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The MICHELIN Road 5 GT is the latest addition to the MICHELIN Road 5 motorcycle tyre range.

Road 5 GT

Touring motorcycle fans, who own machines like the BMW R 1200 RT, BMW K 1600 GT, YAMAHA FJR 1300, HONDA PAN EUROPEAN 1300, KAWASAKI 1400 GTR,  TRIUMPH TROPHY,… demand specific tyres that deliver safety, comfort, long life, stability and sheer riding enjoyment irrespective of the conditions*, and even when a high number of kilometres have passed under their tread.

Developed in exactly the same spirit and to the same rigorous standards as the MICHELIN Road 5, the GT version packs the technological advances that are a hallmark of the other tyres that make up the Road 5 range.

To address the exacting demands expressed by owners of this type of motorcycle, the MICHELIN Road 5 GT places the emphasis on performance, notably on wet roads, along with stability and efficient braking, especially in instances where riders are caught out by poor weather. Following in-house comparative tests, the new tyre came out on top in terms of grip and braking performance on wet roads**, even when as much as 50 percent worn***.

The MICHELIN Road 5 GT benefits from additive metal manufacturing technology which permits the making of highly sophisticated moulds, as well as the incorporation of MICHELIN XST Evo technology whereby the tread pattern’s sipes widen to increase the tyre’s sea-to-land ratio, and thus maintain its water-clearance capacity, as the tyre wears.

Michelin Road 5 mc tyres:

  • 120/70 ZR17 (58W) TL – Vorderreifen
  • 170/60 ZR17 (72W) TL – Hinterreifen
  • 180/55 ZR17 (73W) TL – Hinterreifen
  • 190/50 ZR17 (73W) TL – Hinterreifen
  • 190/55 ZR17 (75W) TL – Hinterreifen
  • 120/70 ZR18 (59W) TL – Vorderreifen

Motorcycle model;

  • BMW R850 RT, R1150 RT, K1200 GT, K1200 RS, R1200 RT, K1300 GT, K1600 GT / GTL
  • Ducati ST2
  • Honda ST1300 Pan European
  • Kawasaki 1400 GTR
  • Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 / 1200 GT
  • Triumph Trophy 900 / 1200, Sprint GT
  • Yamaha FJR1300 (all)

Find out all about Michelin MICHELIN Road 5 Tire tyres information, characteristics, reviews: https://mc-tyres.co.uk/

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Metzeler Cruisetec

Metzeler Cruisetec

Great handling, line taking and holding

CRUISETEC™ enhances machine handling thanks to the combination of sport-touring derived profiles and robust carcasses. In a segment dominated by large and heavy motorcycles, the strong structural support still features the conformability of performance-oriented technological solutions.

Immediate response at all stages also in wet conditions

Dual-compound rear sizes with a high rate of silica promote fast warm-up and chemical grip on wet asphalt whilst the tread pattern design delivers increased mechanical grip. The new compound recipes are coupled with innovative structural elements whilst the combination of liquid polymers with the latest generation of plasticizers maximise footprint conformability.

Enjoy enhanced cornering grip

The Innovative compounds and their layout on the rear tyre blend performance into tyre strength, required by big motorcycles with plenty of torque. 

130/90 B 16 M/C 73H REINFTL
150/80 – 16 M/C 71H TL
MT90 B 16 M/C 72H TL
130/80 B 17 M/C 65H TL
130/70 R 18 M/C 63H TL
100/90 – 19 M/C 57H TL
110/90 – 19 M/C 62H TL
120/70 ZR 19 M/C (60W) TL
130/60 B 19 M/C 61H TL
120/70 B 21 M/C 68H REINFTL
MH90 – 21 M/C 54H TL

130/90 B 16 M/C 73H REINFTL
150/80 B 16 M/C 77H REINFTL
180/60 R 16 M/C 80H REINFTL
180/65 B 16 M/C 81H REINFTL
180/70 B 16 M/C 77H TL
MU85 B 16 M/C 77H TL
160/70 B 17 M/C 79V REINFTL
200/55 R 17 M/C 78V TL
150/70 B 18 M/C 76H REINFTL
180/55 B 18 M/C 80H REINFTL
180/55 ZR 18 M/C (74W) TL
240/40 VR 18 M/C (79V) TL
260/40 VR 18 M/C (84V) TL

Metzeler https://www.metzeler.com

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Michelin Road 5 & Power RS – mc tyres!

