Tyres

Developed exclusively on race tracks,  VP2 Xtreme  is uncompromising in its pursuit of ultimate dry grip and optimum high speed performance for riders who enjoy exploiting the very best from supersport machines regularly on track.

Looking for the best way to boost speed on the track? Discover the difference genuine grip, precision and control can make to your lap time. Setting new standards for precision and control, the Battlax BT-003 makes you the master of your bike like never before.

Knowing the Bridgestone brand you can be pretty sure you're getting good quality rubber so that just leaves the mileage rates to be considered

A tyre for all occasions?

From Pirelli: A high performance tyre on the road and perfect for on-track sessions.

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The WSBK paddock are now heading to the UK for the seventh round

Battlax BT-023s approved by Ron Haslam

Metzeler's new Tourance EXP rubber now gives the heaviest of big trailies grip as well as longevity

Metzeler claim their new tyre, the Sportec M5 Interact, is a grippy sport-touring tyre that’ll work well on sportsbikes. As is the trend at the moment; tyre manufacturers are producing tyres that offer grip and bold mileage claims.

Improved carcass structures for enhanced straight line stability at high speed with smooth rolling characteristics for long distance journeys Maximum mileage on the street and great traction also on light off-road surfaces thanks to the specific compound

The same 10,000+ miles as the old tyre while offering just that bit more stability and grip.

Rah Rah John Cantlie journalist tries Michelin's new dual-compound road rubber

They’re not so great at cutting through standing water but they never feel as though they’re going to swap ends. Really good on the brakes too.

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Three compounds are in the Road 2, with the centre made of harder rubber for mileage and the shoulder made of squidgy stuff for grip. Michelin claim these tyres will last around 15,000 miles, giving the best wet grip of any comparable tyre.

In the most lucrative, and therefore competitive, segment of the tyre market, it's now the turn of Dunlop to raise the stakes.