Tires for most people are just doughnut shaped slabs of rubber that cost too damn much. However, you're not most people. Oh no, no, no. You understand the delicacies of a quality rubber. Tires are what connect you and your bike to the road—transmitting pleasurable feelings to every sense of your body as you rush towards euphoria. Good rubber can provide an unmatched level of protection in risky situations, and good ones like the Pirelli SCORPION Trail II tires “opens a path to pleasure adventure.”

Now, that’s my kind of tire.

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All kidding aside, the latest tire from Pirelli comes equipped on the new Ducati Multistrada 1200 as original equipment in 120/70 ZR17 front and 190/r55 ZR17 rear sizes for the Multistrada 1200, Multistrada 1200 S and Multistrada 1200 S D|air.

Don’t fret if your equipment isn’t up to the level of a Ducati Multistrada. Pirelli’s tires come in a multitude of sizes that can offer the perfect fit. Front sizes include: 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL, 100/90 – 18 M/C 56V TL, 100/90 – 19 M/C 57V TL, 110/80 R – 19 M/C 59V TL, 120/70 ZR 19 M/C 60W TL, and 90/90 – 21 M/C 54V TL.

Rear tire sizes include 130/80 R 17 M/C 65V TL, 140/80 R 17 M/C 69V TL, 150/70 R 17 M/C 69V TL, 160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W) TL, 170/60 ZR 17 M/C 72W TL, 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL, and 190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL.

Boom! A shoe for almost every foot. A seat for every butt. Insert your own euphemism here.

New Rubber From Pirelli Blends Durability and Performance

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The new tire blends off-road competition with long-distance road trips. It features high mileage longevity, consistency throughout its entire tire life and great wet-weather behavior for when things get particularly slippery.

Tread pattern found on the Trail II tires is the result of the development of the ANGEL GT tires from the tire maker. This gives the Trail II tires an aggressive patter blending features of an enduro product with those of a sport touring one. Side grooves ensure optimal rain drainage, while the binary open shapes of the central grooves provide greater stability and better traction.

The original SCORPION Trail tires were some of the first rear tires to offer the bi-compound solution from Pirelli. On The Trail II tires, Pirelli has made the technology available across the entire range of SCORPION Trail II rear tires.

Everything about the new tires were optimized for durability and comfort. The side compound was designed to balance performance on wet and dry roads. On the new tires, the contact patch area is shorter and wider, helping to reduce the wear of the tread, while ensuring greater mileage.

If you're looking for some new, quality rubber that’s up for adventure, the Pirelli SCORPION Trail II tires offer a great companion. The tire provides good performance while expertly attacking unpaved surfaces. When wrapping rubber around your equipment, be sure it’s a quality product—you won’t want any accidents now would you?

New Rubber From Pirelli Blends Durability and Performance

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New Rubber From Pirelli Blends Durability and Performance
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