MICHELIN is taking part in the 2011 Dakar Rally (Moto class event) - alongside its official partners KTM, BMW, Aprilia and Yamaha - with the MICHELIN Desert Race tires developed specifically for the new 450cc bikes.
The MICHELIN Desert Race tire delivers improved handling and grip as well as superior lateral stability and outstanding longevity.
The new tire is the result of Michelin’s 30 years of experience in cross-country rallying. Developed by engineers at the MICHELIN Technology Center in Clermont-Ferrand, the MICHELIN Desert Race has been adapted for the new 450cc prototype factory bikes.
The 450cc bikes developed by manufacturers make different demands on tires than the 690cc bikes of the past,” explains Christophe Chatras, head of off-road motorcycle racing.
“The new machines are lighter, their weight is apportioned differently and the engine power is more effectively managed and transferred to the ground. In fact, the 450cc factory bikes deliver very high performance and thus make considerable demands on tires. The new MICHELIN Desert Race was developed for use with these new-generation motorcycles. It’s a versatile product that is suitable for the Dakar Rally’s different kinds of terrain, such as rocky trails and sand. Since last summer, the new MICHELIN Desert Race has undergone some 3,000 kilometers of tests in race conditions, including a number of stages of the Shamrock Rally. The results speak for themselves.”
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Dunlop has announced the launch of their latest tyre for the hypersport sector. Designed for ultimate street performance but with track capability, the latest
combines learnings taken from Dunlop’s World championship winning endurance racing programme with the experience gained in developing the revolutionary RoadSmart III Sport Touring tyre.
Dunlop Europe’s development team aimed for high objectives in the development of the latest tyre. The previous SportSmart2 had built a strong reputation for ultimate grip, and the replacement had to maintain this advantage but set a new testing benchmark for handling, feedback and low wear.
Michelin returned to the MotoGP grid this season following a seven-year absence, with the French manufacturer bringing numerous evolutions to its tyres in the course of the campaign.
With no fewer than nine different race-winners, plus the full spectrum of climatic conditions and a handful of new lap records thrown into the mix, Michelin was faced with a wide variety of situations over the course of the calendar’s 18 Grands Prix. The journey undertaken by Michelin Motorsport’s team of men and women from the very first official tests in November last year up to the present day has been a long and at times challenging one. Nicolas Goubert – the man in charge of Michelin’s MotoGP programme – offers his verdict on the brand’s first season back in the premier class.
Right now in the beautiful setting of the Principality of Monaco the International Press Launch of the new
Ducati Monster 1200 is taking place.
The powerful naked bike from the Borgo Panigale factory has been chosen to run as Original Equipment tyres the new Pirelli DIABLO ROSSO ™ III in
120/70 ZR17 (58W) DIABLO ROSSO III "D" front and
190/55 ZR17 (75W) DIABLO ROSSO III "D" sizes for both the basic Monster and the Monster S
On the rear tyre, a central band with no tread boosts mileage returns and limits tread movement for increased stability under acceleration.
A brand new compound formula has been designed and tested by our experienced team to deliver excellent mileage and consistent performance throughout the life of the tyre.
An improved version of MileagePlus delivers more miles and increased consistency throughout the life of the tyre, whereas the multi-groove tread pattern has been optimised to deliver excellent water drainage properties for improved performance in wet conditions.
A specially engineered carcass delivers supreme comfort and superb handling even on the heaviest of machines.
Riders of classic and lightweight motorcycles – this is the tyre for you!
A durable tyre offering cutting edge performance, without losing that traditional appearance.
The new ContiCity will appeal to inner-city riders and all-round commuters who want reliability, performance and style in a single package.
Front Tyres
70/90 -17 (38P)
2.50 -17 TT (43P)
2.75 -17 TT (47P)
3.00 -17 (70P)
80/90 -17 (50P)
Rear Tyres
80/100 -18 (47P)
2.75 -18 (48P)
90/90 -18 (57P)
DIABLO ROSSO™ SCOOTER, on the other hand, is inspired by the DIABLO™ family DNA, specifically the DIABLO ROSSO™ line which represents the Pirelli supersport tyre range. This tyre also takes its tread pattern from another pillar in the Pirelli range, the DIABLO ROSSO™ III which made its début this year, immediately gaining popularity among bikers all over the world.
Just as DIABLO ROSSO™ III redefined the concept of sport riding in the motorcycle world, taking it to a new level, DIABLO ROSSO™ SCOOTER represents the new frontier for high performance scooters thanks to grip, unprecedented handling and consistent performance, characteristics to make the daily ride more pleasant and satisfying, regardless of the environment.
