Pirelli DIABLO ROSSO™ II is chosen by MV Agusta as original equipment for the new Brutale 800 RR and Brutale Dragster 800 RR
The supersport tyre from the Italian brand does the double equipping the latest models presented by the Schiranna company, in 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 ZR17 and 200/50 ZR17 rear sizes
October 21, 2014 – Confirming itself as the best choice for high-performance and the most exclusive motorcycles recently launched on the market, the DIABLO ROSSO™II continues its domination.
In fact the supersport tyre of the Pirelli range has been chosen by MV Agusta to equip the new Brutale 800 RR (120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear sizes) and the Brutale Dragster 800 RR (120/70 ZR17 front and 200/50 ZR17 rear).
In particular, the 200/50 ZR17 rear equipping the new Brutale Dragster 800 RR has been specially developed by Pirelli for this MV Agusta model.
Recent changes to Germany’s drivers’ license regulations have had a positive effect on the growth of the midsize-motorcycle market segment.
Up to now, the most commonly used tire size combination for this segment, 120/70 and 160/60-17, has not been available in the “M+S” marked version which German law requires for winter conditions.
To fill the gap in this growing market, Heidenau will introduce the already popular Heidenau K73 pattern in a special winter-version with “M+S”-marking. As all HEIDENAU motorcycle winter tires, these new tires will be manufactured using high-grade silica compounds to minimize braking distances and maximize grip on cold and wet road surfaces.
The combination of carcass, compound and open tread design ensures the traction required for winter conditions including mud and/or snow.
The tires will be on the market in mid October.
sizes:
120/70-17 M/C 58H TL K73 M+S SiO2
160/60-17 M/C 69H TL K73 M+S SiO2
Heidenau extends its range by new models and dimensions.
The new tyres are the Scooter sport tyre, the all rounder #K66 and of course the #K66Snowtex winter tyre.
The K66 is a modern all round tyre for daily use with balanced performance on wet and dry roads. By the open profile design the tyre provides superior water drainage on wet roads. The K66 also offers superb grip on dry roads, especially on slippery road surfaces the open tread blocks offer higher level safety.
The K66 Snowtex combines the characteristics of the K66 profile with the advantages of a high-quality silica rubber compound. This, and special textile fibres in the compound maximize grip under winter conditions and at temperatures below 7°C. So the K66 Snowtex provides outstanding traction and high safety reserves on the cold season of the year.
Following a long period of development and extensive test cycles, they will be available in 160/60 -14 (65H) TL dimensions.
For the front, we will also offer both profiles in size 120/70 -15 (56H) TL.
So it will soon be possible to equip maxi-scooters such as Suzuki Burgman 650, Gilera Nexus 500 or Kymco MyRoad 700, with tires from the Saxony manufactory.
Mitas will also introduce new sizes of tyres for scooters. The new dimensions of MC38 MAX SCOOT, the front option for Honda new scooter models Vision and NSC, are 80/90 -14 (40P) and 80/90 -16 (45P)
Grippy compound:
New multi-functional compound has been developed to improve a dry and wet road grip
Owing to its special composition the compound quickly warms up to an optimum working temperature and provides for a road grip in all conditions and on various surfaces
The compound in combination with a rigid and stable carcass assures a longer service life of a tyre
All components are well blended thanks to a special mixing procedure. Well-blended components assure a homogenous compound, tyre structure and shape, which further results in a lower rolling resistance and fuel consumption.
120/70 -12 REINF. 58P TL
130/70 -12 REINF. 62P TL
80/90 -14 40P TL
90/90 -14 46P TL
100/90 -14 57P TL
120/80 -14 58S TL
140/60 -14 REINF. 64S TL
140/70 -14 REINF. 68S TL
120/70 -15 56S TL
80/90 -16 45P TL
100/80 -16 50P TL
110/70 -16 52P TL
120/80 -16 60P TL
130/70-16 61P TL
140/70-16 65P TL
At the INTERMOT Fair in Cologne this October, we will introduce the new K60 Scout sizes:
120/70 B19 (60T) M+S
170/60 B17 (72T) M+S
The K 60 Scout is a true dual-sport tire, bringing a proven balance of performance both on and off road; and the new tires are expected to perform up to the standards set by the rest of the Scout family.
