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Ducati 848 vs. Suzuki GSX-R750 - Expect The Unexpected

Comparison TestAvon Viper Xtreme
The gloves both our contenders were wearing for this test were the latest track-day tire in Avon's Viper range: the Avon Viper Xtreme. The Xtreme's tread pattern is more minimalistic than the rest of the Viper line, delivering more contact patch of the tire during extreme lean angles. The rear Xtreme utilizes a mono-ply casing construction rather than the standard two-ply, which makes for a lighter and more compliant tire. Avon's Advanced Variable Belt Density (A-VBD) construction for the rear tire encircles it with a jointless belt. Avon claims these closely wound fibers at the center of the tread provide maximum stability at higher lean angles. The company also claims this belt "optimizes the way in which the carcass and tread distort under load, leading to cooler operating temperatures and allowing the use of softer compounds." The front is a standard two-ply construction with belts.


Photo Gallery: Ducati 848 vs. Suzuki GSX-R750 - Sport Rider Magazine


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