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Michelin POWER CUP PERFORMANCE - Benefits from the latest MotoGP™ Tire Technologies
Not street legal

  • Designed for advanced riders
  • Maximum versatility and longevity
  • Mandatory tire warmers 
  • For 600cc motorcycles and larger

Alternatives

Michelin Power Cup 2  Michelin Power GP 2  Michelin Power SLICK

METZELER Tire North America is pleased to announce that it will serve as an official sponsor of the 47th annual BMW MOA International Rally that is scheduled for June 13-15, 2019, in Lebanon, Tennessee. The James E. Ward Agricultural and Community Center / Wilson County Exposition Center will serve as the host venue in the southeast and marks the beginning of a new three-zone rally rotation that will see the rally moved each year between the Eastern, Western, and Central United States.

Alongside the METZELER Classic calendar, now in its 25th edition and celebrating with black and white shots of two wheel competition between the 60’s and 70’s, there is the thematic one entitled "Ways of cruising"

The METZELER brand is pleased to present the 2019 METZELER CALENDAR that, as per tradition, presents two versions. The Classic one, now in its 25th year, is celebrating two-wheeled competition between the 60’s and 70’s with black and white shots. The thematic one is entitled "WAYS OF CRUISING" and is dedicated to the custom cruiser world; a world which the German tire brand has always had a strong presence. 2019 will also see the debut of the new CRUISETEC™, a Custom Touring tire that optimizes the performance of V-Twins.

Avon's Trailrider dual sport rubber comes as standard on the new KTM 790 Adventure

British motorcycle brand Avon Tyres is the original equipment (OE) fitment for the KTM 790 ADVENTURE launched at EICMA 2018 (6-11 November), in Milan.

As a lightweight, high performance bike that is equally happy on the street as it is off-road, the KTM 790 ADVENTURE has spoked wheels in true off-road sizes. With a 21-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear, these come fitted with AVON TRAILRIDER tyres – a dual sport option.

Avon has been developing motorcycle tyres for more than a century, and its TrailRider adventure sport touring tyre provides extra mileage, stability and grip in all weather conditions on all surfaces. 

The TrailRider features the latest in carcass construction technology along with Avon’s tri-compound tread, which provides a softer compound on the tread edge, for more grip; a harder centre compound for mileage, and a low-hysteresis bonding compound under the surface tread. The tread compounds themselves are very high in silica, for superb wet weather performance.

 

PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO CORSA II 2018 "TYRE OF THE YEAR"

The all-new PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO CORSA II has been named ‘Tyre of the Year’ by Motorcycle News in its debut year, cementing a successful launch for the Italian brand’s latest and most sophisticated road and track tyre.
 
Utilising technology developed within the World Superbike Championship, where Pirelli is the sole tyre supplier to the series, DIABLO™ ROSSO CORSA II is the company’s first multi-compound front motorcycle tyre. Featuring two compounds applied in three zones on the front tyre and three compounds applied at five zones on the rear to create the ideal combination for modern motorcycles.

Bridgestone Corporation announced that its BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11 tyres have been selected as original equipment for the 2019 models of Kawasaki’s Ninja H2 and Ninja H2 Carbon super sport motorcycles.

RS11 tyres are designed for these high performance motorcycles equipped with supercharged engines that can deliver strong acceleration and higher speeds, requiring enhanced handling and maneuvering controls, as well enhanced braking and turning stability.

Presented in a world preview during the inauguration of the new P ZERO™ World of Monte Carlo, this limited edition version of the Dragster 800 RR is embellished with rubber details developed by Pirelli Design and can be equipped with exclusive DIABLO™ Supercorsa colored tires.

The collaboration between Pirelli and MV Agusta continues. The two Italian companies stand out for their industrial history - appreciated all over the world for their shared values such as their ‘Made in Italy’ design and the strong association with motorsport. The result of this synergy is the latest limited edition jewel created by MV Agusta and Pirelli Design, the"Dragster 800 RR PIRELLI", which was presented in a world premiere on Saturday, September 22 at the inauguration of the new P ZERO™ World of Monte Carlo.

 

DUNLOP EXPANDS SPORTMAX LINE WITH THE ADDITION OF THE TRACK-DAY HIGH-PERFORMANCE Q4

makes it more easier to get your knee on the roead. This new track day motorcycle tyre achieves lean angles up to 62 degrees, more than any other street-legal tyre Dunlop has ever made.

