Michelin is one of the most respected brands when it comes to tires for all vehicles. The brand has a 130-year history of innovating and developing tires for two wheels. Since then, the brand has enjoyed remarkable success not only on public roads, but also on circuits, with more than 500 victories in the FIM World Series.
That said, Michelin shows no signs of slowing down and has unveiled three new tires for 2024. More specifically, Michelin’s renewed range of rubber tires for a wide selection of riders in the form of the Power and Anakee ranges. These tires have become a benchmark in the industry and are often found as standard equipment on some of the best motorcycles in the sector.
The Michelin Power series of tires has always aimed to strike a balance between thrilling performance and everyday functionality. The Power 6 is no different and takes performance and reliability to a new level. According to Michelin, the new Power 6 is aimed at a “wide range of sportbike users looking for sporty character and pure riding pleasure”. If Power 6 is about performance, it’s also about longevity and grip in all weather conditions. As such, it uses harder wearing compounds to increase mileage. Manufacturers are already using Power 6 as standard equipment on some models, such as KTM with the 390 Duke from 2024.
For those who frequent the circuit but still need to ride on public roads, Michelin has the solution with the new Power GP 2. This tire is designed for the circuit but homologated for public roads, so in essence it is a road-legal racing tire. Michelin claims that it was designed for supersport bikes, such as the BMW S 1000 RR and the Ducati Panigale, to make the most of their innovative performance. However, the fact that it is homologated for road use means that it also prioritizes safety on the road, providing higher levels of grip on dry and wet surfaces. According to Michelin, the new Power GP 2 uses the same development tools as the tires used in MotoGP.
Michelin’s Anakee tire series has always been about adventure and exploring beyond the limits of asphalt. The new Anakee Road has been specifically designed for adventure touring machines that travel long distances on roads and highways. The new tire also feels equally at home on city roads for everyday commuting. Just like the motorcycles they were designed for, Michelin claims that the Anakee Road tires are versatile and practical.
Unlike the other rugged Anakee tires, the Anakee Road has a tread pattern designed primarily for road use. As such, it promises high levels of grip on dry and wet surfaces, an extended service life for long highway journeys and remarkable stability at high speed. Last but not least, the new Anakee Road tires have a lighter construction, which allows for more agile driving on winding roads