Pit bikes or pocket bikes are mini motorcycles that fathers use to introduce their young children to the world of motorcycling. There are various organizers of these small racing series where the little ones can compete against each other and get their first taste of racing. Even the ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club) organizes a Pocket Bike Cup, which has been held for the 22nd time in 2017.
These 4-horsepower bikes are miniature versions of large racing motorcycles and currently run on PMT standard tires. Only tires from PMT are permitted. No other tires from other manufacturers or sizes may be used.
In addition to the fun that everyone is supposed to have, it's also about hundredths of a second, so the motorcycles are eagerly tinkered with.
Other tire manufacturers also offer suitable tires for these small bikes. There are different motorcycle tires for every application, such as slicks, motocross, street, etc.
Dunlop has announced the launch of their latest tyre for the hypersport sector. Designed for ultimate street performance but with track capability, the latest
combines learnings taken from Dunlop’s World championship winning endurance racing programme with the experience gained in developing the revolutionary RoadSmart III Sport Touring tyre.
Dunlop Europe’s development team aimed for high objectives in the development of the latest tyre. The previous SportSmart2 had built a strong reputation for ultimate grip, and the replacement had to maintain this advantage but set a new testing benchmark for handling, feedback and low wear.
Visible as a global ‘sneak peek’ at the Ducati stand at INTERMOT, (4 to 9 October 2016 in Cologne), the latest product from the "long P" brand is chosen by the manufacturer from Borgo Panigale as original equipment on a new model in the Ducati Scrambler range
Pirelli is pleased to present SCORPION RALLY STR, the new on/off enduro tyre designed specifically for the latest generation of adventure, dual purpose and enduro street bikes. SCORPION™ RALLY STR is a revolution in the tyre segment because it manages to combine the best performance of a rally competition tyre with that of an enduro street tyre.
SCORPION™ RALLY STR can be seen as a global sneak peek at the Ducati stand at INTERMOT, scheduled from 4 to 9 October, 2016 at Cologne, because the manufacturer from Borgo Panigale has chosen to use it as original equipment for a new model in the Ducati Scrambler range. The new model will utilise it in sizes 120/70 R19 M/C 60V M+S TL (front) and 170/60 R 17 M/C 72V M+S TL (rear).
The latest addition to the Multistrada family will be on sale with SCORPION™ Trail II as original equipment tyres but, as an optional fitment, SCORPION™ Rally which is better suited to off-road use is also available
Avon Tyres has introduced the all-new StreetRunner range of smaller-sized motorcycle tyres for the learner and commuter market. The tyre maker says the StreetRunner is specifically engineered for entry-level bikes that offer less power, but require great tyres with excellent grip, good mileage, nimble handling and strong stability.
Specially designed for 125cc-class machines, the new Avon StreetRunner comes in a range of sizes, including OEM size options for the Honda CBF125 and CBR125, and Yamaha’s YBR125 and YZF125. Avon reports that the StreetRunner’s grippy compound is optimised for wet weather and urban performance, while an all-new tread pattern clears water effectively and helps tyres warm-up fast.
The new ANGEL™ CiTy is the first tyre with an Italian soul and Pirelli sporting DNA dedicated to Asian bikers.
ANGEL™ CiTy represents state-of-the-art Pirelli technology for sporting bikes up to 250cc, including underbones and other commuting bikes.
• High durability and resistance
• Safety under all conditions
• Characteristic Pirelli sporty handling
Pirelli Angel City comes to fill the low to middle-class type motorcycle underbone and entry-level sport.
Pirelli has just published the presentation video from ther new city motorcycle tyre.
“TAKE THE ROAD with ROADTEC™ 01” is the campaign that accompanies the creation of this product: the first appointment at the Deus ex Machina store in Milan from 16 to 18 November with “48 Hours on The Road”, a non-stop marathon of the best travel films of the New York Motorcycle Film Festival
ROADTEC 01, the new Sport Touring radial tyre of the METZELER line is here. Developed to offer motorcyclists a high level of grip in different weather conditions, on both dry and wet roads, as well as changeable and low grip surfaces. ROADTEC™ 01 is also capable of offering a mileage of reference in its segment, thanks to more uniform and regular wear, and great stability both at high speeds and with the bike fully loaded.
The Pirelli SCORPION Trail II shows the best driving characteristics and excellent grip on wet and dry roads and combines this with high mileage. Already recognized as test winner >>, thanks to the new approval from Pirelli, the SCORPION™ Trail II is now also an icon of travel enduros -
the BMW R 1200 GS K50 / R 1200 GS Adventur K51 in the current version – available. Together with the existing homologations for the previous GS and GS Adventure series with four-valve boxer engines (from the R 1100 GS from 1994), the SCORPION™ Trail II is approved for all models of BMW's cult enduro bikes. Fans of the popular “white-blue” all-round motorcycles can therefore plan their next tour with peace of mind, because as a real “adventure touring” motorcycle tire, the new Pirelli is an ideal partner for long journeys and chasing curves on the home route.
Avons new StreetRunner will be produced August 2015
Urban motorcycle tyre for small 125ccm city bikes like Honda-Modell CBF 125 and CBR 125 or the Yamaha YBR and YZF 125
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EIGHT BRANDS, 11 MODELS, TWO CATEGORIES - This time eight tire manufactures stepped up to the plate, including Avon, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Michelin, Metzeler, Pirelli and Shinko. We asked each to submit one or more samples of its current sport rubber designed for highperformance street riding (not racing) in 120/70-17 front and 190/55-17 rear fitment for a 2014 Suzuki GSX-R1000. We then divided the models into two categories: ‘A’ and ‘B’. The A group are the premium, top-of-the-line tires in each manufacturer’s respective line-up, while the B group represent a more affordable, but still capable sport tire solution.
