Recently Michelin introduced Pilot Street Radial and Pilot Road 2 tyres in India. These are motorbikes tyres with high performance and uses radial technology. The tyres introduced will be manufactured at the Michelin Thailand plant and will be directly imported from there for the Indian market. Michelin has no plans as of now to start the production of these tyres in India in its Chennai plant.
Details of “Michelin Pilot Street Radial” for bikes ranging between 250 -500 CC engine Capacity:
Pilot Street Radial has been designed with two HMLS (High Modulus Low Shrinkage) Polyester carcass plies, providing the required rigidity for optimal handling performances as well as expected endurance. It is supported by a 0o circumferential belt made of aramid material for an optimized contact patch.
The Pilot Street Radial is available in sizes of 110/70 R17, 130/70 R 17 and 140/70 R 17 with Price ranging from Rs. 4,502 to Rs. 5,927.
Details of “Michelin Pilot Road 2” for bikes ranging above engine capacity of 500 cc:
MICHELIN Pilot Road 2 is manufactured with the 2-compound technology borrowed from from Moto GP technology. This technology offers dual performance capabilities in one – softer rubber on the shoulders for grip and harder rubber in the centre for increased mileage.
Pilot Road 2 is available in sizes of 120/70 ZR 17, 180/55 ZR 17 and 190/55 ZR 17 with price ranging from Rs. 8,772 to Rs. 12,808.
What will work in these tyres favour:
- Branded and authorised tyres available for bikers with peace of mind as they won’t have to compromise with limited availability and only imported products
- Introduction of radial technology
What can go against these tyres:
- Not much awareness and familiarity with Radial technology so bikers can hesitate to try