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[Avon Cobra] Michelin Pilot Road 3
Sport-Touring Pilot Road 3 Designed for motorcycles as varied as the Honda VFR800, BMW R 1200 RT and Suzuki Bandit 1250S, the Pilot Road 3 features the latest-generation 2CT dual-compound technology with a soft rubber compound on the tread shoulders and a wear-resistant compound down the middle. Its all-new XST X-Sipe technology utilizes full-depth sipes to evacuate water under the tire, and generate pressure at the edges of the sipe blades to break up water film. XST sipes are also intended to promote long tread life and even wear characteristics. Other: The Pilot Road 2 has dual compounds, the Pilot Road 3 Trail is for adventure bikes ridden primarily on roads, and the Anakee 2 is for adventure and dual-sport bikes. The Pilot Aktiv is a replacement bias-ply, and the Scorcher line is intended for Harley-Davidsons. michelinmotorcycle.com
Touring & Sport-Touring Tire Buyers Guide | Rider Magazine
AVON Touring Cobra The Cobra is aimed at the cruiser, touring and custom market, and Avon says that it incorporates sport tire technology for nimble handling, combined with stability, yet does not compromise longevity. It’s available in new sizes, some in whitewalls, including extra-wide sizes for custom bikes. There is also a new dual-compound application for the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing that features 6-ply technology (3 plies, 3 belts for structural integrity and resistance to irregular wear). Technologies include Advanced Variable Belt Density for the radial rears in many sizes.