Two new Michelin tires are on the market!
Recently, Michelin officially launched two new flagship tire products for the top luxury motorcycle market - Road W GT and Power Shift.
These two tires are designed to meet the diverse needs of motorcycle riders, aiming to improve riding safety, handling and durability, and bring a higher-end travel experience to motorcycle enthusiasts around the world.
As motorcycles gradually evolve from a simple means of transportation to an important carrier of travel and entertainment, riders' performance requirements for tires are also constantly improving.
With its deep technical accumulation in the field of racing, Michelin continues to innovate and develop exclusive technologies, promote technological innovation through top events such as MotoGP and MotoE, and quickly apply these innovations to civilian tires.
The Road W GT and Power Shift tires launched this time are Michelin's latest masterpieces in response to changes in market demand, demonstrating Michelin's deep insight and innovative strength in the field of two-wheeled travel.
Michelin Road W GT tire: customized for classic models
Michelin Road W GT tires are designed for the classic long-distance travel motorcycle Honda Gold Wing. Since its launch in 1975, Honda Gold Wing has become an iconic model of cruise motorcycles with its excellent long-distance performance and comfort. To meet the high-performance requirements of this motorcycle, Michelin Road W GT uses a reinforced structure, customized tread and silicone-based rubber formula, which can balance long mileage and safety in both dry and wet conditions, providing an excellent driving experience.
In addition, Road W GT also uses Michelin Water Sipe groove pattern technology and Aramid Shield transient response technology to further improve the wet drainage performance and handling of the tire. In June 2024, Honda Gold Wing owners in Europe and the United States test-drove this tire. 89% of the owners recommended this tire after trial and gave it an average high rating of 4.5 points (out of 5 points), and 65% of the owners gave it a full score for durability.
Michelin Power Shift tire: a perfect fusion of daily life and sports
Michelin has noticed that the use scenarios of large scooters have expanded from daily travel to suburban exploration. To this end, Michelin has developed Power Shift tires specifically for large scooters, bringing a new concept of integrating daily use with sports performance.
Power Shift uses Michelin's RADIAL-XEVO reinforced carcass reinforcement technology and Michelin's 2CT+ dual tread technology to improve dry grip and provide sufficient stability and control for the vehicle when driving at high speeds or even making sharp turns.
At the same time, thanks to the rubber formula with racing genes, the tread design of the Power family, the Water Evergrip patented pattern design and the full silicone rubber formula, Power Shift has excellent performance regardless of weather changes and still shows excellent grip and safety on wet ground.
After experiencing Power Shift, Erwan Nigon, the champion of the World Endurance Championship and the French and German Superbike Championships and Michelin test driver, said: "From the first moment I turned the handlebars, Michelin Power Shift brought a more sensitive, easier and fun driving experience. Its steering is lighter and its stability during braking is significantly improved."
Studies have shown that the average annual mileage of large scooter owners has been increasing year by year in recent years. Power Shift uses a new high-tech rubber formula, which extends its service life by up to 15% compared with the previous generation of products, fully meeting users' higher demands for durability.
The launch of Michelin Power Shift tires breaks through the performance limitations of conventional scooter tires and provides a safer and more reliable choice for users of large scooters.
New products are launched, opening a new chapter in riding
From February 10, 2025, the two flagship new products Road W GT and Power Shift will be sold simultaneously online and offline in China. Whether you are a motorcycle travel enthusiast or a large scooter user who focuses on sports performance, you can find a better choice for yourself from these two tires and enjoy a safer and more comfortable riding experience.
