Michelins new website special for the new Power One in online !

 Michelins new website special for the new Power One in online !

http://www.michelinpowerone.com/

PIRELLI ANGEL ST — REPLACE DIABLO STRADA IN 2009

 

World premiere at the circuit in the Algarve (of Portugal) at the press conference presenting the 2009 World Superbike, for which Pirelli is the exclusive tire supplier until 2012.
Portimão (Portugal) 23 January 2009 – Pirelli presents a world preview at the circuit in the Algarve in Portugal the Angel ST, the motorcycle tyre with a changing tread pattern and footprint design on the ground: first the appearance of 

an Angel, then the silhouette of a Demon, representing at the same time the double soul of the product – reliable and sporty. Angel ST is dedicated to riders who love to travel by motorcycle and thus favor reliability, safety and 

durability. This double soul matches the alternate desires of the Sport Tourer, who at the right times, does not want to sacrifice the thrills of the curve and the emotion of acceleration.

 

Angel ST, which will be launched to the market by spring, is the result of innovative technology solutions, compiled by Pirelli’s research and development centers. The goal is to meet motorcyclists’ demands with a product which merges the traditional sporty characteristics of Pirelli with the demands of security and reliability, as well as value for the money. The decision to adopt the tread to contain the icon of an angel, intended after 1,000 km of use to transform itself gradually into demon, stems from the desire to pay homage to the movie Angels & Demons (w/ Tom Hanks, out in May 2009), for which Pirelli was a partner as the supplier of tires of car used in several scenes.

Angel ST was presented on the Circuit de Algarve in Portugal at the occasion of the inaugural World Superbike 

Championship conference for the 2009 season, a series for which has been the sole supplier of tires starting from 2004 until 2012. The choice of the Portuguese circuit for the debut of Angel ST is not accidental: the new Pirelli product, the world leader in the motorcycle sector, benefiting from the vast Sports experience of Pirelli, which traditionally transferred to street bikes and to all motorcyclists the innovations and technological solutions refined within the 

racing environment. “Racetracks are our open-air laboratory,” explains Guglielmo Fiocchi, General Director of the Pirelli Motorcycle Tire Division. “The pilots are the best Superbike testers that could be desired, which each and every race offers us food for reflection and improvement. Even more so, this feedback is in addition to the continuous innovation generated by our laboratories in Italy and Germany, in which are born products such as Angel ST.”

From a technical point of view, largely due to a trend-setting tread design, compound mixtures and innovative structure, this new Pirelli motorcycle tyre ensures incredible stability, maximum grip on dry and wet and considerable product life. Angel ST fits with sport-touring motorcycles (such as Yamaha FJR1300, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa  andKawasaki GTR 1400) and is designed for the needs of daily two-wheel riders, who often transform on the weekend to adventurous travelers who enjoy taking the route on the highway while watching out for curvy roads which allow flashes of exciting riding – but always in complete safety.

120/70 ZR 17 M/C TL 58W ANGEL ST

180/55 ZR 17 M/C TL 73W ANGEL ST
190/50 ZR 17 M/C TL 73W ANGEL ST

Pirelli Moto Takes Over in Dakar 2009: 1st and 2nd Overall with Scorpion Rally

 

2009 Pirelli’s debut in the Dakar as a supplier to the official KTM factory teams was nothing short of dominating, with the new SCORPION RALLY tyre capturing the 1st and 2nd positions on the podium with riders Marc Coma and Cyril Despres. This off-road rally tyre was developed together with KTM in preparation for this year’s Dakar. Out of a field of 235 riders, seven riders chose to have support from Pirelli and out of these seven, three riders finished in the top 7 positions overall. KTM Repsol rider Marc Coma (SPA) and Red Bull KTM rider Cyril Despres (FRA) were fiercely competitive in this 31st edition of the Dakar, considered to be the most difficult rally race in the world, which this year moved 10,000 km away to South America.

Two years of development on the new SCORPION RALLY tyre, made specifically for rally application and born from the winning heritage of the Scorpion product family, has resulted in a product worthy of such a challenging race. This new tyre underwent testing and collaboration with the best rally riders and racing teams, and Dakar 2009 was chosen for its launch due to the event’s popular following and demanding terrain. The innovative and complementary structure helped guarantee outstanding performance and high resistance to fatigue and puncture. Furthermore, the compound and knobs layout is designed to provide great traction and grip for the difficult terrains that are encountered in even most demanding rallies such as Dakar.

