Coming soon... Michelin Power 1

[Ninelives]

These look awesome!

Not due out until later this year.

Use this site to find the perfect tyre for your bike,track and skill level.
http://www.michelinpowerone.com/

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n27/ninelives1/1Power1.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n27/ninelives1/2Power1.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n27/ninelives1/3Power1.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n27/ninelives1/4Power1.jpg

Hope you can read the info on the first page.
Some awesome technology going into them!

Will try to get a better picture up of the first page if I can.

AST= Asymetric Technology. "3CT" different compounds on each side. Will be great for the creek!

MCP= Maximized Contact Patch

NST= Near Slick Technology

SRT= Silica Rain Technology

SCT= Synthetic Component Technology ("fast warm-up, allowing you to put a knee down as soon as the first corner")

CPT= Competition Profile Technology.... taking the maximum lean angle from 45deg to 60deg!!!! :mod_smilie_rockwoot


27 tyres, 16 different compounds, 867 possibilities!

[Cedric]

Surely not road legal.. surely..

[SLAC]

they look like shinko's

[Bigdog]

they look like shinko's

lol Thats what I was thinking.

[Mr.Ed]

Surely not road legal.. surely..
I'm not so sure... what's the thread depth? Is there any restriction to where and how the thread must be placed on the tire? Cause if there isn't it might just be road legal too...
Regardless, it seems to be a top tire. Would definitely like to take a set for a spin. I'm sure that in time the experts will tell us what's the best combo for EC/OP/WP/PI 'cause the fact that you can choose a different compound for each side of the tire does sound like an advantage and a half.:ayyy:

[Cedric]

lol Thats what I was thinking.

I was also thinking this.. :lmao:

I'd like to give them a go. I can't remember what the requisite land/sea ratio for the road is but being Michelin you can generally trust it to be a quality product.

[Johnny]

What sought of price range would they be in Brendan ?


( only thing that resembles shinko's is tread pattern, these are round ffs, not square :lmao: )

[Cedric]

I'm not so sure... what's the thread depth? Is there any restriction to where and how the thread must be placed on the tire? Cause if there isn't it might just be road legal too...
Regardless, it seems to be a top tire. Would definitely like to take a set for a spin. I'm sure that in time the experts will tell us what's the best combo for EC/OP/WP/PI 'cause the fact that you can choose a different compound for each side of the tire does sound like an advantage and a half.:ayyy:

We need a EC compound with harder rubber on the left for those who can't turn their tyres.. how about it Michelin?? :n::ayyy:

[Ninelives]

Yes, some are road legal.

They have: 27 tyres, 16 different compounds

Of that 20 models, 8 sizes and 9 compounds are for "road riding, racing or track days"

I will have more of a talk with my supplier to find out any further details on monday.

Will let you know.

[Ninelives]

We need a EC compound with harder rubber on the left for those who can't spin their tyres.. how about it Michelin?? :n::ayyy:

They are also reversable. That way it doesn't matter what side you want the soft side on.

The AST has a extra soft one side, soft on the other and a medium in the middle.

Unfortunatly this tyre is only available in the 16.5" slick.

[Ninelives]

What sought of price range would they be in Brendan ?


( only thing that resembles shinko's is tread pattern, these are round ffs, not square :lmao: )

Not sure on price mate.

Still a few months away I think.


That was the first thing I said to the rep! "it looks like a stink-o" :dohsmiley:

[jace]

they look like shinko's

Shinko must of been bought out again...:confused1:




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[dazzler]

the possibilities are endless.....

shit need to save up now for 867 sets of rims:lmao:

bring a semitrailer with them all in to the creek..... got every concievable weather pattern sorted.....

867 rims now that would be a sight to see, garage to myself:lmao:

ooh marti gras tonight too, can make a quick couple of bucks standing on my favourite corner.... thats about 10 rims covered now the rest hmmmmm......

but i too am looking forward to this new tyre coming out!!!

[gixxer2008rider]

Just done 1850k's up the Oxley and back on a set of these. What a great tyre never ridden on the road with so much grip.

[clarkey]

Just done 1850k's up the Oxley and back on a set of these. What a great tyre never ridden on the road with so much grip.

Where do you get em from Gix, left overs from the R1 launch????

[Turtle]

Just done 1850k's up the Oxley and back on a set of these. What a great tyre never ridden on the road with so much grip.

You'll get as good or better grip from RACETECS without the wear....eh Clarkey..

