Mitas is set to launch the newest member of its road tire family with the introduction of the MITAS TOURING FORCE-SP tire line.
The first four size: 120/70 ZR17, 160/60 ZR17, 180/55 ZR17, and 190/55 ZR17 will hit the market in April.
Additional sizes will be released throughout the year, expanding the range to a total of eight sizes.
Gustavo Pinto Teixeira, Head of Mitas Motorcycle tires, explains: “The TOURING FORCE-SP builds on the success of the original TOURING FORCE tire. It is poised to become the go-to choice for riders seeking a sport touring tire with quick and precise response.”
The TOURING FORCE-SP tires feature Multi Compound Tread Technology (MCTT), providing excellent mileage and cornering grip. The high silica content ensures superior grip on wet roads. Additionally, the lightweight construction allows for quick and precise responses, enhancing the overall riding experience without sacrificing tire durability.
Building on a successful debut season as the exclusive tire supplier to every class in the Campionato Italiano Velocità (CIV), Dunlop unveils key innovations for 2025.
Leveraging the intense competition of CIV and other prestigious national and world championships its tires are raced in, Dunlop continues to refine and develop the latest track tire technology using crucial data. This ongoing innovation enhances both performance and rider confidence on the track, in classes at all levels.
In the highly competitive Supersport 600NG category, which saw six different winners across the twelve races and featured grids of more than 40 bikes last year, Dunlop will bring some key developments such as the introduction of a new softer rear compound for the riders to choose from, in addition to the new soft-medium rear tire launched in 2024.
Equally, Superbike riders will receive a new front tire, which, thanks to its new construction, will improve braking stability. In qualifying, a new rear compound will increase riders’ ability to push for rapid lap times over one or two laps longer than with the previous tire. Furthermore, with Production bike riders sharing a grid with the Superbike class, there are sure to be even more opportunities for overtakes and thrilling racing action with two classes of bikes on track at the same time.
In the 2025 tire test by Motorrad magazine, six sport and six hypersport tires in sizes 120/70 ZR17 and 190/55 ZR17 were tested on a BMW S1000 RR on country roads, racetracks, and a wet test track, with the prescribed country road pressures of 2.5/2.9 bar (front/rear). For the racetrack, the pressure was lowered according to the tire manufacturer's recommendations.
"Country roads are the primary territory of motorcyclists. This is precisely where tires must always be reliable, ideally transparent, and perform well for a long time. Maximum riding pleasure goes hand in hand with plenty of grip, good feedback, and precise handling. Add to that excellent wet grip, and everyone could be happy."
"The crowns in the country road classification go to the two freshest tires. The Dunlop Sportsmart MK 4 achieved the highest overall score of the large test field, making it "King of the Road," while Michelin's Power GP2 took home the biggest trophy among the hypersports. A closer look at the table clearly shows where the hypersports lose their points on country roads."
"Anyone who knows a little about tires knew in advance about the dominance of road sport tires in the wet test. We didn't expect the new Dunlop Sportsmart MK 4 to perform directly on par with last year's rain champion, the Bridgestone S23. Also unexpected was the performance of the Michelin Power GP2, which outpaced its hypersport counterparts in the rain."
"Hypersport – the name says it all. When it's all about orbital time on the infinity of a racetrack, the hypersports score points.
Finally, they can exploit their grip advantage and give the road riders a run for their money. However, the boundaries are fluid. Even with the Metzeler M9 RR or a Diablo Rosso IV, you're well-dressed as a casual racer without lap record ambitions.
The Bridgestone Corporation announces another original equipment approval: The Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 will be supplied as an OE tire for the new sport touring models Tracer9, Tracer9 GT and Tracer 9 GT+ from Yamaha Motor, Ltd.
120/70 ZR17 (58W) Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32
180/55 ZR17 (73W) Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32
The successor to the T32, the Bridgestone T33, has been available for a few weeks.
The campsite, which in the past has hosted motorcyclists and fans from all over the world in the heart of the Isle of Man, is being renovated with high-level services and is opening registrations for the 2025 edition.
The Metzeler TT Village, one of the most successful initiatives of the Metzeler brand, returns to the forefront at the Isle of Man TT, scheduled from May 26 to June 7, 2025, with an even more premium formula that combines the spirit of traditional camping with the most sophisticated services of a hotel.
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The new Pirelli SCORPION MX32 MID SOFT is the successor to Pirelli's most successful product in the Motocross World Championship.
