CE Marking to Disappear from Pirelli’s NA Motorcycle Tyres

Motorcycle radials sold by Pirelli in the North American replacement market will, from May 2008 onwards, be manufactured bearing solely the markings required by local legislation, including the DOT markings. Pirelli reports this change is taking place for logistics reasons. Pirelli’s North American market motorcycle tyres will no longer be marked with the European CE sign.

This change, said Pirelli, is intended to protect the consumer, and the company comments that all tyres supplied to any market must be purchased only through the legitimate distribution network.