Tyre reviews are only worthwhile if they include wear characteristics which means a long-term review is necessary. So, with a...
Avon Tyre made its first motorcycle tyre in 1911 and 110 years later the plant in Wiltshire, UK, is still...
Dunlop has introduced the Roadsmart IV which they claim has about a quarter more mileage than their popular Roadsmart III sport-touring tyres. They tested the tyres on a 2018 BMW K1600 GTL at their company proving grounds in Huntsville, Alabama, and on a 2018 Honda CB1300 SB in Japan on...
Italian company Directa Plus has received a patent through the Chinese Patent Office for tyre technology that they say will...
Contributed post for our northern hemisphere readers Just like with lots of other things, people’s buying habits for motorcycle tires...
(Contributed post for our European readers) Purchasing tires for your motorbike on the web from tyreleader.ie can save you lots of money. However, it is important you to find the right tires as they are a vital part of your motorbike. There are numerous types and models of motorcycle tires...
(Contributed post) As a motorcycle owner, have you ever wondered and asked yourself how long do motorcycle tyres generally last?...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) The thrill of riding a motorbike is unmatched by any other riding experience....
Shinko tyres review by tyre expert Dale Schmidtchen The standard tyres on our long-term review CFMoto 650 MT have been my only real complaint about the hardy bike which is now coming up to 4000km. It came fitted with Chinese-made Cheng Shin Tire (CST) Adreno radials which worked well on...
(Sponsored post for our North American readers) The motorcycle is a fast and effective means of transport. It can take...
The rapid rise in factory scrambler models and custom scramblers has led to a whole new category of tyre and Bridgestone...
Bridgestone’s new Battlax Adventurecross AX41 tyres have arrived in Australia to get adventure riders dirtier, taking them further off the beaten track. The problem with making an adventure tyre more aggressive is that it usually compromises on-road stability and shortens the life of the tyre. The biggest destroyers of adventure...
Michelin Anakee Adventure tyres have now arrived in Australia with more sizes arriving in May. The tyres, unveiled at the EICMA...
French tyre company Michelin has made a new Anakee Adventure tyre specifically for those riders who don’t like as much...
An alarming number of Australian riders are flirting with danger by riding on illegal, worn and incorrectly inflated tyres, according to an Australian survey. The Canstar Blue customer satisfaction survey of more than 350 riders reveals some startling findings about rider attitudes to their motorcycle tyres. Flirting with danger Almost half...
Have you ever wondered what your motorcycle tyres are made of, why they are black and shiny and whether scrubbing...
Mitas is a well-known brand of motorcycle tyre among off-road riders, but is not so well known as a high-performance...
Cyclists have had puncture-proof tyres for ages, but we are still to get puncture-proof motorcycle tyres in Australia. There are two varieties that we have heard of: American-made RhinoTire tyre sealant and Indian-made CEAT tyres. RhinoTire technology from the USA is a quick-sealing polymer RhinoPlex gel inside a tyre, which will instantly...
Michelin’s new Road 5 tyre features a tread pattern that widens as it wears to maintain wet mechanical grip with...
Monza Imports sent us a set of new Dunlop Sportmax Alpha-14 tyres for our Ducati GT1000 project bike and they...
Airless tyres for motorcycles has come a little closer to reality with the announcement that Bridgestone is working on an airless tyre for bicycles. Bridgestone Corporation and Bridgestone Cycle are working together to make the tyres from recyclable resin. Bridgestone is assessing the feasibility of the tyres and hopes to...
Will riders of the future be riding on tyres made from egg shells and tomatoes? In Australia alone, 48 million...
Yamaha has replaced Harley-Davidson as the top brand rated by Australian riders, while Shoei is the top helmet, Aplinestars best...
If you’re a bit impatient about riding on your new tyres, German tyre company Continental has updated their popular motorcycle sports tyre with the SportAttack 3 that includes fast break-in technology. It’s called Traction Skin that uses no greasy release agents on the tyre and leaves the tyre with a...
If you’re a bit impatient about riding on your new tyres, German tyre company Continental has updated their popular motorcycle...
The new Motoz Tractionator GPS adventure tyre can be used in one direction for 50/50 dirt/tar or fitted in the...
This four-minute video isn’t a nanny-state instructional guide in being a woose, but is an informative guide to checking and maintaining your tyres for safe and long life. It has been released by the American Motorcycle Industry Council, hence the spelling of “tires”, but it’s just as relevant no matter...
Pirelli has updated its Scorpion Trail tyres for big-bore adventure bikes with even longer life, improved wet performance, better traction...
Motorcycle tyres are only as good as the pressure in them and that means regularly checking them or filling with...
Electric motorcycles and other vehicles may soon be charged by the heat built up in the tyres. Goodyear has developed a concept tyre for cars which transfers the heat into electricity to store in the battery of an electric vehicle. There is nothing stopping them from doing the same with...
The Continental TKC70 could be the new choice for long-range adventurers. The TKC80 has been the choice of many an...
Imagine having a tyre that changes its tread pattern when you go from tar to dirt and back again. Well,...
An American tyre treatment that is guaranteed to make your bike tyres puncture-proof is coming to Australia. Rhinotires are made by applying a “RhinoPlex” polymer to the interior of a new or used tyre at extreme heat so it becomes part of the tyre. The gel instantly seals any punctures...
Continental Tyres of Germany has issued a global recall on several models over “air loss and possible separation”. There have...
If you are riding on Mitas Sportforce tyres, stop now! An urgent safety recall notice has been issued by Mityre...
The fourth iteration of the popular Michelin Pilot motorcycle tyre has increased braking ability, longer life and a wider range of operating temperatures. Michelin marketing director for motorcycle tyres, Christophe Duc, says wet braking distance is 17% shorter than its closest rival. At the same time, he says the tyre...
Do you know how to break in new motorcycle tyres that come with a glossy and slippery surface? They deserve...
The Polaris Sportsman WV850 features the world-first application of Terrain Armor army-spec tubeless, puncture-less tyres on a civilian vehicle. And...
Tubed tyres can be a safety issue for riders, according to a New Zealand coroner. The issue has come to light in a coroner’s report into the death of motorcyclist Bryan Wyness, 71, July 20, 2012. Bryan was riding his BMW F 650 GS motorcycle on State Highway 1 when...
Ever wondered what happens to your old motorcycle tyres when you replace them?
Of the 48 million used tyres disposed...
Sava MC 60 GETaWAY tyres have a unique feature that solves the dilemma of the adventure rider – dirt or...
Ever wondered what the hieroglyphic codes on the side of your motorbike tyre mean? It seems a confusing, long list of numbers and letters. A typical bike tyre might read 180/50ZR-17 M/C. There are other combinations and additions on some tyres, especially for other vehicles such as quad bikes, trikes, outfits...