The MICHELIN Road Classic front motorcycle tire combines classic styling with modern performance technologies for riders who want dependable handling on iconic motorcycles. This 110/80B18 58V bias-ply tubeless tire is designed for front-wheel fitment and carries the MICHELIN Road Classic model name and manufacturer part number 65001. It is suitable for approved classic and modern-classic applications, including select Triumph Bonneville and Street Twin models, when matched to the motorcycle manufacturer’s fitment requirements.
MICHELIN Silica Rain Technology™ helps provide enhanced grip in wet conditions. Combined with the tire’s 26% void ratio, the compound is engineered to deliver up to 50% more wet grip than the previous-generation tire. The bias-ply construction uses a bias casing supported by two crown plies to improve control and confidence during everyday riding and changing road conditions.
The MICHELIN Road Classic also delivers improved stability compared with its predecessor, providing up to 50% greater cornering stability and up to 40% greater straight-line stability. Its tread design and construction balance responsive handling with the traditional appearance expected on classic motorcycles. The tire has received technical approval from Triumph for select iconic models, including Bonneville and Street Twin applications. Verify front-tire size, load and speed requirements, wheel compatibility, and motorcycle-specific approval before installation.
Manufacturer: MICHELIN
Vendor Part Number: 65001
Model: Road Classic
Size: 110/80B18
Speed Rating: 58V
Construction: Bias ply
Application: Front motorcycle tire
Fitment: Select classic and modern-classic motorcycles, including approved Triumph models
Features:
- Modern classic motorcycle tire technology for dependable front-wheel performance
- Up to 50% more wet grip than the previous-generation tire through MICHELIN Silica Rain Technology™ and a 26% void ratio
- Bias-ply casing supported by two crown plies for enhanced handling and stability
- Up to 50% greater cornering stability than the previous-generation tire
- Up to 40% greater straight-line stability than the previous-generation tire
- Technical approval for select iconic Triumph models, including Bonneville and Street Twin applications
- Size: 110/80B18
- Speed Rating: 58V
- Construction: Bias ply
- Tubeless design
- Brand: MICHELIN
- Model: Road Classic
- Manufacturer Part Number: 65001