Maxis are not just a scooter for the city: their use on the road, for leisure trips, has gained followers and Michelin wants to offer an option focused on this dual use, daily use and sports driving with the new Michelin Power Shift.
A tyre that aims to offer greater performance and versatility than a standard tyre for this type of sporty maxi scooters and which replaces the Pilot Road 4SC and Pilot Power 3SC, thus simplifying the choice for users.
The new Power Shift benefits from Reinforced Radial X-Evo technology in the casing and the familiar 2CT+ dual-compound tread. This means improved rigidity when leaning the bike and therefore greater stability even when accelerating out of corners.
According to the pilot responsible for testing the new tyre, Erwan Nigon (World Endurance Champion and French and German SBK Champion):
"These tyres are much more incisive from the moment the wheel starts to turn, more manageable, fun and lighter when changing direction. I also have more stability when braking."
Michelin seeks maximum versatility
The Michelin Power Shift seeks the versatility of a maxi-scooter tyre that will be used daily in the city and will go out on the road, in search of fun. To achieve this, a new rubber compound has been used, developed with experience in racing, with great grip both in dry and wet conditions. The tread is inspired by the Michelin Power family of road motorcycles and Water Evergrip technology has been implemented to improve the response in wet conditions.
This new compound also aims to improve the tire's lifespan: according to studies conducted by the brand, this type of scooter has been experiencing an increase in use in recent years. Thus, the new Power Shift allows for 15% longer use than its predecessors.
The Michelin Power Shift will be available End of January 2025
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495040 |
120/70 R15 56H TL |
POWER SHIFT |
Front |
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164560 |
160/60 R15 67H TL |
POWER SHIFT |
Rear |
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778565 |
120/70 R17 58H TL |
POWER SHIFT |
Front |