Michelin Pilot Power Pure Motorcycle Tire Hp/Track Rear…

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Power Pure - The lightest dual-compound tires ever.

• Light Tire Technology (LTT): MICHELIN® Power Pure(TM) tires are some two pounds lighter per pair* than other comparable sportbike tires, without compromising durability or performance. LTT reduces unsprung weight and rotating mass, benefiting acceleration, braking and grip.
• Two Compound Technology (2CT): The center compound withstands aggressive acceleration and braking, while the softer shoulder compound helps ensure outstanding grip on road or track. Wider 2CT shoulders compared to other MICHELIN® tires mean that most or all of the contact patch is made up of softer, grippier rubber when the bike is leaned into corners.
• Semi-slick tread design: Grooves cover only 12% of the tread surface, helping to maximize the contact patch. The resulting grip helps facilitate extreme lean angles. MICHELIN® Power Pure(TM) tread patterns were inspired by those of MICHELIN® racing rain tires.
• New racing-derived tread compounds: Michelin enlisted the experience of its competition chemists and materials experts to develop three all-new tread compounds for Power Pure.