P118
PRODUCT REVIEWI
MICHELIN ANAKEE ADVENTURE
M
ichelin's latest adventure tire, the Anakee
Adventure 2, incorporates design and
construction technology drawn from
the company's MotoGP experience. Using its
two-compound technology (2CT), they use a
harder, more durable center tread compound for
longevity and a softer, grippier compound on the
shoulder. According to Michelin, this combination
increases tire life by 14 percent and wet-weather
grip by 10 percent when compared to the original
Anakee Adventure tire. Another advanced tech-
nology in this new design is Michelin's Reinforced
Radial-X Evo, which adds an extra ply to the tire
carcass to improve stability and handling on
heavier ADV bikes. The extra ply also smooths
the ride by keeping a more flexible contact patch
to absorb road imperfections (despite the stiffer
carcass). Michelin also features Aramid Shield
in the Anakee Adventure 2. This lightweight,
heat-resistant material is stronger than steel
and helps prevent punctures. It also reduces
centrifugal growth and carcass distortion at high
speeds, keeping the tire profile true and providing
an optimal contact patch in high-speed corners.
The Anakee Adventure 2 will be available in eight
sizes to fit a broad range of ADV machines.
The Michelin
Anakee Adventure
2 tires are all
about longevity
and grip.
