The Michelin Road Classic rear motorcycle tire combines classic styling with modern performance for riders who want dependable handling, wet-weather confidence, and improved stability. Designed for motorcycles such as the Triumph Bonneville T100 and Triumph Street Twin, this rear tire uses Michelin Silica Rain Technology (SRT) and a 26% void ratio to help deliver responsive grip on wet roads. The Michelin Road Classic tire is sized 150/70R17 with a 69H service rating and is identified by manufacturer part number 26863 and vendor part number 26863.
The Michelin Silica Rain Technology compound is engineered to support consistent traction across changing road conditions, while the tread design helps evacuate water from the contact patch. Compared with the previous-generation Michelin Pilot Activ tire, Michelin reports up to 50% more wet grip based on in-house testing. Actual performance may vary depending on motorcycle setup, road conditions, riding style, weather, and other factors. This combination makes the Road Classic a practical choice for everyday road riding, touring, and modern classic motorcycle applications.
Bias-ply construction and a bias casing supported by two crown plies help the Michelin Road Classic provide increased cornering and straight-line stability. Michelin reports up to 50% more cornering stability and 40% more straight-line stability than the previous generation, based on in-house comparisons. Testing included a Triumph Bonneville T100 using a 100/90B19 front tire and 130/80B17 rear tire at Michelin test facilities in France. The Michelin Road Classic rear tire offers a balanced blend of heritage-inspired design, reliable road manners, and contemporary compound technology from Michelin.
Features:
- Tire Size: 150/70R17
- Tire Model: Road Classic
- Tire Brand: Michelin
- Position: Rear motorcycle tire
- Service Rating: 69H
- Wet Grip: Michelin Silica Rain Technology compound and a 26% void ratio support confident traction on wet roads
- Stability: Bias-ply technology, bias casing, and two crown plies improve cornering and straight-line stability
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