Dunlop presents the custom tyre American Elite: the Dunlop American Elite is designed for Harley-Davidson riders seeking better performance. This tyre is developed and produced in the USA. The all-new American Elite range offers all sidewall options, from classic black sidewalls to large white sidewalls, including medium and small.
The MT / Multi-Compound technology across 5 dimensions allows Harley-Davidson or Indian motorcycle riders to choose the tyre that suits them best.
- Assurance of performance in all conditions, wet or dry roads
- MT / Multi-Compound technology on rear tyres for better grip in corners and improved longevity
- Ideal balance between comfort, handling, and mileage endurance
- Original equipment specific for Indian Chief Vintage & Classic (2014)
Road holding, braking, comfort... The choice of a motorcycle tyre impacts many aspects of your machine's behaviour, both on the road and on the track or off-road. It is therefore essential to carefully select the model that best meets your needs.
To help you gain clarity, here are some explanations that will assist you in deciphering the information on motorcycle tyres:
- Dimensions: width of the tyre in millimetres and height of the tyre as a percentage of this width. E.g.: 190/55, for 190 mm wide and 55% high
- Structure: radial (ZR, or R) or diagonal (B), both tyres must be identical in this regard
- Diameter: expressed in inches, e.g. 17 or 19
- Load index: maximum load that the tyre can support
- Speed index: maximum speed that the tyre can support
- M/C indicator: purpose of the tyre, M/C for motorcycles
- With or without inner tube: TL ("tubeless") for tubeless tyres, TT ("tubetype") with inner tube
In some specific cases, other mentions may appear, generally associated with the commercial name of the tyre. Here are a few:
- A: Kawasaki
- C, F or GT: BMW specification
- E or B: Special carcass for heavy or loaded motorcycles
- G: Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha specification
- GTW: Heavy, fast, and powerful Grand Touring motorcycles
- H: Original Honda specification
- K: Very fast motorcycles
- M: Original equipment Suzuki
- N: For Aprilia, Honda, Ducati, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph
- RF: Reinforced tyre
- WW: White sidewall tyre
Other less significant references also appear on the sidewall of motorcycle tyres (country of manufacture, DOT marking, etc.)
Don't forget to regularly check your tyre pressure, as it ensures longevity and superior performance!