BMW R 1200 RS / R12WR - 1200 ccm (2015 - )

PRELLI ANGEL GT II - Superbike derived carcass construction provides improved handling and increased footprint, especially in an inclined position.An innovative blend ratio combined with optimized carcass materials provide enhanced comfort, durability and consistent performance over the lifetime.A rubber compound on the front tire and dual compound on the rear tireOne of the most noticeable features of the new profile design is the double-slot in the tread center.In terms of the contour, structure, mixes and tread design of the new ANGEL GT II, ​​the goals of the technical development were:the maximum grip in all road [...]

BRIDGESTONE T31 - Bridgestone has developed a new front-tyre compound for T31 with higher rubber flexibility. This enhances the bite “feel” in the wet, giving riders more confidence in tricky conditions. Providing higher camber thrust due to a bigger contact patch in all lean angles is bringing the fun factor on Sport Touring bikes to a new level as dry handling improved as well next to the bigger steps in the wet conditions.

MICHELIN ROAD 5 combines optimal grip on dry roads, superior stability compared with its main rivals and outstanding road manners, a key consideration for owners of Sport Touring motorcycles. And it continues to deliver high performance in wet conditions throughout its life.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 ACT+ TechnologyMichelin ROAD 5 TRAIL - The version for the Adveture Bikes. Now in the common sizes for the motorcycles BMW GS / KTM / Honda [...]

ContiRoadAttack 3 - First up CONTINENTAL MOTO has got a brand new, premium quality sport touring tyre coming next year!Deriving it’s tread pattern from the test-topping ContiRoadAttack 3, this new all-rounder boasts big improvements in wet grip which take it to the top of the sport touring market.Combined with our unique Rain Grip compound, the new RoadAttack 3 tread pattern works to shift more water from around the contact patch at all angles of lean for safer, more secure riding in all weather conditions. We’ve also introduced our new Easy Handling Technology, which gives much more linear [...]

The Roadtec 01 is a totally new sport-touring radial that replaces the highly respected Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact. It comes in two versions: a standard model for middleweight sport and touring bikes, and as HWM for Heavy Weight Motorcycles. The first uses a two-ply construction at the front tire, and a single ply at the rear. From 2018 as cross-ply tires  - Excellent grip through a wide range of asphalt and weather conditions, enhanced stability, trajectory, precision and comfort, reduced tyre wear, tuned structure with variable stiftness and flexibility across tyre profile.

Dunlop's ROADSMART III has been developed to offer class leading mileage combined with high grip levels in both wet and dry conditions. The Roadsmart 3 offers improved rider feed back, comfort and high soeed satbility. There’s a standard Roadsmart III, with a two-ply rear construction, for heavier machines, like big sports tourers and adventure bikes. Rear MT (multi tread) compound uses n newly developed abrasion resistant compound for class leading high mileage in the center with improved compound on the shoulder for superior wet and dry gip. New compound dffers higher grip levels at low [...]

MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tyres provide optimal grip when cornering because of their patented tread pattern and specific tread compounds.Tread grooving and siping also increases their ability to clear water.Thanks to 2CT technology with brand new tread compounds and a redesigned tread pattern, MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tyres last on average 20% longer than MICHELIN Pilot Road 3 tyres. These tyres feature chamfered sipe edges that help prevent abnormal wear in extreme conditions and under heavy braking. 

Pirelli Angel ST will be a single compound tyre, with more of a focus on the same EPT, or Enhanced Patch Technology, thesis that the Diablo Rosso sport tyre was centralised around last year.Pirelli Angel GT has one spiral steel belt in common with the outgoing Angel ST, but beyond that it’s totally new. As Pirelli explains, most wear occurs as the working surface slows under compression and then accelerates while rotating away from the road. Since physics can’t be changed, the company revised the tire construction to widen and shorten the contact patch for improved wear characteristics. The Angel GT [...]

The new Z8 will replace the Metzeler Z6 .....  - NEWS presetation June 2010  >>