New sizes for 2013
- Front: 90/90-21, 120/70B21, 130/70B18 and 120/70R19
Rear: 150/70B18 and 240/40R18
A new standard in cruiser tire longevity
- Commissioned third-party tests* show that the MICHELIN® Commander® II rear tire lasts almost twice as long its nearest rivals
Innovative technology
- Amplified Density Technology: A highly dense, more-rigid tire casing, which helps deliver excellent feedback and handling.
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Conventional 71-thread ply |
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Commander II 90-thread ply is 25% more dense than conventional plies |
- Aramid tread plies on the rear tire resist centrifugal growth, reduce weight and provide excellent stability.
- All-new rubber compounds for remarkable wet grip, without compromising durability.
Square bead-wire package improves handling and ease ofinstallation.
| SIZES | Front |
Rear |
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| 130/90B16 73H (repl. MT90 B16) | 140/90B15 76H | |
| 120/90B17 64S | 150/90B15 74H | |
| 130/70B18 63H | 170/80B15 77H | |
| 100/90B19 57H | 130/90B16 73H (repl. MT90 B16) | |
| 80/90-21 54H (repl. MH90-21) | 140/90B16 77H (repl. MU85 B16) | |
| 90/90-21 54H | 150/80B16 77H | |
| 120/70B21 62H | 180/65B16 81H | |
| 140/75R17 67V | 160/70B17 73V | |
| 120/70R19 60W | 150/70B18 76H | |
| 200/55R17 78V | ||
| 240/40R18 79V | ||
*Source: Commissioned third-party tests conducted in 2011 on public roads comparing MICHELIN® Commander® II, Metzeler ME880 and Dunlop D407/D408 tires in sizes 130/80B17 and 180/65B16. Individual results may vary depending on motorcycle type and operating conditions.