Available fom Mai 2018 in the US

The Q4 is a new model, but it’s not replacing the Q3+. Rather, it’s an additional product line. While the Q3+ was an evolution of the excellent Q3 and was designed to provide great grip with increased durability, this new Q4 is its own beast and all about performance. 

FEATURES

  • The user-friendly Q4 does not require tire warmers, and runs at street pressures, eliminating the need for chassis or electronic adjustments.
  • Rear tire compound contains carbon black like Dunlop’s racing slicks for maximum grip.
  • Jointless Tread (JLT) technology uses a continuously wound strip compound to optimize stability, flex, and grip across the rear tread profile.
  • Carbon Fiber Technology (CFT) uses carbon fiber reinforcement in the sidewalls for exceptional cornering performance, braking stability and feel.
  • On Tread Branding—raised letters built into the shoulder.
  • This purpose-built track-day tyre achieves lean angles up to 62 degrees*, more than any other street-legal tire Dunlop has ever made.
  • Made in the U.S.A. Only Dunlop makes sport tires in America.

At this year's German Speedweek, the successor of the legendary ContiRoadAttack 2 CR will be racing on the rims of a Yamaha FJ 1200 at the Oschersleben Classic Endurance. The new Classic series was already in action at Circuit Paul Richard in France and at Donington Park in England this spring Guest.


Continental Introduces New Tire Generation for Classic Racers CONTINENTAL ROAD ATTACK 3 CR

The Korbach tyre manufacturer will present the ContiRoadAttack 3 CR, a road-approved racing tire for vintage and classic sport motorcycles.

The modern classic ContiRoadAttack 3 CR replaces the legendary, multi-award winning ContiRoadAttack 2 CR. With its optimized racing compound, the ContiRoadAttack 3 CR provides maximum grip, outstanding handling and high stability even on narrow rims making it the first choice for powerful classic and vintage superbikes. The 150/65 R 18 size features a tread pattern optimized for maximum corner exit traction. With GripLimitFeedback technology and other Continental core technologies, the ContiRoadAttack 3 CR is the ideal choice for classic and vintage racers and serious street riders alike.

British-based Avon Tyres has extended its Cobra motorcycle tyre range, introducing four new sizes to suit the latest Harley-Davidson Big Twin model updates.

There are two new front fitments, 130/60 B19 AV71 and 130/60 B21 AV71, suitable for the Street Glide and CVO Breakout models, among others. On the rear, riders can now choose the Cobra in 160/70 B17 AV72 and 180/55 B18 AV72 sizes. Avon has a long history of producing motorcycle tyres in custom and cruiser fitments. Its Cobra range combines the super-tough construction necessary for heavy-duty custom loads, with sports tyre technology for improved handling and performance. Avon’s Cobra tyre is renowned for its outstanding mileage and long life.

Featuring the distinctive Cobra tread pattern, the new fitments also sport the unique Cobra 'snakeskin' effect sidewall logo. Products from the Avon motorcycle range will be on display at the Motorcycle Trade Expo (14-16 January), taking place at Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre, Warwickshire.

The METZELER brand extends the ROADTEC™ 01 range with new X-ply sizes

The METZELER brand extends its range of the well-known Sport Touring tyre, ROADTEC™ 01 , with existing radial fitments now complemented by brand new X-ply sizes. Available from March 2018 onwards, the new range extension will provide may more fitments for the highly successful and award-winning tyre. 

Highly appreciated since its early 2016 introduction, with victories in the comparative tests of some of the most prestigious international motorcycle magazines, METZELER’s new ROADTEC™ 01 X-ply sizes will provide fitments for older motorcycles as well as the new, smaller capacity motorcycles making a strong return to the market.
 
Compared to the radial version, ROADTEC™ 01 X-ply features the use of different structures and compounds. In this way METZELER applied the best solution for each and every application to meet the highest target performance for both radial and X-ply.

Metzeler's off-road tires with extreme traction and versatility from rally racing

METZELER KAROO EXTREME

Arrangement of the blocks for traction in the sand and in extreme off-road conditions.
Stability, durability and high mileage for all off-road long hauls.
Possible applications in all off-road conditions, as well as on the feeder roads.
The tire has a high stability when driving straight ahead at high speeds

A new METZELER enduro motorcycle tyre extends the KAROO™ range towards a dedicated road use, combining excellent agility and grip, even in wet conditions, with reliable off-road traction.

Delivering excellent road performance, even in wet conditions, the new enduro tyre remains aggressively styled, with its knobbly tread pattern continuing to provide off-road capability.

