Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 8, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2013 http://www.michelin.com/corporate/EN/news/article?articleID=N2013-MICHELIN-PilotRoad-4 Press release The new Michelin Pilot Road 4: three different versions available from January 2014 The Michelin Pilot Road 4 for sport touring, trail and GT bikes will be available in early 2014. The new BMW R 1200 RT will be factory-fitted with the Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT. Michelin has once again pushed the limits of braking. On wet surfaces, the new tyres braking distance is shorter than that of its main competitors. In 2014 Michelin will bring to market an all-new range of motorcycle tyres, 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 tyres 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 the tyre supplier for the new BMW R 1200 RT with the GT version of its new tyre. The fact that BMW has selected the 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 tyre life. They are a tangible illustration of Michelins Total Performance strategy of constantly and simultaneously improving tyre performance characteristics across the board. With the Michelin Pilot Road 4 tyres, the aim is to enable as many motorcyclists as possible to experience safe riding in nearly all conditions. Size availability: Ends Media Contact: + 33 (0) 1 45 66 22 22 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth89 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Shame with no 170 width with the standard PR4. But still the PR3´s are ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted November 8, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2013 For those of us changing tires only every two to three years, what size are vfr tires again? C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 8, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2013 120/70 17" 180/55 17" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted November 8, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2013 The rear tire tread pattern looks like it's a combination of a PR3 and a PP3. The front doesn't seem to be though. I might consider the PR4 rear and keep my PP3 front, as I really like the way it feels and handles, haven't had many miles on it though to know for sure what kind of mileage I'll get out of it, but the PR2's I had went well beyond the 10K miles mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Wow, now model alredy! So what will be better whit the PR4 compare to the PR3? Better wear (more even)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted November 8, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2013 Great news! --- Now the PR2s will be sold at lower prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 8, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2013 The price of 8-spokers just went up again...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted November 8, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted November 8, 2013 The price of 8-spokers just went up again...... Glad I got mine before the price increase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted November 9, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted November 9, 2013 Great news! --- Now the PR2s will be sold at lower prices. I hope they keep making them . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted November 9, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted November 9, 2013 Great news! --- Now the PR2s will be sold at lower prices. I hope they keep making them . . . Agree with that... I would be happy on a continuous diet of PP fronts and PR2s on the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer whitelightning Posted November 9, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted November 9, 2013 +1, I still swear by them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 +1, I still swear by them! I like em too, but going to try a set of Pirelli Angle GT's this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 19, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted November 19, 2013 M5's are great also ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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