Michelin mc tyres

Using the latest combined technologies of MICHELIN 2CT and 2CT+ and the latest generation of compounds and siped tread, MICHELIN Road 5 tyres offer you the best wet grip versus its main competitors without compromise on dry roads. Prices and tyresizes: https://mc-tyres.co.uk/?s=michelin+road+5&post_type=product

Its racing-bred compounds provide excellent grip and a unique experience for riders. The front tyre’s racing breeding optimises the steering force required to lean and gives accurate feedback through turns. https://mc-tyres.co.uk/?s=michelin+power+rs&post_type=product

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Pirelli Angel GT II 2019 – New sport touring tyre!

pirelli-angel-gt-2-II tyres
pirelli-angel-gt-2-II tyres

Pirelli Angel GT II 2019!

  1. The evolution of the PIRELLI Angel™ GT further develops the PIRELLI Gran Turismo concept
  2. Top handling in line with Pirelli DNA added onto a new reference for mileage in Sport Touring tyres segment
  3. Outstanding wet behaviour also thanks to a new innovative tread design coming from PIRELLI DIABLO™ racing tyres for wet conditions
  4. A product that makes the difference when it comes to how electronic rider aids interact with the riding experience
  5. Dual Compound layout on rears

https://mc-tyres.co.uk/?s=Pirelli+ANGEL+GT+II&post_type=product

Front:
120/60 ZR 17 M/C (55W) TL
120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL
110/80 ZR 18 M/C (58W) TL
120/70 ZR 18 M/C (59W) TL

Rear:
150/70 ZR 17 M/C (69W) TL
160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W) TL
170/60 ZR 17 M/C (72W) TL
180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL
180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL (A)
190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL
190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL (A)
190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL
190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL (A)
190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL (D)
160/60 ZR 18 M/C (70W) TL

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MICHELIN Anakee Adventure 2019 mc tyres

Michelin Anakee Adventure mc tyres

MICHELIN Anakee Adventure – MC tyres 2019

This latest addition to their range is designed for 80% road use and 20% track/trail use.

It joins their adventure range consisting of the Road 5 Trail for 100% road use and Anakee Wild for 50% road and 50% off-road.

Michelin claims the Anakee Adventure has exceptional grip on wet roads due to its new-generation silica-enhanced compound.

It is also claimed to have dry weather stability and long wear thanks to two Michelin-patented technologies: Dual Compound 2CT and Dual Compound 2CT+.

Michelin Anakee Adventure tyre sizes:

100/90 – 19 M/C 57V
170/60 R 17 M/C 72V
140/80 R 17 M/C 69H

90/90 – 21 M/C 54V
150/70 R 17 M/C 69V
110/80 R 19 M/C 59V
130/80 R 17 M/C 65H
150/70 R 18 M/C 70V
120/70 R 19 M/C 60V

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Test 2018 – Sport touring tyres

Sport touring tyres 2018

Test 2018 – Sport touring motorcycle tyres

1. Dunlop Roadsmart III / 439 points
1. Pirelli Angel GT / 439 points
3. Continental Road Attack 3 GT / 437 points
4. Michelin Road 5 / 431 points
5. Bridgestone T31 / 427 points
5. Metzeler Roadtec 01 /427 points

Germany https://www.motorradonline.de/motorradreifen-und-raeder/tourenreifen-test-120-70-zr-17-und-180-55-zr-17.1014462.html

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Switching road and track day tyres is a thing of the past with the new SportSmart TT

Experience state-of-the-art race-bred technology, from your favourite roads to the most testing of tracks, this sensational tyre delivers outstanding performance.

Dunlop SportSmart TT mc tyres

Experience state-of-the-art race-bred technology, from your favourite roads to the most testing of tracks, this sensational tyre delivers outstanding performance.

Switching road and track day tyres is a thing of the past with the new SportSmart TT. Experience state-of-the-art race-bred technology, from your favourite roads to the most testing of tracks, this sensational tyre delivers outstanding performance. Enjoy a different perspective on riding with the new SportSmart TT, the pinnacle of today‘s hypersport tyres.

The Dunlop SportSmart TT is a Trackday and Competition Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Motorcycle

Dunlop has announced they will launch a fourth new tyre in their hypersport portfolio in March 2018. The Dunlop SportSmart TT has been developed to meet the needs of riders with the very latest sports bikes and performance roadsters who want to use the same tyre on track and for road riding.

The name SportSmart TT derives from Dunlop’s road focused SportSmart range and adds the letters TT, which refer to “Track Technology”.

The launch of the SportSmart TT marks Dunlop’s comeback to a segment of the market where they last competed with the renowned Qualifier RR over a decade ago.

