Avon expands Storm 3D X-M Hypersport touring tyre range
Avon Tyres will be introducing a host of new sizes to the Storm 3D X-M – a hypersports-touring tyre that combines the performance of the Storm Ultra tyre with the increased longevity demanded by those who use their bikes for business as well as pleasure. These will complement the 120/70-ZR17 (front) and 180/55-ZR17 and 190/50-ZR17 (rear) sizes introduced earlier this year.
Made in Britain and aimed at the hypersport motorcycle market, the Avon Storm 3D X-M is a new derivative of the immensely popular Avon Storm Ultra sports-touring tyre. The new tyre takes the unique technology found in the 3D Ultra sports tyre family and uses it to create a sports-touring tyre which also delivers higher mileage. Fitments are available for models such as the Kawasaki ZZR1400, Suzuki Hayabusa, Honda Blackbird, BMW R1200 and Yamaha FJR1300 amongst others.
The Storm 3D X-M features interlocking three-dimensional points hidden in the tyre’s smallest grooves, which improve stability, grip and warm-up times, while limiting tread flex. These latest advances in tyre technology are married to a high-performance single and multi-compound silica-rich tread which enhances wet grip.
Doug Ross, Head of Global Motorcycle Tyre Sales for Avon Tyres, said, “With the Storm 3D X-M we’ve taken what was already a great tyre and built in around 15-20% of extra longevity through increased tread life. While we expect this to be most popular in the US – where motorcycle mileage tends to be higher – there’s an increasing number of bikers in Europe clocking up higher mileages while touring or commuting, who want a tyre that lasts without sacrificing performance.”
The additional Avon Storm 3D X-M sizes will be available from January 2014
110/70ZR17 (front)
110/80ZR18 (front)
110/80R19 (front)
120/60ZR17 (front)
150/70ZR17 (rear)
150/80ZR16 (rear)
160/60ZR17 (rear)
160/60ZR18 (rear)
160/70R17 (rear)
170/60ZR17 (rear)
190/55ZR17 (rear)
200/50ZR17 (rear)
For more information on all the tyres in the Avon range, go to www.avonmotorcycle.com.