SBK | Misano weekend of debuts for Pirelli

The long break is finally almost over and this weekend the Superbike returns to action for the fourth round of the season. The World Championship arrives at the Misano World Circuit for one of the most awaited and appreciated stages by riders and enthusiasts and Pirelli will be the main sponsor, as Italian excellence.

For the occasion, the sole tire supplier brings several new features to the track, two in particular for the Superbike class. The riders will have 32 front and 35 rear tires at their disposal, for a total of 67 tyres, diversified according to needs.

As for the front, Pirelli opts for the standard SC1 in medium compound, among the most chosen during the season. It will also be possible to use the standard SC2 in hard compound and we find the first novelty: it is in fact the SC1-A with specification D0279, which has the same compound as the standard SC1, but with a carcass designed to offer greater stability and precision of guide.

As for the rear, we find the super soft range SCX and the soft range SC0. These two compounds are suitable for long races, as we have seen in previous rounds. The novelty is represented by the SCX with D0339 specification in super soft development compound. The objective is to maintain the level of grip that it already offers at maximum lean angle but to increase traction and speed when cornering and offer greater protection from wear. Furthermore, there will be the SCQ, the extra soft suitable for Superpole and Superpole Race.

Giorgio Barbier, Pirelli motorcycle racing director, claims: “On the occasion of the Italian stage we decided to debut some new features in line with our philosophy of continuous development of new solutions to improve the range year after year. For the WorldSBK class, we are continuing work on the SCX at the rear to improve its travel speed and protection from wear, while preserving the grip performance at maximum lean that the standard solution already offers. On the front, however, we are working, in both classes, to evolve the SC1 specification towards greater support in terms of stability and precision.”

“We know the Misano circuit well, therefore for us it is the ideal terrain to make data comparisons. Starting from this round we will also be engaged in another beautiful adventure, the one that will see us alongside the girls of the FIM Women’s World Motorcycling Championship for which we will be sole suppliers. We enthusiastically embraced this initiative because we share its values ​​of inclusion and openness. The girls have already done a test in Cremona a couple of weeks ago, starting to become familiar with the SC1 compounds they have allocated for the front and rear, now their race debut: I wish them all my best wishes for this first season! ”, concludes Barbier.