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.
he latest addition to the Pirelli range is elected best hypersport tyre from the German publications Motorrad and PS and the Italian website Red-live.it which decree its superiority over rivals; Continental Race Attack Comp. Endurance, Dunlop Sportsmart TT and Michelin Power RS
The new DIABLO ROSSO CORSA II tyre, presented by Pirelli to the international press at the beginning of April in South Africa at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, has achieved victory in the hypersport tyre comparison tests organised by the prestigious German magazines MOTORRAD and PS and the Italian website Red-live.it. These all illustrate its clear superiority over main competitors Continental Race Attack Comp. Endurance, Dunlop Sportsmart TT and Michelin Power RS.
This is the final ranking, with relative scores, of the comparative test organised by Motorrad:
1) PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO CORSA II (275 points)
2) CONTINENTAL RACEATTACK Comp. Endurance (266 points)
3) DUNLOP SPORTSMART TT(261 points)
4) MICHELIN POWER RS (248 points)
Now Bosch wants to take things further by introducing anti-slide technology.
Bosch the German technology firm is attempting to use high-pressure gas that's forced out of a nozzle to help right a sliding motorcycle.
The technology being tested isn't new though, and is similar to the technique used by astronauts to navigate in zero gravity. The Bosch anti-slide system uses a device similar to the airbag inflator in cars to provide an external lateral force when the tyres of a motorcycle lose traction. In other words, when a bike begins to slide and fall, pressurised gas thrusters will repulse and straighten the bike.
Mitas will be a tire sponsor for Jason Doyle (2017 World Champion), Patryk Dudek, Tai Woffinden (2013 and 2015 World Champion), Bartosz Zmarzlik, Emil Sayfutdinov, Matej Žagar, Martin Vaculik and Przemyslaw Pawlicki.
Ksenija Bitenc, Director of Mitas Motorcycle Tires, says: “Speedway racing was always at the heart of Mitas, as our motorsport roots were born in this discipline. We are delighted that many of the best world speedway riders still recognize Mitas as the only tire choice. This is reflected in the fact that we are also the official tire supplier for British Speedway League.”
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Bookings open for the 2018 edition of Alex Gramigni’s Old School Racing powered by Pirelli & Yamaha
The ex-World Champion will hold 12 days of track riding classes at the circuit of Mugello, Italy, using 2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 equipped with PIRELLI DIABLO SUPERBIKE SC3 slick tyres.
Following the fully-booked success of last year’s exclusive track riding school by ex-World Champion Alex Gramigni, Old School Racing powered by Pirelli & Yamaha returns with an enhanced calendar of events held at the beautiful Tuscan circuit of Mugello.
With the continued support of Pirelli and Yamaha, Old School Racing, with Alex Gramigni’s highly qualified and back-to-basics teaching methods, has become one of the most exclusive experiences on the track riding school calendar. His tried and tested formula provides each participant with the use of a brand new Yamaha YZF-R1 2018 machine equipped for the Old School Racing event with the same Pirelli DIABLO™ Superbike SC3 slick racing tyres, as used in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship.
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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Large center radius and flat shoulder parts make unwieldy, but bring bearing surface when driving straight ahead and thus mileage (touring tires). Sports tires, on the other hand, have a more pointed contour, which considerably increases the handling.
To use the graphene additive in its compounds, Vittoria has entered into a joint venture with Directa Plus SpA. The company recently announced that it has received the patent for Graphene Plus (G +) tire elastomer composition. G + simultaneously reduces drag and increases adhesion in automotive, motorcycle and bicycle tires.
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British-based Avon Tyres has extended its Cobra motorcycle tyre range, introducing four new sizes to suit the latest Harley-Davidson Big Twin model updates.
There are two new front fitments, 130/60 B19 AV71 and 130/60 B21 AV71, suitable for the Street Glide and CVO Breakout models, among others. On the rear, riders can now choose the Cobra in 160/70 B17 AV72 and 180/55 B18 AV72 sizes. Avon has a long history of producing motorcycle tyres in custom and cruiser fitments. Its Cobra range combines the super-tough construction necessary for heavy-duty custom loads, with sports tyre technology for improved handling and performance. Avon’s Cobra tyre is renowned for its outstanding mileage and long life.
Featuring the distinctive Cobra tread pattern, the new fitments also sport the unique Cobra 'snakeskin' effect sidewall logo. Products from the Avon motorcycle range will be on display at the Motorcycle Trade Expo (14-16 January), taking place at Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre, Warwickshire.
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.
