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     Buellmojo |
For anyone interested, news from Michelin U.S. MICHELIN INTRODUCES THE PILOT ROAD 3 SPORT TOURING MOTORCYCLE TIRE All-new Sport Touring Radial surpasses segment benchmarks with extraordinary wet grip, even wear and long life GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 10, 2011) - MICHELIN enters into 2011 with the introduction of the Pilot Road 3 tire, ideal for motorcycles as varied as the Honda VFR800, BMW R 1200 RT and Suzuki Bandit 1250S. Enhancing the company's Sport Touring Motorcycle Radial tire lineup, the Pilot Road 3 tire features the latest-generation 2CT dual-compound technology, with a soft rubber compound on the tread shoulders and a wear-resistant compound down the middle, and all-new "XST" X-Sipe technology. The MICHELIN Pilot Road 3 tire goes on sale in January 2011. "As the Sport Touring Motorcycle tire market grows, Michelin responds with the new Pilot Road 3 tire," said Gary Midkiff, vice president of Michelin North America's two wheel division. "Tires in this segment have to be adaptable to many different types of motorcycles, as well as a variety of weather and riding conditions. With its XST X-Sipes, the Pilot Road 3 tire will be the benchmark of the Sport Touring Motorcycle Radial class." The most distinctive feature of the MICHELIN(r) Pilot Road 3 tire is its revolutionary new X-Sipe Technology (XST), which adds a unique look to the distinctive tread pattern pioneered on the MICHELIN(r) Pilot(r) Road 2 tire. The full-depth sipes help evacuate any water underneath the tire by allowing additional draining capacity of the tread as well as generate pressures at the edge of the sipe blade to break up water film. Besides offering superior wet traction, the XST sipes have the added benefit of promoting long tread life and even wear characteristics.  | ||
| Nillaice |
sweet, now the 2CT's will be on sale! | ||
| Thefleshrocket |
But is it based on the same (or similar) carcass to the Power Pure or Power 2CT? The thing I love most about the PP 2CT is that its shape makes the bike lean into corners so easily yet still maintain a line stably. From what I've read, the Pilot Road series have a flatter profile which is less flickable. If Michelin could take the turn-in characteristics of the PP 2CT but just skin it with a longer-lasting compound (at least in the center), I think it would be a big hit. | ||
| Carbonbigfoot |
Neat. Might get a bit of life out of the rear, now. R | ||
| Dktechguy112 |
Nillaice, If by 2CT's you mean the pilot power 2ct, then probably not, this tire replaces the pilot road 2, which is more of a sport touring tire, unlike the pilot powers, which are a sportbike tire. I am currently running a pilot road 2 on my 1125, I think I am going to switch to a pilot power 2ct, like the other poster said, the pilot road 2 is slow to turn in. It will be interesting to see reviews on the pilot road 3, hopefully they emphasized the sport in sport tuning. | ||
| Mackja |
I have tried the Dunlop Q2's and while they seem to handel ok, they are hard as a rock and the front cupped vary quickly. Just put on some Michelin power Pure,and all I can say is WOW, the bike is much quicker on turn in, braking is improved due to the lighter weight of the tire. The front end used to feel heavy and sluggish before, but not any more. I would strongly recommend the Power Pure. | ||
| Daniii |
And I just mounted a new PR2. |
