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Flat tyres happen on a motorcycle. But how to fix punctures in tubeless tyres - and even if they should be repaired - is a sensitive issue. It all depends on who you ask. The truth is that drivers are constantly repairing flat tyres, but they can clog them indiscriminately if they have limited knowledge of the proper repair process or the risks associated with driving on a repaired tyre.
For motorcycle tires, repairs up to six millimeters in diameter are only permitted on the tread. However, the tire manufacturers advise against the punctured carcass and high driving speeds.
Some of the best-selling mid-range bikes from manufacturers such as Kawasaki, Suzuki or Honda can now be equipped with the new DUNLOP SportSmart Mk3 rear tire size 160/60 ZR17 (69W) SPORTSMART III MK3. Including naked bikes like Kawasaki Z650, Suzuki SV650 or Honda CBR500R, but also Triumph retro models like Thruxton 1200 and Speed Twin or supermoto like KTM 640 LC4 or Husqvarna 701 Supermoto.
The SportSmart Mk3 hypersport tire was launched on the market in 2019 as a high-performance country road tire and has since complemented the SportSmart TT, which is also part of Dunlop's 1st line hypersport tire range and is for both country roads and racetracks (50/50) has been developed.
A lasting collaboration founded on the two brands’ shared focus on performance, quality and innovation.
The MICHELIN Scorcher Adventure, for 80 percent road use and 20 percent trail use. The MICHELIN Anakee Wild, for high-performance trail use.
The close working relationship Michelin has forged with Harley-Davidson over the past 13 years is driven by the penchant they share for performance, quality and innovation. Today, more than 40 percent of the motorcycles manufactured by the American brand are equipped with the French firm’s products, and the two companies pooled their respective expertise once again during the development of the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 which is fitted exclusively with Michelin tires.
MICHELIN ROAD CLASSIC - Replacing the successful MICHELIN Pilot Activ, the new MICHELIN Road Classic will be available in dealers from January 2021 and combines an attractive retro tread design with the latest materials and technologies.
The directional tread pattern of the MICHELIN Road Classic range, with a groove to tread-rubber ratio of 26%, strikes the perfect balance between performance and aesthetics by employing slick centre and shoulder areas for optimum contact with the road and excellent dry grip. In wet conditions, the 100 per cent silica rubber compound and chamfered groove edges, which break through surface water, offer high levels of grip in these difficult conditions, with no compromise in terms of longevity.
The casing of a motorcycle tyre must provide a reliable and durable solution to the complex equation of carrying the load of the bike and rider/pillion, being comfortable, maintaining high speeds without deforming, and limiting the heat generated between its different components to reduce wear rates.
The top spec tyre from Pirelli’s road range has been confirmed as standard equipment for the most prestigious supersport motorcycles
Pirelli DIABLO Supercorsa SP "V3" has received another recognition of its leadership in the segment of racing replica tyres for road use. It has been chosen by Honda, as original equipment for the HONDA CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP (in 120/70 ZR17 front and 200/55 ZR17 rear), the much awaited supersport machines of the Japanese manufacturer. The top performing member of the DIABLO™ road family from Pirelli, now in its third generation, is confirmed once more as the first choice for high-performance motorcycles recently introduced on the market by the most prestigious motorcycle manufacturers.
The 2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin is comprehensively redrawn with an aggressive, compact rally style and concentrated off-road focus. Meanwhile, the touring comfort, technology and all-round capability of the new CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports are significantly enhanced – with the added option of Showa Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment (Showa EERA™).
To make puncture repair easier when on tour the 21/18-inch front and rear (stainless steel) spoked wheels wear tubeless Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross Tourer AX41T or Metzeler Karoo Street tyres, sized 90/90-21M/C 54H and 150/70R18 M/C 70H. Block pattern tyres (Continental 90/90-21M/C 54S and 150/70B 18M/C 70Q are also approved for fitment.
About the tires: In contrast to the unfortunate Dunlop OE tires of the 2016 model, the Honda Africa Twin CRF 1100 / 2020 model, are now rolling on the new Bridgestone AX41T, and it harmonises wonderfully with the motorcycle. Neutral, without tipping over, lots of grip, feeling even when wet.
The Metzeler Karoo Street is also homologated.
Michelin Anakee Adventure new size 2020
Although the MICHELIN Power Cup 2 is essentially designed for track use, it is also type-approved for road use. So it is mounted on the new KTM 890 DUKE R as OE original equipment tire.
Like the entire new Power product line, the new Power Cup² features the identical carcass as the Power 5 of the Power GP and even the Power Slick².
It offers fast lap times over both a single lap and multiple laps.
PROPERTIES OF THE MICHELIN POWER CUP2:
From 2020 available in a front 120/70 and 3 rear tire sizes. 180/55, 190/55, 200/55.
The new rear MICHELIN Enduro Xtrem is the result of three years’ research and development work and stands out through the exceptional grip it provides, even on the most challenging surfaces. Resistance to wear was another key consideration in the brief for this new tyre which seeks to give competitors the very best chance of success.
The MICHELIN Enduro Xtrem is used by numerous teams, including Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing whose riders include Graham Jarvis.
Proponents of extreme enduro fixtures like the Erzberg Rodeo, Romaniacs and Getzen Rodeo are familiar with the punishing conditions riders have come to expect at venues that range from quarries to mountains and unbelievably steep slopes, where grip and traction are more often than not at a premium.
MICHELIN City Grip 2 - When it comes to tyres, the priorities listed by everyday users of small and bigger-engined scooters are safety, grip on all types of road at all times, reliability and longevity.