Pirelli Tyre would like to thank Marc Coma, Cyril Despres the entire KTM team and its riders for managing the uncertainty of change, their excellent preparations prior to the race, and for believing that Pirelli could produce a winning rally tire. From the positive feedback received during the testing sessions, to the open communication throughout the Dakar, it was clear that KTM and Pirelli were a committed team. Pirelli and KTM look forward to all the excellent racing results the partnership will bring as well as the strong and positive benefits which two sport-focused companies will inevitably find.

RALLY won 7 of 14 stages, and gained a total of 1:52 hrs over the competition. These riders tackled 5,652 km of specials from Buenos Aires to Valparaíso and back again, during which they encountered a race environment unique to this new location, with notable places like Terra Del Fuego, the Andes Mountains and the Atacama Desert, said to be the world’s driest desert. Dakar 2009’s extreme diversity and newly charted territory was especially challenging for the teams, the riders and technicians to make the ideal setup (regarding tyres, compounds, mousse, tubes, etc.,) as the environment was completely foreign from previous African Dakar races.

Notwithstanding the excellent performance of the top two riders, Marc Coma’s teammate Jordi Viladoms (SPA), who is always a perfect example of fine team spirit and consistency, finished 7th out of 235 riders and even took home his own win in Stage 10. Pirelli rider Rodrigues Filho (BRA) of Team Honda Brazil rode near the front for the whole race behind the pack of large displacement bikes, putting his 450cc bike in the 12th spot for the Dakar overall, and 3rd amongst bikes in the 450cc class.

Tire-Watch – tyre pressure monitoring system

TIRE WATCH ^TM is a system of high technology, simple and reliable. It answers to an always growing need of road safety by constantly measuring the pressure as well as the temperature of tires. It informs the pilot in real-time in case of a slow leakage or a puncture. The driver is alerted by a light indicator (led is blinking) and can react before the tire may place your safety at risk.

 

Even if the tire pressure is slightly incorrect (20%), the under-inflation can reduce tire service life by as one third. Also, the security (handling, braking) and comfort (vibration, noise) are significantly affected and can increase the risk of accident.

Driving under-inflated tires cause an increase of the tire rolling resistance. The direct consequence is an higher fuel consumption and in the same way a growth fuel budget. Also, the indirect effect is the increases of emissions into the atmosphere.

TIRE WATCH helps you to improve your :

• SAFETY : puncture or slow leakage detection in real time for each tire – visual alarm when a problem is detected
• PERFORMANCES : the motorcycle recovers an optimal road-holding and a better handling and braking   

   

• MOBILITY : reliable information of temperature and pressure in real time   

   

• BUDGET : the life of your tire is extended on average of 20% and you can save 8% of fuel (when tires have been inflated according to manufacturer recommendations)

TIRE WATCH was designed to be compatible with the wider range of motorcycles existing on the market. However, the motorcycle manufacturers produce new wheel rims from year to year.

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New Dunlop D407 Range for Harley Davidson to Feature MTC Technology

 

Dunlop has introduced a new line of Harley-Davidson D407 tyres for 2009 model year FL touring bikes. 
The rear tyre in the new range, Dunlop reports, features the company’s exclusive Multi Tread Compound (MTC) technology, which incorporates a long-wearing compound in the centre of the tread and a lateral grip compound on each shoulder to improve cornering performance while providing longer tread life.

Dunlop’s Multi-Tread tire design features three zones of differing tread compounds that provide riders with optimum performance under varying riding conditions. The high-wear compound in the center of the tire tread runs cooler to provide stability, excellent traction under braking and long tread life. Lateral grip compounds flank both sides of this long-wearing compound to enhance traction at higher lean angles. Net result: more grip when cornering.

In addition, bold, angled lateral grooves in the tread pattern carry water away from the tire contact patch on wet roads. And the reinforced multi-layer tire carcass gives the D407 maximum strength for long life while also providing great handling at all speeds and lean angles.

Dunlop and Harley-Davidson engineers first tested these multi-compound motorcycle tyres as models in computer simulations, then tested them to extremes in the lab, and finally rode many thousands of hard test miles to ensure the D407 delivers performance that clearly surpasses current standards.

These new Dunlop MT technology touring tyres are available in black sidewall, wide whitewall and classic narrow white bar versions.

Thanks to Dunlop’s Multi-Tread design, Harley-Davidson owners can now enjoy the benefits of the best tire technology in the business.

The D407 comes in a 130/80B17 D407F BSW front and 180/65B16 D407 BSW rear for the following models: Electra Glide® Standard, Street Glide™, Road Glide®, Police Road King®, Police Electra Glide® and Screamin’ Eagle® Ultra Classic® Electra Glide®.

