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
Mitas will also launch new tyres in the Motocross Competition range. The new tyres are C-28 and C-29 TERRACROSS designed for medium to hard terrains and C-30 and C-31 TERRACROSS for soft to medium terrains. Mitas TERRACROSS tyres will satisfy the needs of the most demanding motocross riders in the racing world.
They will be available on worldwide markets in December 2014.
80/100 -21 (51R) TT Mitas C29 TERRACROSS
100/90 -19 (57M) TT Mitas C-28 TERRACOSS
110/90 -19 (57M) TT Mitas C-28 TERRACOSS
80/100 -21 (51R) TT Mitas C31 TERRACROSS
100/90 -19 (57M) TT Mitas C-30 TERRACOSS
110/90 -19 (57M) TT Mitas C-30 TERRACOSS
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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An evolution of the V01, the Battlax V02 from Bridgestone is a real podium contender. It promises to deliver faster lap times and longer tyre life for superbike riders, and is derived directly from their MotoGP experience using the latest construction and compound technologies.
The rear tyre”s new GP-belt construction takes grip and stability to an all new level by optimising the contact patch and increasing contact pressure. The new soft compound provides additional grip across the entire temperature range, increasing warm-up performance and giving riders a safe and confident feeling. During testing the Battlax V02′s consistency and improved grip delivered lap times which were over 1 second faster than the current V01.
The aim of the upgrade of Battlax Racing R10 is to provide faster lap times by improving the front tyre cornering speed and adding traction grip and consistency to the rear. To reach these targets, Bridgestone optimized the construction of the front (size 120/70R17) to provide a 10% bigger contact patch, which increases lateral grip. This extra cornering grip gives the rider more flexibility in the choice of line and an earlier clipping point, leading to faster exits and quicker cornering. At the same time, optimization of the rear compound gives the Battlax Racing R10 EVO a noticeable side and traction grip across the whole temperature range, longer tyre life and more consistent performance compared to its predecessor.
The ContiMilestone is the right tire for all motorcyclists who feel perfectly at home driving their motorcycle along a country road. The tire has an agile handling characteristics and always delivers superb mileage performance and speed stability. It provides maximum grip, even in the rain, and is thus suitable not only as a tire for cruisers but also for tourers heading off on that next big road trip.
Continental now offers the ContiMilestone MileagePlus cross-ply tires in many new sizes to fit on Harley Davidson Sportster, Dyna, Touring and CVO models and don't have to miss out on the great benefits of Conti tires.
Because of its impressive long-life qualities, the ContiMilestone has turned into a real long-distance runner and has become a hot tip for tourer riders.
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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.
Product features Trailmax TR91
Take your trail bike or adventure tourer off the main road with Dunlop’s Trailmax TR91.
It has been specifically engineered for the growing number of riders who want new experiences – the kind that aren’t always found on numbered roads.
Silica-improved tread compounds boost wet and dry grip to give top level traction in any situation, on or off road, dry or wet.
The result is a dual-purpose tyre that blends all of Dunlop’s road and dirt tyre knowledge together to deliver precise handling, confident traction and long-distance comfort across a wide range of surfaces and conditions – and low wear rates.
