Boasting a huge fan base that is just as devoted to the all-rounder today as it was 40 years ago, the iconic Continental TKC 80 is celebrating a rare anniversary in the motorcycle scene. Despite the world of enduros being completely different in 1985, the TKC 80 has managed to constantly adapt to new performance levels and continues to impress motorcyclists from all over the world with its excellent riding performance. In honor of the 40th anniversary, Continental is launching the “On the Trail of a Legend” campaign and is bringing an exclusive promotion for customers to market in selected countries.
A rough tread and fine tuning are the hallmarks of the motorcycle tire that has been delivering excellent grip for dual-sport and long-distance enduros on everything from endless off-road trails to winding country roads since 1985. Right from its market launch in Estoril, Portugal, the Continental TKC80 received great acclaim from the large number of international journalists covering the event: A tire that was precisely tailored to the first travel-ready enduros of the time, with an on-road focus of 50 percent and an off-road focus of 50 percent, and that offered consistent durability in all conditions, was a real novelty. The all-rounder quickly became an intercontinental insider tip.
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Mitas ENDURO TRAIL-SP is a rebranding of the TERRA FORCE-R pattern that will gradually be rolled out to all sizes.
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.
The original equipment METZELER TOURANCE NEXT 2 tyres are designed mainly for road use while the optional fitment METZELER KAROO 4 tyres are aimed at off-road enthusiasts.
Metzeler delivers the original tyres for the new BMW R 1300 GS, recently unveiled to the public.
In the sizes 120/70 R19 front and 170/60 R17 rear, Metzeler Tourance Next 2 tyres were selected as original equipment for all versions of the R 1300 GS, besides the basic model also for the variants Trophy, Triple Black and Option 719 Tramuntana, while Metzeler Karoo 4 tyres are offered as an optional fitment upon request.
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.
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 PIRELLI SCORPION Trail III is the new enduro street tyre from Pirelli developed for maxi enduros that combine excellent performance on asphalt and in light off-road usage. The tyre is completing its final and rigorous outdoor tests and will be on sale to the public starting from January 2024.
In recent years the enduro street segment has become one of the most important on the market and Pirelli has chosen to develop tyres with increasingly sporty road performance but with an off-road look, with particular attention to ease of use in different road conditions.
Pirelli SCORPION Trail III in fact presents an aggressive tread look behind which lies strong technological innovation. It takes advantage of the most recent technologies, materials, and processes, as well as the knowledge acquired by Pirelli in the ‘big enduro’ segment, to respond to the most demanding market expectations by offering first-rate road qualities. Compared to its predecessor SCORPION Trail II, the new tyre guarantees significantly improved road handling and sportier behaviour thanks to excellent grip, as well as better performance in the wet. Furthermore, SCORPION Trail III ensures stability even with full load and can best interact with the machine's electronic systems. Finally, as regards to off-road riding, abrasion resistance has been significantly improved, which is an important parameter for those who love venturing on dirt roads.
Avon Tyres, a traditional motorcycle tire brand, will be given a new direction under the Goodyear brand group. After the integration in 2022, Goodyear is looking positively to the future and, with Avon and Dunlop, is now presenting a comprehensive range of motorcycle tires for European motorcyclists. Avon's portfolio will focus on the most popular products and will sensibly complement the Dunlop motorcycle tire product range.
Well-known tire profiles in the Avon motorcycle tire range include the Avon Cobra Chrome (custom tire), Avon Roadrider MKII (bias touring tire), AVON 3D SUPERSPORT (hypersport tire), Avon Spirit ST (sport touring tire), Avon Streetrunner (bias tire), Avon Trailrider and Avon Trekrider (travel enduro tire), AVON SAFETY MILEAGE and AVON SPEEDMASTER (classic tire) and the Viper Stryke (scooter tire).
Goodyear's long-term strategy is to use the motorcycle competence center in Montlucon (France) to drive the development of both brands. Many of the Dunlop brand's premium motorcycle tires as well as the racing tires for the Moto2 World Championship™ and the Endurance World Championship (EWC) are developed and produced in Montlucon.
The Dunlop Trailmax Raid is the new touring-enduro tire from Dunlop, aimed at all off-road enthusiasts. It is a completely newly developed on/off-road tire that combines excellent road behavior with high off-road capabilities. With a positioning of 50% road and 50% terrain, the tire provides excellent performance in both areas.
