
The new for 2014 MICHELIN® Pilot™ Road 4 is an all new range of motorcycle tires, available in three versions: the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4, MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 GT and MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 Trail.
Intended for road use only, these tires cover most categories of road motorcycles of more than 600cc.They were designed to deliver maximum safety in the most common conditions of use, especially on wet roads and in particular when braking.
Michelin will also be an Original Equipment supplier for the new BMW R 1200 RT with the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 GT. The fact that BMW has selected the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 for this bike – the bestselling bike in its category – reflects the level of performance it provides.
In short, the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 delivers enhanced safety in all situations and extended tire life. They are a tangible illustration of the Total Performance™ strategy from Michelin, which strives to constantly and simultaneously improve tire performance characteristics across the board.
With the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tires, the aim is to enable as many motorcyclists as possible to experience safe riding in nearly all conditions.
Michelin Pilot Road 4 Standard
120/60 ZR 17
120/70 ZR 17
150/70 ZR 17
160/60 ZR 17
180/55 ZR 17
190/50 ZR 17
190/55 ZR 17
Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT
120/70 ZR 17
120/70 ZR 18
170/60 ZR 17
180/55 ZR 17
190/50 ZR 17
190/55 ZR 17
Michelin Pilot Road 4 Trail
110/80 R 19
120/70 R 19
150/70 R 17
170/60 R 17
MICHELIN XST X-Sipe Technology incorporates patented sipes and integrated water reservoir technology, giving increased water drainage capacity.
The MICHELIN XST X-Sipe Technology offers more grip on wet roads, due to its patented sipes and water reservoirs incorporated into the tread, giving increased water drainage capacity.
This technology is used in the MICHELIN Pilot Road 3
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:
For a more stable and comfortable ride.
Michelin's patented new 2AT Dual Angle Technology is a revolutionary design architecture for motorcycle tires that delivers the stiffness you need for heavier touring bikes, and the comfort you desire for the long ride. MICHELIN 2AT uniquely combines elements of both bias and radial tire designs during the manufacturing process in order to deliver the best of both worlds: the extra load carrying capacity of bias and the riding please of a radial.
The new XST generation !
Patented sipes and integrated water resevoirs allow the MICHELIN XST X-Sipe Technology to deliver exceptional grip on wet roads. XST + technology includes transverse sipes to improve wet braking and chamfers added to the sipe edges to help prevent abnormal wear in extreme conditions. The transverse sipes allow the front tire to break the water film and ensure outstanding braking in wet weather.