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.
Michelin ends a successful range of enduro tires and makes way for a new and improved one. Like its predecessors, this new range will be available in three versions to meet the needs of each user: Michelin Enduro Medium 2
Michelin Enduro 2 Medium: Improves driving on any terrain thanks to its level of grip and excellent maneuverability, and is also more resistant than its predecessor.
Front tires: 90/90 -21 (54R) and 90/100 -21 (57R)
Rear tires: 120/90 -18 (65R) and 140/80 -18 (70R)
Michelin Enduro 2 Hard: For riders looking for performance and wanting to improve their times with each lap. It offers more grip and great stability.
Rear tire: 140/80 -18 (70R)
Michelin Enduro 2 Xtrem: A real racing tire for the most experts. Developed in collaboration with the official Red Bull KTM and Sherco teams.
Rear tire: 140/80 -18 (70M)
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."
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.
Key Features and Benefits
Why Choose ContiScoot?
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 set to launch the latest entrant in its extensive Enduro racing tire line with the release of its TERRA FORCE-EF 2 SM front tire, designed for Enduro FIM competitions especially for Soft to Medium terrain.
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is thrilled to present the most versatile off-road race tire it has ever created – the Dunlop Geomax AT82, the latest member to the Geomax family. Boasting champion-proven Progressive Cornering Block Technology (PCBT), a complete top-to-bottom redesign, and a bi-directional rear tread pattern, you can conquer any terrain with the AT82.
Dunlop revamped the construction, prioritizing improved overall handling, impact absorption, and dampening those harsh vibrations that often transfer to the rider. The new pattern offers sturdier braking performance and boosted predictability while accelerating.
Not stopping there, Dunlop crafted an all-new Bi-Directional rear pattern that amplifies the tire's performance across a wider range of conditions, cementing its status as Dunlop's most versatile off-road tire to date. The Bi-Directional center knob is finely tuned to excel on both soft and hard terrains, simply by adjusting its mounting direction.
Broc Glover, Senior Manager, Off-road Motorcycle, stated, "Creating a tire to replace the legendary AT81 was a challenging task. Designing a tire to perform consistently across a diverse range of terrains and obstacles is no easy feat. Thanks to decades of experience, insights from world-class off-road racers, and the meticulous work of our Huntsville test riders, we know the AT82 has raised the bar!"
Key Features and Benefits of the Dunlop Geomax AT82:
The original equipment METZELER TOURANCE NEXT 2 tyres are designed mainly for road use while the optional fitment METZELER KAROO 4 tyres are aimed at off-road enthusiasts.
Metzeler delivers the original tyres for the new BMW R 1300 GS, recently unveiled to the public.
In the sizes 120/70 R19 front and 170/60 R17 rear, Metzeler Tourance Next 2 tyres were selected as original equipment for all versions of the R 1300 GS, besides the basic model also for the variants Trophy, Triple Black and Option 719 Tramuntana, while Metzeler Karoo 4 tyres are offered as an optional fitment upon request.
METZELER ROADTEC 02, the new sport touring tyre from Metzeler brand, is successfully completing the final development and testing phases and, starting from January 2024, will be available for sale to the public.
Compared to its predecessor ROADTEC 01, ROADTEC 02 significantly improves dynamic performance, primarily handling and wet road behaviour, and does so by using a high percentage of materials of natural origin (materials entirely or partially derived from biomass: plants and vegetables) or recycled.
The segment to which ROADTEC 02 belongs is the Sport-Touring one, i.e. that of tyres for mixed sport and touring use, but with this product the Metzeler brand has further raised the bar of sportiness by effectively creating a "Super Sport Touring" tyre. It is able to boast the typical characteristics of a touring tyre, such as high mileage and excellent grip on wet surfaces, combined with many of those more typical of super sports tyres, such as its handling which gives new levels of sportiness.
The PIRELLI SCORPION Trail III is the new enduro street tyre from Pirelli developed for maxi enduros that combine excellent performance on asphalt and in light off-road usage. The tyre is completing its final and rigorous outdoor tests and will be on sale to the public starting from January 2024.
In recent years the enduro street segment has become one of the most important on the market and Pirelli has chosen to develop tyres with increasingly sporty road performance but with an off-road look, with particular attention to ease of use in different road conditions.
Pirelli SCORPION Trail III in fact presents an aggressive tread look behind which lies strong technological innovation. It takes advantage of the most recent technologies, materials, and processes, as well as the knowledge acquired by Pirelli in the ‘big enduro’ segment, to respond to the most demanding market expectations by offering first-rate road qualities. Compared to its predecessor SCORPION Trail II, the new tyre guarantees significantly improved road handling and sportier behaviour thanks to excellent grip, as well as better performance in the wet. Furthermore, SCORPION Trail III ensures stability even with full load and can best interact with the machine's electronic systems. Finally, as regards to off-road riding, abrasion resistance has been significantly improved, which is an important parameter for those who love venturing on dirt roads.
Motocross riders will soon have a new tire to conquer deep sand with added traction and control when the new Mitas TERRA FORCE-MX SAND 2 comes off the line this October. Developed and tested with racers, this new rear tire was designed to give top traction in deep and soft sand. The new tread pattern will replace the current SAND pattern for rear wheels.
Mitas continues its drive to be the brand of choice for ultimate endurance enthusiasts, this time with the launch of its newest tire line, the ENDURO TRAIL-RALLY. This next generation tire line is the result of years of development and off-road testing by rally racers and is made to tackle tough terrain and any weather.
