Michelin Starcross 5 80/100-21 Front + 110/90-19 Rear Soft Tyre/Tube Combo
After a three-year testing and development program, Michelin has launched its brand new range of StarCross5 motocross tyres in Australia, listing a number of advantages over the previous Starcross 3 and 4 line-ups, including a lighter casing, increased straight line traction, better handling, and the ability to run higher inflation to reduce the risk of tyre ‘pinch’ without compromising performance.
The lighter casing is down to a new production technology, with the three-ply nylon design jettisoned in favour of a two-ply polyester construction. Michelin claims the update has not only reduced tyre ‘rebound’ but lateral rigidity remains unaffected. And the StarCross 5 tyres also?require less ‘warm-up’ compared to their predecessors.
Michelin fully expects the medium tyre to be the biggest seller in Australia, and like the other three?versions?it features a self-cleaning tread characterised by fine horizontal lines to help release build-up.
- Self-cleaning tread characterised by fine horizontal lines to help release build-up.
- Lighter?casing has reduced weight by as much as 15?percent, The most obvious by-product of trimming the ‘fat’ is less?unspring?weight, which has palpable benefits in terms of braking, handling and general?manoeuvrability.
- Run higher tyre pressures ? up to 3psi more than the old Starcross range ? without compromising performance.
- Improved traction in a straight line and more progressive handling in corners.
- No ?running-in? needed as the flexible casing offers great performance from the starting gate.
- New casing engineered to optimise the size of the contact patch.
- Aggressive front and rear tread patterns?offers?maximum levels of grip for precise steering and traction, even when racing in very difficult conditions.
- Directional intermediate and side tread blocks ensure good steering response from the front tyre and traction from the rear.
- Central blocks are designed specifically to enhance braking performance and traction on all types of track surfaces. They act like hooks to dig-in and drive the motorcycle forward.
Available in four versions (Hard, Medium, Soft and Sand) Michelin Starcross 5 tyres are designed to give high levels of performance on all types of ground conditions and terrain found in motocross and cross country races.
Michelin HD Heavy Duty 21 Front 19 Rear Tube Set
- Made of airtight butyl rubber
- Highly flexible rubber conforms to contours of tire/rim assembly
- Features an overlap splice which is stronger than the butt splice used in most other tubes
- Splice is always placed opposite the valve, which helps to provide a more balanced tube
- 21″ MDR front tube to suit 80/100-21, 90/100-21, 90/90-21, 80/90-21, 3.00-21, 2.75-21 and 2.5-21
- 19″ MER rear tube to suit 100/90-19 and 120/80-19
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