French tyremaker eyes growing scooter market in India, launches City Pro range.
21 Jan 2016 | 5328 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau
Michelin has announced its entry into the scooter tyre market in India with the launch of Michelin City Pro tyres for scooters and motorcycles of up to 150cc. The company says the City Pro, the latest generation of Michelin scooter and motorcycle tyres, is an advanced two-wheeler tyre range that ...
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Michelin has announced its entry into the scooter tyre market in India with the launch of Michelin City Pro tyres for scooters and motorcycles of up to 150cc. The company says the City Pro, the latest generation of Michelin scooter and motorcycle tyres, is an advanced two-wheeler tyre range that is best suited for daily commuting.
Pradeep G Thampy, commercial director, Two Wheels, Michelin Asia, Africa and Middle East, said, “Scooters have become increasingly popular in India and emerged as a preferred choice of commuting because of ease of riding and parking in congested areas. The convenience of push start, fuel efficiency and comfort of automatic transmission are enablers to this new trend, which has also seen more and more women adopt scooters as their choice of mobility. The robust Michelin City Pro will offer daily commuters with a comfortable in-city ride experience.”
According to the company, the combination of Michelin Overlap Technology, three reinforced plies and a layer of rubber beneath the tread makes the City Pro extremely robust, thus reducing the risk of punctures. And its new tread pattern with large circumferential grooves delivers improved wet grip.
The new tyres are available nationally at Michelin premium dealerships – Michelin Priority Partners, the Tyreplus network and Michelin retailers.