Michelin Starcross 5 Mini Motorcycle Rear Tyre 80/100-12 41M

The lighter casing is down to a new production technology, with the three-ply nylon design jettisoned in favour of a two-ply polyester construction. Michelin claims the update has not only reduced tyre 'rebound' but lateral rigidity remains unaffected. And the StarCross 5 tyres also require less 'warm-up' compared to their predecessors.

Michelin fully expects the medium tyre to be the biggest seller in Australia, and like the other three versions it features a self-cleaning tread characterised by fine horizontal lines to help release build-up.

• Self-cleaning tread characterised by fine horizontal lines to help release build-up. 

• Lighter casing has reduced weight by as much as 15 percent, The most obvious by-product of trimming the 'fat' is less unspring weight, which has palpable benefits in terms of braking, handling and general manoeuvrability.

• Run higher tyre pressures — up to 3psi more than the old Starcross range — without compromising performance.

• Improved traction in a straight line and more progressive handling in corners.

• No ‘running-in’ needed as the flexible casing offers great performance from the starting gate.

• New casing engineered to optimise the size of the contact patch.

• Aggressive front and rear tread patterns offers maximum levels of grip for precise steering and traction, even when racing in very difficult conditions.

• Directional intermediate and side tread blocks ensure good steering response from the front tyre and traction from the rear.

• Central blocks are designed specifically to enhance braking performance and traction on all types of track surfaces. They act like hooks to dig-in and drive the motorcycle forward.