Michelin: several new features for 2020 aimed at various enthusiasts [PHOTO]

A range Michelin Power with four new proposals aimed at sports motorcyclists, but also i Commander III Touring e Commander III Cruiser for those who own a vehicle that swallows up kilometers and covers long distances, without forgetting young people and great off-road lovers by offering new tires such as StarCross 5 Mini ed Enduro Xtrem, arriving at the new City Grip 2 designed for those who often travel by scooter. The overview introduced by the transalpine brand is varied, reminiscent of its own 130 years. Nine creations for a vast audience of users.

Michelin City Grip 2

It takes the place of City Grip, a widely used solution considering the 8 million tires sold between 2010 and 2018. The new City Grip 2, marketed since January 2020, is an optimized product, designed to maximize operational safety. A product that can be used in every season, considering the extensive list of sizes from 12 a 16 inches), to be worn by scooter di small size, from the most recent electric models and come on maxi scooter.
The compound features a new sculpture, with new sipes “shark tooth”, developed with precise materials including silica. An alchemy that maximizes grip, also thinking about the durability of the compound. Considering the company's internal studies, certified by a judicial officer, braking distances in the wet were found to be shorter than 1,7 meters, with braking in a straight line always in wet conditions from 50 km/h a 10 km/h as reported.

Michelin Commander III Cruiser and Commander III Touring

Two proposals for different types of custom motorcycles distinguishable by design. Among the features of the Cruiser, the mileage duration stands out, as pronounced as the product that preceded it. Sides developed with technology “Premium Touch Technology” on most sizes ranging from 80/90 – 21 54H REINF TL/TT a 140/75 R 17 67V TL atfront and 130/90 B 16 73H REINF TL/TT a 200/55 R 17 78V TL al back. Therefore optimized wet grip with a superior presence of grooves 3% when compared with the Michelin Commander II e “a compound reinforced with 100% silica”.
Turning to Touring, there is evidence of a more consistent duration compared to the previous example, as well as an adhesion favored by the 100% of silica and also the aforementioned “Premium Touch Technology” tied at the hips in most sizes. A proposal that varies from 120/70 R 19 60V TL/TT a MH90 – 21 54H TL/TT in front and from 180/65 B 16 81H REINF TL/TT a MT90 B 16 74H REINF TL/TT behind.

Michelin Enduro Xtrem and StarCross 5 Mini

The new features that strengthen the brand's off-road range Clermont-Ferrand They are aimed at those who prefer demanding use or young motocross enthusiasts.
Speaking Enduro Xtrem the key aspect is motor skills in all conditions. It is the result of three years of research and refinement. The rear model is developed to transmit high grip and guarantee appropriate resistance. A choice adopted for example by several teams such as the aforementioned Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory.
Lo StarCross 5 Mini designed for vehicles with large wheels 50 a 85 cc, offers a performance quality similar to that of more powerful motocross models, placed side by side StarCross 5 Medium, on which it is developed and StarCross 5 Soft, selected based on commitment and terrain. The dimensions differ from 90 / 100 x 16 to the 2.50 x 10, configured after two years of development.

Michelin Power

Four new high-performance ranges signed Power 5, PowerGP, Power Cup² e Power Slick², which represent new pieces of a constant evolution linked to the profound experience in motorcycle competitions from afar 1974, i.e. since the first introduction of a slick tire back then 500 class.
Il Michelin Power 5 it is a product aimed at sports customers for road use, evaluating the different performance needs in terms of grip, safety, performance and durability. The model integrates silica and carbon black, increases the presence of carvings of the11%, changes the design of the side which implements the aforementioned “Premium Touch Technology” targata Michelin , as well as the presence of technology Michelin 2CT on the size front tyre 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) F TL e Michelin 2CT+ behind which varies from 160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W) R TL a 200/55 ZR 17 M/C (78W) R TL.
PowerGP it is a product intended for those users who drive sports cars on the road and do not give up going to the track every now and then. The front measures 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) F TL while the rear tire is offered in three variants 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) R TL, 190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) R TL e 190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) R TL. The compound is intact silica e carbon black, are present “slick” areas on the shoulders to allow its use also on the track, the carving rate is 6,5% and the presence of technology confirmed Michelin “Premium Touch Technology” on the hip and hips Michelin 2CT at the front and the Michelin 2CT+ at the rear.
Michelin Power Cup² it is more suitable for use on the track, but is also approved for use on traditional roads, approximately 10% as reported. In addition to product-related technologies Power already mentioned, a carving value of the 4% at the front and the 5% on the rear tread, functional to road approval. The size available in front is 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) F TL, there are always three sizes proposed for the rear area: 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) R TL, 190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) R TL, 200/55 ZR 17 M/C (78W) R TL.
Finally the Power Slick² usable exclusively on circuit and characterized by high level technology. Front of 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) NHS F TL, rear available in variants 190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) NHS R TL e 200/55 ZR 17 M/C (78W) NHS R TL, always reviewing the information.

Photo: Michelin / Florent Giffard – Michelin / Eric Malherbe