Iconic: MICHELIN Road W GT exclusively for Honda Gold Wing

The Honda Gold Wing has been an icon of long journeys since 1975, blending Japanese DNA with American influences. As of its first model, the GL1000, it has stood out for its “long distance” characteristics. In 1987, it adopted a six-cylinder engine (GL1500), marking a major development. Today, the Gold Wing Touring (GL1800), launched in 2018, integrates the latest technologies to offer a driving experience that is even more accomplished.

In order to support its growth strategy in the two-wheeled vehicle segment, Michelin has chosen to directly address “Wingers” and their emblematic motorcycle: the MICHELIN Road W GT. This new model has been created, taking into consideration the unique characteristics of the Honda Gold Wing, its technical requirements, and the specific expectations of its owners. It combines mileage and safety, whether on wet or dry roads, while guaranteeing great versatility in use.

Extremely long life to go even further

Thanks to its performances and comfort, the Honda Gold Wing is known for its highest annual mileages. Its powerful flat-six engine (93 kW, 170 Nm) and its low centre of gravity give it great agility, even on winding roads. This versatile use places almost-extreme stresses on the tyres, especially when accelerating, braking, and cornering in quick succession. To meet these requirements, Michelin has designed the new MICHELIN Road W GT tyre with a reinforced structure, a tailored tread and silica-based rubber compounds. By pooling its expertise in the motorsports field, but also in road tyres, Michelin today offers “Wingers” a performance made to last.

A journey in complete safety, irrespective of the road type

Intense heat, overcast sky, cold, rain and a drying road… a host of situations that bikers may encounter in just one day.  The new MICHELIN Road W GT tyre has been designed to accompany “Wingers” under these conditions, in order to enhance their safety and allow them to enjoy themselves, even when the weather is unpredictable. Thanks to the MICHELIN Water Sipe technology, the front tyre has specific sipes that enable better water evacuation, and associated with a new patented silica-based rubber compound for the rear tyre the MICHELIN Road W GT provides great grip on wet surfaces.

The new 3-ply radial casing developed for the front tyre has been designed to enhance control and allows the rider improved handling especially on dry roads. Lastly, the MICHELIN Aramid Shield technology (textile stiffener on the tyre crown) is designed to be lighter, providing improved stability and manoeuverability.

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