NEW! Michelin road 5 TIRE Maximum confidence in wet and dry conditions mile after mile

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1 NEW! Michelin road 5 TIRE Maximum confidence in wet and dry conditions mile after mile MichelinMotorcycle.com

2 introducing the new Michelin ROAD 5 Tire Maximum confidence in wet and dry conditions mile after mile The wet weather performance of a USED MICHELIN Road 5 tire is as good as a NEW MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tire thanks to our revolutionary patented MICHELIN XST Evo water drop sipes, which grow wider mile after mile. 1 Improved dry grip and stability 2 provided by Michelin s patented ACT+ casing technology for more riding pleasure without sacrificing mileage. 3 (1) Based on internal wet braking testing conducted in 2016 in Ladoux, France on wet surfaces using a 2013 SUZUKI 1250 Bandit S fitted with 120/70 ZR 17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires comparing a new MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tire and a worn (3,500 miles) MICHELIN Road 5 tire. Actual results may vary. (2) Based on internal testing conducted in 2016 in Ladoux, France using a 2015 Triumph Street Triple fitted with 120/70 ZR 17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires comparing the dry handling and stability of a MICHELIN Road 5 tire with a MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tire. Actual results may vary. (3) Based on 2017 third party commissioned tests conducted by Dekra Test Center on public roads in France on a TRIUMPH Street Striple fitted with 120/70 ZR 17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires comparing the tread life of a MICHELIN Road 5 tire with a MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tire. Actual results may vary. 2

3 Key Messages for consumers MICHELIN 2CT (front) and 2CT+ (rear) and our latest generation of tread compounds Patented MICHELIN XST EVO water drop sipes reveal wide grooves as the tread pattern wears Patented MICHELIN ACT+ technology for progressive shoulder rigidity 3 KEY POINTS FOR CONSUMERS EXPERIENCE THE BEST WET GRIP FROM THE NEWEST SPORT TOURING TIRE ON THE MARKET The MICHELIN Road 5 tire is the new benchmark in wet grip for sport touring tires. MICHELIN Road 5 tires offers superior wet grip versus all leading competitors due to patented MICHELIN XST Evo siping and our latest 2CT and 2CT+ tread compounds. 1 MAINTAIN MAXIMUM CONFIDENCE MILE AFTER MILE Even after 3,500 miles, MICHELIN Road 5 tires stop as short as new MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tires thanks to evolutionary MICHELIN XST Evo sipes. 2 ENJOY BETTER DRY GRIP, STABILITY & HANDLING Enjoy better dry grip, improved stability and handling versus MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tires thanks to Michelin s patented ACT+ casing technology for even more riding pleasure. 3 (1) Based on internal wet lap times, comparing MICHELIN Road 5 tires with METZELER Roadtec 01 tires, DUNLOP RoadSmart III tires, CONTINENTAL ContiRoadAttack 3 tires, PIRELLI Angel GT tires, BRIDGESTONE T30 EVO tires, and MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tires in dimensions 120/70 ZR17 (front) and 180/55/ZR17 (rear) on a 2013 Suzuki Bandit 1250, conducted in Ladoux, France. Actual results may vary. (2) Based on internal wet braking testing comparing new MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tires and worn (3,500 miles) MICHELIN Road 5 tires in tire sizes 120/70 ZR 17 (front) and 180/55 ZR17 (rear) on a 2013 SUZUKI 1250 Bandit S, conducted in 2016 in Ladoux, France. Actual results may vary. (3) Based on third party commissioned tests comparing MICHELIN Road 5 tires with MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tires in dimensions 120/70 ZR17 (front) and 180/55/ZR17 (rear) on a 2017 Kawasaki Z900 conducted by MTE Test Center in Stuttgart, Germany. Actual results may vary. 3

