Tyre Tech Talk – June 2020 Dirt and Trail Magazine
by Bruce de Kock, Owner of Bike Tyre Warehouse
Original article published by Dirt and Trail Magazine, June 2020 Issue
Friday deadline and its Thursday night I know I am back at work, we are lucky our industry has opened up for business albeit with conditions so all of us must now kick start the engine most survived the crash 08/09 it’s that time again – Stay Positive.
Right back to the real business, the new Michelin Power Line: Four distinct ranges of sport tyres namely the Michelin Power 5, the Michelin Power GP, the Michelin Power Cup and the Michelin Power Slick.
EICMA – Press Kit 2019
“The new Michelin power line places the accent on delivering unique sensations, performance and riding enjoyment to riders who derive immense satisfaction from taking the perfect line through the corners, who know they can improve their lap times when riding to the maximum of their and their bikes potential, or who seek unbridled pleasure, completely at one with their machine”.
A quick look at all four of them:
MICHELIN POWER 5
The Michelin Power 5 targets sports motorcycle owners who use their bikes intensively on public roads. The priorities of these riders range from long tyre life and good grip performance, whatever the conditions but more especially in wet weather – to efficient traction and reassuring handling under braking. The wet weather grip provided by the Michelin Power 5 is exceptional.
CHIEF CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MICHELIN POWER 5:
- Innovative compound, incorporating silica and carbon black,
- MICHELIN 2CT technology (front tyre) and MICHELIN 2CT+ technology (rear tyre),
- A sea-to-land ratio of 11 percent front and rear,
- A new design and sidewalls that feature Michelin’s Premium Touch Technology.
MICHELIN POWER GP
The Michelin Power GP targets motorcyclists who use their sport bikes on public roads but occasionally take it to circuits for track days or tuition, for example. The Michelin Power GP offers high performance levels in these situations.
CHIEF CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MICHELIN POWER GP:
- A compound that incorporates silica and carbon black
- MICHELIN 2CT technology (front tyre) and MICHELIN 2CT+ technology (rear tyre) conceived to deliver superior performance on public roads and racetracks alike.
- ‘Slick zones’ on the sidewalls for track use,
- A sea-to-land ratio of 6.5%,
- Sidewalls that feature Michelin’s Premium Touch Technology.
MICHELIN POWER CUP 2
Although the Michelin Power Cup 2 is essentially designed for track use, it is type approved for road use. It offers fast lap times both over a single lap and on a run of many laps
CHIEF CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MICHELIN POWER CUP2
- MICHELIN 2CT technology (front tyre) and MICHELIN 2CT+ technology (rear tyre), plus a compound designed primarily for on-track performance,
- Sea-to-land ratios of four and five percent for the front and rear tyres respectively, enabling it to be type approved for road use,
- Sidewalls that feature Michelin’s Premium Touch Technology.
MICHELIN POWER SLICK 2
The MICHELIN Power Slick 2 is designed for track use and track-day fans, but it is not type approved for road use. It is primarily for riders whose main priority is speed. It offers fast lap times both over a single lap and on a run of many laps.
CHIEF CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MICHELIN POWER SLICK2
- 2CT (front tyre) and 2CT+ (rear tyre) technology with a dedicated compound, developed uncompromisingly for on-track performance,
- Sidewalls that feature Michelin’s Premium Touch Technology.
There is a tyre to suit your riding style in the Power range line up whether road or track, we have all been sitting long enough, it’s time to get back out on the roads & tracks and do what we love best – RIDE.
Bruce de Kock, Bike Tyre Warehouse
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