Michelin Unveils Frankentire

Though some motorcycles had radial and bias-ply tires at either end, the twain never met in the same rubber hoop - until now. Michelin has unveiled a new - Frankentire - that combines bias and radial ply designs.

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Published: Jun 2, 2014

Traditionally, motorcycle tires used either old school bias ply design, or newer radial arrangements which allowed the sidewall and tread section to operate independently of each other. Though some motorcycles had radial and bias-ply tires at either end, the twain never met in the same rubber hoop — until now.

Michelin has unveiled a new "Frankentire" that combines bias and radial ply designs, which promise the stability of a bias ply design along with the handling and comfort of a radial setup. The tire uses a "2AT" (dual angle technology) concept.

Michelin explains the tire in more detail here.

LAND Accelerates Growth With New Executive Vice President of Sales

Shane Seymour shifts gears from being national sales director at Zero Motorcycles to join LAND.

By Meagan Kusek

Meagan Kusek is the editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News. Since 2016, she has been covering various aspects of the B2B automotive markets, including professional carwashes, auto dealerships, motorcycle/powersport dealerships and collision repair shops.

Published: Mar 12, 2024

LAND announced the appointment of Shane Seymour as executive vice president of sales. Seymour’s arrival signifies the company’s focus on growing sales and dealer partnerships nationally, as funding continues to push in-house production forward.

Over the last year, LAND has displayed significant agility and strength, exceeding production and profitability goals while attracting top-tier talent. Following the close of an oversubscribed Series A round, LAND ramped up manufacturing of its versatile e-Moto, The District, while continuing to innovate the design and development of its swappable electric CORE batteries. Seymour’s move to lead the sales efforts underscores the company’s steady and strategic trajectory of success and ability to set itself apart in a highly competitive market.