Structure and construction principles

Motorcycles have changed immensely since the first one was introduced over 100 years ago. Modern superbikes have little in common with the bicycle-like constructions of the early motorcycles. Though to many outsiders, one part - the motorcycle tyre - have appeared to remain the same. Motorcycle tyres have always been round and black. Is there really any difference? We know there is.

The modern radial tyres of Pirelli are high-tech products with very little in common with the tyres of 100 years ago. Below you will find the various construction principles Pirelli uses today.