International Dealer News IDN 152 December 2019/January 2020 | Page 15

news ROOM '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 www.idnmag.com INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - DECEMBER 2019 / JANUARY 2020 15