PIRELLI DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP "This is the tire. The first thing I noticed is how tall the rear tire was. It really modifies the dynamic of the motorcycle. It puts more weight on the front and helps its steering response. What more can you ask for? Immediate warm-up time, incredible Velcro-like grip through all parts of the turn with loads of that precious feel that makes you want to push the bike harder. My favorite tire of the bunch and the one that I’d mount on my bike for performance riding."
120/70 ZR17 (58W) DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP V2
190/55 R17 (75W) DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP V2
Pirelli DIABLO™ Supercorsa SP have proven themselves once more to be the new reference point in the racing tyre segment for street use and the first choice for the ultra high performance bikes recently introduced to the market by the most prestigious motorcycle manufacturers. In fact, the brand new Ducati 1299 Panigale, 1299 Panigale S and Panigale R will come with these hypersport tyres as original equipment in:
120/70 ZR17 (58W) DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP V2 on the front and
200/55 R17 (78W) DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP V2 on the rear.
DIABLO™ Supercorsa SP is a concentration of technology which draws from Pirelli's racing experience and heritage as sole supplier of the World Superbike Championship since 2004, based on an ideal procedure of transferring sport technology to high performance street legal products. This street tyre, designed for professional riders and for bikers who have a sport street riding style but also love the track, provides racing performance typical of track-only products, allowing the user to have one ultra high performance product that can be used on the street or the track without having to make compromises. Compared to the compound version SC which is for track use, the DIABLO™ Supercorsa SP offers a bi-compound rear tyre in order to better adapt to street use, as well as more regular wear which favours mileage.
The brand with the elephant logo, announced the arrival of the new range of Vintage and Classic products with an international press conference at the Cologne Motorcycle Show
SPORTEC™ Klassik is the new METZELER tyre in the Classic segment for owners of motorcycles built from the 70s. A segment #METZELER has always shown a great deal of attention, as proven by the current Vintage and #Classic range which includes products such as the Perfect ME 11, Perfect ME 77, ME 22, Block C and Lasertec.
Bound to a technology that, although still valid, could not fully benefit from the rapid development of the last decade, these motorcycles are often at a disadvantage compared to most modern machines equipped with the most sophisticated safety systems and cutting-edge tyres.
The tyres of these machines have many diverse sizes which are now rarely used in new street and touring motorcycles, and for this reason they are often neglected in the design of new products by the tyre manufacturers.
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PIRELLI MT 60 RS is the Pirelli tyre designed for the DUCATI SCRAMBLER, the latest model launched by the Borgo Panigale company in four versions: Icon, Urban Enduro, Full Throttle and Classic.
The front 3.00' x 18' and the rear 5.50' x 17' wheels of the DUCATI SCRAMBLER are designed to be lightweight and will fit as original equipment the new enduro street tyres from Pirelli, the MT 60™ RS 110/80 R18 front and 180/55 R17 rear. These have been specially made for the DUCATI SCRAMBLER with a dedicated design of the knobs which offers excellent handling on any terrain.
Introducing the all new #TKC70. Our customers across the globe have asked for it, we listened, and now its finally here being unveiled to the motorcycling world as we go to press!
Sitting right in the middle of the more off-road oriented #TKC80 Twinduro and the increasingly popular #ContiTrailAttack2 this is the ideal tyre for big adventure bike riders who do most of their riding on the road but still need a tyre that is well capable when taken off the beaten track.
This week we have been doing our very best to hide 30 big adventure bikes from the public in preparation for the international launch of the all new Continental TKC 70.
At the INTERMOT Fair in Cologne this October, we will introduce the new K60 Scout sizes:
120/70 B19 (60T) M+S
170/60 B17 (72T) M+S
The K 60 Scout is a true dual-sport tire, bringing a proven balance of performance both on and off road; and the new tires are expected to perform up to the standards set by the rest of the Scout family.
Bridgestone has reengineered the design and added new-formula compounds to upgrade the performance of its Battlax range, now showcased in its newest tyre: the Battlax Racing Street RS10.
Displayed at the Intermot fair in Cologne, 1st to 5th October, this new Battlax sports radial – replacement of the Battlax BT003RS – now offers enthusiasts sportier handling and more control with faster acceleration out of corners, enhanced steering response, greater line-holding precision in corners and confident braking stability, particularly on dry surfaces. Specially-formulated compounds are strategically located for sure grip on low-friction.
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Developed for the World Championships of the Supersport and Superstock categories, thanks to its range of compounds it offers excellent performance on any track
Dot street legal tread pattern Pure Racing behavior
Pirelli’s most performing street legal racing tyre ever produced
The ultimate evolution of our Racing Supersport most winning product Property Single Groove Tread Pattern
Long longitudinal groove and high Modulus fiber carcass Advanced profiles effect and larger slick area on shoulder Increased deformation resistance
Larger contact patch area and increased Grip
NEW 2013 - Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V2
High modulus fiber carcass offers a lower deformation ratio and makes the entire structure stiffer to allow a better synergy compounds and carcass
Single Element tread pattern permits a 24% larger slick shoulder area (vs. previous Diablo Supercorsa), increasing contact area and grip and wear regularity
New compounds offer great balance of mileage and grip in an ultra-high-performance product
Rear tire uses Pirelli’s patented EPT (enhanced patch technology) matched with a try-zone compound that helps optimize the contact patch for improved grip and handling
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