performance and sportiness combined with safety.
The carcass with innovative variable cord end count and high-silica compounds combined with a new tread pattern design - derived from ‘intermediate’ race tyres - set the benchmark for performance and optimise the effect of the electronic rider aids.
PIRELLI ANGEL GT II is the new Sport Touring tyre, the successor of the highly regarded, award winning ANGEL™ GT and the evolution of the Italian brand’s interpretation of the Gran Turismo concept.
Pirelli has designed ANGEL™ GT II with the aim of rewriting the rules of the Sport Touring segment thanks to key features including high mileage, sporty handlingand grip combined with fantastic wet conditions behaviour and great confidence and safety to the rider.
The carcass with innovative variable cord end count over tyre section and high-silica compounds combined with a new tread pattern design - derived from World Superbike ‘intermediate’ race tyres - set the benchmark for performance and optimise the effect of electronic rider aids.
During the CUSTOMBIKE-SHOW fair that opened its doors today in Bad Salzuflen, Germany, METZELER has unveiled the new CRUISETEC™, the Custom Touring tyre designed to optimise the performance of modern and past V-Twinsand intended for motorcyclists who want to get the most out of their motorcycles in terms of handling and grip.
With the new CRUISETEC, METZELER extends its successful V-Twin range towards performance-oriented use. This tyre upgrades the handling of current and older motorcycles, featuring remarkable grip even in wet conditions, ground-breaking performance consistency and innovative stability features. CRUISETEC features ground-breaking specifications for tread pattern, compound recipe, and carcass specifications in the production of tyres for V-Twin motorcycles.
The company’s tyre innovations include the ContiTrailAttack 3, the third generation of the agile onroad/offroad tyre.
An abundance of impressive innovations makes the ContiTrailAttack 3 a true all-rounder for adventuring and for everyday use. It offers remarkable agility, which it is able to achieve following an extremely short warm-up run of no more than 1500 meters - this is all it requires to reach its optimum operating temperature. In addition, the new Continental Adventurer masters off-road and asphalt routes just as easily as it does varying road conditions, from bone dry to completely saturated.
Thanks to the smooth interaction of the three cornerstones caused by Continental´s MutiGrip-technology with extra abrasion-resistant center section, balanced carcass construction and the special profile design, the ContiTrailAttack3 becomes a faithful friend with consistently reliable properties throughout its entire lifetime: Superior agility, precise handling, high comfort and sensitive feedback are the result of this extraordinarily effective Continental technology.
The selection reinforces the collaboration between BMW Motorrad and Michelin, both world-renowned brands acclaimed for their expertise and exacting standards. MICHELIN Anakee Adventure will be exhibited on the BMW R 1250 GS at the EICMA motorcycle show Nov. 6–11 in Milan.
The MICHELIN Anakee Adventure tire joins Michelin’s versatile Adventure Touring tyre range alongside the existing MICHELIN Road 5 Trail tyre (for 100% road use), MICHELIN Anakee III tyre (for 90% road and 10% off-road use) and MICHELIN Anakee Wild tire (50% road and 50% off-road use).
This latest addition to the range, which is designed for 80% road use and 20% off-road use, means Michelin’s touring tire range now provides optimum performance for demanding riders across all aspects of adventure touring.
