EIGHT BRANDS, 11 MODELS, TWO CATEGORIES - This time eight tire manufactures stepped up to the plate, including Avon, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Michelin, Metzeler, Pirelli and Shinko. We asked each to submit one or more samples of its current sport rubber designed for highperformance street riding (not racing) in 120/70-17 front and 190/55-17 rear fitment for a 2014 Suzuki GSX-R1000. We then divided the models into two categories: ‘A’ and ‘B’. The A group are the premium, top-of-the-line tires in each manufacturer’s respective line-up, while the B group represent a more affordable, but still capable sport tire solution.
PIRELLI DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP "This is the tire. The first thing I noticed is how tall the rear tire was. It really modifies the dynamic of the motorcycle. It puts more weight on the front and helps its steering response. What more can you ask for? Immediate warm-up time, incredible Velcro-like grip through all parts of the turn with loads of that precious feel that makes you want to push the bike harder. My favorite tire of the bunch and the one that I’d mount on my bike for performance riding."
120/70 ZR17 (58W) DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP V2
190/55 R17 (75W) DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP V2
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Pirelli DIABLO™ Supercorsa SP have proven themselves once more to be the new reference point in the racing tyre segment for street use and the first choice for the ultra high performance bikes recently introduced to the market by the most prestigious motorcycle manufacturers. In fact, the brand new Ducati 1299 Panigale, 1299 Panigale S and Panigale R will come with these hypersport tyres as original equipment in:
120/70 ZR17 (58W) DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP V2 on the front and
200/55 R17 (78W) DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP V2 on the rear.
DIABLO™ Supercorsa SP is a concentration of technology which draws from Pirelli's racing experience and heritage as sole supplier of the World Superbike Championship since 2004, based on an ideal procedure of transferring sport technology to high performance street legal products. This street tyre, designed for professional riders and for bikers who have a sport street riding style but also love the track, provides racing performance typical of track-only products, allowing the user to have one ultra high performance product that can be used on the street or the track without having to make compromises. Compared to the compound version SC which is for track use, the DIABLO™ Supercorsa SP offers a bi-compound rear tyre in order to better adapt to street use, as well as more regular wear which favours mileage.
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Fresh out of the mold, the ContiMotion presents a new product for the low-end range. Unlike other tire manufacturers, who offer older models as budget low-end products, Continental has developed the Conti Motion, an innovative technology based on a whole new concept, to serve the needs of this sector.
The brand with the elephant logo, announced the arrival of the new range of Vintage and Classic products with an international press conference at the Cologne Motorcycle Show
SPORTEC™ Klassik is the new METZELER tyre in the Classic segment for owners of motorcycles built from the 70s. A segment #METZELER has always shown a great deal of attention, as proven by the current Vintage and #Classic range which includes products such as the Perfect ME 11, Perfect ME 77, ME 22, Block C and Lasertec.
Bound to a technology that, although still valid, could not fully benefit from the rapid development of the last decade, these motorcycles are often at a disadvantage compared to most modern machines equipped with the most sophisticated safety systems and cutting-edge tyres.
The tyres of these machines have many diverse sizes which are now rarely used in new street and touring motorcycles, and for this reason they are often neglected in the design of new products by the tyre manufacturers.
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180/55 ZR17 (73W) PILOT ROAD 4 "A"
190/50 ZR17 (73W) PILOT ROAD 4 "A"
2 new Michelin Road 4 motorcycle tyres with "A" specification for sensible naked bikes like:
Ducati Monster 900 / 1000
Honda 600 Hornet
Honda CB 1300
Kawasaki Z 1000 / Z 1000 SX
Kawasaki ZRX 1200 / R
Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit
Yamaha XJR 1300
for a better strait stability ! available February 2015
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PIRELLI MT 60 RS is the Pirelli tyre designed for the DUCATI SCRAMBLER, the latest model launched by the Borgo Panigale company in four versions: Icon, Urban Enduro, Full Throttle and Classic.
The front 3.00' x 18' and the rear 5.50' x 17' wheels of the DUCATI SCRAMBLER are designed to be lightweight and will fit as original equipment the new enduro street tyres from Pirelli, the MT 60™ RS 110/80 R18 front and 180/55 R17 rear. These have been specially made for the DUCATI SCRAMBLER with a dedicated design of the knobs which offers excellent handling on any terrain.
METZELER ME 888 MARATHON™ ULTRA EXPANDS THE RANGE WITH NEW SIZES, INCLUDING THE 23-INCH FRONT, AND WITH A WHITEWALL VERSION
The new custom touring product from Metzeler will be on sale from Spring 2014 in new sizes, including the all-new 23-inch front designed especially for the ‘Baggers’, and in a Whitewall version in 12 sizes; 5 front and 7 rear, dedicated to heavy tourers, V -Twins and metric cruisers.
Milan, 5 November 2013 – The range of METZELER tyres expands from Spring 2014 . A wider range of sizes and a new version of the ME 888 MARATHON™ Ultra, the new tyre from the brand with the blue elephant, dedicated to all owners and lovers of V-Twins and the custom world. The new product, already nicknamed "Triple 8" from the US public, will be present with new sizes, including the 23-inch front, and with a Whitewall version.
The new blackwall sizes of the ME 888 MARATHON™ Ultra that complement existing ones are 130/70 R 18 M/C 63H TL, MH90 - 21 M/C 54H TL and 130/60 B 23 M/C 65H TL at the
front and 140/90 B 15 M/C 70H TL, 140/90 B 16 M/C Reinf 77H TL, 180/60 R 16 M/C 74H TL e 160/70 B 17 M/C 79V Reinf TL on the rear.
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Bridgestone has added the Ecopia low-rolling-resistance tyre to the Battlax SC line-up for maxi scooters. The new Battlax SC Ecopia provides a maintained high-level handling, stability, wear life and comfort as the standard Battlax SC, but with the advantage of greater fuel efficiency due to improvements in rolling resistance of 15%.
“With the new Battlax SC Ecopia, riders of maxi scooters can save fuel but still have total confidence and enjoy the ride” says Vincent Van Houtte, Senior Manager Motorcycle Tyre Products, Bridgestone Europe.
Introducing the all new #TKC70. Our customers across the globe have asked for it, we listened, and now its finally here being unveiled to the motorcycling world as we go to press!
Sitting right in the middle of the more off-road oriented #TKC80 Twinduro and the increasingly popular #ContiTrailAttack2 this is the ideal tyre for big adventure bike riders who do most of their riding on the road but still need a tyre that is well capable when taken off the beaten track.
This week we have been doing our very best to hide 30 big adventure bikes from the public in preparation for the international launch of the all new Continental TKC 70.
October 27, 2014 – After the Malaysian round, Pirelli will also be the Event Main Sponsor of the grand finale of the eni FIM Superbike World Championship which will be held next weekend in Qatar at the Losail International Circuit, Doha. The last round of the season will take the official name - #Pirelli Qatar Round.
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.
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