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“Michelin Pilot Tyre Review, Price, Motorcycle Compatibility, Sizes Available, Competition And More”
Michelin Pilot Tyre OverviewÂ
France based tyre manufacturer Michelin started its India operations a decade ago. Within this short tenure, the Clermont-Ferrand headquartered tyre company, also the second largest tyre maker in world, has ascertained itself as one of the most reputed international tyre brand in the country. Over the years innovation has been the key for Michelin that has led to the winning of hearts among automobile enthusiasts. Michelin India has got wide range of products in its lineup, which comprises tyres for two-wheelers, passenger cars, trucks/buses, trailers and OTR (Off the Road) vehicles.
In the last five years, the motorcycle arena in the country has witnessed immense intensification, especially in the performance bike segment, which paved a way for greater demand for performance tyres in the aftermarket circuit. Cashing upon the opportunity, Michelin went on to introduce revolutionary bike tyres one after the other. And among the widespread assortment, Michelin Pilot range of motorcycle tyres are the most sought. The Pilot series tyres include Michelin Pilot Sporty, Michelin Pilot Road 2, Michelin Pilot Road 4 and Michelin Pilot Street Radial tyres.
Michelin Pilot Tyre Performance
Michelin across the globe has been one of the pioneers in the performance tyre arena. In order to extract maximum performance from the tyre, Michelin uses latest expertise like the new XST+ sipe technology in the Pilot Road 4 tyres that minimizes braking distances on slippery/wet surfaces and road. Furthermore, the harder center compounds in the Pilot tyre assist in minimizing irregular wear. The performance is steady even under harsh riding conditions, which ensures exceptional longevity of tyre. Be it long highway rides or daily to and fro commuting, Michelin Pilot bike tyres are up against any challenge thrown at them. When it comes to high-speed braking under dry and wet conditions, thanks to the 2CT and XST technology, the tyres easily outclass their competition. Moreover, the flexible compound and tread grooving provides optimal grip while cornering. Michelin has also got patented tread pattern and precise tread compounds across its Michelin Pilot tyre series.
Michelin Pilot Tyre Available Sizes
Michelin Pilot tyre range comprise of Michelin Pilot Sporty, Michelin Pilot Road 2, Michelin Pilot Road 4 and Michelin Pilot Street Radial tyres.
Michelin Pilot Sporty is made available in the following tyre sizes for the front and rear wheels:
| FRONT | REAR | TYRE TYPE | SHOP MICHELIN PILOT SPORTY |
| 2.75 – 17 41P | 3.00 – 17 50P | Tube Type | BUY HERE |
| 90/90 – 17 49P | 100/90 – 17 55P | Tube Type / Tubeless | BUY HERE |
| 100/80 – 17 52P | 120/80 – 17 61P | Tubeless | BUY HERE |
| Â Â — | 140/70 – 17 66S | Tubeless | BUY HERE |
Michelin Pilot Road 2 is made available in the following tyre sizes for the front and rear wheels:
| FRONT | REAR | TYRE TYPE | SHOP MICHELIN PILOT ROAD 2 |
| 120/70 ZR 17 58W | 180/55 ZR 17 73W | Tubeless | BUY HERE |
| Â — | 190/50 ZR 17 73W | Tubeless | BUY HERE |
Michelin Pilot Road 4 is made available in the following tyre sizes for the front and rear wheels:
| FRONT | REAR | TYRE TYPE | SHOP MICHELIN PILOT ROAD 4 |
| 120/70 ZR 17 58W | 180/55 ZR 17 73W | Tubeless | BUY HERE |
| Â — | 190/50 ZR 17 73W | Tubeless | BUY HERE |
Michelin Pilot Street Radial is made available in the following tyre sizes for the front and rear wheels:
| FRONT | REAR | TYRE TYPE | SHOP MICHELIN PILOT STREET RADIAL |
| 110/70Â 17 54H | 130/70 17 62P | Tubeless | BUY HERE |
| 110/70Â R 17 54S | 130/70 R 17 62H | Tubeless | BUY HERE |
| 110/70Â R 17 54H | 140/70 17 66S | Tubeless | BUY HERE |
| Â Â — | 140/70 17 66H | Tubeless | BUY HERE |
| Â Â — | 150/60 R 17 66H | Tubeless | BUY HERE |
| Â Â — | 150/60 R 17 66S | Tubeless | BUY HERE |
Michelin Pilot Tyre Price
The premium performance tyre offering from Michelin, the Pilot Sporty starts at around INR 1600 per tyre and goes up to INR 2000 per tyre approx for the front fitment. Moreover, the rear tyre falls in the range of about INR 1900-2700 per tyre. The Michelin Pilot Road 2 front tyre is tagged around INR 2800 per tyre, while the rear fitment is labeled at INR 13000 approx. Coming to the more premium Michelin Pilot Road 4 and Michelin Pilot Street Radial, the former opens at about INR 2800 (front) and goes up to INR 12000-14000 (rear) per tyre. Whereas, the Street Radial, which has got the widest range in the Pilot lineup, falls in the price bracket of INR 4950-6500 per tyre.
Michelin Pilot Tyre Competitors
There was a time when Michelin performance bike tyres had pretty less competition and that too only from the foreign tyre brands. However, over the time it has become substantial thanks to the foray of domestic tyre makers in the coveted segment. Michelin Pilot series tyres compete with the likes of Metro Conti Go, CEAT Zoom XL, Pirelli Sport Demon, MRF REVZ Y, Metzeler Sportec M5, TVS Dura Glide RP, Bridgestone Battlax BT 003, MRF NyloGrip Zapper, Pirelli Diablo Rosso II, Metro Bazooka etc.
