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Michelin Road 6 – New 2022!

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The new Michelin Road 6 hoops will arrive in 18 sizes including a GT variant for heavy weight touring and sports motorcycles

  • Increased wet grip
  • Ride even longer
  • Dedication to Innovation
  • Increased Cornering Stability

15% more grip than the MICHELIN Road 5 tire in wet conditions thanks to 100% MICHELIN Silica Technology tread compounds and a new tread pattern featuring MICHELIN Water Evergrip Technology. The MICHELIN Road 6 tire delivers 10% longer tread life compared to the previous generation. The MICHELIN Road 6 tire typifies two decades of ongoing innovations and MICHELIN Technologies from our highest level of expertise. MICHELIN 2CT+ Technology, which has been standard on the rear tire, is now applied to the front tire for better rigidity at lean, and more stability when cornering, especially under strong acceleration or heavy braking, compared to the previous generation.

Michelin Road 6
120/60ZR17 (55W)
120/70ZR17 (58W)
150/70ZR17 (69W)
160/60ZR17 (69W)
170/60ZR17 (72W)
180/55ZR17 (73W)
190/50ZR17 (73W)
190/55ZR17 (75W)

Michelin Road 6 GT
120/70ZR17 (58W)
180/55ZR17 (73W)
190/50ZR17 (73W)
190/55ZR17 (75W)

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Even stronger for longer: Dunlop launches new RoadSmart IV

RoadSmart IV dunlop

Dunlop has revealed details of its new-for-2022 RoadSmart IV, its most versatile sport-touring tyre yet. The RoadSmart IV uses a mix of Dunlop’s innovative technologies to create a multi-talented tyre. Dunlop’s goal is to set new standards in handling, stability, wet grip and mileage across the wide spectrum of motorcycles and rider styles in the sport-touring sector.

The sport-touring sector has become incredibly diverse as motorcycle genres overlap each other. Naked roadsters, crossover designs, road-focused adventure bikes, hyper-nakeds as well as traditional sport-tourers, were all in the design remit for RoadSmart IV.

Dunlop saw this broadening of the segment as an opportunity to create an all-new RoadSmart generation. It had to fit the needs of commuters, long-distance tourers and riders using their bikes for a Sunday morning blast. The design process was shaped by Dunlop’s research. Riders wanted a tyre that could deliver a perfect balance of outstanding dry performance and exceptional wet grip, neutral and stable handling and deliver consistent performance even after several thousand kilometres. From that brief, RoadSmart IV was born.

Dunlop Sportmax RoadSmart IV

SPORTMAX ROADSMART IV FRONT120/70ZR17(58W)452533013.003.5023.704.695/32520 @ 42
SPORTMAX ROADSMART IV FRONT120/70ZR18(59W)452533073.003.5024.654.765/32536 @ 42
SPORTMAX ROADSMART IV REAR160/60ZR17(69W)452533024.505.0024.806.549/32716 @ 42
SPORTMAX ROADSMART IV REAR170/60ZR17(72W)452533034.505.5025.206.739/32783 @ 42
SPORTMAX ROADSMART IV REAR180/55ZR17(73W)452533045.506.0025.007.209/32805 @ 42
SPORTMAX ROADSMART IV REAR190/50ZR17(73W)452533055.506.0024.767.609/32805 @ 42
SPORTMAX ROADSMART IV REAR190/55ZR17(75W)452533065.506.0025.477.689/32853 @ 42

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Mitas E-07 Enduro / Trail

Mitas e-07 mc tyre

Mitas E-07 ENDURO: 50 % / 50 % dual sport

Mitas E-07 ENDURO is designed as a 50/50 dual sport – trail – adventure bike tire (50% on-road & 50% off-road use). It is an M+S (Mud+Snow) approved tire. Although many years on the market, it remains one of the most desirable choices of adventure riders, as it perfectly combines riding characteristics and mileage with off-road capability. The hardwearing compound and optimal performance, both on-road and off-road, make the E-07 a preferred choice on many journeys across the world. Selected sizes are available in the Dakar version (yellow stripe marking) featuring a stronger carcass and higher puncture resistance. Ideal for higher loads, long-distance adventure trips and extreme conditions.

Mitas E-07+ ENDURO TRAIL: 60% / 40% dual sport

Mitas E-07+ ENDURO TRAIL is designed as a 60/40 dual sport – trail – adventure bike tire (60% on-road & 40% off-road use). This M+S (Mud+Snow) approved tire delivers the best mileage durability in the segment and is also able to cope with difficult off-road terrain. Compared to the E-07, it has a more rounded profile to provide excellent maneuverability and cornering stability. The aggressive chevron tread pattern helps disperse water, soil, and mud from the surface, even in very extreme conditions. The harder rubber compound of the Dakar version (yellow stripe marking) brings 20% more mileage compared to the standard version and almost complete puncture protection thanks to the reinforced carcass. The rubber compound of the standard version (non-Dakar) is better suited for wet roads.

