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From the Track to the Street

Many significant advances in our motorcycle tire technology are the product of Michelin's racing involvement. With more than 350 Grand Prix victories and 26 premier-category world championships, Michelin has used the racetrack as its own test lab. If world champions can depend on the safety and performance of Michelin, so can you.

Slick

A tire having a completely smooth or nearly smooth tread surface, with little or no tread pattern. Pioneered by Michelin in 1973.

Radial

A tire construction in which the casing plies are laid at an angle perpendicular to the tire's direction of travel. Pioneered by Michelin in 1983.

Silica

When used to reinforce rubber compounds, silica provides significant benefits as compared to conventional carbon black. Pioneered by Michelin in 1992.

2-Compound Technology

The tread is made up of two rubber mixtures: a softer compound on the shoulders, and a harder compound in the center. Pioneered by Michelin in 1994.

Synthetic Compounds

Combinations of synthetic additives help provide enhanced grip and other benefits. Pioneered by Michelin in 2002.