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Michelin Introduced 3 New Motorcycle Track Tires

October
2011

  File under New Products Racing
  Author: Mike Werner
  Location: Normandy, France

French Michelin

tire company have introduced three new motorcycle tires to be used on the race tracks of the world. Using their experience over decades of motorcycle racing, the new tires replace their current line up.

Michelin Power Cup

The Michelin Power Cup will replace the current Michelin Power One Competition tire with a tire meant to give the racer more grip and progressive responsiveness when braking, The tires improve overall grip without sacrificing longevity, giving you a higher mileage before needing to replace the tires.

The tires are also approved for road use. The tires will be available January 2012.

Front:	120/70 ZR 17 Power Cup A 120/70 ZR 17 Power Cup VA, 120/70 ZR 17 Power Cup VB
Rear:	180/55 ZR 17 Power Cup A, 180/55 ZR 17 Power Cup B,180/55 ZR 17 Power Cup C 190/55 ZR 17 Power Cup A, 190/55 ZR 17 Power Cup B, 190/55 ZR 17 Power Cup C 200/55 ZR 17 Power Cup A, 200/55 ZR 17 Power Cup B, 200/55 ZR 17 Power Cup C

Michelin Power Slick

The Michelin Power Slick offers easier handling as well as safety in all phases of track riding. Available in January 2012.

Front:	12/60 R17 Power Slick A, 12/60 R17 Power Slick B
Rear:	19/69 R17 Power Slick A, 19/69 R17 Power Slick B, 19/69 R17 Power Slick C 20/69 R17 Power Slick A, 20/69 R17 Power Slick B, 20/69 R17 Power Slick C

Michelin Power Rain

This rain tire is meant for wet tracks, with a “fountain” tread design that disperses a maximum amount of water. The Michelin Power Rain will be available beginning in May 2012. In the meantime, Michelin is continuing to offer its current lineup of rain tires.