Avon VP2 Tires
Avon Tyres’ new VP2 range of sports motorcycle tires boast Avon’s enhanced construction methods.The VP2 is offered in Sport, Supersport and Xtreme iterations in a variety of popular fitments. The line gets a Hybrid Belt, which consists of strands of steel of differing tensions wound together around the tire to form a unique belt system.
Continental ContiGo! and ContiMotion Tires
Continental has two sweet new offerings for the ‘09 season. First up, the ContiGo! (pair seen at left) is a general purpose/sport touring cross-ply tire that delivers modern technology for riders of older machines who demand performance. Riders should expect perfect grip under all weather conditions. The ContiGo! is also said to have excellent mileage
Kenda Kruz Tires
Kenda’s new Kruz tire is highlighted by its high load carrying capacities. Designed to meet the needs and looks of the very popular cruiser market, the new tread design for both the front and rear gives riders deep wide grooves for all weather cruising. A new bias/belted casing design delivers improved handling and high load
Duro Tires
Duro claims their tires match the best brands in quality and performance, and at a very attractive price. At a time when customers are more cost-conscious than ever, you definitely might want to put those boasts to the test in your shop. Using cutting-edge advances in tire technology, compounds and tread design, Duro motorcycle tires
Shinko 230 Tour Master Tires
The Shinko 230 Tour Master (at right) is designed for long distance, high-speed riding with a staggered tread design that provides a quiet ride with excellent handling. The Tour Master is Aramid-belted, featuring four-ply and a “V” speed rating for most sizes. The 005 Advance Radial is now available in a 240/40VR18 size. This tire
Vee Rubber Tires for Metric Cruiser Riders
Vee Rubber’s new VRM 191 and VRM 192 have been developed for the metric cruiser rider. The front and rear are designed with a new compound and tread pattern for improved mileage. Vee promotes the tires’ excellent all-weather traction and sidewall construction for high load-carrying capacities. Both models are H-rated with tube and tubeless applications,
Sedona MX887 IT Off-Road Tires
Sedona Tire unleashes the new MX887 IT motocross and off-road tires. Available in front and rear sizes, the MX887 IT handles intermediate to hard terrain with its strong high-tech six-ply carcass design that reduces tube pinching. Sure Sellers: • The aggressive, reversible tread pattern and symmetrical knob design of the MX887 IT provides excellent traction
Continental Tires TKC 80 Off-Road Tires
Continental Tire developed the TKC 80 as a competition off-road tire for heavy enduro bikes. The tire is the result of collaboration with Richard Schalber, enduro world champion many times over. BMW uses the TKC 80 as original equipment on the R 1150 and R 1200 GS Adventure. Due to what Conti calls its awesome
Outlaw Off-Road Mud Tires: High Lifter
Designed to weigh only slightly more than the very popular 29.5-inch Outlaw, the 31-inch Outlaw features a flatter tread profile for an improved ride on hard surfaces. In fact, the 31-inch Outlaw is the next generation in smooth riding technology for a super aggressive mud tire. It features a tread profile that allows uninterrupted contact
Kenda Triple K781 Off-Road Tires
Kenda adds two new offerings to the fold. The new Triple K781 already has numerous race wins with Kenda’s test pilot and Arenacross champion Jim Neese. Jim says, “The tire simply hooks up, even on the slipperiest of dirt; plus with the low profile sidewall I can make a lot of time on the competition
Vee Rubber VMR Off-Road Tires
Vee Rubber’s John Leale says the company wants to be the leader in both performance and price with the VMR 193 and VMR 206. With retail prices from $105 for the large rear and $79.95 for the 21-inch front, they are definitely competitively priced. Both tires have Vee Rubber’s improved compound for all-weather riding and
Sedona MX887IT Off-Road Tires
The new off-road MX887IT tire from Sedona has a rigid 4-ply casing that gives the rider a solid feeling when leaned over and accelerating, while also holding up even in extreme terrain and reducing pinch flats. The symmetrical tread design works well in intermediate to hard terrain, but cleans out well even in soft or
Continental Tires’ Radial Contimotion Tires
This month, MPN Associate publisher Dean Kelly takes continental’s new budget-councious Contimotion radials for a spin.
Honda 700XX Wheels & Kits for ITP Tires
Feeding your customer’s need for hopped up rims, ITP tires has unleashed two aluminum wheel options as well as a selection of tire/wheel kits.
Dunlp D407 Tires
The D407 with Multi-Tread technology has been specifically engineered and tested by Dunlop and Harley-Davidson development teams to fit as original equipment on the ’09 H-D lineup. Sure Sellers: • Maximum strength for a long life • Enhanced traction at higher lean angles • Lateral grooves evacuate water away from contact patch Retail Price: Contact
Shinko 700 Series Dual Sport Tires
A new addition to the Shinko line, the 700 Series DOT-approved dual sport tires feature a semi-aggressive tread pattern with drop lug construction for dirt-riding performance that doesn’t sacrifice pavement grip. Sure Sellers: • Heavy-duty 4-ply carcass adds durability • Reinforced side knobs provide cornering stability • Affordable tires, leaving riders money to spare on