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'Commander III
Touring' 'StarCross 5 Mini'
& 'Enduro Xtrem'
'Commander III Touring' and
'Commander III Cruiser' are
intended for "fans of wide open
spaces eager to eat up the miles
without worry". 'StarCross 5 Mini' and 'Enduro
Xtrem' for competitive off-road
use.
The 'Commander III Touring'
provides a long tyre life,
outstanding grip on wet roads
thanks to an all-silica compound,
and sidewalls on the majority of
available sizes feature Premium
Touch Technology.
The 'Commander III Cruiser'
continues the long tyre life
tradition set by the
Commander II, but provides
a 3% better sea-to-land
ratio. It provides enhanced
grip, especially on wet roads.
The 'Enduro Xtrem' is the result of
three years research and
development work and provides
exceptional grip even on the most
challenging surfaces, along with
enhanced resistance to wear. It is
used by numerous teams including
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory
Racing.
'StarCross 5 Mini' gives young
motocross riders on big-wheeled
bikes between 50 and 85 cc the
same performance that their elders
enjoy; it is a variant of the original
StarCross 5 range which was
designed for more powerful bikes.
MICHELIN'S TRACK RECORD …
1974: GP500’s first slick tyres
1976: Barry Sheene wins the GP500 title on Michelin tyres
1977: Michelin claims all five world titles
(50 cc, 125 cc, 250 cc, 350 cc and 500 cc)
1984: GP500’s first radial tyre
1992: The first GP500 tyre to feature a silica-reinforced compound
1997: Michelin introduces ZR radial technology
1999: Michelin presents its new Pilot Sport range to meet
the needs of all types of riders
2005: Michelin launches the Power Race, featuring 2CT technology
2016: Michelin returns to the MotoGP World Championship
2019: Michelin is involved in the first all-electric motorcycle
racing championship as official supplier to MotoE
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