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Mitas Touring Force

Mitas Touring Force

Mitas TOURING FORCE is designed for riders of sport touring motorcycles who love to travel and experience a comfortable and confident ride. It is suitable for all types of sport touring motorcycles, including heavy touring models (GT). A perfect fit for longer road trips with a pillion passenger and luggage, but also for sporty solo rides. Riders will appreciate the advanced wet grip, stability on the road, comfort and excellent mileage in addition to consistent performance throughout the service life of the tire. 

Mitas Touring Force

Technical data

Rim sizeTire sizeLoad Index/Speed IndexTL/TTFront/Rear
17120/60ZR17(55W)TLFRONT
17120/70ZR17(58W)TLFRONT
17160/60ZR17(69W)TLREAR
17180/55ZR17(73W)TLREAR
17190/50ZR17(73W)TLREAR
17190/55ZR17(75W)TLREAR
Mitas Touring Force
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR

  • Technological innovations provide traction on dirt, stability at high speeds, on-road handling agility and grip in all riding conditions
  • A new compound, with a high content of silica, offers increased grip on both dry and wet surfaces, stability and a superior resistance to abrasion
  • Increased width and length of the tyre’s contour makes a larger contact patch for better stability
  • Blocks are longer and wider, and the longitudinal distance between each line of knobs has been reduced to increase the contact patch, without compromising off-road traction
  • Heat, generated by high speed, is distributed across a wider surface to prevent knob tearing

Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR

Front

110/70 R 17 M/C 54H M+S TL
120/70 R 17 M/C 58V M+S TL
120/70 R 17 M/C 58H M+S TL

110/80 R 18 M/C 58H M+S TL
120/70 R 18 M/C 59V M+S TL

100/90 – 19 M/C 57V M+S TL
110/80 R 19 M/C 59H M+S TL
110/80 R 19 M/C 59V M+S TL
120/70 R 19 M/C 60V M+S TL

90/90 – 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (B)
90/90 – 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A)

Rear

160/60 R 15 M/C 67H M+S TL

130/80 R 17 M/C 65V M+S TL
140/80 R 17 M/C 69V M+S TL
150/60 R 17 M/C 66H M+S TL
150/70 R 17 M/C 69V M+S TL
170/60 R 17 M/C 72V M+S TL
180/55 R 17 M/C 73V M+S TL

150/70 R 18 M/C 70V M+S TL

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Metzeler Karoo 4 is coming early 2022

Metzeler Karoo 4 mc-tyres

There’s a new Karoo for 2022, and it is ready to take on off-road adventures. The Metzeler Karoo 4 ADV tire features a big block tread pattern with space between the blocks for off-road traction. Replacing the Karoo 3, the new Karoo 4 positions itself between the pavement-oriented Karoo Street and the seriously off-road Karoo Extreme.

Like its predecessor, the Karoo 4 is made for adventure and dual sport riders who want good off-road performance and longevity in a 50/50 tire. The new rubber sits in between the Karoo Street and Karoo Extreme in Metzeler’s dual sport tire lineup. In developing the new rubber, Metzeler states they relied on their “cutting-edge technologies and processes” to expand the Karoo’s versatility on the dirt/street spectrum even more.

Metzeler Karoo 4

19” 100/90-19 TL 57Q M+S

19” 110/80 R 19 TL 59Q M+S

19” 120/70 R 19 TL 60Q M+S

21” 90/90-21 TL 54Q M+S

17” 130/80 R 17 TL 65Q M+S

17” 140/80 R 17 TL 69Q M+S

17” 150/70 R 17 TL 69Q M+S

17” 170/60 R 17 TL 72Q M+S

18” 140/80 – 18 TL 70Q M+S

18” 150/70 R 18 TL 70Q M+S

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New tyres 2022 – Avon 3D Supersport

Avon 3d supersport tyres

Avon Tires has launched the latest addition to its motorcycle range: Avon 3D SUPERSPORT, a hypersport tire developed on track and on the road to offer motorcyclists exceptional grip, handling and stability.

Three key technologies constitute the hypersport references of 3D SUPERSPORT. The tire’s advanced profile design generates extended grip by improving its contact with the road. This is achieved by an all-new tread pattern with an increased ‘land-to-sea’ ratio, which means a larger tire footprint and smaller tread pattern compared to the predecessor.

3D SUPERSPORT’s track-developed construction optimises handling, stability and feedback for the rider by bringing a sense of the race track to the road. While the tyre is designed for riders who predominantly ride on the road, Avon Tyres’ development team has carried out extensive on-track testing to ensure that 3D SUPERSPORT delivers thrilling and reliable performance when riders do take it on a track day.

3D SUPERSPORT has been launched in six sizes: one front and five rear. These include two rear sizes that are brand new to Avon Tyres in the hypersport segment (180/60ZR17 and 200/55ZR17) ensuring fitments for a wide range of sports and superbikes.

Tyre sizes – Avon 3D Supersport

120/70 ZR 17

160/60 ZR 17
180/55 ZR 17
180/60 ZR 17
190/55 ZR 17
200/55 ZR 17

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Pirelli Diablo – THE CLASSIC PIRELLI DNA

Pirelli diablo tyre ireland
  • Excellent stability at high speed
  • Sporty profile and fast warm-up thanks to the silica compound
  • Functional grooves provide safe behavior on dry and wet surface and stability in braking
  • Precise and progressive behavior in handling

Sizes and prices: https://mc-tyres.co.uk/?s=diablo&post_type=product (all Diablo`s)

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Michelin Road 6 – New 2022!

road 6 ireland tyres

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