4 Technical Details NEW MICHELIN XST EVO WATER DROP SIPES In 2011 Michelin revolutionized motorcycle tire design with the introduction of MICHELIN XST patented siping technology on MICHELIN Pilot Road 3 tires, and enhanced it in 2014 on MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tires with MICHELIN XST+ technology. As a result, these major innovations help Sport Touring riders gain more confidence in their riding particularly on wet roads. Michelin s current XST siping is designed to evacuate water efficiently, which helps to increase confidence on wet roads. However, as the tire tread becomes worn, the ability to disperse water is naturally reduced. The all new MICHELIN Road 5 tire features patented MICHELIN XST Evo siping technology, based on Michelin s proven Evergrip tire tread design for automobiles. Michelin developed this evolution in siping technology to help ensure exceptional wet grip even as the tire becomes worn.* As MICHELIN Road 5 tires wear, the siping grooves widen to allow increased water displacement. MICHELIN XST Evo siping technology offers added confidence on wet roads over a longer period of the tire s treadlife.* New Tire Worn Tire * Based on internal wet braking testing conducted in 2016 in Ladoux, France on wet surfaces using a 2013 SUZUKI 1250 Bandit S fitted with 120/70 ZR 17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires comparing a new MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tire and a worn (3,500 miles) MICHELIN Road 5 tire. Actual results may vary. MICHELIN ADAPTIVE CASING TECHNOLOGY+ OPTIMIZED CORNERING AND STRAIGHT-LINE STABILITY Thanks to MICHELIN ACT+ technology, the rigidity of the tire readily adapts to the rider s demands. The casing ply with high angle, overlapping cross plies delivers maximum rigidity in the sidewall and shoulder areas for exceptional cornering stability while maintaining the high flexibility in the crown for straight-line stability. This revolutionary technology helps achieve a high level of performance while delivering an abundance of riding enjoyment. 4

5 Michelin Road 5 tire sizes SIZES TO COVER A WIDE RANGE OF SPORT TOURING BIKES FRONT Width Height Diam. Load Index Speed Index TL / TT ZR (W) TL ZR (W) TL REAR Width Height Diam. Load Index Speed Index TL / TT ZR (W) TL ZR (W) TL ZR (W) TL ZR (W) TL ZR (W) TL NOTE: The MICHELIN Road 5 GT and Trail versions will be available in AVAILABLE FOR THESE SPORT TOURING BIKES AND MANY OTHERS 5

6 competitive evaluation PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS SUBJECTIVE TEST RESULTS ON WET TRACK* Wet Grip Progressivity 160% 140% 120% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Feel braking at max lean angle Bridgestone T30 Evo Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 Warm Up Rear Tire Feel braking at max lean angle Dunlop RoadSmart III MICHELIN Road 5 MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 (base 100) Competitor Tires (combined best) Metzeler ROADTEC 01 Wet Grip Pirelli Angel GT 160% 140% MICHELIN Road 5 120% MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 Bridgestone T30 Evo Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 Progressivity 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Feel braking at max lean angle Dunlop RoadSmart III Metzeler ROADTEC 01 Pirelli Angel GT * According to lap times during internal wet blind testing in 2017 at Fontange under the supervision of an independent witness, comparing MICHELIN Road 5 tires with METZELER Roadtec 01, DUNLOP RoadSmart III, CONTINENTAL ContiRoadAttack 3, PIRELLI Angel GT and BRIDGESTONE T30 EVO tires, in dimensions 120/70 ZR17 (front) and 180/55/ZR17 (rear) on Suzuki Bandit Actual results may vary. Warm Up Rear Tire Feel braking at max lean angle 6

7 Michelin Sport Touring Tire Range MICHELIN Sport Sport Touring Touring Tires GROOVED TREAD AREA GROOVED TREAD AREA GROOVED TREAD AREA GROOVED TREAD AREA GROOVED TREAD AREA 19% Front /13.5% Rear 13% 13% 15% 15% 28% 44% 28% 25% 50% 25% 20% 60% 20% 25% 50% 25% 20% 60% 20% TREAD COMPOSITION Rear Tire TREAD COMPOSITION Rear Tire TREAD COMPOSITION Rear Tire TREAD COMPOSITION Rear Tire TREAD COMPOSITION Rear Tire 66% 20% 17% 17% 40% 40% 20% 60% 20% 40% 20% 40% 40% 20% 40% USAGE 100% Road USAGE 100% Road USAGE 100% Road USAGE 100% Road USAGE 100% Road Michelin tires and tubes are subject to a continuous development program. Michelin North America, Inc. reserves the right to change product specifications at any time, without notice or obligation. 7

