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Pirelli telah mengambil alih tugas daripada Dunlop sebagai pembekal tayar eksklusif dalam kelas Moto2 dan Moto3 tahun ini, dan kedua-dua kelas telah menyaksikan rekod masa dipecahkan satu demi satu dengan serta-merta.

Pada GP Britain di litar Silverstone hujung minggu lalu, kemenangan Ivan Ortola adalah 53 saat lebih pantas secara keseluruhan, berbanding 2023. Ia bermaksud 3.5 saat lebih pantas setiap pusingan.

Kita harus ingat bahawa peningkatan 0.1 saat untuk setiap pusingan pun sudah agak besar pada tahap persaingan ini, apatah lagi 3.5 saat. Itu kerana 0.1 saat didarab dengan 15 pusingan (di Silverstone) bersamaan dengan pendahuluan 1.5 saat pada akhir perlumbaan.

Di dalam kelas Moto2 pula, kemenangan Jake Dixon ke atas Aron Canet juga memecahkan rekod. Masa keseluruhan beliau adalah 12.5 saat lebih pantas berbanding pada tahun 2023. Ia bermaksud 0.7 saat lebih pantas setiap pusingan, secara purata.

Malah, daripada 40 sesi Moto3 dan Moto2 setakat ini, 38 daripadanya menyaksikan masa yang lebih pantas berbanding ketika Dunlop menjadi pembekal.

Ia juga mengingatkan kita tentang apa yang dikatakan oleh Sam Lowes beberapa tahun sebelum ini semasa dia menunggang di dalam Moto2, ketika Honda menjadi pembekal enjin. Menurutnya, masa pusingan telah terbantut kerana tayar.

Melihat pencapaian seperti ini pada tahun pertama adalah sesuatu yang menakjubkan. Pirelli berkata mereka akan menggunakan data yang dikumpul tahun ini untuk membuat penambahbaikan selanjutnya untuk pusingan dan tahun-tahun seterusnya.

Walaupun kebanyakan peminat memberi perhatian kepada kelas MotoGP yang terulung, pertarungan sebenar adalah dalam Moto3. Kelas ini menampilkan beberapa pertarungan yang sengit seperti motong-memotong yang mendebarkan. Dan tayar baharu sudah tentu memberikan pelumba lebih cengkaman untuk berbuat demikian, yang akhirnya diterjemahkan kepada masa pusingan yang lebih pantas dan rekod baharu.

Pirelli took over from Dunlop as the exclusive tyre supplier in the Moto2 and Moto3 classes this year, and immediately saw lap records tumble one by one.

At the British GP at the Silverstone circuit last weekend, Ivan Ortola’s victory was 53 seconds faster overall, compared to 2023. That averaged to 3.5 per lap faster.

Let us not forget that even a 0.1-second per lap improvement is already considered a huge deal at this level of competition, let alone 3.5 seconds. That is because 0.1 second multiplied by 15 laps (at Silverstone) equates to a 1.5-second lead at the end of the race.

Over to Moto2, Jake Dixon’s last lap victory over Aron Canet was also a record-breaking affair. His overall time was 12.5 seconds faster than in 2023. That averaged out to 0.7 second faster per lap.

In fact, of the 40 Moto3 and Moto2 sessions thus far, 38 of those have seen faster times than when Dunlop was the supplier.

It also reminds us of what Sam Lowes said many years before while he was riding in Moto2, when Honda was the engine supplier. According to him, lap times had stagnated because of the tyres.

Seeing this sort of achievement in the very first year is nothing short of breathtaking. Pirelli says they will use the data collected this year to make further improvements for the next rounds and beyond.

While most pay almost all attention to the premier MotoGP class, the real battles are in Moto3. The class features some hair-raising up close and personal racing consisting of multiple overtakes and dive bombs that thrill even grizzled observers. And the new tyres certainly gave the riders more grip to play with, translated into faster lap times and new records.