The front 130/80B17 D407F NWB and rear 180/65B16 D407 NWB D407 fit these model Harley-Davidsons: Road King®, Electra Glide® Classic and Ultra Classic® Electra Glide®.

For the Road King® Classic, use the D407 in a 130/90B16 D407F WWW front and a rear 180/65B16 D407 WWW.

The 130/70B18 D407F BSW front and 180/55B18 D407 BSW rear are made for the Screamin’ Eagle® Road Glide®, Screamin’ Eagle® and Softail® Springer®.

D407 for 2009 FL Touring Models

Front
          130/90B16 WWW
          130/80B17 BSW, NWB
          130/70B18 BSW

Rear
          180/65B16 BSW, NWB, WWW
          180/55B18 BSW

BSW = Black Sidewall
WWW = Wide Whitewall

NWB= Narrow White Bar

MICHELIN´S NEW MOTORCYCLE RACING TYRE – POWER ONE

the new racing tyre Michelin Power one will replace 2009 the Power Race

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power One – can be used also on the road.
120/60zr17 (55w) tl Power One
120/70zr17 (58w) tl Power One 

160/60zr17 (69w) tl Power One 
180/55zr17 (73w) tl Power One
190/50zr17 (73w) tl Power One
190/55zr17 (75w) tl Power One

Power One A/B/C/Rain – NHS – just for race tracks

110/70zr17 (54w) tl Power One A
120/70zr17 58w tl Power One A
120/70zr17 58w tl Power One B

150/60zr17 66w tl Power One A
150/60zr17 66w tl Power One B

160/60zr17 69w tl Power One A
160/60zr17 69w tl Power One B

180/55zr17 73w tl Power One A
180/55zr17 73w tl Power One B
180/55zr17 73w tl Power One C

190/55zr17 75w tl Power One A
190/55zr17 75w tl Power One B
190/55zr17 75w tl Power One C

12/60r420 nhs tl Power One A
12/60r420 nhs tl Power One B
19/69r420 nhs tl Power One A
19/69r420 nhs tl Power One B
19/69r420 nhs tl Power One C

12/60r420 nhs tl Power One Rain
19/69r420 nhs tl Power One Rain

Neue Webseite für Motorradreifen

unter der Domain  http://www.motorradreifenonline.com kommt man jetzt direkt zu dem deutschsprachigen Onlineshop für Motorradreifen.

NEW METZELER RACETEC – WITH INTERACTTM TECHNOLOGY

New Metzeler Racetec – With InteractTM Technology

Advances in evolution are something you can’t stop, above all in the motorcycle racing world. Tyres must lead the process of evolution in order to match the increasingly sharp precision and demanding behaviour of the latest racing bikes. Metzeler’s answer is based on technology: the new Racetec adopts INTERACT TM technology, the latest evolution of the patented 0° steel belt. The main target of this new development was the desire to make one step forward in the PURE LAPTIME project, designing what we call the new PURE RACETIME project: regardless the skill of the rider, the aim is to shave seconds not only off his best lap times but also the overall race times, thanks to a very constant performance all the way to the end. The New Racetec design is tremendously effective, and it’s cool to look at. It is characterized by the concept of controlling the distribution of land/sea ratio from the crown to the shoulder, following an optimized tread distribution (patent pending). It makes the ride more linear at every lean angle, reducing the tread’s influence on the tyre’s behaviour on track and reducing any overheating effects, to ensure maximum duration of full-on performance.

Structure: INTERACT TM technology The new winding process of a 0° steel belt reduces the contribution made by belts and carcass to stress resistance all along the profile. Lower tension in the crown area creates more flexibility and the tyre can adapt itself better to the road surface, enlarging its footprint. High steel belt winding tension in the shoulder area ensures maximum and uniform pressure on the contact patch: the trajectory is therefore always precise, without any deviation.

 

New Rear Tread Pattern:  4 Compound variants are available (3 for race and 1 for street usage). Each of them precisely tuned for specific weather and surface conditions, ensuring the rider can find the best solution, whatever the temperature and tarmac conditions.

available Size

F 120/70 R 17 M/C 58V TL Racetec Front K0 INT
F 120/70 ZR 17 M/C 58W TL Racetec Front K1 INT
F 120/70 ZR 17 M/C 58W TL Racetec Front K2 INT
F 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL Racetec Front K3 INT

