Pirelli Night Dragon debuts in Europe

The new tire Pirelli Night Dragon comes to the V-Twin motorcycle with the goal of maximizing stability and ride comfort . The twins cruiser , custom chopper and may well now have a tire designed from racing technology for maximum performance from a road and caratterizzatp look for big impactFor this is defined by the Italian manufacturer of tires “the Best for the Beast . ”

Pirelli Night Dragon is a tire ‘premium’ Dedicated especially to owners of Harley – Davidson and ‘ metric -cruiser ‘ that require grip and high performance driving without neglecting aesthetics. Modern motorcycles Custom cruiser V -twin andIn fact , are characterized , compared to the past, large engine with more torque and power , and have more effective suspension , a combination that requires dedicated tiresCapable of transferring more power on the asphalt ensuring absolute stability .

The challenge to improve grip , traction and handling while maintaining regular wear , has been addressed by Pirelli acting on all components of the tire : compound , structure and profilesWithout forgetting the tread pattern. The latter, the profile and size designed specifically allows the use of compounds that provide high durability and traction. Moreover , the new structure gives an optimal distribution of pressure and a higher driving comfort .

The tread design of the Night Dragon combines style biker high performance driving , thanks to ‘increased contact area ground that provides quick warm-up and , consequently , an immediate feeling of stability and high traction. At the same time, positioning notches ensures effective drainage in wet conditions : a real synergy between the hydrodynamic front trace the trajectory back into the water and that it quickly disperses the debris.

To respond adequately to the different characteristics of the segment V -twin Pirelli has designed two different structural solutions . The conventional version with five braided belts ensure optimum pressure distribution at the contact surface , besides ensuring the damping of noise and vibration without sacrificing stability. The radial version adopts the 0 ° steel belt acting on the entire structure, from the heel to the crown, for a uniform distribution of heat and pressure, ensuring that progression of conduct necessary for driving confidence , stability and grip unknown so far at the custom sector -Cruisers .

The high performance of the new Night Dragon are also guaranteed by new profiles that, combined with the structural balance between rigidity and flexibility , give directional response linearity and speed of handling , for effective prediction of the trajectory at each bend angle . Designed specifically for the demanding American market and tested on its famous highway , the new Night Dragon also carries on European roads a feeling of sporty driving style that the Americans have brought bikers with full marks .

The ultimate test of the new rubber on the world is custom -cruiser avventuo in August 2008, at the Pirelli Night Dragon Tour. Three Harley – Davidson with Pirelli Night Dragon, have traveled 6,000 miles divided into seventeen stages in less than a month with an average of 350 miles a day through Canada and the United States, north of Anchorage to the extreme southeastern tip Key West . The trip -test was used to test the performance of the tire and custom touring Night Dragon has enabled Pirelli to testers experience first hand the charm of travel on American roads aboard the motion of stars and stripes for excellence.

With the experience and success gained in the United States , Pirelli officially presented the Night Dragon dedicated to the European market during the Swiss Harley Days 2010 Lugano, which the Italian manufacturer of tires was the official sponsor . The traditional annual gathering of H.O.G. Europe, including the major European events dedicated to the most famous motorcycles in the world, this year was among others characterized by the exclusive welcome party at the Casino of Campione and the parade of over 1500 motorcycles that have invaded the streets of Lugano during the weekend .