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Michelin Pilot Activ Motorcycle Tire

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(Front) Tire Size - Load Index - Speed Rating

90/90-18 - 51 - H
100/90-18 - 56 - V
100/90-19 - 57 - V
110/80-17 - 57 - H
110/80-17 - 57 - V
110/80-18 - 58 - V
110/90-18 - 61 - V
120/70-17 - 58 - V
120/80-16 - 60 - V
3.25-19 - 54 - H
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(Rear) Tire Size - Load Index - Speed Rating

120/90-18 - 65 - V
130/70-18 - 63 - H
130/80-17 - 65 - H
130/80-18 - 66 - V
130/90-17 - 68 - V
140/70-17 - 66 - H
140/80-17 - 69 - V
150/70-17 - 69 - V
4.00-18 - 64 - H
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Product Details

Michelin Pilot Activ Motorcycle Tire. 20% greater tread life than earlier Michelin bias-ply tires with significantly-improved wet and dry grip due to increased rubber contact with road and new rubber mix. This tire provides optimum performance throughout its life and sets a new standard for bias-ply sport touring tires. Perfect for older bikes. H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph or V-rated for speeds up to 149 mph.

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Specifications and Options

Brand Michelin
Front / Rear Front, Rear
Tire Size 90/90-18, 100/90-18, 100/90-19, 110/80-17, 110/80-18, 110/90-18, 120/70-17, 120/80-16, 120/90-18, 130/70-18, 130/80-17, 130/80-18, 130/90-17, 140/70-17, 140/80-17, 150/70-17, 3.25-19, 4.00-18
Bias / Radial Bias Ply
Rim Size 19, 18, 17, 16
Tube / Tubeless Tubeless
Load Index 51, 54, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69
Speed Rating H, V

