Michelin utilized its Silica Rain Technology to improve the tire's grip in colder conditions and on wet roads. New for the Road 6 tire ranges, the company noted, is Michelin 2CT+ Technology applied for the first time to the front tire to give riders more stability entering corners.
The Road 6 features Amplified Density Technology at its core, a highly dense, rigid tire casing that gives riders "excellent" feedback and handling. Aramid tread plies resist centrifugal growth at speed, reduce weight and provide stability, the company said.
Michelin's Premium Touch Technology was used in the design of the Road 6 sidewalls, a feature originating from ultra-high-performance tires for sportscars.
"This exclusive technology uses micro geometry on the sidewalls to create texture, which in-turn allows it to modulate contrast and create shades of gray to highlight the tire markings and give an attractive finish," Michelin said.
The new tire range includes six front and eight rear sizes, while the GT tire range is available in one front and three rear sizes.