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The current 16.5”enters its final year in World Superbike next year.

Manufacturing unique and exclusive (until 2015) in the championship, Pirelli announced it will enter 17”not only better to stick to his philosophy of “we sell the tires with which we run” and provide an opportunity for all world to ride with these Gommard corresponding to measurements used by the lambda biker … but surely also to increase the number of sale of tires that will go some small extra pennies in the purse Pirelli.


Not forgetting of course the technical advantages put forward by Pirelli: “Compared to pneumatic slick in 16.5 “, 17″ offers a thicker tread for improved handling and greater consistency of delivery. The impression angle is about 10% larger with a higher profile and a carcass can provide better lateral support, features that bring great benefits to sure drivers and motorcyclists from around the world. ”