The new Michelin Pilot Road 4 is the result of further development on its pouplar predecessors, Pilot Road 2 & 3.
Pilot Road 4 has a new pattern with advanced siping for increased durability and stability. The riding characteristics in wet road conditions have been improved with a focus on short braking distance with increased stability and manageability.
2CT (Two Compound Technology) provides a harder rubber compound in the middle of the tread and a softer one on the sides for optimal grip and longevity. Compared to its predecessors, Pilot Road 4 gives you up to 20% longer service life!
Pilot Road 4 comes in 3 different variants, all with the same pattern but with a different body structure. Pilot Road 4 Standard, Pilot Road 4 GT and Pilot Road Trail.
Pilot Road 4 Standard - Adapted for standard motorcycles such as Kawasaki Z750, Yamaha MT-07 and Kawasaki ER-6.
Pilot Road 4 GT - Adapted for larger touring motorcycles 1000cc and above. Pilot Road 4 GT - Original mounted on eg. BMW R 1200 RT.
Pilot Road 4 Trail - Adapted for off-road geared motorcycles such as KTM 1190 Adventure and KTM 990 Adventure.
Choose tyre size for more info.
How do I read a tyre designation?
120/60 ZR17 55W TL
Tyre Width (120)/60 ZR17 55 TL
The tyre is in this case is 120 mm wide at its widest point.
Tyre Height 120/(60) ZR17 55 TL
The tyre height is 60% of the tyre width, in this case 72 mm.
Speed Index 120/60 (Z) R17 55 TL
More than 300 km/h
F = 80 km/h
G = 90 km/h
J = 100 km/h
K = 110 km/h
L = 120 km/h
M = 130 km/h
N = 140 km/h
P = 150 km/h
Q = 160 km/h
R = 170 km/h
S = 180 km/h
T = 190 km/h
U = 200 km/h
H = 210 km/h
V = 240 km/h
W = 270 km/h
Y = 300 km/h
Z = more than 300 km/h
Tyre type 120/60 Z (R) 17 55 TL
R = Radial tyres. The cord lies radially over the tyre. Better curve properties than other tyres.
- Diagonal tyre. Example: 90/90 (-) 21 The cord lies diagonally over the tyre, expanding more than a radial tyre at high speeds. Also great as an off-road tyre.
B = Belt diagonal. New and improved version of diagonal frame. Expands less than a traditional diagonal tyre. A popular tyre that works very well with custom tyres.
Inch size on tyre 120/60 ZR (17) 55 TL
17 stands for 17 inches in this case.
Load index is maximum load at maximum specified speed for the current tyre 120/60 ZR17 (55) TL.
In this case, 218 kg.
21 = 82.5 kg
22 = 85.0 kg
23 = 87.5 kg
24 = 90.0 kg
25 = 92.5 kg
26 = 95.0 kg
27 = 97.5 kg
28 = 100 kg
29 = 103 kg
30 = 106 kg
31 = 109 kg
32 = 112 kg
33 = 115 kg
34 = 118 kg
35 = 121 kg
36 = 125 kg
37 = 128 kg
38 = 132 kg
39 = 136 kg
40 = 140 kg
41 = 145 kg
42 = 150 kg
43 = 155 kg
44 = 160 kg
45 = 165 kg
46 = 170 kg
47 = 175 kg
48 = 180 kg
49 = 185 kg
50 = 190 kg
51 = 195 kg
52 = 200 kg
53 = 206 kg
54 = 212 kg
55 = 218 kg
56 = 224 kg
57 = 230 kg
58 = 236 kg
59 = 243 kg
60 = 250 kg
61 = 257 kg
62 = 265 kg
63 = 272 kg
64 = 280 kg
65 = 290 kg
66 = 300 kg
67 = 307 kg
68 = 315 kg
69 = 325 kg
70 = 335 kg
71 = 345 kg
72 = 355 kg
73 = 365 kg
74 = 375 kg
75 = 387 kg
76 = 400 kg
77 = 412 kg
78 = 425 kg
79 = 437 kg
80 = 450 kg
81 = 462 kg
82 = 475 kg
83 = 487 kg
Tyre type and extras 120/60 ZR17 55 (TL).
TT = Tube Type (for inner tube).
