The Diablo Supercorsa SP possesses a tread design, profile and structure nearly identical to those of Pirelli racing tyres used in competitions whose regulations require the use of grooved tyres rather than slicks. Development of the SP drew upon Pirelli’s experience as sole tyre supplier for all FIM World Superbike Championship classes, and in particular from the Diablo Supercorsa SC. The SC, which is available in different compounds, is used by the production-derived Supersport and Superstock classes and in all national championships in which Pirelli participates as sole supplier or in open competition with other tyre manufacturers.
METZELER ROADTEC SCOOTER is available in a wide range of sizes, satisfying the needs of any scooter rider. Its main features include grip and versatility in every season, comfort and safety on low friction surfaces.
ROADTEC™ Scooter is the new tyre developed by METZELER and intended for all types of scooters, with wheels ranging from 10 to 16 inches. ROADTEC™ Scooter boasts extreme adaptability and versatility, capable of dealing with the most diverse weather conditions and types of asphalt in urban and suburban areas.
The ROADTEC™ Scooter development project naturally takes inspiration from the award-winning ROADTEC™ 01 sport touring tyre, whose strengths, such as exceptional wet performance and high mileage, have been optimised for use on scooters.
The product range includes forty-eight sizes, which will progressively replace the current METZELER portfolio consisting of FEELFREE™, FEELFREE™ WINTEC and ME 7 TEEN™, offering instead a single product with better performance and significantly simplifying the choice for consumers. In particular, ROADTEC™ Scooter, compared to the products it will replace, guarantees a greater level of grip on both wet and low friction surfaces, the ability to operate in a wider range of temperature and superior handling.
METZELER, always at the forefront of research and technological innovation, announces that, in 2020, it will broaden its range with four new tyre models.
METZELER SPORTEC™ M9 RR is the successor of the multi-award-winning SPORTEC™ M7 RR, still considered a benchmark in the Supersport segment.
SPORTEC™ M9 RR is without doubt the most keenly awaited release for all supersport riders who have had the chance to appreciate the already excellent experience offered by the SPORTEC™ M7 RR,with SPORTEC™ M9 RR bringing further performance improvements across the board. SPORTEC™ M9 RR, as you may guess from the name, has a strong connection to its predecessor and its roots. The name SPORTEC™ identifies the range of sports road tyres designed for day-to-day use and to guarantee a great riding experience, safety and versatility. RR stands for Road Racing and immediately brings to mind the iconic Isle of Man TT competition, won this year by champion Dean Harrison on METZELER tyres. Road racing competitions bring to mind not only performance but also the typical characteristics associated with use of road bikes, i.e. unpredictable weather and road-surface conditions. This is the concept behind the claim for the new product,“Ride the unexpected”.
For even more sporty customers, the Korbacher have the road-worthy hypersport tire ContiRaceAttack 2 Street new in the program, a racing tire that also copes easily with everyday life on the road and the ContiRaceAttack Comp.End. replaced. If you like it consistently sporty and as a hobby racer on the racetrack is at home, accesses the even tighter ContiRaceAttack 2 with uncompromising racing genes in the versions "soft" or "medium", the optional with reduced air pressure and tire warmers used, maximum performance achieved on the race course.
He releases the ContiRaceAttack Comp. from. These two new releases shine thanks to the BlackChili compound with extremely stable and grip properties.
For motorcycles with medium to small cubic capacity, Continental will have a completely newly developed diagonal tire in its program from 2020.
The Continental ContiStreet will be the ContiGO! Peel off (City).
Like the ContiRoad, the ContiStreet was designed on the basis of the successful Korbacher multiple test winner ContiRoadAttack 3. Both tires set strong standards in terms of reliability, grip and durability.
We will find out more at EICMA in Milan, where Continental will present all of its new motorcycle tires.
Continental is starting the 2020 motorcycle season with a strong differentiation of individual product lines.
As a successor to the ContiSportAttack 3, the street athlete Continental Sport Attack 4 comes out of the baking dish with a significantly larger footprint in low inclinations than its predecessor.
Properties such as grip, accuracy and handling have also been further optimized and achieve new records thanks to the BlackChili compound from Continental.
Continental press release
Vredestein Centauro ST - a SportsTouring tyre in 120 / 180
Alberto Viganò General Manager of the Apollo Tires two-wheel tire division:
"Only recently Apolo tires in the motorcycle tire segment is active, they will set up a development center in the Netherlands and then test the new developments in Italy at Vredestein."