Michelin Pilot Tyre Vehicle Compatibility
Below is the vehicle compatibility list for Michelin Pilot series tyres:
| Bike Brand | Bike Model |
| Aprilia | Mana 850 GT ABS |
| Aprilia | Dorsoduro 1200 ABS |
| Aprilia | Caponord 1200 |
| Bajaj | Platina |
| Bajaj | Â Dominar 400 |
| Bajaj | Pulsar 135 LS |
| Bajaj | Discover 100 |
| Bajaj | Discover 125 |
| Bajaj | CT 100 |
| Bajaj | Pulsar 200 NS |
| Bajaj | Pulsar 220 FI |
| Bajaj | Discover 100 M |
| Benelli | Â TNT 600 |
| Benelli | Â 600i |
| Benelli | TNT 25 |
| Benelli | 600 GT |
| Benelli | 600 GTS |
| BMW Motorrad | K 1300 R |
| BMW Motorrad | K 1300 |
| BMW Motorrad | R 1200 R |
| BMW Motorrad | R 1200 RT |
| Ducati | Monster |
| Ducati | Â Superbike |
| Ducati | Â Hypermotard |
| Ducati | Scrambler |
| Ducati | Hypermotard SP |
| Ducati | Hyperstrada |
| Ducati | Monster 796 |
| Ducati | Triumph Street Triple |
| Ducati | Daytona 675 R |
| Harley Davidson | Â Sportser |
| Harley Davidson | Softail |
| Hero MotoCorp | Karizma ZMR |
| Honda | Â CB Hornet 160 |
| Honda | CBR 150 |
| Honda | CBR 250 R |
| Honda | CBR 1000 R |
| Honda | CB Trigger |
| Hyosung | Â Aquila Pro 650 |
| Hyosung | GV 650 |
| Kawasaki | Versys Z 800 |
| Kawasaki | Ninja |
| Kawasaki | Versys 1000 |
| Suzuki | Gixxer SF |
| Suzuki | Gixxer |
| Suzuki | GSXR |
| Suzuki | Bandit 1250 SA |
| TVS | Star City Plus |
| TVS | Â Apache RTR 200V |
| TVS | Maxx R |
| TVS | Sport |
| TVS | Star City |
| TVS | Phoenix 125 |
| TVS | Victor |
| Yamaha | Fazer |
| Yamaha | FZ S |
| Yamaha | FZ |
| Yamaha | YZF R3 |
Michelin Pilot Tyre Fuel Efficiency
In the Pilot portfolio, fuel efficiency has been given special attention and that is the reason every tyre of this lineup delivers optimum fuel mileage. However, one cannot expect out of the box fuel efficiency as the performance tyres’ prime focus is better high speed handling, stability and exceptional traction under wet conditions.
Michelin Pilot Tyre Warranty
For the two-wheeler tyres Michelin India offers a standard warranty of 5 years from the date of purchase or 6 years from the date of manufacture, whichever comes first. The standard warranty covers flaws in the making of design, workmanship and materials for the life of the original usable tread, or for 3 years from date of purchase, whichever occurs first. Warranty is valid only to the damages caused to the tyres, and not the tubes.
Michelin Pilot Tyre Speed Rating
As most of the tyres in the Pilot range fall in the performance category, they are provided with different speed ratings. The Michelin Pilot Sporty receives P and S speed rating which means they can be accelerated up to 150 kmph and 180 kmph respectively. Â Moreover, the Michelin Pilot Road 2 and Michelin Pilot Road 4 are endowed with a high speed rating of W. Tyres with such rating can be speed up to 270 kmph. The Michelin Pilot Street Radial tyres get different speed ratings in the form of H (up to 210 kmph), S (up to 180 kmph) and P (up to 150 kmph).
Michelin Pilot Tyre Compound
The Pilot range features 2CT compound technology i.e. it uses different rubber compound on shoulder and the centre of the tyre. This ensures enhanced grip levels and improved handling in varied weather conditions. Besides this, the harder center compound aids in lessening of uneven wear, even under test riding conditions. Due to unique rubber compound amalgamation Pilot series tyres, which are available as front and rear wheel fitment, give out their best performance under urban and rugged conditions. The evenly balanced rubber compound structure ensures better safety in terms of ride and handling.Â
Michelin Pilot Tyre Construction Type
The tyres under the Pilot portfolio consists of bias ply as well as radial construction tyres. Here the Pilot Sporty tyres comes with bias ply construction, while the Michelin Pilot Road 2, Michelin Pilot Road 4 and Michelin Pilot Street tyres stand on radial construction. The semi-slick tread design which is inspired from high-performance Michelin motorcycle tyres guarantees superior stability and proficiency in braking. Moreover, the wider tread groove pattern aids in enhanced water dispersal thus providing better wet grip. The flexible side walls offer better shock absorption capabilities keeping the road surface abnormalities at bay.Â
Verdict
When it comes to performance tyres for motorcycles in India, Michelin comes as an automatic choice for the performance enthusiasts. And why it shouldn’t be, as Michelin has established itself as the top international tyre brand in the country. The widespread Pilot tyre portfolio has got tyres ranging from 100cc to more than 1000cc. The tyres ascertain better ride quality, while its robust structure ensures resistance against punctures resulting in long life of the tyre. It’s not only performance that you derive from Michelin Pilot series tyres but they also emerge as a comprehensive package which includes safety, durability and the excitement of riding every time you accelerate. Infusion of 2CT and new XST+ sipe technology allows optimal grip over any road surface in any weather condition. Pilot’s sturdy radial architecture with sporty tread pattern hands out precise handling, stability and allows uniform wear of the tyres. In a nutshell, if you are looking for a true all-round performance tyre, you can bank upon Michelin Pilot tyres.
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