Owners of adventure, ‘enduro street’ and dual purpose motorcycles are increasingly looking for sport touring performance when used on asphalt, but without sacrificing off-road capabilities. While responding to this market request, however, the METZELER KAROO™ Street maintains an off-road look, in character with these type of motorcycles, while delivering excellent road performance on both dry and wet asphalt.
 
The METZELER KAROO™ Street tyre has been developed for the latest generation of adventure, big enduro and dual purpose motorcycles, capable of taking dirt roads in their stride. With the KAROO™ Street tyre these motorcycles will now be further enhanced to tackle distant road journeys, where good mileage, stability and comfort are fundamental throughout the life-cycle of the tyre.

The collaboration between Pirelli and Royal Enfield is growing: PHANTOM™ SPORTSCOMP tyres are the original equipment of the new Continental GT 650 and Interceptor INT 650

Following the Himalayan model equipped with MT 60™ and the Continental GT 500 cc with SPORT DEMON™, now the new Continental GT 650 and Interceptor INT 650 will be mounted with Pirelli tyres. To celebrate the original equipment supply, Pirelli’s Motorcycle Testing Department climbed the Himalayan chain to reach one of the highest vehicle-accessible passes in the world.

The collaboration between Pirelli, one of the leading tyre manufacturers in the world, and Royal Enfield, the historic Anglo-Indian motorcycle company, is further strengthened: the new models Continental GT 650 and Interceptor INT 650, recently presented at EICMA, will fit Pirelli PHANTOM™ SPORTSCOMP as original equipment tyres.

Bridgestone just presented the new street legal race tyre Bridgestone R11   designed to give supersport and hypersport riders the confidence on track to slash their lap times.
With an awesome mix of Bridgestone technology cultivated at the highest level of motorcycle racing, combined with advanced new compound and construction features, R11 delivers the highest performance in the grooved racing tyre segment. And all this without compromising Bridgestone’s racing DNA on consistency.

Nico Thuy, Head of Europe - Motorcycle, Bridgestone Europe sums up: “Racing is all about confidence. With the new Battlax Racing R11, Bridgestone gives competitors that extra grip and contact feel on the track, particularly going into corners where confidence is so important. R11 riders will see their lap times improve from the start!”

The new Dunlop D401T 150/80B16 rear tire features MT Multi-Tread™ technology that uses a long-wearing compound in the center of the tread for longer tread life, and special lateral grip compounds on the left and right shoulders for outstanding grip.

The D401T comes in black sidewall only, and is standard equipment on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob, Harley-Davidson Slim, Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic and Classic S. It also replaces the existing D 401 on many other Harley-Davidson models, giving owners of these motorcycles more performance in a Harley-Davidson/Dunlop co-branded tire option with MT Multi-Tread.

Metzeler has improved 2017 the K2 compund. Now available ...


RACETEC™ RR SLICK, for the races, and RACETEC™ RR COMPK SLICK, for training and amateur use on the track

RACETEC™ RR SLICK is available for both the front and rear in the K1 and K2 compounds. RACETEC™ RR COMPK SLICK uses a more versatile compound designed to provide higher mileage and to be used at a non-competition level and training 

With these two products, alongside the SPORTEC™ M7 RR and RACETEC™ RR, the tyre brand METZELER completes the RR family, made up of racing and supersport products developed thanks to the efforts in Road Racing competition.

Harley-Davidson selects MICHELIN SCORCHER 21 as exclusive tire supplier for its new Harley Davidson Street Rod model.

Harley-Davidson choice to equip its latest Street Rod model with the new MICHELIN Scorcher® 21 is the latest illustration of the mutual confidence and synergies that have flourished between the two companies since 2007 through a partnership founded on the co-development of advanced technologies.

To make sure that it addresses the new Harley-Davidson motorcycle’s technical configuration and owners’ needs as accurately as possible, the MICHELIN Scorcher® 21 necessitated two years of development. The result is a tire that combines outstanding grip on wet roads, stability and smart cruiser styling.

              Available sizes:
front    120/70 R17 (58V)
rear   160/60 R17 (69V) 

 

 

When it comes to testing tyres, the motorcycle industry has for a long time recognised that Motorrad Magazine are the leaders in their field.

Their expert independent test riders score all tyres in a number of areas, covering performance in both wet and dry conditions. Recently it was the turn of classic tyres to come under scrutiny, and we’re pleased to report that Continental were the runaway winners of the test with the ContiRoadAttack 2 CR and ContiClassicAttack radials – a remarkable 20 points ahead of their nearest rivals!

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