Avon’s New Roadrider Range
10 Jan 2008
Cooper-Avon Tyres is to launch Roadrider, a brand new, all-weather crossply tyre designed to deliver value and performance to riders of traditional and commuter machines.
The range, which comprises over thirty sizes, will give riders the four things they care about most; durability, grip, precise handling and performance.
Together with the technical research that normally accompanies a major tyre development programme, extensive studies were carried out to determine the best way to provide a clear and logical solution for a range of bikes that is often served by numerous tyre ranges. Pete McNally, Avon’s chief motorcycle designer explained, "Many of the bikes for which we have designed Roadrider are today catered for by remnants of old sport touring ranges that have largely been superseded by modern radials. This makes it difficult for dealers to carry a comprehensive stock profile, which in turn leads to difficulties for the consumer when he needs new rubber. Roadrider offers clarity for the trade and we expect our customers to benefit from the improved levels of availability and choice that this clarity will generate."
But Roadrider isn’t just an extensive range of sizes. Avon has looked closely at what really matters to riders of traditional and commuter machines;
Factors such as the tyre’s ability to resist whitelining led to the design of a unique central groove in the tread.
The need for light and precise handling, whilst moving at slow speeds through traffic, called for an advanced casing design to give low rolling resistance and positive feel.
And the all-important combination of confidence and durability are delivered by a distinctive, modern tread pattern cut into a no-nonsense, all-weather compound.
Naturally, with its sports pedigree, Avon has also considered the issue of high-speed performance and Roadrider certainly has the potential to exceed expectations in this area.
Avon technicians have built in a multi-arc tread profile that forces the biggest possible contact patch onto the road, whatever the lean angle.
And finally, to really prove that a tyre can have everything, all Roadrider tyres are capable of speeds of up to 150mph / 240kph.
ENDS 9th January 2004
For further information:
Clive Jones, Inta-Moto Limited. Tel: +44 [0] 1249 705916 or e-mail
Company Description
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, specializes in the manufacture and marketing of products for the global automotive industry. Products include automotive, motorcycle and truck tires, inner tubes, tread rubber and equipment, as well as sealing, trim, NVH control systems and fluid handling systems. Cooper has more than 20,000 employees and 52 manufacturing facilities in 13 countries. For more information, visit the Company’s web site at: www.coopertireandrubber.com.
Cooper-Avon Tyres Limited of Melksham, UK, owned by the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company of Findlay, Ohio, USA, has more than a century’s experience at the leading edge of tyre technology. Tyre makers since 1885, Cooper-Avon produces a full range with the emphasis on grip, comfort and value for money. Cooper-Avon tyres are supplied as original equipment to Rolls Royce, Bentley, Morgan, Westfield, Caterham and Land Rover. Avon racing tyres have been the exclusive fitment of the FIA Formula 3000 championship since 1986. Cooper-Avon also supplies racing tyres to championships supported by Ford and Audi. Cooper-Avon Tyres Ltd was the first tyre manufacturer in the world to gain the prestigious ISO 9001 quality award. Company’s Websites : www.Avontyres.com & www.avonmotorcycle.com