[gixxer2008rider]

Where do you get em from Gix, left overs from the R1 launch????

I found them lol

[clarkey]

You'll get as good or better grip from RACETECS without the wear....eh Clarkey..

Dunno Ray.. hearing awsome things bout powerones, but havent been able to source any as yet, other than uk.....:confused1:

[Johnny]

Dunno Ray.. hearing awsome things bout powerones, but havent been able to source any as yet, other than uk.....:confused1:

According to NineLives ( Brendan) they aren't even available here for a few months yet ???
Ninelives ???

[gixxer2008rider]

I was running a Power one C 190/55/17 and a 120 Power one V

I tried and tired to get this tyre to spin up and do something wrong no chance

When comparing to a pilot 2CT the power was heaps hotter and you could feel how soft it was.

The front tyre did not move at all as well i was actually surprised how well they gripped even when cold.


I am sure you trackday guys will love them

[clarkey]

so you gonna tell us your secret supply or just rub it in ...:cursing:

[Turtle]

Tyres will just get better and better.........

[zRoYz]

so you gonna tell us your secret supply or just rub it in ...:cursing:

ditto......

[clarkey]

ditto......

other than the r1 launch i cant think where else they come from, spose they would have had a load of em for that that are still ere:confused1: i tried gettin a set from uk a couple of months back-with our dollar were screwed:(

[Turtle]

other than the r1 launch i cant think where else they come from, spose they would have had a load of em for that that are still ere:confused1: i tried gettin a set from uk a couple of months back-with our dollar were screwed:(

Why change ? When ya on a good thing .....

[clarkey]

Why change ? When ya on a good thing .....

been reading up on them since last year ,ractech have a new compond comin too but how do you theres not something even better-and really we get hammered on racetechs, there never as cheap as the pirelli or michelin deals as ther just not main stream..geat tyres though

[Turtle]

been reading up on them since last year ,ractech have a new compond comin too but how do you theres not something even better-and really we get hammered on racetechs, there never as cheap as the pirelli or michelin deals as ther just not main stream..geat tyres though

You try 'em and let me know...:ayyy:

[jasonbw]

Why change ? When ya on a good thing .....

That's exactly the problem with every one of those fucking religious pricks who believe they're religion is the best.

(Not going at you either, just hate religious karns.)

[WET4URacing]

so you gonna tell us your secret supply or just rub it in ...:cursing:

y wood he . keep em for yourself unicycle . cant realy see how u can comment on how the front tyre works

[gixxer2008rider]

A mate of a mates brothers sisters aunts uncle new a guy thats brothers sisters best friend got them :ayyy:

All the ones that were left over from the Yamaha Launch were destroyed (other then my sets)

[gixxer2008rider]

y wood he . keep em for yourself unicycle . cant realy see how u can comment on how the front tyre works

Actually the front is still on the bike and is in great condition has a few marks in it from landing on them rough roads up the putty/Oxley ect

[WET4URacing]

flat spots i think they call it

[gixxer2008rider]

I noticed Gardner had a set of Power Ones on his blade at the ride day today

[SIX36]

Yeah the US has them already....

[zRoYz]

Yeah the US has them already....

As they would being the biggest market, were just a back water shack that gets everything last. Just trying to get supply of normal 2CT, Pilot Powers or Road 2 is a pain most of the time.

[clarkey]

Yeah the US has them already....

and UK.... but ala the australian MI :cursing:

[Marcus]

You'll get as good or better grip from RACETECS without the wear....eh Clarkey..

How can one come to this conclusion?


other than the r1 launch i cant think where else they come from, (
you could import them from the US

[Dr freedom]

Is there any testing data for these tyres?

[clarkey]

How can one come to this conclusion?


you could import them from the US

Lets, :ayyy:

[Turtle]

How can one come to this conclusion?



How could you NOT ??? :lmao:

[Cedric]

How good are they then? (Racetecs?)

[Marcus]

How could you NOT ??? :lmao:

Personally I prefer to reserve judgemnt until I know for sure.

[HYPE]

How good are they then? (Racetecs?)

i rate the raceTs highly...spent alot of time on the rennsports and found the RT similar and but even better

the B003's are a decent hoop as well

[KW4K4]

How good does this read - buy MotoGP spec tyres over the counter!