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Pirelli officially announces the 2021 Diablo Rosso IV’s arrival, a new high-performance rubber catered to supersports, hypernakeds, and superbikes.

According to Pirelli, the 4th-Gen Diablo Rosso provides excellent grip in every road condition and weather while increasing the bike control.

It is ideal for riders seeking thrills, mainly on weekends or for a short trip out of town.

The Diablo Rosso IV, albeit a high-performance rubber, has more road nature than the Diablo Supercorsa SP, designed for track use.

While the Diablo Rosso Corsa II can also balance between road and track, the Diablo Rosso IV offers superior mileage and better handling on wet surfaces.

Diablo Rosso IV construction uses a zero-degree steel belt that enables the tire to adapt brilliantly to different stress levels.

The use of Rayon ropes for greater stiffness at the front also helps improved riding precision.

Meanwhile, for rear tires 190/55 ZR 17 and above or motorcycle with more than 200hp, a three-filament Lyocell structure has been adopted. The result is a new structure capable of offering more excellent resistance to the stress during cornering or acceleration.

The Diablo Rosso IV will be made available starting Q1 2021 with the 120/70 ZR 17, 160, 180, 190, 200, and 200/60.

The official price is yet to be announced.

Sejak memperkenalkan Diablo Rosso julung kalinya pada 2008, Pirelli telah pun merekodkan jualan lebih 5,000,000 unit model tersebut.

Pirelli kini membuka tirai tahun 2021 dengan memperkenalkan Diablo Rosso IV.

Tayar generasi keempat ini dicipta bagi meneruskan tradisi Diablo Rosso sebagai produk berprestasi tinggi sepertimana ditawarakan Diablo Rosso III namun meningkatkan kualiti tunggangan dan cengkaman di atas permukaan kering dan basah.

Meskipun info lebih terperinci tidak didedahkan namun menurut Pirelli, Diablo Rosso IV adalah tayar untuk penunggang motosikal yang gemarkan tunggangan dinamik terutamanya pemilik motosikal jenis supersports, hypernaked dan superbike.

Pirelli is kicking off the new year by unveiling its latest Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV high-performing rubbers for those looking for the ultimate all-rounder tyre that can handle all weather conditions whilst offering dynamic performance and feedback for your supersports, hypernakeds, and superbikes. (more…)

Brembo released an official statement regarding the decision to purchase a small share of one of the world’s most renowned brand in tyre manufacturing, Pirelli. The official press release by the premium brake manufacturer can be read below. (more…)

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Pada 31 Mac lalu, Brembo telah membeli 2.43 peratus saham milik Pirelli dalam pendekatan yang dilabel sebagai usaha jangka masa panjang.

Senario itu bukan satu kejutan malah tahun lalu, Timbalan Pengerusi Eksekutif Brembo, Matteo Tiraboschi mendedahkan mereka dalam perancangan mengambil alih sebuah syarikat bear dalam industri automotif.

Bagaimanapun, beberapa hari selepas itu, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Pirelli, Marco Tronchetti Provera menafikan spekulasi bahawa pembelian saham itu merupakan langkah awal Brembo dalam mengamil alih Pirelli.

“Tiada perancangan pengambilalihan atau bergabung dengan Brembo, mereka hanya membuat pelaburan dan kami gembira mereka melakukannya,” jelasnya kepada Reuters.

Menariknya, CEO Pirelli itu tidak mengetahui rancangan Brembo dalam membeli saham mereka sekaligus mengukuhkan kenyataan awal Tiraboschi mereka dalam perancangan mengambil alih syarikat besar – Reuters.

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Pirelli mendapat satu lagi pengiktirafan apabila dipilih sebagai tayar rasmi bagi Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade dan CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP.

Tayar jenis Pirellie DIABLO Supercosa SP saiz 120/70 ZR17 depan dan 200/55 ZR17 belakang menjadi tayar pilihan Honda bagi jentera baharu itu.

