grippy motorcycle tyre

Six new tyres in Michelin's high performance range, we test the two you need to know about

Tyre firm revamps its range of sticky rubber for 2015

Brand new concept radial for the entry level market Safe and reliable feedback on both dry and wet roads Value for money mileage due to new formulated polymers in the compound 0° Steel-belt construction on the rear for excellent stability and ride comfort

Meet the all-new Dunlop Sportmax Q3, the next-generation sport tire featuring Dunlop’s new Carbon Fiber Technology (CFT). Dunlop’s Carbon Fiber Technology (CFT) uses carbon fiber reinforcement in the tire sidewalls for exceptional cornering performance and feel.

Ideal for daily use on urban routes

Ideal for high-performance scooters used in city traffic and for use on mid-range journeys

Harder rubber in the centre to better withstand hard acceleration and braking, and softer on the edges to maximise lean angles

Michelin's Gazelle M62 tyre is an unbeatable package for the small motorcycle segment

A solution for that pure race time

The ultimate generation of sport-touring tyre for high performance scooters

ContiTwist tyres give the scooter rider the edge on sheer road performance

Good cold grip and quick tire warm-up through a newly developed tread compound, specially designed for supermoto riding

Sporty pattern specifically for scooters

Designed for large capacity Supermoto bikes

Ultra-high performance trackday specialist

High performance all condition sport road tyre

THIS  could be the shortest review in history, seeing as Dunlop's new D212 GP Pro was the tyre Michael Dunlop used when he set the new Superstock record at this year's TT, clocking an average speed of 131.220mph. When it comes to performance, I don't need to say any more.

Bridgestone badges its new Battlax S20 as a 'premium sports tyre' aimed at sports riders who ride on all types of roads, through all conditions. There are plenty of tyres capable of that but the S20's remit's made wider by the fact Bridgestone rate the S20 as a great choice for those who partake in the occasional trackday.

Two months ago I had a set of Bridgestone BT-016 Pro’s fitted to my Triumph Speed Triple. Before setting out on the new tyres, the Speed had covered 4000 miles. Now with just over 7000 on the clock the rear tyre is on the limit markers. So, 3000 miles from the rear and the front has at least another 1500 miles in it.

From Michelin:

Rigid Construction  Better contact feel in corners, especially suited for slide control during races All-round Performer Great grip and handling whether wet or dry, maintaining high grip levels. Consistency High grip level from start to finish regardless of the temperature.

The Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart is a advanced sports-touring tyre with high levels of wet grip and mileage. With Dunlop's Multi-Tread Technology effectively balance high levels of corner grip with long tread life.