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I like Michelin tires. Great price!
B M on May 16, 2019
I like the Michelin Pilot, good tire!
Tim R on May 7, 2019
I like Michelin tires. Great price!
B M on May 16, 2019
I've been getting 2-3 thousand more miles from these,compared to other brands.
Their mounted on a 1984 BMW R100
Alan B on May 9, 2019
I like the Michelin Pilot, good tire!
Tim R on May 7, 2019
with limited choices for vintage road Hondas, I wanted a better tire & had great experience with Michelin's long lasting road adhesion on car tires. so glad they make the old sizes!
tom b on Apr 25, 2019
Good fit for a classic BMW airhead
James R on Apr 21, 2019
USE them on the front of trikes and get 20,000 plus
JAMES B on Apr 19, 2019
There are not to many tires available for this machine.
james g on Apr 18, 2019
I read many good reviews on a couple of sites about these tires.
Jim H on Apr 15, 2019
Others recomend it for me so i will try it
Eliz J F on Apr 15, 2019
Already on bike; recommended by previous owner.
Michael C on Mar 27, 2019
My bike handles well with these tires,and I get 9000-10000 miles out of them on a 1983 BMW R80RT
Alan B on Mar 17, 2019
I've used them for the past 19 years and am very happy with them.
Robert K on Feb 26, 2019
I got 20K miles on it now, probably 2 or 3 more before I change it. Good tire Great mileage!
James R on Feb 7, 2019
To replace my Michelin MacAdam 50's currently on my BMW R80RT
Thomas F on Feb 7, 2019
Best tire for any airhead BMW, good grip, feel, mileage, and handling.
Tom P on Jan 29, 2019
Michelin has an outstanding reputation
Patrick M on Dec 20, 2018
I been running Michelins for years on all my BMWs
Barry M on Dec 17, 2018
Best BMW Airhead Tire
Robert T on Nov 23, 2018
never had a problem with Michelins
S T on Nov 5, 2018
Needed bias ply tires for an 80's restoration. These fit the bill as the bike had Michelin tires new.
Russell P on Oct 16, 2018
Recommended
James G on Oct 15, 2018
Great tire for big adventure bikes that stay on road.
Roy C on Sep 17, 2018
Price and people recommended this tire on GL1800 Forum.
Also I have run Michelin Commander ll on my other motorcycles and like the wear they provided.
Kenny B on Sep 3, 2018
Best street tyre for Vintage bikes
Brid C on Aug 28, 2018
Recommended on forums and social media
Mark W on Aug 23, 2018
Happy with my front tire. So now I have a matching back tire
Craig K on Aug 17, 2018
I had very few options for tire size for my bike. I had to
austin k on Jul 30, 2018
Have used this tire before with excellent results.
Good price from BikeBandit.
Roger H on Jul 19, 2018
They are V rated and are made by Michelin...
H O on Jul 16, 2018
I have these on my other beemer
Craig B on Jul 14, 2018
Last go around I bought cheap tires. They started cupping early on and didn’t last as long as I hoped.
I rode on pilot activs in the past and was very satisfied.
Matthew M on Jul 13, 2018
I love the Michelin tires. Well see how these work on the 87 vfr700
Andrew B on Jul 12, 2018
great price and seems to be a good seller
thomas t on Jul 9, 2018
I am a big fan of Michelin tires for cars and trucks and will trust them for my bike as well.
Hunt M on Jul 7, 2018
customer request
EUGENE on Jun 23, 2018
Outstanding tire for Airhead BMW's. Best I've ever had.
M O on Jun 12, 2018
Great tire- used previously in double Darkside configuration
NDAna on May 27, 2018
To match rear tire
Jeffrey L on May 7, 2018
fit and price
Dana Z on May 4, 2018
I have gotten good reveiws from all trike riders that this would be one of the best tires to run.
Floyd M on May 1, 2018
These tires have great wet/dry traction and last a long tire also. Some of the best tires I've had on my bikes.
Anthony B on Apr 23, 2018
Premium tire for old metric bike.
Miles T on Apr 23, 2018
I ride a '74 BMW, and the best BMW mechanic I know only stocks Michelin Pilot Activ tires. That's all the endorsement I need.
George F on Apr 21, 2018
right size
cornel l on Apr 16, 2018
Had Michelins before; these tires look like a good value for the money.
Joachim N on Apr 15, 2018
I like Michelin tires
Ron G on Apr 13, 2018
Best tire for my bike it matches my front.
GEORGE M on Mar 6, 2018
had them before. good tires
Thomas M on Mar 2, 2018
I have this michelin Activ tire on another vintage BMW
William T on Feb 16, 2018
trike front tire wears great
jeffrey m on Feb 4, 2018
I've been getting 2-3 thousand more miles from these,compared to other brands.
Their mounted on a 1984 BMW R100
Alan B on May 9, 2019
with limited choices for vintage road Hondas, I wanted a better tire & had great experience with Michelin's long lasting road adhesion on car tires. so glad they make the old sizes!
tom b on Apr 25, 2019
can these be ordered in RWL?
A shopper on Jan 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Sorry the Michelin Pilot Activ Motorcycle tire model does not offers RWL tires. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you by contacting us by email at [email protected], Live Chat or by phone toll free at 1-888-339-3888. We are always more than happy to help.
I have a 1981 yamaha xj650 maxim, what is the OE tire sizes?
larry z on May 4, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for the question Larry! The OEM size for your 1981 Yamaha XJ650 for the front is 3.25-19, and for the rear it is 120/90-18. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you by contacting us by email at [email protected], Live Chat or by phone toll free at 1-888-339-3888. We are always more than happy to help.
is this a good choice to replace original 4.00 H18 on my 1977 Honda 550K? what about for the front 3.25 H19? I'm in southern california.
JoeT on Dec 28, 2012
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for the question. These are great tires. Just put these on my 83' GS550. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you by contacting us by email at [email protected], Live Chat or by phone at 888-339-3888. We are more than happy to help.
Can I use these tires on a spoke wheel with a tube?
Brian on Sep 22, 2012
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Yes this Michelin Pilot Activ tire can be installed with a tube. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you by contacting us by email at [email protected], Live Chat or by phone toll free at 888-339-3888. We are more than happy to help.
I am considering Michelin Pilot Activ tires for my 1982 BMW R65. The owner's manual says I should use a 4.00-10 on the rear wheel and the Michelin fitment chart says I should use a 120/90-18. What is the difference and which should I use? I plan on using a 90/90-18 on the front.
John McC on Aug 3, 2012
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. The differance is standard and metric measurements. The conversion chart says you can use 110/90 or 120/90 by 18. Please call us for further assistance at 1-888-339-3888.
Need front and rear tires for a 82 Honda interstate 1100.What michelin tires will match up?Will the pilot activ rear 120/90-18 work as a front tire?
Tom on Jul 29, 2012
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for your question! For more information and in order to insure proper fitment please give us a call 1-888-339-3888.
I am having Apache 160 hyperedge of model 2010. I don't know this size is correct or not please help me.
loyola on Jul 19, 2012
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for your question! Unfortunately we do not have tire size information for your machine. We do not carry parts for this brand machine so we would not have tire fitment information offered to us. You may want to check with a local dealer or the internet for the correct size.
I have a 2008 kawasaki ex 500, and of all the michelin tires i have chosen they either have the front, or the rear in the right size, but not both. I am wondering if it would be ok to run the michelin pilot activ for the rear and a michelin pilot road 3 in the front?
Logan on Jul 15, 2012
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your Question! This would be a matter be by calling in 1-888-339-3888
my 93 goldwing take a 130 70 18 size front tire but this tire(130/70/18) is saying its for rear-- can this tire be put on the front of my bike and have no problems
KC on Jun 23, 2012
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question! This is a directional tire. For maximum traction the tire should be mounted in the direction suggested by the manufacturer. This is indicated on the sidewall of the tire. Feel free to contact us if you have any other concerns.
I own a 1979 CB 750-F Super Sport Honda. I need to replace the tires. I know what size the rear tire is (120-90-18H) (ME 88). The front tire is an ME33 with the the markings on that tire are an MJ-90-19-H. What does the MJ in metric size mean? I like the Michelin Pilot Activ but am not sure what size to put on the front. Can anyone help.
ferd on Jun 13, 2012
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for your question! A MJ90 is a 90/90 metric size.
i have a kaw 1976 kz 900 current tires are front 3.5h-19 rear 4.0 h-18 what size is best or options on this product
null on Feb 5, 2012
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for your question! The front tire size you will need is 100/90-19 and for the rear you will need 110-90-18.
Can I use this tire with a tube?
null on Nov 28, 2011
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for writing in! You are able to use a tube with a tubeless tire.
Can I use a 90/90x18 front and a 4.00x18 rear for a 1975 Yamaha RD350. The original tire size is a 3.00x18 rear and a 3.50x18 front. Is the side wall aspect different? I am told a 110/80x18 is a good rear size metric. Thanks.
vintage2strokestreet on Jul 11, 2010
BEST ANSWER: Thansk for your question! You may use those sizes on your machine but you may want to check with a mechanic on this to make sure your machine will run ok with those size tires on it.

