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Avon Tyres releases the new Storm Endurance motorcycle race tyre

The recent replacement of the long-running Avon Storm sport-touring tyre range with the new Spirit ST hasn’t marked the end of the line for the Storm. Avon Tyres reports it has developed a new Storm Endurance motorcycle race tyre, and this has already gained its first competitive victory courtesy of Neate Racing’s win at the Spa Classic 4 Hour race in late June.

The TrailRider is now available in 150/70 R18 (70V) for the new Honda Africa Twin  CRF 1000 L

HONDA CRF 1000 L

Dunlop has launched its third new hypersport tyre in just six months. The all-new DUNLOP D213 GP Pro has been designed for serious ‘pro’ riders and is the successor to the legendary Isle of Man TT winning D212 GP Pro.

Following a  race winning debut of key sizes and compounds in major motorsport championships, Dunlop has brought forward the introduction of the full range to July. Designed for the type of rider who has race team technical support and will have a full race set-up on their sports bike, Dunlop has introduced a range of new technologies into the latest D 213 GP PRO.

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) 

 

 

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METZELER MC 360, the new off-road tyre designed to face all kind of terrain- two versions available, each in nine sizes The new tyre, available in Mid-Soft and Mid-Hard versions, makes versatility its winning weapon, suitable for all off road enthusiasts - ranging from motocross to freestyle “Change the ground, not the tyre” is the advertising slogan associated to the market introduction of this revolutionary tyre able to ensure high performances on an incredibly wide range of terrains.

MC360™ is already available on the market in nine sizes, two 21 inches front and seven 18 and 19 inches rear options, all available both in the Mid-Soft and Mid-Hard version. Here is the complete range of sizes:

FRONT
80/100 - 21 51M
90/90 - 21 54M

 

REAR
100/90 - 19 57M
100/100 - 18 59M
110/90 - 19 62M
110/100 - 18 64M
120/80 - 19 63M
120/100 -18 68M
140/80 -18 70M

MICHELIN is taking part in the 2011 Dakar Rally (Moto class event) - alongside its official partners KTM, BMW, Aprilia and Yamaha - with the MICHELIN Desert Race tires developed specifically for the new 450cc bikes.

The MICHELIN Desert Race tire delivers improved handling and grip as well as superior lateral stability and outstanding longevity. 

The new tire is the result of Michelin’s 30 years of experience in cross-country rallying. Developed by engineers at the MICHELIN Technology Center in Clermont-Ferrand, the MICHELIN Desert Race has been adapted for the new 450cc prototype factory bikes.

The 450cc bikes developed by manufacturers make different demands on tires than the 690cc bikes of the past,” explains Christophe Chatras, head of off-road motorcycle racing.

“The new machines are lighter, their weight is apportioned differently and the engine power is more effectively managed and transferred to the ground. In fact, the 450cc factory bikes deliver very high performance and thus make considerable demands on tires. The new MICHELIN Desert Race was developed for use with these new-generation motorcycles. It’s a versatile product that is suitable for the Dakar Rally’s different kinds of terrain, such as rocky trails and sand. Since last summer, the new MICHELIN Desert Race has undergone some 3,000 kilometers of tests in race conditions, including a number of stages of the Shamrock Rally. The results speak for themselves.”

Price and availability form the Michelin Desert Race can you finde in the Shop. >>

Dunlop has announced the launch of their latest tyre for the hypersport sector. Designed for ultimate street performance but with track capability, the latest

Dunlop SportSmart 2 Max

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.

Right now in the beautiful setting of the Principality of Monaco the International Press Launch of the new
Ducati Monster 1200 is taking place.

The powerful naked bike from the Borgo Panigale factory has been chosen to run as Original Equipment tyres the new Pirelli DIABLO ROSSO ™ III in
120/70 ZR17 (58W) DIABLO ROSSO III "D" front and
190/55 ZR17 (75W) DIABLO ROSSO III "D" sizes for both the basic Monster and the Monster S 

ContiTour is the brand new tyre for riders of big custom bikes, cruisers and choppers. Again, the tread pattern offers efficient drainage properties for excellent grip on wet roads.

On the rear tyre, a central band with no tread boosts mileage returns and limits tread movement for increased stability under acceleration.

A brand new compound formula has been designed and tested by our experienced team to deliver excellent mileage and consistent performance throughout the life of the tyre.

The ContiLegend white-wall tyre is based on our popular Milestone, which will already be familiar to many custom and cruiser riders. The vintage tread pattern and whitewall design hide some of the very latest tyre technologies.

An improved version of MileagePlus delivers more miles and increased consistency throughout the life of the tyre, whereas the multi-groove tread pattern has been optimised to deliver excellent water drainage properties for improved performance in wet conditions.

A specially engineered carcass delivers supreme comfort and superb handling even on the heaviest of machines.

Riders of classic and lightweight motorcycles – this is the tyre for you!
A durable tyre offering cutting edge performance, without losing that traditional appearance.

The new ContiCity will appeal to inner-city riders and all-round commuters who want reliability, performance and style in a single package.

Front Tyres

70/90 -17 (38P)
2.50 -17 TT (43P)
2.75 -17 TT (47P)
3.00 -17 (70P)
80/90 -17 (50P)

Rear Tyres

80/100 -18 (47P)
2.75 -18 (48P)
90/90 -18 (57P)

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DIABLO ROSSO™ SCOOTER, on the other hand, is inspired by the DIABLO™ family DNA, specifically the DIABLO ROSSO™ line which represents the Pirelli supersport tyre range. This tyre also takes its tread pattern from another pillar in the Pirelli range, the DIABLO ROSSO™ III which made its début this year, immediately gaining popularity among bikers all over the world.

Just as DIABLO ROSSO™ III redefined the concept of sport riding in the motorcycle world, taking it to a new level, DIABLO ROSSO™ SCOOTER represents the new frontier for high performance scooters thanks to grip, unprecedented handling and consistent performance, characteristics to make the daily ride more pleasant and satisfying, regardless of the environment.

Pirelli is pleased to present the new 2017 Scooter Range which from January, will introduce two new products onto the market, ANGEL™ SCOOTER and DIABLO ROSSO™ SCOOTER. These will be available with a complete range of sizes, and will progressively replace and expand the current DIABLO™ SCOOTER model during the course of next year.

ANGEL™ SCOOTER and DIABLO ROSSO™ SCOOTER represent the direct movement of two historic Pirelli tyre families into the world of scooters. ANGEL™ and DIABLO™ families, from which they maintain the typical characteristics and distinctive traits, for users with varying needs and on different types of scooters. 

MICHELIN INTRODUCES THE SPORT MOTORCYCLE ROAD TYRE MARKET’S NEW BENCHMARK: THE MICHELIN POWER RS

To mark this important launch, the MICHELIN Power RS sport road tyre will be unveiled at the MICHELIN® Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. This new range delivers exceptional performance and will be available for sale from January 1.

When it comes to dry-weather grip, agility, stability and peerless handling performance, the MICHELIN Power RS stands out as the sport motorcycle road tyre market’s new benchmark* and accordingly targets the most discerning riders.

Bridgestone has completed the roll-out of its new-generation MX line-up with the launch of Battlecross X10 for sand terrain. With an advanced new tread design and increased block deformation, X10 promises riders stronger traction, better self-cleaning and higher sideslip control in all types of sandy conditions.
The new tyre was developed and tested by top riders on the MX competition circuit. By deploying the new design in its mainstream Battlecross range, Bridgestone now makes higher performance on sandy tracks attainable for all riders, from national champions to intermediates and beginners.
More deformation, more traction.

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).