TL = Tube Less (tubeless).
REINF = Extra Reinforced.
Pilot Road 4 has a new pattern with advanced siping for increased durability and stability. The riding characteristics in wet road conditions have been improved with a focus on short braking distance with increased stability and manageability.
2CT (Two Compound Technology) provides a harder rubber compound in the middle of the tread and a softer one on the sides for optimal grip and longevity. Compared to its predecessors, Pilot Road 4 gives you up to 20% longer service life!
Pilot Road 4 comes in 3 different variants, all with the same pattern but with a different body structure. Pilot Road 4 Standard, Pilot Road 4 GT and Pilot Road Trail.
Pilot Road 4 Standard - Adapted for standard motorcycles such as Kawasaki Z750, Yamaha MT-07 and Kawasaki ER-6.
Pilot Road 4 GT - Adapted for larger touring motorcycles 1000cc and above. Pilot Road 4 GT - Original mounted on eg. BMW R 1200 RT.
Pilot Road 4 Trail - Adapted for off-road geared motorcycles such as KTM 1190 Adventure and KTM 990 Adventure.
Choose tyre size for more info.
How do I read a tyre designation?
120/60 ZR17 55W TL
Tyre Width (120)/60 ZR17 55 TL
The tyre is in this case is 120 mm wide at its widest point.
Tyre Height 120/(60) ZR17 55 TL
The tyre height is 60% of the tyre width, in this case 72 mm.
Speed Index 120/60 (Z) R17 55 TL
More than 300 km/h
F = 80 km/h
G = 90 km/h
J = 100 km/h
K = 110 km/h
L = 120 km/h
M = 130 km/h
N = 140 km/h
P = 150 km/h
Q = 160 km/h
R = 170 km/h
S = 180 km/h
T = 190 km/h
U = 200 km/h
H = 210 km/h
V = 240 km/h
W = 270 km/h
Y = 300 km/h
Z = more than 300 km/h
Tyre type 120/60 Z (R) 17 55 TL
R = Radial tyres. The cord lies radially over the tyre. Better curve properties than other tyres.
- Diagonal tyre. Example: 90/90 (-) 21 The cord lies diagonally over the tyre, expanding more than a radial tyre at high speeds. Also great as an off-road tyre.
B = Belt diagonal. New and improved version of diagonal frame. Expands less than a traditional diagonal tyre. A popular tyre that works very well with custom tyres.
Inch size on tyre 120/60 ZR (17) 55 TL
17 stands for 17 inches in this case.
Load index is maximum load at maximum specified speed for the current tyre 120/60 ZR17 (55) TL.
In this case, 218 kg.
21 = 82.5 kg
22 = 85.0 kg
23 = 87.5 kg
24 = 90.0 kg
25 = 92.5 kg
26 = 95.0 kg
27 = 97.5 kg
28 = 100 kg
29 = 103 kg
30 = 106 kg
31 = 109 kg
32 = 112 kg
33 = 115 kg
34 = 118 kg
35 = 121 kg
36 = 125 kg
37 = 128 kg
38 = 132 kg
39 = 136 kg
40 = 140 kg
41 = 145 kg
42 = 150 kg
43 = 155 kg
44 = 160 kg
45 = 165 kg
46 = 170 kg
47 = 175 kg
48 = 180 kg
49 = 185 kg
50 = 190 kg
51 = 195 kg
52 = 200 kg
53 = 206 kg
54 = 212 kg
55 = 218 kg
56 = 224 kg
57 = 230 kg
58 = 236 kg
59 = 243 kg
60 = 250 kg
61 = 257 kg
62 = 265 kg
63 = 272 kg
64 = 280 kg
65 = 290 kg
66 = 300 kg
67 = 307 kg
68 = 315 kg
69 = 325 kg
70 = 335 kg
71 = 345 kg
72 = 355 kg
73 = 365 kg
74 = 375 kg
75 = 387 kg
76 = 400 kg
77 = 412 kg
78 = 425 kg
79 = 437 kg
80 = 450 kg
81 = 462 kg
82 = 475 kg
83 = 487 kg
Tyre type and extras 120/60 ZR17 55 (TL).
TT = Tube Type (for inner tube).
TL = Tube Less (tubeless).
REINF = Extra Reinforced.