PIRELLI presents the Diablo motorcycle tyre: A design on the rear structure with a distribution for maximum grip and excellent traction in corners, especially on wet surfaces (exceptional water evacuation). The ICS (Ideal Contour Shaping) technology optimises performance for handling and effective control. The silica-based compound is designed for secure control thanks to rapid tyre temperature.
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 suits your needs.
To help you gain clarity, here are some explanations that will assist you in deciphering the markings on motorcycle tyres:
- Dimensions: tyre width in millimetres and tyre height as a percentage of that 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 criterion
- Diameter: expressed in inches, e.g. 17 or 19
- Load index: maximum load the tyre can support
- Speed index: maximum speed the tyre can support
- M/C indicator: tyre purpose, M/C for motorcycles
- With or without inner tube: TL ("tubeless") for tubeless tyre, TT ("tubetype") with inner tube
In some specific cases, other markings may appear, generally associated with the tyre's trade name. 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: First fit Suzuki
- N: For Aprilia, Honda, Ducati, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph
- RF: Reinforced tyre
- WW: White-walled tyre
Other less significant references are also found on the sidewalls 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!