Michelin unveils all-new Michelin® Scorcher™ “31” tyre for Harley-Davidson® Dyna® models
For the first time in their long histories, Michelin and Harley-Davidson have joined forces to develop the all-new Michelin® Scorcher™ “31” tyre.
The new rubber carries both companies’ trademarks on its sidewalls and the signature Harley-Davidson logo carved into the shoulder.
Available exclusively as original equipment on four 2010 Harley-Davidson Dyna models, the all-new tyre was unveiled on July 25th at the Harley-Davidson summer dealer meeting in Denver, Colorado.
“Michelin has specifically engineered this innovative and durable tyre to meet the high expectations of Harley-Davidson owners,” said Gary Midkiff, Vice President of Michelin North America’s Two-Wheel Division.
The Michelin Scorcher™ “31” is claimed to deliver superior performance in three key areas, providing sensational grip, impressive durability and excellent handling.
The exclusive deep-cut tread design improves grip and water evacuation capability.
Grip performance, particularly on wet pavement, is also enhanced by the tyre’s rubber compounds, which use the latest generation of Michelin synthetic polymers.
The new tyre’s particularly high mileage is a result of the premium-quality components used in its rubber compounds and Michelin’s exclusive manufacturing process, which creates a blend whose unrivaled homogeneity enables the new Michelin Scorcher™ “31” to deliver truly outstanding durability.
Michelin also wanted to ensure that the tyre would provide confidence-inspiring handling, so its Research & Development teams used aramid belts under the rear tread to stabilize the contact patch.
In addition, the carcass plies are made from polyester to provide exceptional ride comfort.
As well as being offered as original equipment on 2010 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide, Super Glide Custom, Street Bob and Low Rider models, the Michelin Scorcher™ “31” tyre can also be fitted on a variety of 2006-2009 Dyna models.
Michelin began offering replacement tyres for Harley-Davidson motorcycles in 2007, when select sizes of the Michelin Commander and Macadam 50 tyres were first tested and validated by Harley-Davidson for a wide range of Sportster, Dyna, Softail and Touring motorcycles.
The introduction of the Michelin Scorcher™ “31” marks the first exclusive Michelin original equipment fitment on Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