The positive experience with the 4.00-18 K28, which is used on the #URAL_RETRO, among other things, has prompted Heidenau to also bring the 4.00-19 dimension onto the market as a sidecar tire. Here too, the large contact area will ensure that the driving forces are distributed optimally and wear is minimized.
The newly developed tire structure is also specially designed to transfer the steering forces of the sidecar to the road in a targeted manner, thus ensuring good handling and braking behavior.
The 4.00 -19 TT Heidenau K28 motorcycle tire will be available from retailers from spring 2015.
Bridgestone has reengineered the design and added new-formula compounds to upgrade the performance of its Battlax range, now showcased in its newest tyre: the Battlax Racing Street RS10.
Displayed at the Intermot fair in Cologne, 1st to 5th October, this new Battlax sports radial – replacement of the Battlax BT003RS – now offers enthusiasts sportier handling and more control with faster acceleration out of corners, enhanced steering response, greater line-holding precision in corners and confident braking stability, particularly on dry surfaces. Specially-formulated compounds are strategically located for sure grip on low-friction.
From 2016 on will be the Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 available for the actual BMW R 1200 GS in the size 120/70 R19 (60V) A40 ADVENTURE and 170/60 R17 (72V) A40 ADVENTURE
You can order the tyres cheap online in our webshop !
Bridgestone has extended its Battlax range of Race, Sports and Touring motorcycle tyres to the Adventure segment. First seen at the Intermot fair in Cologne, 1st to 5th October 2014, the new Battlax Adventure A40 expands the all-weather potential of trail radials for the great number of bikers who ride their adventure machines primarily for on-road touring.
By fusing the MotoGP heritage of the Battlax brand with the proven performance of Battle Wing tyres, Bridgestone has created an Adventure tyre that delivers enhanced traction and stability, particularly on wet surfaces, and greater durability.
Aiming for greater pleasure and safety in all conditions
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Continetal will show on the EICMA in Milano the NEW RoadAttack 2 EVO ............
High-grade premium tyre with optimised grip in the wet.
Based on the highly successful ContiRoadAttack 2, the EVO offers riders even better levels of performance, in the wet thanks to:
More sophisticated tread pattern designed with more pronounced drainage which cuts through water and enhances rider feedback
Higher percentage silica compound
The tyre also features the tried and tested multi-grip technology which offers extended mileage and maximum grip at extreme lean angles. Mileage is also boosted thanks to the use of a 14.7% deeper rear tread when compared with the ContiRoadAttack 2.
Our TractionSkin technology makes for an extremely safe and short breaking-in period by giving the surface of the tyre a micro rough skin which increases initial levels of grip.
The patented zero degree belt technology offers excellent straight line stability at speed, perfect for meeting the combined touring bike demands of safety and comfort.
The ContiRoadAttack 2 has been singled out many times for its outstanding handling characteristics, and these are still evident in the EVO version.
More grip PLUS more tire life equals the Sportmax Q3+. This is the ultimate in hyper-sport tire performance for serious sport riders and track-day riders, and offers extended tire life so you can spend more time on your favorite tracks and roads.
Bridgestone has introduced the Racing Battlax V01 racing slick, designed for novices and medium class riders on race circuits. Leveraging Bridgestone’s latest MotoGP compound and contact area technologies, Battlax V01 gives riders the advantage of quick handling, superb cornering, and warm-up performance that will boost any racers’ confidence.
Bridgestone developed new compounds for the Racing Battlax V01, optimising the blend for maximum grip across the selected temperature range. The front V01 tyre with mono-spiral belt construction has a single crown radius providing high stability under the lean angle, while the smaller dual crown radius on the rear improves grip and smoothness.
Compared to the preceding Battlax R01/R02 combination, the V01 has higher construction stiffness and contact feel, producing better lateral grip for cornering. In-house comparative testing shows big improvements in handling, cornering stability and chattering (excessive vibration), with much quicker warm-up performance and significant gains in best and average lap times.
As exclusive tyre supplier to MotoGP racing, Bridgestone works with the best riders, teams and engineers in the world. With an enormous amount of tyre data and experience from MotoGP racing in all conditions and temperatures, Bridgestone has developed advanced racing tyre technologies which it now transfers to its Battlax range of premium track and road tyres.
Bridgestone Introduces the BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 Series of Motorcycle Tires
Bridgestone Corporation today announced the February 1, 2013 global sales launch*1 of the BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 - a series of radial motorcycle sport touring tires. The series will be marketed in 10 sizes for front use and 13 sizes for rear use.
The Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 is a premium brand steeped in technology refined through the company's development of MotoGP race tires, and is designed for use on medium- to large-size motorcycles. Designed for smooth handling and rider enjoyment, the series will feature new patterns and a new compound ( Front only). The tires are designed for optimum road "hugging" properties and rigidity, together with enhanced lightness, "line" tracing, dry grip and other handling characteristics.
The BATTLAX series of on-road motorcycle tires is used in the FIM Road Racing World Championship MotoGP Class for which Bridgestone is an official supplier. The BATTLAX series features an extensive lineup that includes touring to racing patterns for use on small to large-size motorcycles.
Metzeler’s newest rubber is designed for riders who love adventure and off road travel, and will replace the MCE Karoo and MCE Karoo T models.
Unveiled today at the EICMA Milan bike show, the new Karoo 3 tyre will be on sale from spring 2013.
The Karoo 3 is ideal for modern, large and medium capacity bikes which have to travel on both Tarmac and off road, like the latest addition to the BMW family, the water-cooled R1200GS, which can be equipped with Karoo 3s – 120/70 R 19 on the front and the brand new 170/60 R 17 on the rear.
The new tyre is highly versatile, capable of guaranteeing high mileage to all those bikers who love to take on mid to long range travel, provide excellent grip off road, plus excellent stability and handling.
Karoo 3 features:
Compounds use high dispersibility components capable of obtaining a more uniform mix that provides mechanical resistance to lacerations, good news for big mileage
Bilbao (Spain) – The new Pirelli Angel GT tyres début on Basque soil in Bilbao for the unveiling of the latest arrival to the Ducati house, the DUCATI Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo. In fact, the new Angel GT sport touring tyre in the 190/55 R17 size on the rear and 120/70 R17 on the front will be standard equipment on this brand new version of the appreciated Borgo Panigale model as yet another demonstration of the strong "made in Italy" partnership between the two companies.
Angel GT conveys Pirelli's maximum DNA levels in terms of performance, which stays high for the entire life of the tyre, as well as remarkable mileage that is at least 15% more than the Angel ST. The typical Pirelli sports attitude and top notch performance on wet roads goes along with this feature thanks to an in depth study of the compounds and geometry as well as the positioning of the grooves in the tread. In fact, the unique nature of the Angel GT lies precisely in the fact that its excellent characteristics suffer limited deterioration as it eats up kilometres, all the way to the end of the product's life cycle. Pirelli sums up this property as “Performance Mileage”. Angel GT is the natural descendant of the Angel ST, a tyre with multiple victories under its belt in the sport touring comparison tests conducted by the most prestigious international motorcycling magazines. Compared to its predecessor, Angel GT substantially increases mileage, grip and handling in the wet and, even more importantly, is able to maintain those properties at a high level over time.
Metzeler will unveil their new sport touring Tourance™ Next tyres together with the BMW R 1200 GS (E93) at the Intermot exhibition which will be held from 3 to 7 October in Cologne, Germany.
Metzeler has been a BMW development partner for the GS family since 1980 with street enduro products and since 1999 with the Tourance™ family products.
The new Tourance™ Next is the third generation of the Tourance range and was specifically designed for latest generation street enduro and adventure touring bikes.
The new sizes of the Tourance™ Next as original equipment on the BMW R 1200 GS will be the 120/70 R19 M/C and the 170/60 R17 M/C and they were developed directly in cooperation
with the Bavarian manufacturer.
Tourance™ Next sets the new standard for the segment where grip on wet roads is concerned as well as in terms of safety thanks to the new compounds developed for the front and rear
which work in synergy with new grooves arranged optimally on the tread.
This tyre can therefore guarantee excellent grip in the wet, conveying a sensation of total safety to the rider in any condition, even when the asphalt is dirty and slippery.
The structure and profiles of the new Tourance™ Next were specifically designed for large new concept enduro bikes with particular attention to guaranteeing excellent stability even at
high speeds and with the bike loaded down with top box and passenger.
In fact, the profiles were designed to absorb bumps in the asphalt in order to provide greater vehicle stability and for optimal interaction with the ABS and braking system.
The particularly resistant structure of the carcass creates a rigidity which translates into greater and easier handling of the bike.
The combination and interaction of the new tread and latest generation compounds result in a significant improvement compared to its predecessors in the Tourance™ family in terms of mileage thanks to better and more even tread wear.
