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."
Specially developed for Maxi Classic Racing, this tyre has already proven its superior performance. While still in development, the Bridgestone Battlax Classic Racing CR11 was a winner at the FIM Europe classic endurance championship (EEC). At the 4-hours Biker’s Classic in Spa-Francorchamps, it helped #10 Poweracing-Japauto take home first place and team #5 Roadrunner pick up the second place. In damp and tricky conditions, the best lap time and the
fastest pace were recorded with Bridgestone tyres.
The Battlax Classic Racing CR11 offers super-fast warm up - vitally important for races that don’t allow tyre warmers. The tread pattern is derived from Bridgestone’s grooved racing tyre, Battlax Racing R11. It gives the rider consistent grip and superior performance. With its high-performance V-MS-Belt (variable monospiral belt) construction on the front, this tyre provides
excellent braking stability and offers extra feedback when cornering. On the rear tyre, a combination of high-racing performance compounds in a 3-layer compound configuration boost performance in the wet. Compliant with the FIM Europe regulations for the Maxi Classic, this tyre is your ticket to racing success.
Available from March 2020, in size 110/80 R18 for the front and 150/65 R18 for the rear.
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.”
The owners of a BMW R 1250 RT, K 1600 GT, Yamaha FJR 1300, Honda Pan European 1300, Kawasaki 1400 GTR, Triumph Trophy, can now finally access the Road 5 and enjoy the excellent driving characteristics.
ROAD 5 GT - The enhanced version for the heavy GandTouring Big-Bikes is available now (September 2019) in 6 dimensions.
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A 17-inch radial version appeared in DUNLOP “TT100GP” series, which has been loved as a high grip tire since long ago. The size of 120 / 70ZR17 and 180 / 55ZR17 will be the main products of it that size is compatible with recent neoclassic motorcycle.
Speaking of DUNLOP TT100GP, it is a biased tire that has been loved by many riders as a synonym for domestic high grip tire since the ’70s. It is currently being upgraded internally and has been lineup centered on sizes such as 18 inch and 19 inch that fit the classic motorcycle.
“TT100 GP Radial” released this time was remade as a radial tire for neoclassic motorcycles such as KAWASAKI Z900RS and YAMAHA XSR900/700, following the original tread pattern. It’s a tire that maintains the performance of the latest radial tires, but it gets a more classical look.
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In this year's tire test, MOTORRAD magazine tested different off-road tires on the new BMW R 1250 GS.
Tire size
120/70 -19 front
170/60 -17 rear
Part 1 of the test in issue 12/2019 is dedicated to the more off-road oriented tires.
Here is the link to the motorcycle tire test on the Motorrad homepage.
2019 Avon Trekrider should be available also in the size 120/70 -19 (60V) and 170/60 -17 (72V) for the big Adventure Motorcycles.
Avon Tyres’ new Avon TrekRider tyre gives adventure riders the best of both worlds New TrekRider combines off-road ability with performance on the road
Avon Tyres has launched the new TrekRider motorcycle tyre combining superb off-road and on-road performance.
The TrekRider is Avon’s first adventure tyre that offers a 50/50 split of on road versus off-road performance. Designed for light to medium trails, the tyre works as well in mud and gravel as it does on asphalt.
This new tyre will make choosing tyres for an adventure bike much simpler. Often when selecting the best road bike tyre, performance can be limited when driving on mud, but with a full-on dirt tyre, a bike’s roadholding can be affected. Avon’s new TrekRider has been designed to cut out any of this compromise.
METZELER is the technical partner of the first appointment of the 2019 edition of the World Enduro Super Series (WESS), the multi-discipline motorcycle championship for professionals and amateurs alike. Estabished in 2018 with the aim of combining today’s various competitive enduro formats, it is now in its second edition after what has been an incredibly successful debut season in the enduro world scenario.
The blue elephant brand on 10 May 2019 in Portugal, on the TOYOTA PORTO EXTREME XL LAGARES, will be present with its own racing vendor in the paddock and will offer all participating riders, be they professionals or amateurs, the possibility to buy MCE Six Days Extreme tyres, in the 140/80 - 18 Soft or Super Soft rear versions and 90/90 – 21 standard or hard front versions, to be combined with soft and medium mousses.
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Revised Endurance variant complements existing GP Racer D212
Increased durability makes it ideal for track days and club racing
Inspired by Dunlop’s Bol d’Or and Le Mans 24 hour success
Dunlop has announced new Endurance specifications of the highly-regarded GP Racer D212 track tyre. These new variants are aimed at track day riders who demand high levels of durability as well as consistent high performance. The existing GP Racer D212 was a race-winning tyre from its debut. Available in slick and road legal versions, the latter has been used to win Supersport races at the highest National level, including in the French Superbike Championship. Dunlop has now brought their FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) winning expertise by adding a new GP Racer D212 ‘E’ Endurance specification to the range.
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Michelin Power Days 2019 ... more informations soon !!
