Avon Tyres has today launched the latest member of its motorcycle range: Avon 3D supersport, a hypersport tyre developed on the track and road to give riders exceptional grip, handling and stability.
Designed, developed and made in the UK at their dedicated European Technical Centre in Melksham, the 3D Supersport brings together grip and longevity to offer riders of sports bikes and superbikes a superb hypersport package.
Three key technologies have been combined to create the new 3D Supersport. The tyre’s advanced tread pattern design generates extensive grip by enhancing its contact with the road. This is achieved by increasing the ‘land to sea’ ratio, meaning an the tyre has an increased footprint, putting more rubber in contact with the road surface.
The tyre construction stems from extensive on-circuit development and optimises handling, stability and feedback for the rider by bringing a sense of the race track to the road. While the tyre is designed for riders who predominantly ride on the road, Avon Tyres’ development team has carried out extensive on-track testing to ensure that the 3D Supersport delivers thrilling and reliable performance when riders do take it on a track day.
Avon Tyres’ state-of-the-art Silica Dual Compound technology also ensures that riders benefit from maximum grip without compromising on longevity. The rear tyre features a more durable compound in the middle for increased mileage when riding upright and a softer compound on the edges, delivering better grip when cornering.
The 3D Supersport is being launched in six sizes: one front and five rear. These include two rear sizes that are brand new to Avon Tyres in the hypersport segment (180/60ZR17 and 200/55ZR17) ensuring fitments for a wide range of sports and superbikes.
Ashley Vowles, Motorcycle Tyre Development Manager, Avon Tyres says:
“With 3D Supersport, we are offering riders a hypersport tyre featuring the latest technology to deliver excellent grip, handling and stability, without compromising on durability and wet weather performance. It is ideal for bikers who predominantly ride on the road, but might take part in the occasional track day. Compared to its predecessor 3D Ultra Evo, 3D Supersport’s tread pattern is brand-new, taking the tyre slightly towards the more aggressive end of the hypersport segment, in line with the demands of the latest superbikes and sports bikes.”