Michelin’s response to these demands was the MICHELIN City Grip which proved a big hit with customers, with sales over the period from 2010 to 2018 soaring to eight million units.
In today’s rapidly expanding global market, notably in cities and other built-up areas, the demands expressed by scooter owners have become even more exacting. To address this, Michelin has optimised its offering with the development of the MICHELIN City Grip 2.
Being able to count on a tyre that they can use whatever the season clearly facilitates customer choice, while the availability of a long list of sizes covering not only small-engined models but also maxi- and electric scooters further helps to cover consumers’ varied needs.
The MICHELIN City Grip 2 is designed to address the demands of modern scooter owners, including high grip performance on all the types of road they may come across in and around towns and cities. To achieve this, engineers working out of Michelin’s Technology Centre conceived an innovative compound which features specific materials, including silica. Along with the tyre’s new ‘shark’s tooth’ tread pattern design, it provides unprecedented grip performance in wet weather, with no detriment to the acclaimed longevity associated with Michelin tyres, like it’s predecessor the MICHELIN City Grip.
MICHELIN POWER 6 vs MICHELIN POWER 5
As of next year 2020, MICHELIN POWER 5 will also be in its fifth generation.
At the EICMA 2019, Michelin will be launching a whole new range of products, and we will be reporting on each one.
Michelin Power 5 / Michelin Power GP / Michelin Power Cup² / Michelin Slick².
In this order is also the field of application of this sport / supersport motorcycle tire from road to race track.
So - the Power 5 for road and the slick for the racetrack.
In between, then would be the Power GP for occasional race track use and the Power Cup² which should only occasionally on the road, but it may.
The profile designs of the power line are now all pretty much the same, but they differ significantly in the negative part, the carcass and the rubber compound. The carcass is identical on all four new power motorcycle tires.
So the Power 5 has a profile with only 11% negative proportion.
The rubber compound contains silica and carbon black as well as the well-known 2CT technology on the front tire and MICHELIN 2CT + technology on the rear tire.
The MICHELIN Power Slick 2 is designed for track use and track-day fans, but is not type-approved for road use. It is primarly for riders whose main priority is speed. It offers fast laptimes both over a single lap and on a run of many laps.
CHIEF CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MICHELIN POWER SLICK2:
The sidewalls of all Michelin’s premium motorcycle tyres feature PREMIUM TOUCH TECHNOLOGY, a new Michelin-patented laser-based technology that causes light to be absorbed differently in different places to produce a deeper shade of black. The result is an elegant branding signature that naturally attracts the eye.
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."
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At the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia Michelin launches there new Michelin Pilot Street 2 tire for small motorbikes, produced in Indonesia for the local market.
Regarding size, for this launching opportunity the new Michelin presents 4 sizes, each pair for 14-inch (80 / 90-14 and 90 / 90-14) and 17-inch (80 / 80-17 and 90 / 80-17) tire rings )
President Director of Michelin Indonesia, Fritz Mueller, said, MICHELIN Pilot Street 2 is Michelin's commitment in realizing Protection in Safety in all aspects through innovation and leading technology in each of its products to provide maximum safety, safety and performance when driving.
We are proud to launch MICHELIN Pilot Street 2, produced by and for the Indonesian market. The latest design and technology on MICHELIN Pilot Street 2 responds to the demands and needs of daily motorcyclists for tires that have durability and high performance without reducing the element of driving safety and security. This is Michelin DNA for more than a century, Fritz said in Jakarta on Wednesday (4/24).
Regarding the superior performance of tires on wet road surfaces, Roslina Head of Sales & Marketing Two-Wheel PT Michelin Indonesia added that MICHELIN Pilot Street 2 has been tested directly by the TV Certification Institute, where test results prove that this tire can cross a 1.2 km wet circuit
This new tire product comes in 19 different tire sizes based on 10, 14, 16 and 17in wheels.
The custom-designed MICHELIN Scorcher Sport tyres have been selected to equip the first Harley-Davidson LiveWire all-electric motorcycle. The new Michelin Scorcher Sport tire, co-developed and co-branded with Harley-Davidson, is designed to enhance the ride and handling performance of Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle, leading a planned portfolio of electric two-wheelers aimed to establish Harley-Davidson as the leader in the electrification of motorcycles.
The MICHELIN Scorcher Sport tire integrates Michelin’s innovative Dual Compound Technology (2CT and 2CT+), the most advanced compounds ever used in MICHELIN Scorcher tires. These compounds extend the performance of the MICHELIN Scorcher tire range by providing outstanding levels of wet and dry grip. Along with advanced compounds developed through years of sport radial tire innovation and extensive track testing, this technology enables the MICHELIN Scorcher Sport tire to provide wear resistance in the center of the tread with optimized grip on the shoulders, and also features a radial casing tuned specifically to extract the maximum performance from Harley-Davidson’s newest motorcycle.
The distinctive tread pattern and patented velvet sidewall design complement the styling of this innovative Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Michelin invests more than $770 million in research and development annually. For this project, Michelin engineers worked directly with Harley-Davidson for two years to co-design the MICHELIN Scorcher Sport tires specifically for the LiveWire. These tires further illustrate MICHELIN Total Performance, in which Michelin is committed to providing riders with an optimal balance of performances, from riding pleasure to safety to longevity.
The MICHELIN Scorcher Sport-equipped LiveWire will be available in 2019 through select authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships in the United States, Canada and most European countries.
Available sizes
Front – 120/70 ZR17 (58W) Rear – 180/55 ZR17 (73W)
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.