R 180/55 R 17 M/C 73V TL Racetec K0 INT
R 180/55 ZR 17 M/C 73W TL Racetec K1 INT
R 180/55 ZR 17 M/C 73W TL Racetec K2 INT
R 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL Racetec K3 INT
R 190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL Racetec K3 INT
R 190/55 R 17 M/C 75V TL Racetec K0 INT
R 190/55 ZR 17 M/C 75W TL Racetec K1 INT
R 190/55 ZR 17 M/C 75W TL Racetec K2 INT
R 190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL Racetec K3 INT

EYE CATCHER WITH A MESSAGE – CONTIRACEATTACK CUSTOM

With the new ContiRaceAttack Custom, Continental presents a wide high-performance tyre for custom bikes. The new tyre, in 240mm form, not only excels with its attractive design, its modern zero-degree belt and a sporting rubber CCT compound – Continuous Compound Technology – but is also the lightest of its size and one of the first wide rear tyre for motorcycles to have a speed index of over 270kph.

  

The motorcycle division at Continental broadens its range with a very special tyre for very special motorcycles. The attractive high-performance wide tyre in the size 240/40 ZR 18 is specially developed for the world-wide growing segment of custom specials.  Cruisers, choppers, muscle bikes, streetfighters or stretched sports bikes – anyone modifying a bike going for a proper wide-tyre look will find the perfect presentation with the Conti Custom but can also rely on a convincing performance in all situations.

 

Custom bikes are usually powerful, big-capacity bikes, capable of extreme performance, even if these take place in short bursts. The show factor is mainly the most important point. To get a powerful look and a tread design transmitting dynamic forces even standing still were important during the conception. But at the same time Conti’s technicians used all their know-how to guarantee future buyers of the ContiRaceAttack Custom tyre performance above the average.

 

No compromises were allowed in the design of the ContiRaceAttack Custom. The rubber compound Black Chilli, already proven on sports bikes, gives high grip on dry and wet roads and also good grip even when the tyres are initially cold. A modern belt design with a zero-degree belt gives stability at all speeds, high mechanical grip and a finely-tuned comfort. Less wear is guaranteed by the genial Continuous Compound Technology. This manufacturing process, with various temperature ranges, makes variable grip factors possible, using only one compound. Softer on the flanks, harder in the centre, with a variable transition between them – perfectly combining sporting qualities in corners with a high overall mileage.

 

Extremely wide, with an extravagant tread pattern – calling the ContiRaceAttack Custom an eye-catcher is no exaggeration. A greater slick area on the sides and a sparse but forceful tread design are elements taken from the RaceAttack sports tyres and underline the functionally sporting message. What you can’t see, though, is noticed in a positive way through better grip and improved control: The RaceAttack Custom is the lightest 240 wide tyre on the market. This reduces rotational force and also the unsprung weight – both help improve handling and riding dynamics. Last, but not least, the RaceAttack Custom is one of the first tyres in this size, intended for sports specials, to have a speed index of over 270kph, giving the rider safety reserves in hand.

 

Complementing the ContiRaceAttack Custom for the rear wheel there is also a 120/70 ZR 17 size front tyre to allow for a harmonious balance, good grip and superb feedback. This tyre, too, has a zero-degree belt. The special profile with a wide contact patch in corners guarantees more grip and precise handling.

Other front tyre sizes, currently being developed, have different belt constructions. The versions in 19inch sizes will have a radial Kevlar construction, whereas the 21-inchers will be diagonals.

 

The ContiRaceAttack Custom in the size 240/40 ZR 17 will fit all custom bikes with a wheel rim size of 8 inches. This includes all Harley Davidson V-Rods (including the special models) and also the brand new V-Rod Muscle. It can also be mounted on rims up to 9 inches wide. Customisers and specials builders will be happy to hear that the new star on the wide-tyre market is available from October 2008, as is the 120/70 ZR 17 front tyre. The other versions in the sizes 19 and 21 inches are in development.

 

Front:

 

120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL

120/70 ZR 19 M/C (60W) TL*

90/90 – 21 M/C 54H TL*

120/70 – 21 M/C 62V TL*

 

Rear:

 

240/40 ZR 18 M/C (79W) TL

MOTOGP – MICHELIN THANKS ITS PARTNERS

Michelin has just released a new TV ad for the last MotoGP Grand Prix of the season in Valencia (Spain).

Through this commercial, Michelin wants to thank the teams and pilots who trusted the Group during the 36 years of Moto Grand Prix championships.
42 pilots, prior to this week-end last event, won one or more times riding on MICHELIN tires, giving the brand 360 victories in Premier Class category. The new TV spot will be broadcast 19 times on the sport channel Eurosport between October 24th and 27th, 2008