8 michelin history MICHELIN HAS WRITTEN THE PAGES OF MOTORCYCLE HISTORY FOR OVER 125 YEARS First appearance of the word motorcycle in Michelin s promotional literature. The term most often refers to motorized vehicles produced by De Dion-Bouton Michelin wins several races in the motorcycle category including the Nice-Castellane, Paris-Roubaix, Critérium des Motocycles, and the Coupe des Motocycles. The fi rst bicycle to arrive at Michelin is drawn by oxen. Its owner is exhausted after having tried to repair a puncture. Edouard Michelin spends a day and night to repair the tires and discovers the comfort they bring to the bike: it is a revelation and the beginning of history. Michelin buys 200 Léon Bollée microcars and 100 De Dion-Bouton tricycles to equip them with their tires Michelin launches its MICHELIN skid-proof motorcycle tire with ribbed sides. Sale of MICHELIN Flèche d Or and MICHELIN Zigzag tires Michelin launches the MICHELIN Confort-Bibendum motorcycle tire. Michelin produces a 1:200,000 scale map of France for cyclists and motorcyclists. The motorcycle tire range includes Confort à tringles (straight-sided), Confort-Bibendum, Confort à talons (beaded edge), Câblé à tringles (straight-sided with layers of textile cords), and Câblé à talons (beaded edge with layers of textile cords) Michelin produces its fi rst price list exclusively for bicycle and motorcycle tires. Michelin publishes a new version of its guide for cyclists, entitled Michelin s Advice to Cyclists. This version includes a section devoted to motorcycle tires Michelin launches a sturdy, skid-resistant motorcycle tire Michelin develops tires for the new two-wheeled motorized vehicles that are very popular after the war: scooters and mopeds (50 cc engines). Michelin launches the Rapido and ACS tires - for Adherence, Comfort, and Safety. These tires are designed for vehicles with small- and mid-sized engines, such as various kinds of mopeds and light motorcycles. 8

9 michelin history The fi rst Slick tire in the motorcycle Grand Prix. Michelin sweeps all fi ve categories in the world championships: 50, 125, 250, 350 and 500 cm 3. Michelin s fi rst Radial tire in the GP Michelin designs the Desert tire for all-terrain rally raid motorcycles. That year the tire wins the Rally de l Atlas and the Rally des Pharaons, and demonstrates its amazing potential by winning the Paris-Dakar Rally: fi rst series of victories over 32 years. Michelin s fi rst series-produced Radial tire: the MICHELIN A59X/M59X Jack Findlay wins the Senior Tourist Trophy and gives Michelin its fi rst victory in the 500cm3 category, the premier class race. Barry Sheene and Michelin win the GP 500 race Launch of the MICHELIN Power Race tire, the fi rst sport tire approved for road use, with MICHELIN 2CT technology. Michelin presents the MICHELIN City Grip tire for scooters, a tire with exceptional grip, even on wet surfaces. It s the fi rst scooter tire with siping Michelin and Harley-Davidson sign a historic partnership agreement: MICHELIN Scorcher tires are co-developed and co-branded as original equipment and replacement tires for many of the mythic brand s models. Michelin succeeds in integrating siping into MICHELIN Pilot Road 3 tires thanks to its patented XST technology, a great improvement for safety on wet roads. MICHELIN Anakee III tires, developed with and for BMW, equips the worldwide best seller in its category: BMW R1200 GS The fi rst racing tire with silica integrated into the rubber compound for the GP At the International Motorcycle Show, Michelin presents two tires for the latest generations of scooters: the MICHELIN Reggae and the MICHELIN Dexter. At the International Motorcycle Show, Michelin presents its ZR technology for motorcycle tires Launch of the MICHELIN Pilot Sport, which provides riders with hypersport performances on the road MICHELIN Back to MotoGP and several new segments Launch of MICHELIN POWER RS, our most radical leap forward ever for sportbike tires Launch of the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4, using revolutionary MICHELIN 2AT Dual Angle Technology that combines elements of both radial and bias construction. Michelin succeeds in integrating three dimensional sipes into MICHELIN Road 5 tires thanks to its patented XST Evo technology, an innovation that signifi cantly helps prolong wet grip. 9