The new SCORPION MX32 MID SOFT is the successor to Pirelli's most successful motocross tyre in the FIM Motocross World Championship, a discipline in which the brand has won 82 world titles since 1980 thanks to the successes achieved with riders such as Stefan Everts, Antonio Cairoli, André Malherbe, Eric Geboers, Jöel Smets, David Thorpe, Jeffrey Herlings, Romain Febvre, Tim Gajser and Jorge Prado. It has been developed thanks to Pirelli's decades of experience in top motocross competition and is completely new compared to its predecessor. The new front tyre improves braking behaviour and facilitates cornering, the rear offers even more traction for the holeshot and exiting corners. Finally, the new Pirelli SCORPION MX32 MID SOFT also improves versatility on medium-hard terrain.
The new SCORPION MX32 MID SOFT will make its official debut in the next Motocross World Championship equipping the bikes of some of the greatest riders of this Championship and, like all Pirelli racing tyres, will also be available for purchase by all motorcycle fans of this discipline.
The Honda Gold Wing is certainly a very special bike and Michelin is focusing on the needs of this bike to present a tyre developed specifically for it. Under the name Michelin Road W GT, this tyre has been presented at the Milan 2024 show.
The Gold Wing is undoubtedly one of the largest GTs on the market and this means that many of its users have a very high annual mileage. According to Michelin, its low centre of gravity, which gives it commendable agility for a bike of its size and weight, together with the torque and response of the high-displacement six-cylinder engine, subject the tyre to extreme stress, especially when accelerating, braking or taking successive curves.
Maxis are not just a scooter for the city: their use on the road, for leisure trips, has gained followers and Michelin wants to offer an option focused on this dual use, daily use and sports driving with the new Michelin Power Shift.
A tyre that aims to offer greater performance and versatility than a standard tyre for this type of sporty maxi scooters and which replaces the Pilot Road 4SC and Pilot Power 3SC, thus simplifying the choice for users.
The new Power Shift benefits from Reinforced Radial X-Evo technology in the casing and the familiar 2CT+ dual-compound tread. This means improved rigidity when leaning the bike and therefore greater stability even when accelerating out of corners.
Bridgestone Unveils the BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T33: A New Era of Sport Touring Performance
Bridgestone, a global leader in tire technology, is proud to introduce the BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T33, a next-generation sport touring tire designed to elevate the riding experience. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the T32, the new T33 offers a significant 47% improvement in mileage while maintaining the exceptional wet and dry performance that riders have come to expect from the BATTLAX series.
Key Features and Benefits:
Bridgestone's Commitment to Riding Excitement
Bridgestone is dedicated to providing innovative products that inspire riders and enhance their overall riding experience. The BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T33 embodies this commitment by delivering exceptional performance, durability, and safety. With the T33, riders can embark on long-distance journeys with confidence, knowing they have a tire that can handle any road condition.
Availability
The Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T33 will be available in four front and six rear sizes at January 2025, with an additional five sizes to be released in 2026.
Buy now the Bridgestone T33
Can I fit lower speed rated motorcycle tires?
Motorcycle tyres withe the M&S mark can be used with a lower speedindex then in your vehicle handbook.
For example when you want to mount on a BMW R 1250 GS offroad tyres.
You can get specific ‘winter motorcycle tires’. These are better known as M+S rated tires. M+S stands for Mud and Snow and tyres that are M&S rated usually have a snowflake symbol on the tyre wall or they will clearly mention M+S. In countries where winter tyres are a legal requirement, motorcycles are required to have them fitted.
In the most EU countries the Speedlimit with M&S Wintertires is Q = 160 km/h
Mitas tyres have been chosen for the newest Colibri M22 e-motorbikes, made for longer lasting road trips and offroad riding, too. Colibri’s selection of Mitas tyres shows their commitment to providing the best possible on road and offroad experience for riders. Mitas will give Colibri riders three tyre range options: the Mitas MC-25, Mitas MC-32 and Mitas SPEEDWAY tyres, made to ensure optimal grip on any terrain and in any weather.
Mitas tyres have been chosen for the newest Colibri M22 e-motorbikes, made for longer lasting road trips and offroad riding, too. Colibri’s selection of Mitas tyres shows their commitment to providing the best possible on road and offroad experience for riders. Mitas will give Colibri riders three tyre range options: the MC-25, MC-32 and SPEEDWAY tyres, made to ensure optimal grip on any terrain and in any weather.
Gustavo Pinto Teixeira, Head of Mitas Motorcycle Tyres remarked, "Mitas is committed to supporting sustainable means of urban transport, and this partnership is just one example of that commitment in action. Mitas continues to show our dedication to working with partners worldwide on initiatives that put our planet first, giving them the power and rides our customers need on any terrain they meet."
