The tyres feature a new tread design, improved raw materials and optimised architecture. This provides 15% better wet grip and 10% longer service life compared to the previous Michelin Road 5.
The Michelin Road 6 range features the tyre manufacturer's Water EverGrip technology with a patented sipe design to improve wet grip. The sipe design means they open as the tyre wears, and a new groove and sipe angle with longer edges helps to channel water away to grip the road surface. In addition, a void ratio of 14% ensures a high level of grip on wet and dry road surfaces and remains constant through corners, giving the rider consistent feedback. A 100% silica compound improves grip on damp and wet roads, as well as in cooler conditions, without reducing the tyre's service life. Additionally, Michelin 2CT+ (2 Compound Technology) on the front and rear wheels provides riders with a variety of performance characteristics. A harder lower tread layer provides stability through corners, while a softer upper layer delivers grip and high mileage. Michelin has also applied Radial X Evo technology, which consists of 90° plies on the tyre crown to provide a large contact patch and grip when riding in a straight line or through a turn. The latest-generation Radial X Evo tyres also feature a sidewall that uses a specially designed ply fold to increase flexibility and absorb road imperfections. This technology ensures tyre stability at high speed. Aramid Shield technology reinforces the tyre casing to improve feedback, handling and stability, as well as reducing weight.