Mitas E-07 enduro

Mitas E-07+ ENDURO TRAIL Technical data

Rim sizeTire sizeLoad Index/Speed IndexTL/TTFront/RearVersionStripe colour
17130/80B1765TTL*REAR
17140/80B1769TTL*REAR
17140/80B1769TTL*REARDAKARYELLOW
17150/70B1769TTL*REAR
17150/70B1769TTL*REARDAKARYELLOW
17170/60B1772TTL*REAR
17170/60B1772TTL*REARDAKARYELLOW
18120/80B1862TTL*REAR
18140/80B1870TTL*REAR
18140/80B1870TTL*REARDAKARYELLOW
18150/70B1870TTL*REAR
18150/70B1870TTL*REARDAKARYELLOW
19110/80B1959TTL*FRONT
19110/80B1959TTL*FRONTDAKARYELLOW
19120/70B1960TTL*FRONT
19120/70B1960TTL*FRONTDAKARYELLOW
2190/90B2154TTL*FRONT
2190/90B2154TTL*FRONTDAKARYELLOW

Mitas E-07 ENDURO Technical data

Rim sizeTire sizeLoad Index/Speed IndexTL/TTFront/RearVersionStripe colour
17120/90-1764STL*REAR
17130/80-1765TTL*REAR
17140/80-1769TTL*REAR
17140/80-1769TTL*REARDAKARYELLOW
17150/70-1769TTL*REAR
17150/70-1769TTL*REARDAKARYELLOW
18130/80-1872TTL*REAR
18140/80-1870TTL*REAR
18140/80-1870TTL*REARDAKARYELLOW
18150/70-1870TTL*REAR
18150/70-1870TTL*REARDAKARYELLOW
19100/90-1957TTL*FRONT
19100/90-1957TTL*FRONTDAKARYELLOW
19110/80-1959TTL*FRONT
19110/80-1959TTL*FRONTDAKARYELLOW
2190/90-2154TTL*FRONT
2190/90-2154TTL*FRONTDAKARYELLOW
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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41 – New 2022!

Battlax Adventure Trail AT41

Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41. Bridgestone has launched a new motorcycle tyre for the growth adventure biking segment. The Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41 combines rugged, off-road features with a touring compound to provide traction, grip and braking in all weather conditions. It will be available from February 2022 in nine sizes.

Tyre sizes

100/90-19 57V TL(UM)
110/80R19 59V TL
120/70R19 60V TL
90/90-21 54V TL(UM)

150/70R17 69V TL(UM)
170/60R17 72V TL
150/70R18 70V TL(UM)
140/80R17 69V TL(UM)
130/80R17 65H TL(UM)

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Bridgestone Battlax T32 / GT

Bridgestone’s state-of-the-art groove design resembles blood pulses.
Improved neutral and linear handling results in ease of control. Naturally, this tire also provides stable performance on dry roads. Now you can savor the landscape, the sky and your riding free from weather or road conditions.
The SPORT TOURING T32: makes you want to go out and ride, any time, anywhere.

Recommended for:
● Riders who enjoy riding on winding road with a touring motorcycle.
● Riders who enjoy riding a super sports bike with touring tires.
● Riders who want high performance in wet conditions.
● Riders who want to ride with sense of security even when caught in unexpected rainfall.

Bridgestone Battlax T32 / GT

Front
BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T32　
110/70ZR17 M/C (54W) TL
120/60ZR17 M/C (55W) TL
120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) TL
110/80R18 M/C 58V TL
110/80ZR18 M/C (58W) TL
120/70ZR18 M/C (59W) TL
110/80R19 M/C 59V TL
120/70ZR19 M/C 60W TL

Front
BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T32 GT Specs
120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) TL
120/70ZR18 M/C (59W) TL

Rear
BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T32　
150/70ZR17 M/C (69W) TL
160/60ZR17 M/C (69W) TL
160/70ZR17 M/C (73W) TL
170/60ZR17 M/C (72W) TL
180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) TL
190/50ZR17 M/C (73W) TL
190/55ZR17 M/C (75W) TL
140/70R18 M/C 67V TL
160/60ZR18 M/C (70W) TL

Rear
BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T32 GT Specs
170/60ZR17 M/C (72W) TL
180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) TL
190/55ZR17 M/C (75W) TL

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Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II – Hypersport tyre!

