Shaving 2lbs off the weight of a modern sport bike which tips the scales at 400lbs might not seem such a big deal.
Yet it is, since the saving in question concerns a part of the bike that is not covered by the suspension.
So-called unsprung weight. In other words, the lower a bike's unsprung weight, the easier it is to switch from leaning into a righthand turn to leaning into a lefthander.
And vice-versa. Gyroscopic forces mean that running a 2lbs lighter tyre is equivalent to saving 6lbs on rims or 8lbs on brake discs.
How does a lighter tyre contribute to an improvement in agility?
Reducing the weight of unsprung mass reduces inertia due to the tyre, which creates the gyroscopic effect. The lower the inertia due to the tyre and wheel assembly, the smaller the gyroscopic effect, which makes the motorcycle more agile and more fun to ride, especially during changing angles from left-to-right and right-to-left.
Is the Two-Compound Technology (2CT) the same for MICHELIN Power Pure compared to MICHELIN Pilot Power 2CT?
The Two-Compound Technology of MICHELIN Power Pure has evolved compared to MICHELIN Pilot Power 2CT and puts more maxi-grip soft tread compound on the tyre shoulders, which helps provide much more grip much earlier during cornering.
Where do MICHELIN LTT and 2CT technologies come from?
MICHELIN LTT and 2CT technologies stem directly from the world of racing, thanks to the MICHELIN Power Research Team – the world's fastest mobile testing facility – and to MICHELIN's partner teams. To date, MICHELIN has notched up 14 Endurance world titles, plus 360 GP500/MotoGP wins and 26 world titles since 1973. For Michelin, over and above winning, racing serves just one purpose, which is to pass on the benefits of competition to everyday road users. What is good for the safety and performance of a champion, is all the more so for you!
What does «feeling and progressivity» really mean for a rider?
The phenomena of « feeling and progressivity » come into play for a rider on cornering. It’s the ease in which the rider can push the motorcycle into lean angles when entering a corner and the total control that he would feel when accelerating out of a corner. The confidence coming from the tyres provides the rider with more riding pleasure and an increased level of security.
What is the wear life of MICHELIN Power Pure?
The wear life of MICHELIN Power Pure is comparable to that of its principal competitors in the Sport Premium market segment.
