In celebration of its first hugely successful season in British Superbikes, Pirelli would like to offer you an exclusive £25 CASH BACK on any matched pairs of Diablo Tyres. 

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Get a free fitment or a jacket from Dunlop Motorcycle if you by a set of Dunlop Roadsmart !!
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Thanks to its winning experience in off-road with the Scorpion products since 1980 and its knowhow on road tyres, Pirelli is re-entering the enduro street segment with the new SCORPION TRAIL. To obtain a breakthrough product, Pirelli has selected this tyre with an intensive series of real condition tests. The main aim is to provide a multi-purpose tyre tested in the toughest conditions: in different temperature ranges from the North Cape of Africa to Dakar, on long distance runs - collecting and working out on road data from a 6,500 mile route, or in the extreme conditions of the African desert with a rally in Tunisia.

130/60 B23 (65H) NIGHT DRAGON    new size 2015

PIRELLI NIGHT DRAGON - check price and availability online in the shop.

Daytona, Florida - There are events that must be lived, and the presentation of the new Pirelli NIGHT DRAGON during the Daytona Speed Week is one of them.
Pirelli, since ever meaning of excellence, performance and passion, has chosen this event to present its new performance product for the custom bikesNight Dragon represents the contact between performance and style, between the world of speed and the custom world, between the passion that always has characterized Pirelli values and products, and the passion of the V-Twin world.

The "GT" version 

• Up to 20% Longer lasting*. Advanced “Full Carbon Black” compound.
• Stiffer carcass thanks to structure stiffening and high belt tension.
• Same legendary performance, and 100% mixable with all Night Dragon front tires.

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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.