"the boffins at Michelin have been able to produce a triple compound tyre with a harder compound in the middle, a soft compound on one side and a super-soft qualifier type rubber on the other. The sides are denoted by a + and a - sign on the sidewalls with + being soft, - being super-soft. What it means for the rider is that he can simply choose which way to run the tyre based on the track"

http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclenews/view/michelin_power_one_range/6710.html

[Johnny]

Tell em the price son.


Ninelives ???

[zRoYz]

Tell em the price son.
Ninelives ???

No point AUS will be lucky to get them this year as I already asked him about them & that is info he revived for importer (we all know who importer is). Why the importer sent out promo gear is anybodies guess :confused1:

[clarkey]

No point AUS will be lucky to get them this year as I already asked him about them & that is info he revived for importer (we all know who importer is). Why the importer sent out promo gear is anybodies guess :confused1:

Supposidly Nov but your prob right Roy, and at 400 us not including shipping be a bit pricey to import

[Nuff]

Makes me wonder how many kms the road and track version will lasts. Since it warms up so fast I would guess that it would be very similar to BT002.

[Captain]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/GBM2004/Powerone.jpg

[*Oggy*]

March 10, 2009 - Kenny Pryde
Michelin came out guns blazing at Portimao circuit with a world launch of three new Power One tyres in a bewildering number of compounds. From sporty-road and trackdays tyres through to full-on competition slicks via a club racing Michelin Power One Competition tyre, there are 864 possible combinations of tyre and multi-compounds available in the new range. Thankfully, there is also an excellent and easy to use new website, www.michelinpowerone.com (http://www.michelinpowerone.com/) to help us all work out which tyre is the best for the riding and conditions.

Essentially the Power One is a replacement for the Power Race range, though since Michelin has opted out of MotoGP and been shut out of both the world and British superbike championships by mono-make championship rules; it has focused on other competition arenas to continue its development. Now that it's out of the MotoGP bubble, perhaps the tyre compounds, performance and design will indeed be closer to the needs and riding of more riders?

Anyway, there were over 40 journalists from magazines from Japan to the US with all points in between at Parkalgar circuit to test the three tyres – a road-oriented Power One, a Power One Competition and a Power One Competition slick in 16.5 inch. There are also full 16.5 inch wets which were “straight from MotoGP” but since it didn't rain, we didn't ride them.

The Michelin Power One treaded duo, the Road and Competition models – in 17 inch sizes only – comprises of 20 models available in eight sizes, for most popular sportsbike sizes. There are no fewer than nine different compounds and all are homologated for road use. The compounds are split into A, B and C types, each of which is suggested depending on the track or road temperature allied to the abrasiveness of the road of circuit. 'A' is for cold days and will heat up quickest while 'C' is for endurance on warmer days. Let's put it like this. The bikes on the launch were caned all morning by journalists on Portimao where it was around 17 degrees air temperature and we were on B and C compounds tyres and they never skipped a beat. That's lots of laps and lots of heating up and cooling down too.

How are the tyres? Yet again I have to say they are astonishing. Even the Power One Road tyre performed extremely well in conditions which were nearer the limit of what it was designed to do. We all know how hard it is to describe where confidence and feel come from when riding, but tyres play a huge role. From the first couple of laps, once you settle down a bit and the tyres are up to working temperature, you stop worrying about side grip or stability under heavy braking or trailing the brake into corners or gassing it with more confidence on corner exits, you just get on with it.

But it gets better. It only took a lap for me to feel the benefits of the Competition Power One. It's invidious to compare tyres when you are relying on memory, but these hoops felt like the handmade Dunlops I did some club racing on last year, the D211. As far as I was concerned, the Competition Power One had the same sticky yet solid feel from the front tyre and similar mocking levels of drive and grip from the rear. If I was going to stick my neck out, I'd say the feel from the front Michelin Power One Competition B compound felt a bit softer, a bit more communicative – maybe the carcass construction and sidewalls are a bit softer. In any case, I'd be happy racing on them.

The slicks? To be perfectly honest, riding them would have been a pleasure for me and a waste of time. A pleasure, because I can't exploit the full potential of the Power One Competition tyres and a waste of time because at the moment they only come in 16.5 inch sizes. So I opted for another session on the 17 inch treaded tyres...just to make sure that they really were as good as they seemed.

For trackdays and club racing, I can confidently suggest that these Michelin Power One Competition treaded tyres are worth a punt. And there were plenty of racers familiar with other brands who were equally as impressed. They are in dealers now. And don't forget that Power One webs (http://www.michelinpowerone.com/)

[jasonbw]

16.5" slicks... ahh great!!!