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AV71 Cobra Front Tire
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Avon AV71 Cobra Front Tire

With its unique snakeskin sidewalls, an aggressive tread pattern and low noise emission the Cobra silently defeats all roads that stand in its path. Advanced manufacturing techniques used in Avon's successful sporty Viper range have been adapted and applied to the Cobra series. WCTA - Wide Custom Tread Arc - is Avon's new tire profile that gives Cobra a nimble characteristic once reserved only for agile race-bred bikes, all without disrupting all-important stability. A-VBD - Advanced-Variable Density Belt - improves handling in the much wider Cobra sizes. This construction technology utilizes a jointless belt of ultra-strong material. Above the carcass, these strands are wound closely together at the tire’s centre for increased stability and wear resistance. Towards the tire's edges the fibers are then progressively spaced out to allow the tire to take on a multi-compound effect as the tire leans. An aggressive tread pattern features FFG - Force Following Grooves - to follow the exact direction of forces that are transferred through the tire. These channels in the tire’s surface significantly reduce irregular and advanced wear on bikes that carry heavy loads. Each Cobra rear tire also features the distinctive snake's head logo on the sidewall.

Available in a wide range of sizes, incorporating fitments for Harley Davidson's V-Rod, Triumph's Rocket III, Honda's Goldwing and Valkyrie plus some sizes for custom bike applications.


Features:
  • Aimed at the power cruiser/custom market
  • Incorporates sports tyre technology for nimble handling
  • Special construction to deal with heavy loads
  • Incredible stability and longevity - perfect for touring
  • Unique 'snakeskin-effect' sidewall and aggressive tread pattern
  • Extra wide sizes for custom bikes
  • 130/60VR-23 is designed for custom front or rear fitments


Model Specific Fitments:
  • 150/80VR-16 = Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan
  • 150/80HR-17 = Honda Valkyrie
  • 130/70HR-18 = Honda GL1800 Goldwing
  • 120/70ZR-19 = Harley-Davidson V-Rod


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Customer Reviews
Average Rating -  Based on 4 Review(s)
Stability   5.0
Wet Traction   4.0

Cornering   5.0
Tread life   3.5

Dry Traction   5.0
Overall   4.5
Latest Reviews
Stability   5.0
Cornering   5.0
Dry Traction   5.0
Wet Traction   5.0
Tread life   5.0
Overall   5.0
Steve LaGrange,  GA AV71 on 2009 Harley FXSTC I was a little cautious about putting this tire on the front since the OEM tire was a bias ply tire and this is a radial, but I was extremely pleased once I installed it. It seems to ride much smoother and handle much better with this tire than with the OEM bias ply. I don't know about the mileage yet because I just put it on, but I got a 50% mileage improvement out of the AV72 over the OEM that I put on the rear last year so I hope for similar results from this one. Far better than the OEM tires.
Stability   5.0
Cornering   5.0
Dry Traction   5.0
Wet Traction   1.0
Tread life   1.0
Overall   3.4
Steven Levinson Woonsocket,  RI Tire review This Cobra tire came highly recommended and even though it is very pricey I bought it. I've put about 200 hundred miles on my Honda VTX 1800 over the last few weeks and am very impressed. Easy cornering, nice and stable with very good traction on dry pavement. I bought this tire from Motorcycle Superstore because it was priced about $40 cheaper than I could get it anywhere else and they shipped it up for free. Too bad it cost me almost a hundred bucks to get it mounted. I don't cruise in the rain and have no idea how long the tread will last.
Stability   5.0
Cornering   5.0
Dry Traction   5.0
Wet Traction   5.0
Tread life   3.0
Overall   4.6
Robert Koller Vacaville,  CA Avon AV71 Front Tire Great tire, excellent traction and cornering! Only one complaint, compound too soft, wears quickly.
Stability   5.0
Cornering   5.0
Dry Traction   5.0
Wet Traction   5.0
Tread life   5.0
Overall   5.0
Curtis Richardson,  TX Great Tire, Handles Heavy Loads Well This tire must be changed in sets, with the rear matching the front due to a unique profile. Tire has great handling. Low low noise. Good wet weather traction. More rubber on the ground due to its profile. Highly recommend for heavy cruisers like the Honda VTX 1800. Sidewalls stand out.
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