Angel ST review
And for winter conditions, which is what this test is all about, these are definitely better than the more sports-oriented Avons.
James Whitham, Visordown:
Damp: 1:21.71
Lots of movement but quite predictable. Good on the brakes but you’ve got to be a little bit careful getting on to the power. Mid-corner grip is pretty good, but where you can get the Michelins or the Metzelers driving earlier in the corner, these tend to spin more, though always predictably and smoothly. With more cuts in the tread the tyre moves a lot more too. You can feel it squirming more under heavy braking than the sportier tyres but if anything, in these conditions, that kind of movement actually helps with feel and the bump absorption is very good. And for winter conditions, which is what this test is all about, these are definitely better than the more sports-oriented Avons.
Dry: 1:13.87
Not as good on the brakes as the outright sports tyres (Metzeler, Michelin and Dunlop) but not terrible by any means. Really easy to get it sliding making it difficult to get good drive off the turns. But then these are sports touring tyres designed to cope with all conditions on a heavier, less powerful bike. To be fair, when they move about it’s always predictable but what this tyre gains mid-corner in the wet with that deeply cut tread, it loses in the dry with too much movement. Not a bad tyre at all, but it just isn’t a sports tyre.
From Pirelli:
Tyres that are at ease for urban, sporting or touring use, designed specifically for the needs of Sport Touring motorcyclists.
A new-generation compound with high silica content for sport touring use: excellent grip on dry surfaces with maximum safety also on wet surfaces and at low temperatures.
The innovative tread design combines high mileage with a modern and attractive look. The new front and rear profile has been designed for the latest generation sport touring bikes, and can ensure neutral and uniform performance in all road conditions.
Excellent mileage with constant and reliable performance right to the end of its life.
Holder of 7 World Records
On March 15th 2009, 15 Journalists and 12 Pirelli Testers set 7 FIM World Duration Records at Nardò Technical Center in Southern Italy. On just one set of Angel ST tyres they covered a distance of 5,135 km at an average speed of 214 km/h in a tough 24H non stop trial which proved the consistency and the performance of the new ANGEL ST.
James Whitham, Visordown:
Damp: 1:21.71
Lots of movement but quite predictable. Good on the brakes but you’ve got to be a little bit careful getting on to the power. Mid-corner grip is pretty good, but where you can get the Michelins or the Metzelers driving earlier in the corner, these tend to spin more, though always predictably and smoothly. With more cuts in the tread the tyre moves a lot more too. You can feel it squirming more under heavy braking than the sportier tyres but if anything, in these conditions, that kind of movement actually helps with feel and the bump absorption is very good. And for winter conditions, which is what this test is all about, these are definitely better than the more sports-oriented Avons.
Dry: 1:13.87
Not as good on the brakes as the outright sports tyres (Metzeler, Michelin and Dunlop) but not terrible by any means. Really easy to get it sliding making it difficult to get good drive off the turns. But then these are sports touring tyres designed to cope with all conditions on a heavier, less powerful bike. To be fair, when they move about it’s always predictable but what this tyre gains mid-corner in the wet with that deeply cut tread, it loses in the dry with too much movement. Not a bad tyre at all, but it just isn’t a sports tyre.
From Pirelli:
Tyres that are at ease for urban, sporting or touring use, designed specifically for the needs of Sport Touring motorcyclists.
A new-generation compound with high silica content for sport touring use: excellent grip on dry surfaces with maximum safety also on wet surfaces and at low temperatures.
The innovative tread design combines high mileage with a modern and attractive look. The new front and rear profile has been designed for the latest generation sport touring bikes, and can ensure neutral and uniform performance in all road conditions.
Excellent mileage with constant and reliable performance right to the end of its life.
Holder of 7 World Records
On March 15th 2009, 15 Journalists and 12 Pirelli Testers set 7 FIM World Duration Records at Nardò Technical Center in Southern Italy. On just one set of Angel ST tyres they covered a distance of 5,135 km at an average speed of 214 km/h in a tough 24H non stop trial which proved the consistency and the performance of the new ANGEL ST.
