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Capitalize Placed in Charge of Pirelli UK Motorcycle Segment PR

Pirelli has handed London based agency Capitalize responsibility for promoting its motorcycling activities in the UK. Initial projects for the agency will include a PR campaign for Pirelli and Metzeler’s racing activities, to publicise the company’s growing product range through specialist and trade motorcycling media as well as to a wider audience through motorsport, national and consumer lifestyle outlets.

Pirelli’s racing portfolio ranges from sole control tyre for the World Superbike Championship and British Superbike Championship to its presence at landmark road racing events including the Isle of Man TT, North West 200 and Macau GP as well as widespread club racing events. The company has also claimed victories in the 2008 MX1 and MX2 Motocross Championships, bringing its tally to a respectable 51 World Championship crowns.

16th February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

From Motocross the Pond

Dunlop Motorcycle has given a launch date to its new motocross tyre for the UK market. Following what the manufacturer terms a successful year in the American market, the new D952 arrives on British shores in February, giving UK users the opportunity to see what all the fuss is about.

The D952 has been developed for the multi-terrain, recreational motocross market and will work on a wide variety of surfaces. The tread pattern is based on the popular D752 pattern, though it includes slightly larger tread blocks with sturdier bases and a more durable compound.

22nd January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Planning New 2009 Additions to Motorcycle Range

Maxxis says it plans to continue its aggressive growth strategy for the UK motorcycle market, and to do so is this year introducing two new products aimed at budget conscious consumers. The company plans to further support tyre retailers through an ongoing marketing support strategy that includes the continuation of the brand’s presence in the British Motocross Championship, British Superbike Championship, Premiership football matches and many consumer focused events thought the country. All this comes, says Maxxis, on top of a sustained advertising and public relations campaign with leading consumer motorcycling publications.

6th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Supports US Amateur Motocross Event

Pirelli has announced that it has added the 2008 Amateur Open of Motocross to its – exquisitely produced – calendar. The Italian giant will be trackside at the Arizona Cycle Park in Phoenix between 12-16 November, supplying riders with its own Scorpion MX tyres in its capacity as the event’s official supporter. The contest is one of the USA’s top amateur motocross championships, and will see $150,000 distributed in prizes.

11th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Signs Premiership Advertising Deals

Maxxis has signed lucrative advertising deals with Everton FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC, who finished fifth and eleventh respectively in last season’s Premier League. The announcement comes in addition to Maxxis renewal of support for Aston Villa FC, where it will continue with perimeter advertising at the Villa Park ground and VIP corporate hospitality package.

For the 2008/09 season Maxxis LED banner advertisements will also be located at Goodison Park and White Hart Lane, in prime positions on three sides of the pitch opposite the TV cameras. Maxxis representatives told Tyres & Accessories the company is changing its advertising to make a “big impact: when the first Premier League matches kick off on Saturday 16 August.

16th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Coker Takes on M&H Drag Lines

Coker Tire has taken over as the distributor of M&H Racing Tires drag racing lines. Some 80 M&H Racemaster car and motorcycle tyres will now be offered through the Coker Performance Division, including drag slicks, DOT-approved street legal drag tires and motorcycle drag slicks. Coker will also carry three ultra-high-performance motocross M&H Tera-Flex lines. (Tire Review/Akron)

17th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

2 Factory-Supported Motocross Teams Ride on Maxxis Tyres

Two factory-supported teams competing in the 2008 Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship have chosen Maxxis tyres. Relentless Suzuki MX and Twisted7.com/Moto/Animal are among 17 teams competing in the eight-round championship, which runs from March to September. Maxxis has signed up as title sponsor of what is widely acknowledged as the UK’s premier off-road motorcycle series until 2010.

Based in Rugeley, Staffordshire, the Relentless Suzuki MX team was set up by ex-rider Rob Hooper, who became a team manager in 1987 and has been running his own motocross outfit since 1991. Team rider Jamie Law, 21, is contesting the MX1 series on a Suzuki RM-Z450, while Scott Probert, 21, and Lewis Gregory, 22, are both using Suzuki RM-Z 250cc machines in the MX2 class.

9th May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Renews Team Green Sponsorship

Maxxis has renewed its sponsorship of the Kawasaki Motors UK motocross and enduro racing initiative, Team Green, and will continue to supply the squad with tyres for the 2008 season. “After having a fantastic 2007 season with Maxxis tyres, we are delighted that the Team Green squad is receiving continued support in 2008,” commented Alex Brawn, racing co-ordinator at Kawasaki Motors UK about announcing the renewal.

