The Michelin Trial X-Light rear tire is designed for riders who need responsive handling, dependable traction, and easier lateral movement during trials competition. Sized 120/100R18 with a 68M rating, this rear motorcycle tire combines a lightweight construction with a specialized carcass to help improve control across technical terrain. Manufacturer and vendor part number 13481 identifies this Michelin replacement tire.
The Trial X-Light features a Maximized Contact Patch casing engineered to maintain effective surface contact when riding over loose ground and while cornering. This casing helps the tire conform to changing terrain, supporting predictable grip and confident maneuverability when navigating obstacles, climbs, turns, and other demanding trials sections. Its competition-focused design is intended to help riders make precise movements without adding unnecessary weight.
Michelin Trial X-Light tires are approximately six percent lighter than the Michelin Trial Competition tires in comparable front and rear applications, helping make it easier to get moving and adjust the motorcycle during technical riding. The casing is also designed to absorb impacts from obstacles, contributing to a controlled ride over rocks, roots, ledges, and uneven surfaces. With Michelin construction, trials-specific performance, and a rear fitment tailored to competition use, the Trial X-Light is a practical choice for riders seeking agile handling and reliable traction. Brand: Michelin. Model: Trial X-Light. Position: Rear. Part Number: 13481.
Features:
- Lightweight design: Helps make lateral movement and technical maneuvering easier during trials riding.
- Maximized Contact Patch casing: Supports improved grip on loose surfaces and during cornering.
- Trials competition carcass: Designed to provide responsive handling across demanding technical terrain.
- Impact-absorbing construction: Helps the tire adapt to obstacles for a more controlled ride.
- Reduced weight: Approximately six percent lighter than comparable Michelin Trial Competition tires.
- Rear