Mitas continues its drive to be the brand of choice for ultimate endurance enthusiasts, this time with the launch of its newest tire line, the ENDURO TRAIL-RALLY. This next generation tire line is the result of years of development and off-road testing by rally racers and is made to tackle tough terrain and any weather.
The ENDURO TRAIL-RALLY range comes in one rear tire and three different front tire options designed to give bikes greater stability, handling and puncture-proof resistance, even at high speeds. Riders can count on long-lasting durability even when put to the test of extreme endurance competitions.
Gustavo Pinto Teixeira, Vice President of Two Wheels and Specialty Tires at Yokohama TWS, remarks: “With this new line, Mitas now offers a complete tire range for rally riders. We took feedback from Dakar Rally racers to build a strong range of rally competition tires. We can’t wait to see how they perform in the 2024 Dakar Rally, the grand debut for the new Mitas ENDURO TRAIL-RALLY tires.”
Mitas announces the latest addition to its already extensive adventure tire portfolio: the Mitas ENDURO TRAIL-XT+. It is the next generation in a long line of Mitas off-road adventure tires conceived for riders who want to push the limits in off-road adventuring, with a tire they can trust to take them all the way.
Mitas announces the latest addition to its already extensive adventure tire portfolio: the Mitas ENDURO TRAIL-XT+. It is the next generation in a long line of Mitas off-road adventure tires conceived for riders who want to push the limits in off-road adventuring, with a tire they can trust to take them all the way.
Dunlop has revealed the newest addition to its enduro tire range: Dunlop Geomax EN91 EX. Based on the race-winning Geomax EN91, the new EN91 EX rear tire is designed for both highly skilled enduro riders racing in the most extreme events and weekend enthusiasts seeking improved performance for their enduro rides.
This super soft tire promises an unprecedented level of performance, offering enhanced grip, particularly on the most challenging and slippery terrains, as well as superior traction across a wide spectrum of landscapes. It has been designed for use in races where FIM-compliant and/or road-legal tires are not required by regulations.
Geomax EN91 EX features an uncompromising trials competition compound, delivering superior grip on exceptionally challenging and slippery terrains. Its block pattern incorporates taller blocks to assist riders in gaining grip beneath loose terrain, while the construction enhances absorption with modified carcass properties, yielding improved feedback and control for riders. In contrast to the standard EN91, the casing boasts greater rigidity, facilitating enhanced surface penetration for increased traction.
Luca Davide Andreoni, Motorcycle Marketing Manager, Dunlop Europe stated: “With the launch of the Geomax EN91 EX, Dunlop is taking enduro tire technology to new heights. This tire is designed specifically for highly skilled enduro riders, offering unmatched grip and traction on the most challenging terrains so they can get ultimate performance in the toughest competitions.”
The Dunlop Geomax EN91 EX is produced as a rear fitment, available in 140/80-18 and can be combined with any Geomax 80/100-21 or 90/90-21 front, according to rider preference and terrain condition. Geomax EN91 EX is best used with the Dunlop Enduro mousse for optimum performance. It is available from September 2023 in Europe.
Mitas is looking to further strengthen its position as a leader in Enduro racing by introducing its entirely new Mitas Terra Force EX.
The new tyre line 2023, tested by Enduro racers for performance in all types of terrains, is designed to deliver more power, control and endurance even under the most extreme conditions.
Variety and Quality
The TERRA FORCE-EX series offers you four different profiles in numerous versions and dimensions. Developed by enduro racers, this line stands for increased performance, control and durability, even in the most extreme conditions.
Strengthening of the market position
Gustavo Pinto Teixeira, Vice President of Two Wheels and Specialty Tires at Yokohama TWS, is excited about the launch of the Mitas TERRA FORCE-EX. He stresses that this development strengthens Mitas' position as a major player in the enduro and dual-sport sectors. Customers can look forward to supplying TERRA FORCE-EX tires this fall and beyond.
Street legal tire lineThe Mitas TERRA FORCE-EX tire family offers a wide range of profiles tailored to different types of terrain. From soft to hard conditions, from wet to dry conditions, this family of tires has something to offer every enduro rider. Discover the variety and quality that Mitas brings to the market with the TERRA FORCE-EX tire family!
The mandatory minimum tread depth for motorcycle tires in Germany and other countries such as France, Spain and Switzerland is 1.6 millimeters.
For mopeds and light motorcycles, at least one millimeter of tread depth is required.
Elsewhere, in Italy, Norway and Finland, for example, people make do with 1.0 millimeter, according to Conti, and in Great Britain and the United States even 0.8 millimeters. If a tire manufacturer advises the timely purchase of new tires, this does not seem entirely altruistic. But Continental, for example, can give good reasons. With decreasing tread depth, a tire builds up less temperature, they say. Deep tread works more, generates more heat through more friction, and thus more grip.
With full tread, the manufacturer also says there is less risk of suffering a puncture. Above all, however, the ability to absorb water increases in the rain.
Aquaplaning in motorcycle tires
For the new Road Attack 3 sport-touring tire, the rubber experts at Conti's Korbach-based two-wheeler division cite a water absorption rate of half a liter per second at a speed of 100 km/h - provided the full tread depth of 7 mm is available. With just 2 mm, the value drops to 200 milliliters per second and with 0.8 mm of tread to 125 milliliters, they say.
