Avon has been making tyres in the same factory since 1904. How’s that for British engineering? They started making motorcycle tyres in 1911 and pretty much all of their range is still made in the UK.
While they are synonymous with classic bikes and cruisers, Avon make a comprehensive range of tyres for all motorcycles.
They have recently won races in the Manx GP and were the control tyre for some Irish Road Racing championships. Just because they’re a relatively small brand, doesn’t mean they can’t produce tyres that compete with the big boys. After all, they’ve been making motorcycle tyres for over a century and you don’t stay in business that long if you don’t produce something people want.
Today Avon offers a great value range of tyres, from the 3D Ultra for fast road riders, to the TrekRider for Adventure bikes and not forgetting their range of whitewall motorcycle tyres, popular with cruiser and classic motorcycle enthusiasts. Avon’s latest Roadrider the Mk2 has a huge range of sizes and is popular with riders of commuters and classic bikers. In fact the only two areas where Avon don’t offer a tyre is a slick racing tyre for trackday nuts and club racers or a maxi-scooter tyre.
Our Avon Motorcycle Tyres
We have a motorcycle tyre fitting workshop in London and have a large range of Avon’s motorcycle and scooter tyres in stock at any one time. If you need a tyre that we don’t have in stock, we can order it in for next day fitting or have it sent to you anywhere in the UK. Just give us a call on 0207 205 2205 to discuss your requirements.
Avon motorcycle tyres by type
We’ve listed Avon’s motorcycle tyre range by their common application and picked the most popular tyre for each category. We’ve also listed the other tyres worth considering in that sector.
Adventure
Avon Trailrider AV53 / AV54
Avon’s Trailrider, an 85% road and 15% off-road based tyre. Lot’s of silica for the wet and M+S rated for the winter. These are the replacement for the Avon Gripster.
Other tyres in this category:Â
Fast Road Riding
Avon 3D Ultra Evo
Based on the original Avon 3D Ultra the new for 2020 Evo offers better grip and mileage. Still available in all the original sizes including the now hard to get 16″ front fitment for early Honda Fireblades and Hornets.
Other tyres in this category:
Road Riding and Touring
Avon Spirit ST
The Spirit ST is a high performance Sports Touring tyre from British firm Avon. Using a high silica content and a tread pattern that disperses water superbly, these are a great motorcycle sports-touring tyre and ideal for the UK’s unpredictable weather.
Other tyres in this category:
Road Legal Trackday
Avon 3D Ultra Xtreme
Becoming more and more popular with trackday riders and clubs racers alike. The Avon 3D Ultra Extreme ticks all the boxes in regard to price and performance. do you really need to spend over £350 on treaded track tyres, when these fit the bill?
Cruiser / Harley Davidson
Avon Cobra Chrome
The latest version of the original Cobra is the Cobra Chrome. The largest range of sizes available in the Cruiser and Custom tyre range available from any manufacturer and they also come in a whitewall version too.
Other tyres in this category:
Commuter Cross-Ply
Avon Roadrider Mk2
The new version of Avon’s original Roadrider, the Roadrider Mk2 is a popular tyre for commuters and riders of retro bikes. They’re available in a huge range of sizes, to fit almost any bike.
125cc
Avon Street Runner
Avon’s Streetrunner is an excellently priced small capacity commuter bike tyre, all sizes are tubeless and offer good mileage and wet weather grip.
Other tyres in this category:Â
Scooter
Avon Stryke
The Viper Stryke is Avon’s only scooter offering but it is a very good tyre. Nice pricing and good all round performance.
Other tyres in this category:Â
Classic
Avon Speedmaster Mk2
One of the most popular if not the most popular front tube type ribbed tyre fitment available. Still made in Melksham, Wiltshire the Speedmaster is a classic motorcycle tyre one hasn’t really changed over the years for good reason.
Other tyres in this category:Â Avon Safety Mileage Mk2, Avon Sidecar Triple Duty, Avon AM20 & AM21 and the Avon AM9.
Common Questions
What pressures should I run my Avon tyres at?
Check out Avon’s recommended tyre pressures in the PDF link here. For road riding, we recommend you run your tyres at 36psi in the front and 42psi in the rear.
What is the longest lasting motorcycle tyre?
If you want an Avon motorcycle tyre for a ‘regular’ motorcycle, that can rack up the miles in all weathers then go for the Avon Spirit ST (AV75 / AV76) or the Avon Storm 3D XM (AV65 / AV66).
Where are Avon’s motorcycle tyres made?
The majority of Avon’s motorcycle tyre range is still made at the company’s factory in Wiltshire, UK.
Can I run two different tyres on a motorcycle?
We don’t recommend you run different brands of tyres on the front and rear on your motorcycle as tyres are designed to work in pairs. If you are in a tight spot, for example your tyre’s knackered and the tyre shop only has a select few tyres, then the sensible choice is to fit your new tyre and be on your way. However we recommend you then replace the other tyre as soon as possible so that you have a matching pair.
How much does it cost to fit motorcycle tyres?
Here at Two Tyres, we have a London motorcycle workshop and we charge £50 to fit a pair of tyres when bought from us. That includes removal and fitting, balancing, new valves and environmental tyre disposal.
If you live out of London, the chances are your fitter will charge slightly less.
What’s the average life of motorcycle tyres?
This depends on the tyre’s compound. The harder the compound, generally speaking, the longer the tyre will last but mileage also depends on the rider, the type of bike and the road conditions.
Generally speaking, if you can get 4,000 miles from a pair of sports tyres on the road, you’re doing well. For road legal trackday tyres, you’ll probably get two trackdays from a set of tyres, but for super sticky tyres, you’ll probably knacker a rear in a day.
For Touring tyres, you can expect to get a minimum of 6,000 miles from a pair of tyres, but we regularly see riders getting 10,000 and so it’s reasonable to expect anything in between.
Any other questions?
If you have a question about motorcycle or scooter tyres then give us a call on 0207 205 2205. We’ll be happy to help.