Pirelli corsa II ireland

PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO CORSA II, Pirelli’s first multi-compound motorcycle tyre transferring racetrack performance into street versatility

  • Pirelli technology developed within the World Superbike Championship
  • Bicompound solution for the front tyre — applying the two compounds in three different zones
  • Triple compound on the rear distributed in five zones
  • New tread pattern design

Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II

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METZELER PERFECT ME 77 Classic touring

me 77 tyre

Renowned classic tread pattern dedicated to medium-small capacity motorcycles, thanks to unique groove geometry for great water drainage, high mileage and consistent performance

Metzeler Perfect ME 77

Front

110/90 - 16 M/C 59S
3.00 - 18 M/C 47S TL
3.50 - 18 56S TL
3.50 - 19 57S TL

Rear

130/90 - 15 M/C 66S TL
140/90 - 15 M/C 70S
110/90 - 16 M/C 59S TL
120/90 - 16 M/C 63H TL
130/90 - 16 M/C 67S TL
4.60 - 16 59S TL
110/90 - 18 M/C 61S
3.00 - 18 M/C 47S TL
3.50 - 18 56S
4.00 - 18 64H TL
4.10 - 18 60H TL
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M+S mc tyre: Heidenau K60 Scout

k60 scout mc tyre

Durability, It’s about the Rubber

Heidenau’s compound uses a high natural rubber content, and there’s a lot on there. This naturally resilient compound, combined with sturdy Belted construction, makes for one of the most trusted, longest lasting tires available to long distance travelers.

Tread design

Most asked question, why do different sizes look different? A new compound created new challenges in design. Heidenau took the opportunity at the inception of the Scout, to tailor the design to best suit the application. Incorporating feedback from customers and countless miles of testing, this resulted in tires looking different for the different bikes, but insuring the best performance.

Fitment

Found in most common Enduro sizes for most manufactures as either a K60 or a K60 Scout. Every Scout is a K60, Not every K60 is a scout. 

Heidenau K60 scout: https://mc-tyres.co.uk/?s=k60+scout&post_type=product

Heidenau K60 Scout Dual Sport

120/90 – 17 M/C 64T TT

130/80 – 17 M/C 65T TL

140/80 – 17 M/C 69T TL

150/70 B 17 M/C 69T TL

150/70 B 17 M/C 69T TL Cold Compound

170/60 B 17 M/C 72T TL

4.00 – 18 M/C 64T TT

100/90 – 18 M/C 56H TL

140/80 – 18 M/C 70S TT

150/70 B 18 M/C 70T TL

150/70 B 18 M/C 70T TL Cold Compound

110/80 B 19 M/C 59T TL

120/70 B 19 M/C 60T TL

90/90 – 21 M/C 54T TL

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Metzeler Karoo 3 M+S – The best companion for your off-road adventures

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The Enduro on/off tyre for your adventures far and away.
A versatile product featuring rally-raid off-road traction and high speed stability with excellent mileage even fully loaded.

The latest generation of polymers blended in the compound lend a remarkable resistance to abrasion and knob tearing.
KAROO™ 3 has a great effective mileage in this segment and provides the 30% more durability than its predecessor MCE KAROO™ and MCE KAROO™(T).

Metzeler Karoo 3 https://mc-tyres.co.uk/?s=karoo+3&post_type=product

Metzeler Karoo 3 mc tyres

110/80 – 19 M/C 59R M+S TL
120/70 R 19 M/C 60T M+S TL
90/90 – 21 M/C 54R M+S TL
90/90 – 21 M/C 54S M+S TL

130/80 – 17 M/C 65R M+S TL
140/80 – 17 M/C 69R M+S TL
150/70 – 17 M/C 69R M+S TL
170/60 R 17 M/C 72T M+S TL
140/80 – 18 M/C 70R M+S TL
150/70 – 18 M/C 70R M+S TL

Metzeler site: https://www.metzeler.com/en-ww/products/tyres/karoo-3

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Bridgestone Battlax S22 – Hypersport!

S22 Bridgestone

Exclusive front & rear pattern design and specially developed compounds will give high levels of grip and quick handling. Astonishing riding feel makes the bike lighter. Winding roads are even more enjoyable. Also, improvement in WET handling and WET grip will give you a sport riding with one step higher range.

Recommended for:
●Riders who mostly enjoy sports riding.
●Riders of supersports motorcycles who want a combination of performance in the wet and long life.
●Riders who are thinking of starting riding on the racetrack.

Technology: ULTIMATEYE, HTSPC, 3LC, 5LC, SILICA RICH, SILICA, RC POLYMER, NANOPRO.

Tire sizes

110/70R17 M/C 54H TL
120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) TL

140/70R17 M/C 66H TL
150/60R17 M/C 66H TL
160/60ZR17 M/C (69W) TL
180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) TL
180/60ZR17 M/C (75W) TL
190/50ZR17 M/C (73W) TL
190/55ZR17 M/C (75W) TL
200/55ZR17 M/C (78W) TL

Bridgestone: https://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/detail/pr153/