Michelin gets MotoGP tyre deal

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I hope they transfer some of the knowledge learned in racing to the road products.

Unless I missed something Bridge stone couldn't be arsed :? Sorry that's not fair they did give us the bt016 and S20.
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The new Bridgestones are supposed to be very good.
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Is that the R10 they ought to be at over £300 a pair.
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The S20. Lots of grip and very good mileage.
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They were OEM on some Blades and a lot of owners didn't rate them is what I had heard.
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I've yet to find a tyre everyone likes.

Bridgestone updated the S20 last year and it's getting rave reviews.
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