As can be seen in this new pattern's name, the Battlax Adventurecross AX41 is real mix of Bridgestone’s know-how in the standard trail onroad category with Battlax technology and the state of the art development capacities of block positioning in the Off-road world with the Battlecross series.
The AX41 adopts ingenious block design and positioning to ensure onand off-road performance, durability and stability. Bridgestone’s Battlax Adventurecross AX41 sets a new standard for Trail – Off road performance.
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.
Pirelli Tire North America is pleased to announce its return as the “Official Motorcycle Tire” of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, marking the third consecutive season for the brand and its championship-proven SCORPION™MX tire lineup. The nation’s most prestigious off-road championship features 12 rounds at historic venues across 11 states. Pirelli continues to increase its commitment to the sport at the grassroots level with technical assistance to help riders improve their riding experience through ideal tire selection.
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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.
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The METZELER brand extends its range of the well-known Sport Touring tyre, ROADTEC™ 01 , with existing radial fitments now complemented by brand new X-ply sizes. Available from March 2018 onwards, the new range extension will provide may more fitments for the highly successful and award-winning tyre.
Highly appreciated since its early 2016 introduction, with victories in the comparative tests of some of the most prestigious international motorcycle magazines, METZELER’s new ROADTEC™ 01 X-ply sizes will provide fitments for older motorcycles as well as the new, smaller capacity motorcycles making a strong return to the market.
Compared to the radial version, ROADTEC™ 01 X-ply features the use of different structures and compounds. In this way METZELER applied the best solution for each and every application to meet the highest target performance for both radial and X-ply.
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.
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.
A premium sports tyre that offers an exelent combination of grip, wear, rider feedbackwith linear handling.
DUNLOP ROADSPORT is not available in Europe - just US
Dunlop launch successor to 5 star rated TrailSmart.
Dunlop’s acclaimed TrailSmart has been replaced in key sizes with the new TrailSmart Max. The latest tyre builds on the highly regarded predecessor’s magazine test winning wet and dry grip but adds new technologies that have been proven to improve handling and durability – perfect for riders planning a lengthy adventure.
Dunlop has announced they will launch a fourth new tyre in their hypersport portfolio in March 2018. The Dunlop SportSmart TT has been developed to meet the needs of riders with the very latest sports bikes and performance roadsters who want to use the same tyre on track and for road riding.
The name SportSmart TT derives from Dunlop’s road focused SportSmart range and adds the letters TT, which refer to “Track Technology”.
The launch of the SportSmart TT marks Dunlop’s comeback to a segment of the market where they last competed with the renowned Qualifier RR over a decade ago.
The SportSmart TT is the fourth new Dunlop hypersport tyre to be launched in the past year and completes Dunlop’s strategy, announced last year, of taking a new approach to the segment in redefining their range around the goal of a ‘tyre for every rider’.
With the new compound for even more grip under changing road conditions from dry to wet, the ContiAttack SM EVO draws an uncompromisingly safe line. Easy handling, zero-degree steel belt design, TractionSkin and an easily-controllable limit area make the ContiAttack SM EVO the ultimate Supermoto and small Sport Bike tire for the road or track.
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.
