Got the following sales pitch about the new Pilot Road tires. Guess it worked cuz I will be putting a set on this week For those interested in what Michelin has to say about its new sport touring tires, read on:
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Pilot Road is the new Michelin radial tyre, developed with all the necessary qualities to satisfy the two most important categories in the top-of the-range motorbike offer:
It can also be fitted on sportbikes where longevity is a priority. Due to the diverse nature of these bikes, following consultation with motorbike enthusiasts we have concentrated on the following areas:
ROAD HANDLING SAFETY
Road handling is enhanced by the excellent intuitive response of this new product, and the perfect balance between front and back. On both wet and dry road surfaces, safety is maximised by the new 100% silica rubber, and also by the new tread pattern for efficient water dispersion. This is due to the speed at which the rubber warms up.
Unbeatable for stability at high speeds
150 mph cornering
Tested on German motorways
100%
SILICE
Fastest tyre on the market
in the wet: Gain 3 seconds per revolution
(Das motorad test)
With medium wear, identical to a new Mac 100
COMFORT LONGEVITY
The innovative new structure makes the front tyre much The new specially formulated rubber compound ensures high mileage capacity but preserves the tyre?s grip potential for a long time.
more supple, reducing sensitivity to shimmy and optimis-
ing ride comfort, and lessens the impact of imperfections
in the road.
TREAD PATTERN
VARIABLE-DEPTH TREAD PATTERN
Variable depth between the tyre crown and shoulder è Very even wear right through to end of life
STRUCTURE
Innovative new structure at the front:
· Consisting of two 75° casing plies + 0° cord
gComfort
gLess rigid casing, resists shimmy
· Rounded profile
gBetter handling, versatility, improved wear
gAbsorbs and lessens the impact of uneven roads
gLess lively, more gradual change of direction
In general, the handling benefits from this suppleness which also leads to more consistent behaviour in response to load variations. This is an important quality in a tyre designed for a vari-
ety of uses (use of a top case, riding double, or with luggage).
COMPOUND OF RUBBER
New rubber compound with 100 % silica reinforcing fillers
-Unbeatable wear/grip compromise
-Quick to warm up, even at low temperatures
Use of a 100% silica compound for the first time in the sport touring and basic roadster
category.
A slightly softer compound than that on the rear tyre enhances the intuitive response of the front tyre, offering better steering control while maintaining longevity.
REAR TYRE :
TREAD PATTERN
STRUCTURE
Architectures of the Rear Pilot Road were developed according to various dimensions of the range. They have one or two casing plies with variable angle following size, this in order to adapt to the characteristics of the principal motor bikes to equip with these sizes.
· Variable depth between the tyre crown and shoulder g Very even wear right through to end of life
· Stability at high speeds
COMPOUND OF RUBBER
New rubber compound with 100 % silica reinforcing fillers.
· Designed for high performance and safety on wet surfaces
· Designed for high mileage on dry roads
· Quick to warm up, even at low temperatures
Use of a 100% silica compound for the first time in the sport touring and basic roadster category.
A slightly more rigid compound than that on the front tyre enhances traction while maintaining longevity.
FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF USERS AND MACHINES
Pilot Road is aimed particularly at motorcyclists whose hobby is Sport-Touring, i. e. bikers whose riding style can take different forms depending on the circumstances. Such rides may vary from high-speed sporting activity where the riding surface makes heavy demands on the qualities of the machine chassis, to a more leisurely pace for an outing with a passenger riding pillion or going on holiday with a bike laden with voluminous luggage.
A large number of modern bikes, even sportbikes, are perfectly suitable for such wide-ranging uses and this is exactly why Pilot Road was designed - to exploit this freedom.
POSTIONING:
Pilot Road will not replace the Macadam 100X but will be an additional ?Premium? product.
The Macadam 100X will then become a ?Standard? product for less demanding users.
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