The technical upgrades on the S22 show performance enhancements in all areas. So what we had created the ultimate hypersport tyre for all conditions ?
The S22 has adopted a new pattern design in line with the needs and requirements of hypersport users. The light handling brought by the tyre combined with its feedback and cornering performance for maximum confidence are a perfect match for any hypersport rider.
By adopting new compounding technology, Bridgestone’s hypersport flagship model is showing no compromise in wet and dry performance on top of increasing the total handling package. The Battlax Hypersport S22 will become the tyre partner taking your excitement and thrill of riding to the next level.
A weekend rich with victories and podium places for the METZELER brand, with the riders Steve Holcombe, Alex Salvini, Loic Larrieu, Emanuele Facchetti and Andrea Verona competing in the fifth round of the Enduro World Championship which took place on the METZELER Offroad Park racetrack in Pietramurata
The wonderful permanent racetrack at the METZELER Offroad Park in Pietramurata, just a few kilometres from the northern tip of Lake Garda, played host to the fifth round of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship. The Trentino GP took place over just one day of races, and as usual there was no lack of successes for METZELER and the riders sponsored by the tyre brand.
At this year's German Speedweek, the successor of the legendary ContiRoadAttack 2 CR will be racing on the rims of a Yamaha FJ 1200 at the Oschersleben Classic Endurance. The new Classic series was already in action at Circuit Paul Richard in France and at Donington Park in England this spring Guest.
The Korbach tyre manufacturer will present the ContiRoadAttack 3 CR, a road-approved racing tire for vintage and classic sport motorcycles.
The modern classic ContiRoadAttack 3 CR replaces the legendary, multi-award winning ContiRoadAttack 2 CR. With its optimized racing compound, the ContiRoadAttack 3 CR provides maximum grip, outstanding handling and high stability even on narrow rims making it the first choice for powerful classic and vintage superbikes. The 150/65 R 18 size features a tread pattern optimized for maximum corner exit traction. With GripLimitFeedback technology and other Continental core technologies, the ContiRoadAttack 3 CR is the ideal choice for classic and vintage racers and serious street riders alike.
Last year, Dunlop tested new technologies in MXGP races. An improved tread pattern was tested with tie-bars between shoulder blocks.
This, coupled with a new block arrangement provided higher resistance against cracking when ridden on firm intermediate terrain. Dunlop also found this resistance was also helped by an all-new compound with higher shear resistance. By incorporating such technologies into the Geomax MX33, Dunlop has created a tyre with a greater range of capabilities than its forerunner, the race-winning Geomax MX3S.
Metzeler's off-road tires with extreme traction and versatility from rally racing
Arrangement of the blocks for traction in the sand and in extreme off-road conditions.
Stability, durability and high mileage for all off-road long hauls.
Possible applications in all off-road conditions, as well as on the feeder roads.
The tire has a high stability when driving straight ahead at high speeds
A new METZELER enduro motorcycle tyre extends the KAROO™ range towards a dedicated road use, combining excellent agility and grip, even in wet conditions, with reliable off-road traction.
Delivering excellent road performance, even in wet conditions, the new enduro tyre remains aggressively styled, with its knobbly tread pattern continuing to provide off-road capability.
Owners of adventure, ‘enduro street’ and dual purpose motorcycles are increasingly looking for sport touring performance when used on asphalt, but without sacrificing off-road capabilities. While responding to this market request, however, the METZELER KAROO™ Street maintains an off-road look, in character with these type of motorcycles, while delivering excellent road performance on both dry and wet asphalt.
The METZELER KAROO™ Street tyre has been developed for the latest generation of adventure, big enduro and dual purpose motorcycles, capable of taking dirt roads in their stride. With the KAROO™ Street tyre these motorcycles will now be further enhanced to tackle distant road journeys, where good mileage, stability and comfort are fundamental throughout the life-cycle of the tyre.
Only black was yesterday: At the METZELER booth at the Custombike exhibition, a tire with orange sidewalls can be seen for the first time. With a visitor survey, the manufacturer gathers the reactions to new design options in this area. In addition, attractive exhibits from the luxury manufacturer Thunderbike lure the custom bike fans to the stand of the German tire brand.
The tires with the exclusive color scheme are presented on a genuine Thunderbike based on a Harley-Davidson Softail Slim. With this highlight, METZELER wants to gather feedback on the new tire design among the custom bike fans.
Following the Himalayan model equipped with MT 60™ and the Continental GT 500 cc with SPORT DEMON™, now the new Continental GT 650 and Interceptor INT 650 will be mounted with Pirelli tyres. To celebrate the original equipment supply, Pirelli’s Motorcycle Testing Department climbed the Himalayan chain to reach one of the highest vehicle-accessible passes in the world.
The collaboration between Pirelli, one of the leading tyre manufacturers in the world, and Royal Enfield, the historic Anglo-Indian motorcycle company, is further strengthened: the new models Continental GT 650 and Interceptor INT 650, recently presented at EICMA, will fit Pirelli PHANTOM™ SPORTSCOMP as original equipment tyres.
BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX TOURING T31
In addition to boosting stability and handling performance, Bridgestone has developed a new front-tyre compound for T31 with higher rubber flexibility. This enhances the bite “feel” in the wet, giving riders more confidence in tricky conditions. Providing higher camber thrust due to a bigger contact patch in all lean angles is bringing the fun factor on Sport Touring bikes to a new level as dry handling improved as well next to the bigger steps in the wet conditions.²
BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX ADVENTURE A41
Bridgestone upgrades Battlax performance in the Adventure segment with the improved wet grip and handling of A41, without sacrificing the mileage of its A40 predecessor. The package features triple-layer compound technology on front and rear, with a cap & base configuration that improves cornering stability. Of particular interest for the majority of bikers who ride Adventure machines on road, Bridgestone tests recorded 8%³ faster lap times for the new Battlax A41 on a wet handling track demonstrating the extra performances and safety they will get on the road.
A41 becomes your NEW trail on road partner which makes your travel, whatever the condition, an undefinable experience. Trust and confidence were the aims of this full new development. The total performance package in dry and in particular wet conditions without sacrificing anything on wear life, made a big step forward. Never be afraid of sudden rain of wet weather conditions. By adopting multi-compound layer technology (3LC) for both front and rear in a cap and base configuration together with the innovative pattern design and groove positioning, it improves the water drainage and the grip level in tricky conditions. By revising the construction to find the right contact property in order to operate in harmony with the improved compound characteristics, the Battlax Adventure A41 is providing the confidence and contact feel needed to tackle the most incredible roads.
BRIDGESTONE SCOOTER SC2 / SC2 RAIN
Bridgestone has applied the new Battlax Sport-Touring T31 wet technology to SC2 Rain, giving maxi scooter riders a safe, confident ride in changeable weather. Wet performance is enhanced by the higher void ratio in a tread design tuned to balance straight-line stability and sharp handling response. New rubber compounds have been developed offering an exceptional grip feel on cold and wet surfaces. BRIDGESTONE SC 2
This exciting newcomer is poised to succeed from new tyre comes from the DNA of the MICHELIN PILOT ROAD 4 which itself emerged as the European Sport Touring tyre market’s undisputed benchmark, with sales in excess of 1.5 million tyres since its launch four years ago. In an in-house evaluation comparing the new tyre with its chief competitors, the MICHELIN ROAD 5 came first with regard to grip on wet roads* . And it continues to deliver high performance in wet conditions throughout its life* , since the MICHELIN ROAD 5 stops as short under braking with more than 3,000 miles on the clock than new MICHELIN Pilot ROAD 4s**! In addition to these improvements, the MICHELIN ROAD 5 combines optimal grip on dry roads, superior stability compared with its main rivals and outstanding road manners***, a key consideration for owners of Sport Touring motorcycles.
To achieve this level of performance, the MICHELIN ROAD 5 benefits from:
Mounted on Pirelli’s new DIABLO ROSSO™ Scooter tyres, the Benelli model 491 scooter with custom graphics by Aldo Drudi, was carefully prepared by Bologna-based performance company, Malossi, using their 50, 85 and 100cc RC-one engine configurations further enhanced by famous two-stroke guru, Jörg Möller.
he passionate mastermind behind the “Bologna to Bonneville” project, Engineer Fabio Fazi, rode the Malossi-powered Benelli to the first two records achieved onSunday, 27 Augustin the 50cc category. Fazi, who is an FIM Bureaux Technical Commission member and a proud affiliate of the Moto Club Benelli, reached a top speed of 114.823 km/h (71.347 mph) across 1 kilometer and 71.294 mph (114.737 km/h) across 1 mile, both speeds representing an average of two runs in both directions.
For the Geomax MX 12, Dunlop’s U.S. race team joined forces with DPG and Dunlop’s European MXGP World Championship racing team to develop the tire on tracks here and in Europe, including testing on some of Europe’s “bottomless sand” tracks on the world MX championship schedule.
Designed for soft-terrain applications, the MX12 excels in extreme sand and mud conditions. Dunlop’s goal with this tire was to increase overall performance in a broader range of conditions—for example maintaining the tire’s high level of grip on muddy tracks even when the mud begins to dry out.
Metzeler has improved 2017 the K2 compund. Now available ...
RACETEC™ RR SLICK, for the races, and RACETEC™ RR COMPK SLICK, for training and amateur use on the track
RACETEC™ RR SLICK is available for both the front and rear in the K1 and K2 compounds. RACETEC™ RR COMPK SLICK uses a more versatile compound designed to provide higher mileage and to be used at a non-competition level and training
With these two products, alongside the SPORTEC™ M7 RR and RACETEC™ RR, the tyre brand METZELER completes the RR family, made up of racing and supersport products developed thanks to the efforts in Road Racing competition.
METZELER RACETEC™ RR, the new Racing Supersport tyre from METZELER, presented in a world première at EICMA Available in K1, K2 and K3 compounds this tyre can boast among its strengths grip in all conditions, precision, stability and consistent performance
METZELER today unveiled the new Racing Supersport RACETEC™ RR during an international press conference held on their stand at EICMA, the World's Motorcycling Fair, which takes place annually in Milan, and this year celebrates its centenary.
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.
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.
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:
