23 inch tyres are rarely used for motorcycles in the basic configuration. As a rule, they are used for tuning. However, tires in this rim size are used in exclusive motorcycles like Stage II from AT American Cycles, Crazy Horse from Mike Avila Motorsports, Panafina from Hot Dreams SL, Green Mile from Independent Cycle East (I. C. E.) and others. 23 inch motorcycle tyres may also be installed on sports bikes used for Speedway racing.
Features of 23 inch tires for motorcycles
- The optimum height to width ratio. The narrow tread width improves steerability and maneuverability of the motorcycle. Low profile ensures excellent directional stability and makes the response to steering inputs faster.
- High speed index. Due to the low profile and special structure of the carcass, 23 inch tires are not prone to internal heating, and, therefore, maintain excellent grip at high speed.
- Seamless variable density breaker. It ensures stability and prolonged service life of the tyres.
- Special technology of winding of cord. It allows achieving the optimum stiffness of the central part of the tread and the shoulder areas, and improving motorcycle steerability and stability when cornering.
- Elaborate tread pattern. Wide drainage grooves prevent the risk of hydroplaning and improve resistance to skidding, acting as additional grip edges. Speedway tires have smooth surface and are almost completely devoid of tread pattern. Excellent grip on ice is achieved thanks to the special rubber mix and special studs.
23-inch tyres are available from a limited number of manufacturers, including Avon, Vee Rubber, Cheng Shin, Mitas, and Metzeler.
Popular sizes of 23 inch tires for motorcycles are the following:
- 130/60 B23. Metzeler ME 888 Marathon ULTRA tyres are made of this size.
- 130/50 B23. These parameters are characteristic of the Vee Rubber Monster VRM-302 rear wheel tyres.
- 120/70 R23. An example of tires of this size are tyres Vee Rubber Twin VRM-302.
- 2.50-23. This size is in the range of Mitas SW08 tires.
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