Avon Motorcycle Tyres Adds Four Sizes to Cobra Tire Line

The new bias belted sizes are: 130/60B21 and 130/60B19 front, and 160/70B17 and 180/55B18 rear.

Avon Motorcycle Tyres has announced four new sizes of Cobra tires that incorporate sports tire technology for nimble handling and special construction to deal with heavy loads, and includes extra-wide applications for custom bikes. The new bias belted sizes are: 130/60B21 and 130/60B19 front, and 160/70B17 and 180/55B18 rear.

“Riders are understandably impressed with the style and performance behind our popular Cobra line,” said Ken Warner, vice president of marketing for Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America. “With the addition of these four new sizes, more riders can experience the smooth ride and handling of Avon’s Cobra tires.”

Cobras are easily recognizable by their distinctive snakeskin effect sidewalls and cobra head on the shoulder of each tire. The bias tires offer incredible stability and longevity, perfect for touring applications.

Avon’s Cobra line is available for Harley-Davidson V-Rod and V-Twin Baggers, Triumph Rocket III, Honda Gold Wing and Valkyrie, plus sizes for custom bike applications.

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The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame recently named Marilyn Stemp and Steve Piehl to its board of directors.

Stemp is a pioneering figure in the motorcycle industry, founding IronWorks Magazine with her late husband, Dennis, and becoming the first female editor of a nationally circulated, mainstream motorcycle magazine. She also revived their trade magazine, Iron Trader News; edits the monthly Kiwi Indian News; contributes to several powersports media outlets; and is the founding editor of Sturgis Rider Daily. Stemp is a noted editor and writer of several motorcycle-focused books. Her consistent support for charitable efforts in the industry include the annual Biker Belles Celebration, Las Vegas BikeFest and as campaign chair for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s development plan in 2014. She co-founded the Flying Piston charity events taking place in Daytona and Sturgis each year and is a National Ambassador for All Kids Bike. Stemp was inducted into both the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Sturgis Museum's Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2022 she was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports by DealerNews.