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NOW NO SCOOTER RIDER NEED FEAR THE WINTER - With the introduction of the new 100/80-16, 110/70-16 and 110/70-13 sizes for the front and 120/80–16, 130/70 R16 and 140/60-14 for the rear, the Feelfree Wintec family has grown. Feelfree Wintec: the tyre which ensures safety even during the coldest seasons.
Safety in every month of the year is now even more within reach for all scooter riders thanks to the introduction of new sizes for Feelfree Wintec, the first tyre conceived to allow scooter riders to use their two wheelers in every season, especially in the coldest months. In addition to the sizes already sold, now riders can also find sizes of 100/80-16 for the front and 120/80-16 for the rear on 150 cc scooters like the Honda SH150i, 110-70-16 for the front and 130/70-R16 for the rear on 300cc scooters like the Honda SH300i as well as front size 110/70-13 and rear 140/60-14 suited for scooters like the Piaggio MP3. With the expansion of the Feelfree Wintec range Metzeler confirms road safety as a priority element of its research and development activities, which are conducted alongside numerous sensitization initiatives in all major European countries.
PIRELLI SCORPION RALLY size for 2015
120/70 R19 (60T) M+S SCORPION RALLY
170/60 R17 (72T) SCORPION RALLY M+S
01.12.2011 - THE KING OF THE DESERT IS NOW ALSO AVAILABLE FOR HIGH DISPLACEMENT ENDURO STREET BIKES
Pirelli introduces the new 110/80-19 sizes for the front and 150/70-17 for the rear, specifically designed for high displacement enduro street bikes that have a strong off-road attitude programmed into their DNA.
Pirelli introduces new sizes of the Scorpion Rally tyre, 110/80-19 for the front and 150/70-17 for the rear, designed ad hoc for high displacement enduro street bikes like the BMW R 1200 GS and Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré which, besides being the preferred type of touring vehicle, maintain a strong propensity for off-road in their DNA.
The new sizes of 100/70 R17 for the front and 125/70 R17 for the rear, for 2.5" and 3.5" rims respectively, are designed for 125cc and 250cc sport bikes and destined for the promising young riders of today who will become the key players of tomorrow
The legends of tomorrow are fuelled by their victories today and precisely for the purpose of following riders throughout every stage of their sports career, Pirelli has decided to broaden the Diablo Superbike range with new sizes of 100/70 R17 for the front and 125/70 R17 for the rear, for mounting on 2.5” and 3.5” rims respectively and use on 125cc and 250cc sport bikes.
PIRELLI PRESENTS THE NEW DIABLO SUPERCORSA - TOP PERFORMANCE ON THE TRACK AND ON THE ROAD
Initially produced in 120/70ZR17 front and 200/55ZR17 rear sizes, the tyre will be available in both the compound version, to be showcased during the 2012 FIM Superstock 1000 Cup, as well as the race replica road going version
11 November 2011 – Pirelli announces the world premiere of the new Diablo Supercorsa, the Italian maker’s new tyre perfect for professional riders and motorcyclists who have a sporty riding style but love the racetrack as well. The newest member of the Diablo family is being presented in occasion of EICMA 2011 at the first flagship PZero Moda store opened this past September on the famed Corso Venezia in Milan. The Diablo Supercorsa will be initially produced in the 120/70ZR17 front and 200/55ZR17 rear and will be used in 2012 in the SC (Special Compound) version only by the riders of the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup and these same sizes will also be available in an SP (Sport Production) race replica version suitable for daily use on the road.
Pirelli will progressively introduce this new tyre, first in the racing world with the release of the compound version that will be used in the FIM Superstock 1000 FIM Cup starting next year and then to expand the available range at the end of 2012, introducing a broader range of racing sizes to extend use of the new tyre in various national championships where Pirelli now competes. Finally in early 2013, the road going race replica version will be made available in the common 180/55, 190/55 and 190/50 size for the rear.
Bridgestone launches Battlax Hyper Sport S20 motorcycle tyre A premium sport tyre inspired by Bridgestone’s MotoGP technology.Bridgestone has strengthened its motorcycle tyre line-up with the launch of a premium sport tyre: the Battlax Hyper Sport S20 for riders of high-powered machines from 600 to 1300 cc. Using the “S” (= Sport) symbol for the first time on a Battlax tyre, the premium S20 completes Bridgestone’s Hyper Sport product line-up that includes the Battlax BT-016 Pro and BT-016 amongst other sport specialists for road and track.
New ContiSportAttack 2 Provides Agile and Precise Handling for Sports Motorbikes
• Enhanced high-performance super-sports road tires
• Stable handling and optimum feedback in critical situations
• Traction Skin technology ensures an exceptionally safe and short break-in period
• Original equipment for the new 2012 BMW S 1000 RR
In order to provide standardised information on fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise, the European Union is to introduce a compulsory label for all new tyres. By November 2012 all relevant new tyres sold in Europe must carry this EU label.
