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The first motorcycle tire from BFGoodrich
This legendary firm has made its first introduction into the two wheels with Crossengo, a versatile tire for lovers of off-road.
JOSE LUIS CANO
MADRID .- The factory of BFGoodrich tires, belonging to the Michelin Group, has just introduced in Spain Crossengo the new tire, a product aimed at users of off-road motorcycles. This fact implies the introduction in the area of the two wheels of a legendary brand tires in cars with over 130 years of history and a very important market share in the SUV segment of passenger cars.
For years, BFGoodrich knew that the market for motorcycles "off-road" (off-the-road) is very important for a brand of tires. To cite some examples of Europe, France is one of the leading countries with 145,000 tires of this kind. We continue to Spain and Portugal with 100,000 units and Italy with 95,000. These figures were the ones that carried BFGoodrich working on the development of a new product.
Who is it aimed at?
First it should be noted that the new Crossengo is intended for passionate user of the motocross, supercross, endurance expeditions or type Rally. With this tire, this firm wants to grab the user to look for the pleasure of driving his motorcycle endurance cross or without competition. The positioning by both the Crossengo is closest to the versatility and leisure activities benefits.
We have designed a tire in which knobs presented an alignment designed primarily to get a good motor, no matter what type of terrain is driven. So knobs are symmetrical central to achieving greater traction and braking power, while knobs exterior presents another provision differently.
In addition, the mix of rubbers used in the manufacture of tires strengthens the versatile character mentioned. In addition to its strength and durability, this compound has been studied in order to use this tire in asphalt. So therefore we can say that BFGoodrich has created the first range of wheels approved for tarmac roads. The Crossengo user may therefore may ride the asphalt (at a maximum speed of 130 kilometers per hour) or by land to enjoy "off-road" without changing the tyre or use a trailer.
Despite that, according to those responsible for the brand, not only the Crossengo enjoys an excellent wear but also has another peculiarity in that the design of the wheel is reversible. So when knobs are shown somewhat worn, it reverses the direction of the wheel to enjoy the same as if it were entirely new. This characteristic also allows to avoid mistakes in assembly in the workshops.
The actions of the new Crossengo and their approximate prices excluding VAT are as follows:
80/100-21 (90/90-21) Striker - 55 euro
100/100-18 (120/90-18) Back - 62.50 euros
110/100-18 (130/80-18) Back - 65 euro
100/90-19 (120/80-19) Back - 64 euro
110/90-19 (130/70-19) Back - 67 euro
Ik zal eens kijken of iemand hem al in een test beschreven heeft.
Kim, had jij hem al geprobeerd op je DRZ?
Grx.