10 international group THE MICHELIN BRAND CONSUMERS ATTRIBUTE GREAT VALUE TO THE MICHELIN MARK WHICH COUNTS AMONG THE WORLD S MOST FAMOUS BRANDS The MICHELIN brand is a powerful lever of growth and profitability. The company s commitments to quality and service has resulted in loyal customers who trust the brand. Michelin s unique ability to offer the best balance of tire performance meets their expectations and that of society. $ 7.07 BILLION ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE MICHELIN BRAND (Source: Brandfinance Global 500, 2017) KEY FIGURES $ 24.6 BILLION NET SALES 111,700 EMPLOYEES 6,546 NEW HIRES IN PRODUCTION FACILITIES MICHELIN IS DEDICATED TO HELPING TO ENHANCE MOBILITY AND CREATE VALUE WHILE DEMONSTRATING RESPECT FOR CUSTOMERS, PEOPLE, SHAREHOLDERS, THE ENVIRONMENT AND FACTS Since 1889, Michelin has constantly innovated to facilitate the mobility of people and goods. Today, it is setting the benchmark across every tire and travel-related services market, while leading a global strategy to drive sustainable, profitable growth. -50% GOAL TO REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT OF MICHELIN SITES BY THE END OF 2020 a 38% improvement in energy efficiency (compared with 2005) EVERYWHERE AROUND THE WORLD 187 M TIRES PRODUCED IN 68 PRODUCTION FACILITIES, IN 17 COUNTRIES 170 COUNTRIES MARKETING OPERATIONS IN MORE THAN 170 COUNTRIES 13.7% SHARE OF THE GLOBAL TIRE MARKET BY VALUE Tire Business sales in US $. MICHELIN IS COMMITTED OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE UNITED NATION S DECADE OF ACTION FOR ROAD SAFETY AND THE ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN ORGANIZED BY THE FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE L AUTOMOBILE (FIA). 10

11 Innovation MICHELIN RDI INNOVATION IS ONE OF THE ESSENTIAL VALUES OF THE COMPANY, AND IS AT THE HEART OF WORK AND PROCESSES 6,600 people worldwide Annual budget: 718 million Euro (2016 expenses) 406 patents in 2016 and 11,700 active patents worldwide Michelin RDI gives the Group a unique position and allows the right response to the moving needs of the markets. LADOUX: THE HEART OF MICHELIN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CONCENTRATED EXPERTISE 3,400 staff More than 350 different specialized jobs 450 HECTARE SURFACE, INCLUDING 380 hectare of test tracks Access areas and cultivated land 79 buildings comprising 1,877,441 square feet 21 test tracks CONFIDENTIAL AND ISO CERTIFIED SITE 72% OF MICHELIN TIRES ARE DEVELOPED AT LADOUX LADOUX TECHNOLOGY CENTER LADOUX OFFERS NUMEROUS FACILITIES Technical direction for all product lines Technical direction for materials Research and Development Laboratories Tests and measures on tracks and machines Information Systems expertise: simulation, analysis and measuring tools Production of prototype tires Conception and production of prototype molds Associated support departments (supply chain, quality, finance, personnel, information systems, etc.) 11

12 log your comments Date: Time: Date: Time: Location: Location: Notes: Notes: SHARE YOUR COMMENTS PLEASE FEEL TO JOT DOWN YOUR IMPRESSIONS AND SHARE THEM WITH ONE OF THE CONTACTS BELOW Copyright 2017 Michelin North America, Inc. All rights reserved. The Michelin Man is a registered trademark owned by Michelin North America, inc. For more information or to share your comments, contact: Scot Clark Manager, Two-Wheel Marketing Michelin North America, Inc. s.clark@michelin.com o: m: Lauren Davis Manager, Public Relations Michelin North America, Inc. lauren.davis@michelin.com o: m: MichelinMotorcycle.com