The H1 is already being assembled in India in tire sizes 110/70 R17 and 150/60 R17 on the KTM 125, 390 Duke and BMW 310.
The collaboration between METZELER and Indian Motorcycle has been strengthened with the German tyre brand chosen as a development partner and supplier for the latest and most powerful bagger of the U.S. motorcycle manufacturer. The METZELER CRUISETEC tyres were selected, after a long process of joint development between the Research & Development and Testing departments of the two brands, resulting in exclusive original equipment designation for the new 2020 Indian Challenger.
CRUISETEC™ tyres, installed with the 130 / 60B19 66H front and 180 / 60R16 80H rear sizes, are equipping all versions of the new Indian Challenger, including the Dark Horse and Limited models.
METZELER has been involved with Indian Motorcycle since the start of the project, actively participating in the development of the motorcycle by offering its contribution to refining and improving the riding experience.
All this has been possible thanks to the collaborative work between the technicians of METZELER and those of Indian® Motorcycle, who have succeeded in establishing a perfect harmony between the CRUISETEC™ tyres and the new Challenger, ultimately creating an inseparable combination. The new Challenger was developed to fit and perform at its best with CRUISETEC™ tyres.
With the extension of the partnership with Dorna WSBK Organization for a further three years, the union born in 2004 between Pirelli and the production-derived series will boast a unique twenty-year collaboration in motorsport.
In response to the evolution of supersport machines, and confirming Pirelli's role as a leading tyre manufacturer in the international racing scene, starting from 2020 all WorldSBK Championship classes will use Pirelli DIABLO Superbike slick tyres.
In the WorldSBK category the larger sizes become the new reference as well as the rear 190/60 for WorldSSP and the switch to slick tyres will also gradually involve the national championships in which Pirelli participates. The SCX option will enter the range and also be available on the market.
Mitas CUSTOM FORCE features all the important characteristics of a high-performance custom cruiser tire: durability, stability, comfort and an attractive design. Entry into the Custom cruiser tire segment represents a new chapter in the Mitas journey to becoming a full range motorcycle tire manufacturer.
The new range has been extensively tested under the most strenuous conditions possible in the U.S. as well as in different countries across Europe, to ensure the best performance.
Ksenija Bitenc, director of the Mitas Motorcycle Tires division, says:
“Premium materials, along with a robust carcass ensure great riding performance at different speeds, under all weather conditions and on different road surfaces. Particular attention was taken during the development stage to ensure best-in-class braking and handling under wet conditions. No detail was left to chance to ensure the full satisfaction of riders even on longer journeys with a pillion rider and luggage.
“The attractive tread pattern design, with its elegant grooves, is in the shape of a moving snake; a fantastic complement to the tire for real custom cruiser riders.”
Mitas CUSTOM FORCE will be available for sale from January 2020 in following sizes:
Michelin will showcase its new MICHELIN Commander III tyre line-up for V-Twin Cruisers and Touring bikes throughout the weekend of Oct. 17–20 during Biketoberfest® in Daytona at Bruce Rossmeyer's Harley-Davidson. Available for purchase in 27 sizes starting January 2020, the new custom tire line is the official tire of Daytona Beach Bike Week, the World's Largest Motorcycle Event.
Expanding on the highly acclaimed MICHELIN Commander II tire, the newest addition to the cruiser portfolio is designed to deliver exceptional wet grip and extraordinary durability. The MICHELIN Commander III Touring tire is designed to go the distance for Baggers with excellent wet grip and longevity that is designed to exceed its predecessor with new tread compounds. The MICHELIN Commander III Cruiser tire is engineered to deliver outstanding wet grip without compromising longevity compared to its predecessor. The distinctive tread patterns and patented velvet sidewall designs of the new line enhance the styling of all V-Twin motorcycles.
"Michelin developed this tire line to optimize riding enjoyment with a focus on improving the tread life and wet grip versus the already widely accepted Commander II tire line," said Shane Messner, director of two-wheel at Michelin North America. "The commitment to MICHELIN Total Performance™ makes the MICHELIN Commander III tire line the trusted choice for the v-twin community."
The Bridgestone Battlax BT46 is set to replace the iconic Battlax BT45. Since its introduction 22 years ago, the Battlax BT45 has been the go-to tyre for touring. Now, Bridgestone has upgraded this design with modern technology.