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Would you recommend
Yes
I really like the Michelin pilot very well. It is one of the most responsive tires I’ve ever had on the bike. I would definitely recommend the Michelin pilot and bike bandit did a fantastic job getting the tires to me in a timely fashion.
May 1, 2019
Purchased
 1 month ago
Would you recommend
Yes
I've had this tire on a 1984 BMW R100 and have gotten around 10,000 miles out of it ,which is 3-4 thousand more than the Dunlop 404,it's a little more money but I think its worth it.
I use the bike for everyday transportation and it handles well and is good in the rain
April 29, 2019
Purchased
 2 months ago
Would you recommend
Yes
sticks well
On my raggedy old sportster sport these stick well and handle very neutral. I can not report on how long they last because I have only had them for one week.
April 29, 2019
Purchased
 1 month ago
Would you recommend
Yes
Best tire for my trike
I've been using them on my trikes since 2001.
April 1, 2019
Purchased
 2 months ago
Would you recommend
Yes
Great tire
This tire works great on the front of my Honda ST 1300
February 21, 2019
Purchased
 4 months ago
Would you recommend
Yes
have not ridden the bike yet but very pleased with the quality and the look
December 23, 2018
Purchased
 5 months ago
Would you recommend
Yes
Well, first of all, this probably won't get published!! I used this tire on my 1999 Valkyrie. I mounted it on the front rim and reversed the rotation. In our world, that is called going dark side. since I run a car tire on the rear, I am double dark side. I was running this same setup, but with a different brand and getting about 16,000 miles on my front tire. I am testing the Pilot Activ to see how it does in mileage. So far, the handling has been great. Very nice traction and handling. So far, I love it.
November 19, 2018
Purchased
 7 months ago
Would you recommend
Yes
This will be the 3rd Pilot I have run and have been very pleased with all of them
October 23, 2018
Purchased
 7 months ago
Would you recommend
Yes
Great tires, way better than the stock Pirelli’s on the Triumph Street Twin
October 21, 2018
Purchased
 8 months ago
Would you recommend
Yes
I have purchased metz tires for the past 20 years and thought I would try a new tire , glad I did , great performance all around
excellent price ! Stayed with me in the corners ,no slip in the rain! All round good purchase , I would recommend them to anyone who rides as much as they possibly can.
August 22, 2018
Purchased
 10 months ago
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