MICHELIN Pilot Road 2
The Two-Compound Sport Touring tire
Description
Long life, grip and excellent handling
- A softer rubber compound on the tire shoulders for superb grip while cornering
- A harder rubber compound in the center of the tire to maximize tire life
Confidence for everyday riding, even in challenging conditions
- Exceptional performance in the rain
- 180/55 ZR 17 rear also available in a 'B' version, specifically designed for loaded sport touring or riding two-up
- A softer rubber compound on the tire shoulders for superb grip while cornering
- A harder rubber compound in the center of the tire to maximize tire life
Confidence for everyday riding, even in challenging conditions
- Exceptional performance in the rain
- 180/55 ZR 17 rear also available in a 'B' version, specifically designed for loaded sport touring or riding two-up
Characteristics
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Sample Motorcycle fitments
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Sizes
Front
| Width | Height | Type | Diameter | M/C | (Load / Speed Index) | Inner Tube | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 70 | ZR | 18 | M/C | ( 59 W ) | TL | |
| 110 | 70 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 54 W ) | TL | |
| 120 | 60 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 55 W ) | TL | |
| 120 | 70 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 58 W ) | TL | |
| 120 | 70 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 58 W ) | TL | D |
| 110 | 80 | ZR | 18 | M/C | ( 58 W ) | TL | |
| 120 | 70 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 58 W ) | TL | U |
Rear
| Width | Height | Type | Diameter | M/C | (Load / Speed Index) | Inner Tube | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 60 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 69 W ) | TL | |
| 150 | 70 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 69 W ) | TL | |
| 180 | 55 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 73 W ) | TL | B |
| 190 | 55 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 75 W ) | TL | |
| 160 | 60 | ZR | 18 | M/C | ( 70 W ) | TL | |
| 180 | 55 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 73 W ) | TL | C |
| 170 | 60 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 72 W ) | TL | |
| 180 | 55 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 73 W ) | TL | |
| 190 | 50 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 73 W ) | TL | |
| 180 | 55 | ZR | 17 | M/C | ( 73 W ) | TL | U |
Performance
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Technologies
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MICHELIN 2CT Two Compound Technology
MICHELIN 2CT dual-compound technology successfully accomplishes two conflicting ideals: wear resistance in the centre of the tread, and grip on the shoulders.The rubber compound in the center is harder to withstand aggressive acceleration and braking.
The rubber compound in the shoulder is softer to maximise grip on the lean angle.
Here is an example of the distribution of soft rubber and hard rubber on a set of Michelin Power Pure:
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