Michelin 79282 Road Classic Rear Motorcycle Tire 150/70B17 69V

The Michelin Road Classic 150/70B17 rear motorcycle tire combines modern technology with classic styling, designed specifically for vintage and classic motorcycles. This bias-ply tire delivers superior performance upgrades over previous generation classic tires while maintaining authentic period-correct aesthetics.

Advanced Wet Weather Performance:

• Michelin Silica Rain Technology (SRT) compound provides 50% more wet grip than previous generation
• 26% void ratio optimizes water evacuation for confident wet-weather handling
• Enhanced traction on grooved surfaces and painted road markings

Superior Stability and Handling:

• Bias ply construction with dual crown plies delivers 50% more cornering stability
• 40% improvement in straight-line stability at highway speeds
• Bias casing design maintains classic appearance while providing modern performance

Technical Specifications:

• Tire Size: 150/70B17
• Load Index: 69 (maximum load capacity 716 lbs)
• Speed Rating: V (up to 149 mph)
• Position: Rear
• Construction: Bias-ply, tubeless (TL)
• Sidewall: Blackwall

This tire has received technical approval from Triumph for iconic models including the Bonneville and Street Twin. The Michelin Road Classic offers riders of vintage motorcycles the confidence of modern tire technology without compromising the authentic classic aesthetic their bikes deserve.