The label is intended to give end-users some essential information to help them when choosing new tyres.
Exemptions from labelling are motorcycle tyres ...re-treaded tyres, 4WD and all-terrain tyres, Racing/sports car tires, Tyres for cars made before 1 Oct 1990
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/efficiency/labelling/labelling_of_tyres_en.htm
Pirelli announces that starting from 2013, it will begin supplying all the tyres for the World Superbike Championship, which currently are produced in 16.5", in the 17" size. This radical option will allow Pirelli to remain even closer to its philosophy, its unique approach towards competition with its continuous transferring of solutions developed in the racing environment into the hands of motorcyclists and into road going product through technologies and developments coming from the highest level production series World Championship for which Pirelli is the sole supplier.
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2020 replaced by the MICHELIN POWER CUP 2
Michelin shows some new racing motorcycle tyres for next year 2012.
MICHELIN POWER CUP
Created to provide an excellent grip in curves and during acceleration, the Michelin Power Cup allows a lap improvement over its predecessor, the Power One Competition. The front tire makes handling, stability and progressive, especially under braking. The rear tire, in turn, improves cornering grip without compromising durability. He responds that the balance of performance tires Michelin: three qualities are related by (easy handling, grip and safety due to mileage).
PIRELLI SELECTED FOR THE NEW DUCATI STREETFIGHTER 848 WITH NEW 180/60ZR17 REAR TYRE SIZE
PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO CORSA 180/60 ZR17 >>
The latest addition from Borgo Panigale will use Pirelli’s Diablo Rosso Corsa tyres as original equipment, featuring an innovative 180/60 sized rear tyre that is derived from Pirelli’s experience in the FIM Supersport World Championship
Interact™ multi zone tension technology, along with a functional tread pattern and temperature resistant compounds. A final footprint area 8% wider as compared to theRoadtec Z6 Interact™ is the outcome of a variation of steel belt tensions and a strategically placed tread pattern which optimises pressures in the footprint area.
PIRELLI ADDS NEW SCORPION MX MID HARD 554, UPDATED TREAD PATTERNS AND AN ADDITION SIZE TO THE SCORPION MX RANGE
New mid-hard terrain tyre promises improved traction and power delivery, a newly sized mid-soft tyre for 250cc 4-strokes offers less unsprung weight for bike agility, and a new training tyre brings high knob-tearing resistance and riding confidence
Pirelli presents its new Scorpion MX Mid Hard 554 tyres together with several existing range modifications related to tread pattern and sizes in the same week as its 56th Motocross World Championship title is secured on the grounds of Germany. With such an extensive heritage of victories, the success of the Scorpion MX product line remains undoubted and surely will continue with added performances from the new MX Mid Hard 554 and specific product modifications resulting from Pirelli’s hard work and investments in both the AMA Supercross and the MX1/MX2 classes of the FIM Motocross World Championship.
"For really hard, hard ground, it is not easy to find a tire that provides the necessary grip, has a good shelf life, easy to install as possible and it is still priced in the green range. Selecting the right tire can be the outcome of a race to decide, because at almost the same skill level between two tenths of a competitor often decide who will be achieved not least through a good tire.
Many amateur riders look around on the international race in the paddock and see what the stars tires mounted on their rims are, and act accordingly. There may well be that it is not a tire on the market is because the big teams often receive material that is only tested long before the dealer on the shelf. What many do not know is that manufacturers offer, for example, the GP pilot various rubber mixtures of the same profile on different surfaces which can be very helpful for the drivers.
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To honor the success of the Diablo family of performance tyres as copious companions for sporty road and racetrack use and its renewed role as Official Tyre Supplier to the Superbike World Championship, Pirelli has released the Diablo Super Biker iPhone App via the Apple® App StoreSM and iTunes.
Start to measure your riding performance and discover everything from your lean angle to your corner speed without having to buy or mount expensive equipment on your bike. The new app is free and full of useful functions to get the most out of the GPS tracking technology of Apple's iPhone 4 for immediate feedback on your rides.
Continentals scooter tyre ContiTwist is now availanle in withe wall
120/70 - 12 TL (58P) CONTITWIST WW
130/70 - 12 TL (62P) CONTITWIST WW
The modern all-round tire for city streets and country roads.
• Innovative compound technology for high mileage, combined with excellent grip on wet and dry roads
• Excellent, very precise handling
• Newly developed carcass, developed to handle even large-capacity scooters
• New-edge tread pattern that will look good even on show scooters
• Large selection of sizes: from 50 cc scooters to 500 cc touring scooters