New road-focused hypersport tire offers huge improvement in precision, feedback and wet grip so riders can master the turns
Dunlop has revealed its latest road-focused hypersport tire, SportSmart mk4, featuring improvements to build on its predecessor’s high level of dynamic road performance for a wide variety of sports bikes.
Over the weekend, the 2024 season of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship officially closed on French soil, with riders equipped with Metzeler MCE 6 Days Extreme tyres winning five world titles.
The end-of-season haul sees Josep Garcia World Champion in the EnduroGP and Enduro1 classes and Andrea Verona, Brad Freeman and Manuel Verzeroli winners of Enduro2, Enduro3 and Youth titles respectively.
The town of Brioude was the scene of the final event of the season with a race masterfully organised for the occasion by the Brioude Motoclub in collaboration with Track Inspector Maurizio Micheluz.
The highly anticipated French GP race weekend began on Friday 13 September with the packed Super Test that officially kicked-off the final race weekend of the 2024 EnduroGP season.
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.
Mitas is pleased to announce the beginning of a brand-new partnership with FIM EnduroGP World Championship.
Mitas is one of leading motorcycle tire brands, with decades of experience with a long and successful history in various disciplines of off-road motorcycle racing. Thanks to the partnership with EnduroGP, Mitas’ dedication to providing enduro racers with high-quality tires has grown even stronger. The partnership demonstrates the enthusiasm and commitment Mitas has to off-road racing, creating a solid basis for further development of enduro tires.
• New quintet of dimensions for the displacement class up to 300 cc
• Even more choice in the fast-growing sport touring segment
• Staggered introduction in the first half of 2024
The ContiRoad sport touring tire is now also available for bikers in the displacement class up to 300 cc. The five new dimensions of the sporty all-rounder will go on sale gradually by the second quarter of 2024: as 17-inch front tires in sizes 100/80-17 and 110/70-17, and as 17-inch rear tires in three sizes: 130/70-17 and 140/70-17 and 150/60-17.
RoadSmart IV GT receives BUYING TIP recommendation "Landstraße/Alltag"*
Test verdict "VERY GOOD" - also in the wetness score
After 2022 and 2023, the DUNLOP ROADSMART IV sport touring tire has once again achieved a very good test result. In this year's touring tire test by MOTORRAD magazine (issue 06/2024), the tested RoadSmart IV GT received the BUYING TIP recommendation "Road/Allday" (country road/everyday). Six tires were tested in sizes 120/70ZR17 and 180/55ZR17 on a BMW R 1250 RS.
The RoadSmart IV GT was the test winner in the 2022 touring tire test (issue 7/2022; tested sizes: 120/70ZR17 and 180/55ZR17). In 2023, the RoadSmart IV in the travel enduro dimensions 120/70ZR19 and 170/60ZR17 once again impressed the MOTORRAD test crew: In the "Landstraße/Alltag" category, the RoadSmart IV received the corresponding BUYING TIP award.
The MOTORRAD test crew was particularly impressed by the excellent handling on country roads: "The Dunlop's special feature is its very light-footed handling. [...] Sporty riders will be convinced by the good grip and the good feedback at a faster pace."
The RoadSmart IV was also convincing in terms of wet grip, so that the verdict was VERY GOOD here, as on country roads: "Saturated grip in the wet combined with light-footed handling result in good lap times in the wet test. The limit range is announced early, the traction is above average and makes it a well-predictable tire in bad weather."
A good grade was achieved in the third test criterion "wear": "It wears out on average, but very homogeneously front and rear. The profile wear does not harm the handling, and in direct comparison it remains ahead of the competition in this discipline even at the end of the wear test."
Here are some additional details from the test:
Overall, the RoadSmart IV GT performed very well in the MOTORRAD touring tire test 2024. It received the BUYING TIP recommendation "Landstraße/Alltag" and the test verdict "VERY GOOD."
If you are looking for a sport touring tire that offers excellent handling, grip, and stability in all weather conditions, the Dunlop RoadSmart IV GT is a great option.
Mitas is set to launch its new Speedway tyre, designed specifically for intense speedway racing, just in time for 2024 heats. The tyre was developed and tested in conjunction with professional racers in Europe, Australia and the USA and meets the highest regulation standards set by the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM).
Mitas is set to launch its new SPEEDWAY tire, designed specifically for intense speedway racing, just in time for 2024 heats. The tire was developed and tested in conjunction with professional racers in Europe, Australia and the USA and meets the highest regulation standards set by the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM).