The special front wheel construction of the Trailmax Raid offers high cornering stability and playful handling both on and off the road. The strong development focus on wet performance ensures absolutely safe driving behavior in the rain. The tire also shows excellent performance on difficult off-road passages, with grip, traction and cornering stability at the highest level.
Another highlight of the Trailmax Raid is the newly developed rubber compound that offers low wear and high tread strength on hard ground. The tire is also equipped with the M+S markings, making it a reliable companion for real off-road adventures.
Overall, the Dunlop Trailmax Raid is the perfect tire for anyone who is both on the road and off-road, and values good driving behavior in both dry and wet conditions.
Available tyre size:
front:
DUNLOP TRAILMAX RAID F 90/90 -21 (54T) TL
DUNLOP TRAILMAX RAID F 110/80 R19 (59T) TL
DUNLOP TRAILMAX RAID F 120/70 R19 (60T) TL
rear
DUNLOP TRAILMAX RAID R 130/80 -17 (65S) TL
DUNLOP TRAILMAX RAID R 140/80 -17 (69S) TL
DUNLOP TRAILMAX RAID R 150/70 R17 (69T) TL
DUNLOP TRAILMAX RAID R 170/60 R17 (72T) TL
DUNLOP TRAILMAX RAID R 140/80 -18 (70S) TL
DUNLOP TRAILMAX RAID R 150/70 R18 (70T) TL
All DUNLOP TRAILMAX MERIDIAN / MIXTOUR / MISSION / RAID
Mitas announces a partnership with KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH to fit its ENDURO TRAIL PLUS tires to the new 2023 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R motorcycle. Following the Mitas TERRA FORCE-R on the 2021 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S and Mitas E-07 on the 2019 KTM 690 ENDURO R, this is the third Mitas original equipment fitment approved by KTM.
The new 2023 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R is fitted with Mitas ENDURO TRAIL+ 90/90-21 54T TL front and 150/70B18 70T TL rear tires.
Mitas ENDURO TRAIL + represents the next generation of the E-07+ ENDURO TRAIL tread pattern. It was developed, tried and tested with the support of Mitas brand ambassador Chris Birch. Thanks to a new compound, enhanced construction and iconic tread pattern design, the Mitas ENDURO TRAIL+ ensures excellent off-road handling and responsiveness on rocky or gravel terrain, as well as comfort and stability on the road, while offering the best possible combination of wet and dry performance.
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.
Michelin has released the new Michelin Anakee Street motorcycle tire for adventurous small mopeds like a Hondas Trail (or CT) 125.
Already available in India for about a year, it is now coming to Europe.
The Anakee Street is designed for both on-road and light off-road use to make your dual sport scooter dreams come true. 80% on-road / 20% off-road
The Michelin Anakee Street is designed to provide comfort and durability for everyday road riding, as well as durability and controllability on trails. The large block tread design helps you control your ride and keep your scooter stable while crossing unpaved roads, Michelin says.
The new sizes of the METZELER SPORTEC M9 RR range dedicated to adventure segment motorcycles will be available from December.
Launched in 2020, the SPORTEC M9 RR is a Supersport tire designed for sporty bikers who use their motorcycles in all weathers. Initially intended for Supersports, Naked and Crossover motorcycles, equipped in 17 inches, the SPORTEC M9 RR enriches its range with the arrival of the dimensions 120/70 R19 at the front and 170/60 R17 at the rear, dedicated to Most popular road trails, which will now be able to enjoy a sporty driving experience.
Bridgestone, a global leader in tyres and rubber, is today announcing the launch of its latest on-road adventure tyre for the motorcycle market, the Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41. The rugged, off-road looking tyre provides great dry performance and incredible traction, grip and braking in the wet to ensure a safe and comfortable journey in all weather conditions.
The Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41’s new off-road looking pattern has an optimised groove design to improve water drainage and contribute to the tyre’s impressive wet weather performance, thanks to increased average groove volumes and a more consistent groove ratio in the contact areas. The new block shape of the tyre reduces partial wear on its shoulder, while an optimal belt construction with the new pattern gives great stability. The Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41’s touring compound – with 3LC used on the rear – also enables its excellent performance in the wet, dry and in terms of the tyre’s mileage.
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