Angel GT II: Pirelli aims to rewrite the rules

The successor to the Pirelli Angel GT sport touring tyre has arrived. Pirelli says the Angel GT II was designed “with the aim of rewriting the rules of the sport touring segment” thanks to its mileage, handling and grip, especially in the wet. It calls the an “evolution of the Italian brand’s interpretation of the Gran Turismo concept.”

The development aim for the Pirelli Angel GT II was to consolidate the Angel GT’s strengths in order to deliver a tyre with enhanced wet performance, riding pleasure and confidence. Pirelli says it adhered to three main technical objectives when selecting profiles, structure, compounds and tread pattern:

• To ensure maximum adherence in all road conditions, linear behaviour in lean transition and consistently support line-holding;

• To couple the sportiness of Pirelli DNA to exceptional performance also in full wet conditions;

• To further raise the bar for tyre lifespan in the segment where its predecessor was already a reference;

• To maximise the effect of electronic rider aids.

The Angel GT II targets the requirements of three groups of riders, grand tourers, smart urbans and free timers.

Grand tourers extensively travel on medium-to-long distances both alone or with pillion passenger and luggage. They ride sport tourers, adventure bikes and the new generation of crossover machines. They demand extended mileage, great stability when heavily loaded, enhanced comfort from dampening, and great safety and confidence, even in the wet.

Smart urbans use their machines all year round to commute and for urban mobility, with occasional short or medium length free-time trips. They ride super-sport, naked/roadster bikes, sport tourers and the new generation of crossovers. They demand control and braking grip in all conditions including wet and need light handling at low speed. Sometimes they don’t disdain engage in a more dynamic and exciting ride.

Free timers primarily use their bikes for short week-end trips. They ride mainly super-sport, adventure bikes and the new generation of crossovers. They demand sporty handling, plenty of grip but with extended mileage, performance in the wet and versatility to loading conditions.

The Pirelli Angel GT II is available in four 17- and one 19-inch front size as well as 11 rear 17-inch sizes.