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MITAS TOURING FORCE SC -  urban scooter tyre for a short city trip or for longer journeys. The TOURING FORCE-SC line is ideal for any scooter type and will be available in a wide range of sizes from 10 to 16 inches. 

Ksenija Bitenc, Director of Mitas Motorcycle Tires and Tubes, says: “TOURING FORCE-SC combines all the expertise we have acquired through the development of high performance radial motorcycle tires and our involvement in scooter racing. As a result, TOURING FORCE-SC provides to all scooter riders and their passengers, safe, dynamic and comfortable riding, whether during a short city trip or for longer journeys as well.”

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Both MITAS Rally tread patterns are designed for extreme motorcycle rally as Dakar.

At the moment front tyre is available in size 90/90-21 and rear tyre in size 140/80-18. Both tyres were successfully tested in extra hard conditions of North Africa deserts. E-12  E-13

90/90 -21 (54R) MITAS E-13

140/80 -18 (70T) MITAS E-12

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Mitas will also introduce new sizes of tyres for scooters. The new dimensions of MC38 MAX SCOOT, the front option for Honda new scooter models Vision and NSC, are 80/90 -14 (40P) and 80/90 -16 (45P)

Grippy compound:
New multi-functional compound has been developed to improve a dry and wet road grip
Owing to its special composition the compound quickly warms up to an optimum working temperature and provides for a road grip in all conditions and on various surfaces
The compound in combination with a rigid and stable carcass  assures  a longer service life of a tyre
All components are well blended thanks to a special mixing procedure. Well-blended components assure a homogenous compound, tyre structure and shape, which further results in a lower rolling resistance and fuel consumption.

120/70 -12 REINF. 58P TL
130/70 -12 REINF. 62P TL
80/90 -14 40P TL
90/90 -14 46P TL
100/90 -14 57P TL
120/80 -14 58S TL
140/60 -14 REINF. 64S TL
140/70 -14 REINF. 68S TL
120/70 -15 56S TL
80/90 -16 45P TL
100/80 -16 50P TL
110/70 -16 52P TL
120/80 -16 60P TL
130/70-16 61P TL
140/70-16 65P TL

Mitas will also launch new tyres in the Motocross Competition range. The new tyres are C-28 and C-29 TERRACROSS designed for medium to hard terrains and C-30 and C-31 TERRACROSS for soft to medium terrains. Mitas TERRACROSS tyres will satisfy the needs of the most demanding motocross riders in the racing world.

They will be available on worldwide markets in December 2014.

80/100 -21 (51R) TT Mitas C29 TERRACROSS

100/90 -19 (57M) TT  Mitas C-28 TERRACOSS
110/90 -19 (57M) TT Mitas C-28 TERRACOSS

80/100 -21 (51R) TT Mitas C31 TERRACROSS

100/90 -19 (57M) TT Mitas C-30 TERRACOSS
110/90 -19 (57M) TT Mitas C-30 TERRACOSS

Mitas Moto has undertaken several projects this year to bring new products to customers. Through our innovations, we aim to strengthen Mitas' position, especially on the off-road market,” said Ksenija Bitenc, managing director for Mitas Moto. “In the motocross range, #Mitas has several new products that will fulfil the expectations of different riders in the #motocross world.

The all-new Mitas #C-25 and #C-24 tyres boast top-notch self-cleaning properties and excellent riding characteristics on sand and muddy terrains. Mitas C-25 and C-24 will be released for sale in December 2014. Other new products in the motocross tyre segment are Mitas C-27 and C-26. Their main advantages are good durability and optimal riding properties on rough terrain.

These tyres will be available in November 2014.

New profiles will be produced in the two most popular dimensions:

80/100 -21 TT (51M)  Mitas C-25

110/90 -19 TT (62M)  Mitas C-24

Motorcycle Tires Under Extreme Load: A Look at the Physics of Grip

This text dives into the extreme stresses placed on motorcycle tires at high speeds, highlighting the impressive performance of these seemingly simple components.

Forces at Play:

• < 200 HP: The engine's immense power needs to be transferred to the road through the tire, posing a huge challenge for grip.
• < 270 km/h (168 mph): At this speed, the tire rotates 1.5 times per second and travels 4.5 km (2.8 miles) further than the front tire due to "spin" caused by slippage.
• Torque: The engine's gearing amplifies torque at the rear wheel, resulting in strong pulling force.
• 1450 Newtons: This immense force pushes the motorcycle and rider through the wind, with the tire providing the frictional force necessary for forward movement.
• 150 kg (330 lbs) Wheel Load: The motorcycle's weight rests on the tire, further increasing friction and wear.
• 4.5% Slip: At high speeds, some slippage is unavoidable, leading to heat generation and wear.
• 100 Degrees Celsius Rubber Temperature: Frictional heat can significantly raise the rubber temperature, affecting its properties and grip.
• 270 Newtons Centrifugal Force: The centrifugal force on each individual belt thread within the tire is enormous and can lead to structural damage.