The Battlax BT46 features an inverted V-shape in the front pattern - it tackles working forces on the tyre, reduces irregular wear and gives the rider incredible feedback for superior handling. The rear tyre is enhanced with a newly adapted silica single compound to maximise performance, grip and wear. Wet performance has been upgraded from the BT45, with no impact on the predecessor’s well-known dry handling performance and wear resistance. And the BT46 is compatible with UM application: tubeless marked tyres are approved for mounting on tube type rims if they are used with a tube.
Bridgestone has specially developed this tyre to cover the wide range of motorcycles competing in the touring segment. Available in 21 sizes for the front and 27 sizes for the rear. Ten main sizes will be launched in January 2020, with a rollout of the full line to follow soon after.
Bridgestone Battlecross E50 Extreme – Dedicated to extreme enduro racing
Introduced in 2019, the Battlecross E50 had a victorious first year, winning races across different enduro categories. On the back of this success, Bridgestone is releasing a new, dedicated racing tyre for extreme enduro. The new E50 Extreme challenges even the toughest terrain. It features a soft compound specially developed for superior grip and high traction power. The tread pattern incorporates advanced block positioning and works with the E50’s Castle Block technology to maximise edge effect and deliver extra traction.
Available from January 2020 in 1 rear size: 140/80 – 18 70M NHS.
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Introducing Dunlop’s next generation intermediate-to-hard terrain off-road MX tire: the Dunlop Geomax MX53. Designed to offer more performance in a wider variety of terrains, the MX53 excels in hard-packed track conditions while also offering greater versatility in intermediate riding conditions.
With its upgraded technology, the MX53 will give riders more versatility with better performance. This is in part due to the all-new tread pattern on both the front and rear tires. A revolutionary horseshoe-shaped cluster of knobs has been added to the front tire. This acts as a giant claw to dig into the ground and give the rider improved traction on hard-packed terrain and maximizes braking grip.
At the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia Michelin launches there new Michelin Pilot Street 2 tire for small motorbikes, produced in Indonesia for the local market.
Regarding size, for this launching opportunity the new Michelin presents 4 sizes, each pair for 14-inch (80 / 90-14 and 90 / 90-14) and 17-inch (80 / 80-17 and 90 / 80-17) tire rings )
President Director of Michelin Indonesia, Fritz Mueller, said, MICHELIN Pilot Street 2 is Michelin's commitment in realizing Protection in Safety in all aspects through innovation and leading technology in each of its products to provide maximum safety, safety and performance when driving.
We are proud to launch MICHELIN Pilot Street 2, produced by and for the Indonesian market. The latest design and technology on MICHELIN Pilot Street 2 responds to the demands and needs of daily motorcyclists for tires that have durability and high performance without reducing the element of driving safety and security. This is Michelin DNA for more than a century, Fritz said in Jakarta on Wednesday (4/24).
Regarding the superior performance of tires on wet road surfaces, Roslina Head of Sales & Marketing Two-Wheel PT Michelin Indonesia added that MICHELIN Pilot Street 2 has been tested directly by the TV Certification Institute, where test results prove that this tire can cross a 1.2 km wet circuit
This new tire product comes in 19 different tire sizes based on 10, 14, 16 and 17in wheels.
METZELER has announced that its popular line of RACETEC RR race tyres will be expanded to include four new 18-inch sizes specifically designed for North American vintage racers and enthusiasts. A street-legal tire that was developed for road racing, the RACETEC RR has achieved much success as it delivers maximum performance with the ultimate sporting expression.
Metzeler will display its latest additions to the RACETEC lineup at the upcoming Barber Vintage Festival on October 4-6 in Birmingham, Alabama, providing attendees the opportunity to see the new tires firsthand. Metzeler’s display will be set up in the Fan Zone alongside BMW and everyone is encouraged to stop by and enjoy a weekend full of activities.
“Expanding Metzeler’s RACETEC RR line with 18-inch sizing for classic and vintage racing is very exciting for the brand,” said Oscar Solis, road race manager, Metzeler. “Throughout the past several years, classic and vintage riding and racing have become quite popular, so this was the perfect time to provide a quality product for enthusiasts in that segment here in North America. The RACETEC RR has already had great success with classic racing in Europe and we look forward to making the same products available to riders here stateside.”
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