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Bridgestone Spitfire S11F Sport/Touring Front Motorcycle Tire 100/90-18

Spitfire S11, for touring oriented riders who also enjoy a sporty ride.
Excellent tire for bikes of the 1970s and 1980s.
4-ply casing, incorporating insert plies, and a refined belt technology that helps keep the tire round and cool even at top speeds..

Champion on wet surfaces especially when braking, the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tire provides versatility and longevity..
Increased Stability for GT Motorcycles - Thanks to novel MICHELIN 2AT Technology, you’ll feel totally safe on straight stretches and curves alike with your GT, even when heavily loaded, whether alone or with a passenger. Equipped with a revolutionary architecture providing firmness and comfort, the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 GT tire is perfect for long trips..
XST+ Technology Providing for Superb Braking on Wet Surfaces - Thanks to its new XST+ sipe technology, the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tire boasts a 17% shorter braking time on wet surfaces than its nearest rival*, and 24% shorter times on extremely slippery wet surfaces such as white traffic lines and pedestrian crossings..
*Braking tests on wet surfaces and extremely slippery wet surfaces performed by Dekra in July 2013 with new tires and tires already used for 3,000 miles, comparing the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 with the DUNLOP Sportmax Roadsmart II, METZELER Roadtec Z8 Interact M/O, PIRELLI Angel GT Gran Tourismo, and BRIDGESTONE Battlax Sport Touring T30F sized 120/70 R 17 M/C 58W (front) and 180/55 ZR17 M/C 73W (back)..

YOKOHAMA AVID TOURING-S - 225/50R17 94H 620/A/A.
The comfort levels of the tire were heightened with the reinforced internal structure, which feature twin steel belts, and with the sidewall inserts, which make the drive smoother.
The AVID TOURING-S is Yokohama's Standard Touring All-Season tire developed for the drivers of coupes, sedans and minivans. It was designed to combine ride quality, smooth handling, durability and traction in any season, including in light snow..

Sport Touring & Cruiser Radials designed for touring oriented sport riders offering solid performance and good mileage.
Silica enriched compound offers a tremendous level of grip on both wet & dry surfaces.
Mono-spiral belt construction (rear) offers high speed stability and shock absorption.
The letter code in some tire size and rating columns is stamped on the sidewall and the tire label, for easy identification.
Tires are specifically designed for each model.
compounds and constructions will vary to suit the weight, horsepower and handling characteristics of the model for which each tire was designed.

(Load/Speed Index 77H) (Recommended Rim 3.50) (Dia. 25.50) (Width 6.00) (Max Load @ PSI 908 LBS @ 41.
All Elite 4 rear tires utilize Dunlop’s MT Multi-Tread technology with a long-wearing compound in the center of the tire and a lateral-grip compound on each shoulder, providing increased mileage without sacrificing handling..
New tread pattern helps provide class-leading wet-pavement performance, even wear over the life of the tire, and less road noise..
Available in radial and bias-ply construction, the Elite 4 fits hundreds of touring, cruiser and standard bikes, including current and non-current machines..
High-mileage, even-wear characteristics, and great grip- the all-new Elite 4..

Champion on wet surfaces especially when braking, MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tire provides versatility and longevity..
Shorter Brakeing Time on Wet Surfaces - Thanks to new XST+ sipe technology, the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tire offers a 17% shorter braking time than its nearest rival* on wet surfaces, and 24% shorter on extremely slippery surfaces such as white traffic lines and pedestrian crossings..
20% Greater Longevity - With a rubber derived from 2CT technology that’s harder in the middle than on the shoulder, the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 lasts 20% longer than the MICHELIN Pilot Road 3. Thanks to its MICHELIN XST+ sipes, it benefits from chamfers which limit uneven wear and tear..
*Braking tests on wet surfaces and extremely slippery wet surfaces performed by Dekra in July 2013 with new tires and tires already used for 3,000 miles, comparing the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 with the DUNLOP Sportmax Roadsmart II, METZELER Roadtec Z8 Interact M/O, PIRELLI Angel GT Gran Tourismo, and BRIDGESTONE Battlax Sport Touring T30F sized 120/70 R 17 M/C 58W (front) and 180/55 ZR17 M/C 73W (back)..

Dual-compound technology for improved mileage in center and added grip on shoulders.
Tread grooving designed to efficiently disperse water while minimizing uneven wear.
Casing designed to accommodate the largest/heaviest bikes on the market.
Tubeless construction for touring and cruiser bikes.

The newest Michelin tire for all types of V-twin cruisers and touring bikes..
Class-Leading Mileage for Touring Bikes..
Michelin Commander III Touring tires offer an average of 25% longer tread life among leading competitors (based on third-party tests)..

Dual-compound technology for improved mileage in center and added grip on shoulders.
Tread grooving designed to efficiently disperse water while minimizing uneven wear.
Casing designed to accommodate the largest/heaviest bikes on the market.
Tubeless construction for touring and cruiser bikes.

All Elite 4 rear tires utilize Dunlop's Multi-Tread technology with a long-wearing compound in the center of the tire and a lateral-grip compound on each shoulder, providing increased mileage without sacrificing handling..
New tread pattern helps provide class-leading wet-pavement performance, even wear over the life of the tire, and less road noise..
Available in radial and bias-ply construction, the Eilte 4 fits hundreds of touring, cruiser and standard bikes, including current and non-current machines..
High-mileage, even-wear characteristics, and great grip--the all-new Elite 4..