Michelin pilot road 2

[Shaun]

Michelin is launching a new tire designed for Roadster (BMW R1200R, Ducati Monster, Honda Hornet, Yamaha FZ1…) and Sport-GT motorcycles (BMW R1200 ST, Honda VFR 800, Yamaha FJR 1300…).

The new tire called Michelin Pilot Road 2 is being launched on a growth market that has showed a 115% increase since 1998.

Various tests* have been realized this year by an independent testing center (CERM) and confirmed that this new tire provides enhanced longevity and grip on wet surfaces compared to its main competitors. Like Power Race and Pilot Power 2CT tires, the Michelin Pilot Road 2 uses the dual rubber technology developed as a result of involvement with MotoGP motor racing, and which means that a soft rubber compound is used on tire shoulders for improved grip and safety, together with a hard rubber compound in the center for greater durability.

Michelin Pilot Road 2 will be on the market as of January 2007 in Australia, Brazil, Japan and Europe (except Germany), and as of May 2007 in Germany and September 2007 in the United States.


Best grip on wet surfaces**, confirmed by an independent testing center*

1st Michelin Pilot Road 2
2nd Pirelli Diablo Strada
3rd Metzeler Roadtec Z6
4th Continental Road Attack
5th Dunlop D220 ST
6th Bridgestone BT-021
7th Bridgestone BT-020

Greatest longevity**, confirmed by an independent testing center*

1st Michelin Pilot Road 2
2nd Bridgestone BT-020
2nd Dunlop D220 ST
4th Pirelli Diablo Strada
5th Bridgestone BT-021
5th Metzeler Roadtec Z6
5th Continental Road Attack

* Tests carried out in 2006 by CERM (Centre d’Essais Routiers Mécaniques) with Michelin Pilot Road 2 tires and its 6 main competitors in the same category, 120/70 ZR 17 and 180/55 ZR 17 sizes.
** Compared to its 6 main competitors in the same category.

[bin]

I can second that shaun.....I and many in the 1400.org have switched from the OE tyres BT 020s to the pilot roads and the difference is outstanding.
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[Rob]

I've used Pilot Powers for a while now and absolutely love them.
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[EuropeanNC30R...]

Wow a French test centre thought they were better eh

[Shaun]

An 'independant' french testing centre.