“Since our riders take part in a variety of off road events, on two and four stroke Kawasaki machines from 85cc to 450cc, we need a range of tyres that will cater for all disciplines and conditions,” he added. “We make tough demands, but Maxxis tyres meet all our requirements, and this means our riders can challenge for race and championship wins.”

15th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Farewells Motocross WGP

Bridgestone Europe has announced it will cease supplying tyres to teams participating in the Motocross World Grand Prix championships after the 2007 season. After a decade of top-level motocross, including three world titles, the company has decided to concentrate resources on MotoGP track racing from 2008.

“With an increased number of MotoGP teams riding on Bridgestone – including new world champion Casey Stoner with the Ducati Corse team – and a year-round development and testing program, Bridgestone has reluctantly decided to stop supporting the FIM motocross world championships and concentrate resources on MotoGP,” said Gunther Podevyn, senior manager Motorcycle Tyre Products, Bridgestone Europe.

23rd November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis has Something for Everyone

When it comes to the ATV sector Maxxis believe they can offer a tyre for every application, from the high performance needs of a professional ATV racing series through to the rugged all-rounders that are becoming ever more indispensable to the farming community. And the company’s confidence in its product is not limited to the size of the range it offers – Maxxis also claim that its tyres offer superior puncture resistance and traction on all surfaces, and point to their list of OE customers – which includes Honda, Yamaha and Polaris – as confirmation the widespread acceptance enjoyed by the Maxxis ATV product range.

The Maxxis iRAZR M943(front) and M944 (rear) is reported to be the first all terrain radial to be sold in the UK and features an aggressive centreline and less rounded profile for improved steering and handling capabilities. It was developed especially for motocross racing and is, according to Maxxis, being put through its paces at the top echelons of the sport – something the company has more than just a passing interest in. Indeed, Maxxis has come on board as the new sponsor of Team Green, Kawasaki Motors UK’s successful motocross and Enduro racing initiative, and will supply tyres for a number of up and coming youth riders. It is also supporting KIK Team Honda TRX450R, the official Honda UK ATV motocross team, which has two riders competing in the 2007 British Quad Championship. In overseas markets Maxxis also has a strong presence in the ATV racing scene, sponsoring seven competitive events and numerous riders in the US, including Bill Balance, who won his second straight victory in the West Virginia Snowshoe GNCC ATV race on June 23.

27th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Unveils New Rubber for Road and Dirt

The historic city of Cologne was the venue Bridgestone decided upon for the official release of the two newest additions to its two-wheel range. And these two tyres highlight just how diversified the motorcycle tyre sector has become.

7th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Getting Competitive with Dunlop

With Dunlop’s new product activity in 2006 restricted to the release of the niche market D407 Harley Davidson tyre and the Sportmax GPR100 maxi scooter tyre, the main excitement coming from the Dunlop camp centres upon racing and motorsport. And this enthusiasm comes from the very top – in the past few months the company has publicly voiced its intention to step up support for both motorcycle racing and MotoGP.

5th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis – Taking Motorcycling to the Supermaxx

Maxxis – Taking Motorcycling to the Supermaxx
“Although the new Supermaxx will feature the same tread and will look much the same as the existing product, radical improvements to the carcass and compound mean it will offer superior traction and drive,” says Derek McMartin, managing director of Maxxis International UK.

25th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Taking Speciality Tyres to the Maxxis

As Maxxis’ profile in the PCR market develops, the company is continuing to develop solutions for a series of specialist applications, including high-speed trailers, ATV, turf machinery and small implements.

When it comes to ATVs, Maxxis claims to set the standard for tough, durable tyres that offer superior traction on all terrains. Firmly established as the choice of champions, Maxxis ATV tyres combine excellent puncture resistance qualities with tread that is designed for maximum grip and performance, meeting the needs of both recreational riders and competitive racers alike.

21st November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Czech These Out

CGS Tyres UK Ltd (formerly Mitas UK Ltd) was established in 2004 with the main objective of meeting its UK customer’s needs and requirements for the replacement and original equipment markets. CGS Tyres are the sole importers of Mitas, Continental, Semperit and Barum Agro/Industrial and off-road tyres from the Czech Republic. CGS Tyres operate from Kings Lynn, Norfolk and carries a full range of products including: agricultural (radial and cross ply), earthmover, forklift, motorcycle (road, speedway, motocross and kart), multipurpose and implement tyres.

4th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors