Tyre manufacturers diverge...

We now know that the choice of tyres is an important element to consider in a 24 hour race.

While the current trend in the world championships is for a single manufacturers, but in endurance racng ths does not apply.

Right now, on the Bugatti circuit, three manufacturers are in a battle on the track; Dunlop, Pirelli and Michelin.

After 21 hours of racing, the leading SRC Kawasaki #11 on Pirelli,  and SERT on Dunlop. Finall  Michelin on YART.

Michelin has just re-invested in endurance. As emphasized by Philippe Mussati, the head of Michelin 2-wheel racing: "It is important to measure up to competition and the best theatre to do this is in competition."

In the top seven teams there are two machines on Pirelli followed by two motorcycles equipped with Michelin. Namely, the Honda TT Legends #77 and #99 BMW France Motorrad and Kawasaki Bolliger #8 and the Yamaha Endurance Foch #4 who prefer Italian rubber.

In Superstock, we will find the three bikes at the forefront the most successful manufacturer at Le Mans namely Dunlop. (# 50 Team Events Motors,#83 Racing Team Maccio and #72 Junior Team LMS)

Photo: Bugatti circuit, (LE MANS), MOTO 24 HOURS, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011. One of the most famous portions of the Bugatti circuit: the Dunlop chicane.