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Conti launches voluntary recall in North America

Some 1,700 Continental motorcycle tyres sold in North America are the subjects of a voluntary recall. Based upon market feedback it has received, the tyre maker says that under certain service conditions the size 180/60R16 M/C 74H ContiMotion may experience uneven wear, groove cracking and in some cases belt lift, which can lead to a loss of inflation pressure and a potential loss of control. These service conditions have been observed on the rear tyre of Honda Gold Wing 1800 motorcycles, particularly under conditions of overloading and/or under-inflation. Continental adds that has not received any reports about accidents resulting from this condition.

22nd January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

UK launch for Sava Sportforce

Bike Tyrestore plans to introduce a new Sava range to UK customers at the Motorcycle Trade Expo show in Birmingham in the second half of January. This new product, the Sportforce radial, is aimed at riders of sports, naked and Supermoto motorcycles as well as for riders of sports touring machines who enjoy dynamic rides.

20th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

British Superbike to stick with 16.5-inch tyres in 2013

Although the World Superbike Championship is switching to 17-inch tyres for the 2013 season – a change promoted as one that will aid in the motorsport-driven development of road-going motorcycle tyres – the British Superbike Championship will continue for one further year on Pirelli’s 16.5-inch tyre.

5th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli confirms continuation of 16.5-inch production

In response to marketplace concerns, Pirelli Tire North America has reassured its customers that the tyre maker doesn’t intend to cease production of 16.5-inch slick and rain motorcycle tyres. In a statement, the company’s Moto Road Racing manager Jeff Johnston said “Pirelli is committed to servicing the North America market now and in the future with 16.5-inch racing tyres. Our road racing distributors stock these slick and rain tyres in the latest constructions and compounds…as a worldwide leader in motorcycle road racing tyres sales and service, we maintain one of the broadest selections of performance products for both amateur and professional racing enthusiasts.”

13th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon warns bikers against fitting the wrong tyre

Avon Tyres is stressing the importance to motorcyclists of fitting the appropriate tyres to their bikes this summer. Peter McNally, Avon Tyres’ technical product manager for motorcycle tyres, comments: “We see many people on sportsbikes today who ‘over-tyre’ their bikes on the road. This means they’re using machines with tyres that are effectively race tyres but using them on the road or on the occasional trackday.

19th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop UK launches ScootSmart

Dunlop has unveiled its new scooter tyre on the UK market at the Ace Café, London. The Dunlop ScootSmart applies the brand’s global experience with the RoadSmart motorcycle tyre, bringing what the company says are unprecedented levels of technology to the small wheel class. Mark Sears, Dunlop’s motorcycle product support manager commented that the ScootSmart has benefitted from “advanced Dunlop technology, much of it adapted from high-performance motorcycle tyres”, allowing “scooter enthusiasts to ride with total confidence and manage their running costs.”

21st May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop US moto site goes live

Dunlop claims to be the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement market motorcycle tyres in the US, and to cater to this important market the company has launched an all-new website. The dunlopmotorcycle.com site is designed specifically for the American market and its content includes racing news and insider views, tyre technology insights, videos, tips, care and maintenance information, a tyre fitment guide and tyre catalogue, a special section for Dunlop Download Magazine, plus a gallery of free downloadable wallpaper images covering race bikes, customs and more.

21st March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Part-worn car tyres to be banned in UAE

As of September the use of part-worn passenger car and motorcycle tyres will no longer be permitted in the United Arab Emirates. This decision was announced by the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) on 15 March as part of a range on measures intended to regulate the whole tyre life cycle.

19th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Fleettyres24.co.uk introduces mobile service

Delticom reports that it now offers UK fleets mobile servicing through its Fleettyres24.co.uk online portal. At present mobile service through Fleettyres24.co.uk is available from more than 150 service providers throughout the UK, and tyres can be delivered and fitted to the customer’s home or other place of their choosing.

16th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Gentipak to produce motorcycle tyres

International News

Comments made in Pakistan’s Express Tribune indicate the General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan, also known as Gentipak, plans to enter the motorcycle tyre market in mid 2012. The Karachi-based tyre maker, which produces passenger car radials under the General and Euro brand names and cross-ply tyres for light trucks, trucks and agricultural vehicles, recently invested Rs500 million (£3.5 million) expanding its production facility and began manufacturing tyres for natural gas-powered rickshaws; its production of motorcycle tyres is expected to start before the end of Pakistan’s current fiscal year.

16th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

New tyre wholesaler Rogo Tyre launches website

The Netherlands’ new internet-based tyre wholesaler, Rogo Tyre has launched its website, promising to deliver luxury, 4×4, van and motorcycle tyres “to garages, car dealers, tyre- fitters and wholesalers in the Netherlands and beyond”. The company will offer a stockholding of “more than 1.2 million tyres” from its webshop, including many world-leading brands and offering 24 or 48 hour delivery times.

14th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres & Accessories January 2012

Tyres & Accessories kick-start to 2012, our January magazine, is now available to subscribers as a virtual paper. Featuring special reports on the motorcycle and agricultural tyre segments, the latest issue of T&A can be read at the touch of a button. Click more to see the first publication of the year.

30th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Metro begins tubeless moto tyre production

Indian manufacturer Metro Tyres has introduced the latest product to result from its technical collaboration with Germany’s Continental AG. In a statement, the company reported the release of its first tubeless motorcycle tyres. The new product will initially be manufactured at the company’s factory in Ludhiana plant; production will later be extended to a second plant.

25th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Motorcycle appoints new Motorcycle product manager

The Dunlop Tyres Motorcycle division has announced that its former design engineer Mark Sears will take up a new role as product support manager from 1 October 2011. Sears has 23 years of experience with Dunlop, having joined the company as an apprentice in 1988. He replaces Bryn Phillips directly in his latest role.

23rd September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin promises “unrivalled” longevity from new motorcycle tyres

In September, Michelin will launch a tyre it says delivers unrivalled tyre life. Naturally, this is a bold statement to make about any tyre and the manufacturer therefore supports this claim with results of independent tests conducted in the United States. Testing of Michelin’s new product, the Commander II, was carried out using a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic and Michelin reports an impressive outcome: The rear tyre proved itself capable of covering distances of up to 25,000 miles or 40,000 kilometres; this is, Michelin comments, almost double the distance the Commander II’s direct competitors can cover. The front tyre displayed an even greater longevity.

26th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors