The Michelin Pilot Street Rear Motorcycle Tyre (90/90/18 57P TT) is specifically engineered for riders of small-engine motorcycles navigating urban environments, offering an excellent balance of grip and wear for daily commutes. While providing superior longevity and reliable wet-weather performance, its specialized design means it's best suited for road use rather than off-road adventures or high-performance track riding.
Optimized Grip and Wear Balance: Features tailored tread depths and advanced new compounds to provide a harmonious blend of adhesion and extended lifespan, ensuring consistent performance over time. - Enhanced Wet Weather Grip: Grooves are strategically angled towards the shoulders, efficiently cutting through water to maintain dependable traction on wet surfaces, boosting rider confidence. - Exceptional Durability: Demonstrates an extra-long lifespan, lasting 35% longer than MICHELIN Pilot Sporty tyres, making it a highly economical choice for frequent, everyday use. - Sporty Aesthetic Design: Its visual style is directly inspired by Michelin's high-performance Sport Touring Radial tyres, with a tread pattern adapted from the MICHELIN Pilot Road 2, adding a dynamic look to your motorcycle. - Agile Urban Handling: Designed to deliver true riding enjoyment and responsive handling that excels both within city limits and on suburban roads, perfect for day-to-day commuting. - Small-Engine Motorcycle Focus: Specifically developed for the unique requirements of small-engine motorcycles, ensuring optimal performance characteristics for this vehicle class.
Excellent balance of wet and dry grip for urban conditions
Significantly longer lifespan (35% more than Pilot Sporty)
Confidential and responsive handling in city and suburban settings
Sporty design inspired by premium touring tires
Reliable choice for daily commuting and general road use
Primarily designed for small-engine motorcycles, not suitable for larger bikes
Optimized for urban and road use; not intended for off-road or track applications
Tube-Type (TT) requires an inner tube, which some riders might find less convenient than tubeless
Specific sizing (90/90/18) limits compatibility to certain rear wheel specifications
Excellent balance of wet and dry grip for urban conditions
Significantly longer lifespan (35% more than Pilot Sporty)
Confidential and responsive handling in city and suburban settings
Sporty design inspired by premium touring tires
Reliable choice for daily commuting and general road use
Primarily designed for small-engine motorcycles, not suitable for larger bikes
Optimized for urban and road use; not intended for off-road or track applications
Tube-Type (TT) requires an inner tube, which some riders might find less convenient than tubeless
Specific sizing (90/90/18) limits compatibility to certain rear wheel specifications
The Michelin Pilot Street tyre is engineered for the demands of daily urban motorcycling. Its 'Ideal grip / wear balance' translates to confident cornering and braking on city streets, while the 'Tailored tread depths and new tread compounds' ensure that this performance is sustained throughout the tyre's life. In wet conditions, the 'grooves are angled towards the shoulders to cut through water and ensure a good grip,' providing a crucial safety margin. Riders will experience 'true joy of day-to-day riding with handling that comes into its own in and out of town,' making navigating traffic and suburban routes feel secure and responsive. The 'extra-long lifespan' (35% longer than Pilot Sporty) means less frequent tyre changes, saving time and money for commuters. This tyre is ideal for those who primarily use their small-engine motorcycle for commuting, errands, and recreational road rides in urban or suburban environments, valuing durability, consistent grip, and predictable handling.
For optimal safety and performance, professional installation of the Michelin Pilot Street tyre is highly recommended. Correct mounting, balancing, and inflation are crucial. Ensure the tyre is fitted with an appropriate inner tube as it is a Tube-Type (TT) tyre. Always adhere to your motorcycle manufacturer's recommended tyre pressure.
This specific tyre, the Michelin Pilot Street 90/90/18 (57P) TT, is designed for small-engine motorcycles and functions as a rear tyre. Verify your motorcycle's owner's manual or current tyre sidewall to confirm that the dimensions (90/90/18), load index (57), speed rating (P), and construction (Tube-Type) match your vehicle's requirements. Using an incompatible tyre can compromise safety and handling.
Maintaining your tyre properly will extend its life and ensure safe riding:
Regular Pressure Checks: Check tyre pressure weekly, or before every ride, using a reliable gauge. Incorrect pressure leads to uneven wear, reduced grip, and decreased fuel efficiency.
Visual Inspections: Regularly inspect the tread for signs of wear, punctures, cuts, or embedded objects. Pay attention to the wear indicators in the main grooves; once the tread is flush with these indicators, the tyre needs replacement.
Cleaning: Clean tyres with mild soap and water to remove dirt, grease, and road grime. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners that can damage the rubber.
Storage: If storing your motorcycle for an extended period, ensure the tyres are inflated to the recommended pressure and ideally keep the weight off the tyres or rotate them regularly to prevent flat spots.
Avoid Overloading: Do not exceed the maximum load capacity indicated by the load index (57) on the tyre sidewall, as this can lead to premature wear and tyre failure.