Menariknya, tayar tersebut ketika ini sedang ‘beraksi’ di Litar Antarabangsa Losail, Qatar, bagi sesi pelancaran media CBR1000RR-R Fireblade.

Tayar DIABLO Supercosa SP lahir daripada pengalaman Pirelli sebagai penyumbang tayar utama Kejuaraan Superbike Dunia sejak 2004 dengan memindahkan teknologi perlumbaan ke dalam tayar berprestasi tinggi untuk kegunaan harian.

Berbanding dengan versi kompaun SC, DIABLO Supercosa SP memboleh penunggang untuk mengambil selekoh dengan lebih laju dan efisien.

Baru-baru ini, Honda melancarkan CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP dengan harga RM198,800.

Honda has officially selected the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP as the official tyre for their latest 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and Fireblade SP. Recognised as the top-performing street tyre from Pirelli’s extensive range of quality rubbers, the third-gen Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP is highly recognized as one of the ‘good stuff’ by elite superbike riders around the globe. (more…)

1. The Ducati Diavel 1260S is 90% new.

That’s right, almost the entire bike is new, only the headlight, tail light and the dash has been carried over, and that too from the X-Diavel. Everything from the mud guards to the swing arm and even the tyres are all new.

2. The bike is longer than before.

Just by a few mm, but the longer wheelbase makes a world of difference especially in long sweeping corners. The bike feels more stable and more like a cruiser, but with a mighty engine to match its power cruiser persona.

3. The standard is only available in one colour while the S is available in 2 colours.

Ducati found that the Diavel was hugely popular in black colour and then chose to offer it only on the high-spec S version. The standard version is available in the sandstone grey colour seen here, which is also available on the S version. Disappointed? Don’t be. The sandstone grey is a stunning colour, even when it is totally dirty.

4. The seat is 10mm higher than before.

That’s right, the seat of the new Diavel is slightly taller which is great news for tall riders. If you are vertically challenged, don’t worry, Ducati has you covered with a low seat option.

5. The electronics package has been substantially upgraded.

The riding modes are brilliant, especially Sport mode as it makes the bike feel like a full on sports bike. You get 3 riding modes – Sport, Touring and Urban – a vast array of parameters like ABS, Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Cornering ABS, Ducati Power Launch (for those MotoGP-ish traffic light drag wars), a hands-free system that operates the keyless start and connects your bike to a dedicated mobile app, and a whole bunch more. And best thing is, you can tune these electronic safety nets down to the tiniest detail. Don’t like ABS interference but you want full the wheelie control on full alert? The bike will do that for you. No issues there.

6. There is no Carbon edition, just a standard model and a S model.

Just two models for now, and a X-Diavel later on for those who prefer a more cruiser-ish feel to their Diavel. The standard 1260 with no Ohlins and limited electronics and a 1260S which gives you all the toys, and some.

7. The Daytime Running Light is only available on the S model.

Yes that’s right. If you want the ultra-cool DRL headlight, that will cost you more moolah.

8. Ducati Quick Shifter is available as standard on the S, and as an option on the standard 1260.

Even you are thinking of buying the standard Diavel, opt for the DQS. It is the most amazing feeling to be banging home the gears with no loss of power and speed, no down time as you engage the clutch to hit the gears. You will thanks us for it later.

9. The tyres on the new Diavel are super sticky and work brilliantly in both wet and dry conditions.

The Pirelli Diablo Rosso III features dual compound technology (soft on the outside and hard on the inside). The outer, softer area is wider than before which gives you more grip even from mid-lean. The tyre gives you so much confidence in both dry and wet situations that it makes you feel like a better rider than you actually are, as this writer found out.

10. It is going to be launched in Malaysia next month – price unknown! Yet.

We are not sure of the exact date, but the new Diavel will be here very soon. And if you are in the market for a power cruiser that has performance to hunt down a sports bike, then this will be worth the wait.

Full review coming soon!

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