Front mc tyres
110/70R17 54H TL SPORTSMART TT 54H TL
120/70R17 58H TL SPORTSMART TT 58H TL
120/70ZR17 (58W) TL SPORTSMART TT (58W) TL

Rear mc tyres
140/70R17 66H TL SPORTSMART TT 66H TL
150/60R17 66H TL SPORTSMART TT 66H TL
160/60R17 69H TL SPORTSMART TT 69H TL
160/60ZR17 (69W) TL SPORTSMART TT (69W) TL
180/55ZR17 (73W) SPORTSMART TT (73W) TL
190/55ZR17 (75W) TL SPORTSMART TT (75W) TL
200/55ZR17 (78W) TL SPORTSMART TT (78W) TL

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Michelin Road 5 – now available!

Michelin Road 5 - Tyre Reviews

Michelin Road 5 – 2018 motorcycle tyres

Michelin Road 5 - Tyre Reviews

The Road 5 will vary from the Pilot Road 4 series in a number of ways, but most specifically in its ability to shed water from the tyre and road surface as the tyre wears. Thanks to the XST siping technology that Michelin introduced with the Pilot Road 3, the tires have a great ability to evacuate water from the tire surface ensuring the rubber connects to the road. As the tire wears down, the grooves in the tyres decrease in volume and thus are less effective in evacuating water.

The new Road 5 sipes, now called XST Evo, has been adapted from Michelin’s automotive division. The technology is borrowed from Michelin’s Evergrip tread design which was first introduced in the MICHELIN Premier A/S tyre in 2014.

The combination of three technologies helped the MICHELIN ROAD 5 to deliver the best wet-weather grip in a recent in-house comparison with the new tyre’s five main rivals.

To achieve this level of performance, the MICHELIN ROAD 5 benefits from:

  • Latest-generation rubber compounds,
  • Dual-compound technology (MICHELIN 2CT and MICHELIN 2CT+ Technology),
  • A siped tread pattern.

 

Michelin Road 5 – Sizes

120/60 ZR17 (55W)
120/70 ZR17 (58W)

160/60 ZR17 (69W)
150/70 ZR17 (69W)
180/55 ZR17 (73W)
190/50 ZR17 (73W)
190/55 ZR17 (75W)

110/80 R19 59V (Trail)
150/70 R17 69V (Trail)

120/70 ZR19 (Trail) (June 2018)
170/60 ZR17 (Trail) (June 2018)

 

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Metzeler Roadtec 01 “tyre of the year 2017”

ROADTEC™ 01

Metzeler Roadtec 01 “tyre of the year 2017”

ROADTEC™ 01

Motorcycle News has selected its ‘Tyre of the Year’, and again it is the Metzeler Roadtec 01. The back-to-back victory for the sport touring tyre, comments Metzeler, confirms the “excellent qualities” that the Roadtec 01 possesses.

The decision to name the Roadtec 01 the MCN Tyre of the Year is the latest in a series of honours to come its way since the tyre’s launch in January 2016. In its debut year it was voted Best Sports Touring tyre by MCN and it also topped the comparative test published by German magazine Motorrad. Later in the year, the Metzeler tyre was crowned Tyre of the Year by MCN for the first time. This year, MCN repeated the sport touring tyre comparative test and the winner was again the Metzeler Roadtec 01. Two consecutive successes in this crucial market segment convinced the editorial team to also award it Tyre of the Year in 2017.

Metzeler Roadtec 01 motorcycle tyres

ROADTEC™ 01 is the latest evolution in Metzeler touring tyres, with a focus on enhancing grip on wet and low friction surfaces, an increased mileage and a high degree of adaptability to different motorcycles, riding styles and conditions. The contemporary answer to past and future needs.

INCREASED GRIP ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF RIDING ENVIRONMENTS
The employment of completely new tread design enhancing mechanical grip coupled with compounds evolved from those of tests-winner ROADTEC™ Z8 M/O, allows for increased confidence and safety feeling while riding

EXTENDED MILEAGE & PERFORMANCE CONSISTENCY
New profile (larger and shorter contact patch) in synergy with the improved compounds ensure an extended product lifecycle
Tread grooves geometry and positioning grant long lasting performances

ENHANCED PRECISION AND RIDING COMFORT
Structural elements fine tuning and METZELER INTERACT™ technology promote adaptive behavior across a wide range of motorcycles and riding situations

 

120/60 ZR 17 M/C (55W) TL
120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) HWM TL
120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL
110/80 R 19 M/C 59V TL
120/70 ZR 19 M/C 60W TL

150/70 R 17 M/C 69V TL
160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W) TL
170/60 ZR 17 M/C 72W TL
180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) HWM TL
180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL
190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) HWM TL
190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL
190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) HWM TL
190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL

http://www.metzeler.com