Pirelli is pleased to present the new 2017 Scooter Range which from January, will introduce two new products onto the market, ANGEL™ SCOOTER and DIABLO ROSSO™ SCOOTER. These will be available with a complete range of sizes, and will progressively replace and expand the current DIABLO™ SCOOTER model during the course of next year.
ANGEL™ SCOOTER and DIABLO ROSSO™ SCOOTER represent the direct movement of two historic Pirelli tyre families into the world of scooters. ANGEL™ and DIABLO™ families, from which they maintain the typical characteristics and distinctive traits, for users with varying needs and on different types of scooters.
MICHELIN INTRODUCES THE SPORT MOTORCYCLE ROAD TYRE MARKET’S NEW BENCHMARK: THE MICHELIN POWER RS
To mark this important launch, the MICHELIN Power RS sport road tyre will be unveiled at the MICHELIN® Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. This new range delivers exceptional performance and will be available for sale from January 1.
When it comes to dry-weather grip, agility, stability and peerless handling performance, the MICHELIN Power RS stands out as the sport motorcycle road tyre market’s new benchmark* and accordingly targets the most discerning riders.
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Bridgestone has completed the roll-out of its new-generation MX line-up with the launch of Battlecross X10 for sand terrain. With an advanced new tread design and increased block deformation, X10 promises riders stronger traction, better self-cleaning and higher sideslip control in all types of sandy conditions.
The new tyre was developed and tested by top riders on the MX competition circuit. By deploying the new design in its mainstream Battlecross range, Bridgestone now makes higher performance on sandy tracks attainable for all riders, from national champions to intermediates and beginners.
More deformation, more traction.
From October 11th to 16th the Circuito de Navarra in Spain will host the 91st edition of the World’s most popular Enduro race, with METZELER tyres as the reference tyre in this field
Tyre manufacturer METZELER is now the Official Sponsor of the FIM International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE) to be held from October 11th to 16th for the first time atCircuito de Navarra, in Spain.
The Six Days of Enduro saw its debut in the Official FIM Calendar in 1913 in Carlisle, Great Britain: the 2016 version will be the 91st edition of the competition that awards the title of ISDE Champion to National teams.
Spain hosts the ISDE for the fourth time in its history: the debut on Iberian soil took place in 1970 at El Escorial, near Madrid, followed in 1985 at La Molina, on the Catalan Pyrenees, and the 2000 edition in the city of Granada. The Navarra region hosts for the first time the “Enduro Olympics”, which will take place in the town of Los Arcos, within’ the modern Circuito de Navarra, about 60 kilometres from the capital Pamplona, in a mainly flat area.
Visible as a global ‘sneak peek’ at the Ducati stand at INTERMOT, (4 to 9 October 2016 in Cologne), the latest product from the "long P" brand is chosen by the manufacturer from Borgo Panigale as original equipment on a new model in the Ducati Scrambler range
Pirelli is pleased to present SCORPION RALLY STR, the new on/off enduro tyre designed specifically for the latest generation of adventure, dual purpose and enduro street bikes. SCORPION™ RALLY STR is a revolution in the tyre segment because it manages to combine the best performance of a rally competition tyre with that of an enduro street tyre.
SCORPION™ RALLY STR can be seen as a global sneak peek at the Ducati stand at INTERMOT, scheduled from 4 to 9 October, 2016 at Cologne, because the manufacturer from Borgo Panigale has chosen to use it as original equipment for a new model in the Ducati Scrambler range. The new model will utilise it in sizes 120/70 R19 M/C 60V M+S TL (front) and 170/60 R 17 M/C 72V M+S TL (rear).
First up and making its world debut is the new Battlecruise H50 custom tyre – specially developed to give you maximum pleasure on your American V-Twin. Bridgestone deployed its top two-wheel tyre technologies to develop H50, targeting easy handling, top grip on wet and dry, and long wear life.
The Battlecruise H50s on display at Intermot are fitted on a Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight customised by Thunderbike – one of the kings of the custom business in Europe.
Win a Harley-Davidson with Battlecruise H50 tyres!
The Harley-Davidson on display with its Battlecruise H50 tyres is also on raffle! Visitors to the Bridgestone stand have the chance to ride the €15K bike away. Just enter the H50 contest, find the 6-digit code and you could be the first biker to take these Battlecruise H50 tyres onto the open road.
DUNLOP D-606 the 10% road 90% off-road enduro tyre.
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