Mitas Sport Force+ RS Tire Range
Cycle News Staff | April 7, 2023
Mitas now offers larger sizes of the track-focused, street-legal Sport Force+ RS tires to fit on a wider range of sport bikes.
The tires were tested with the support of Randy Krummenacher and are constructed with a Racing Soft (RS) compound for grip at extreme lean angles and stability in high-speed straightaways. The additional sizes of 120/70ZR17, 180/55ZR17 and 190/55ZR17 expand the range to a total of six sizes (two fronts and four rears).
Here is what Mitas says about the tires in a press release:
For the serious rider looking to test their limits on the track.
Sport Force+ RS features a specially developed Racing Soft (RS) compound for exceptional grip at extreme lean angles and superb straight-line stability at high speeds. Enjoy total control over the motorcycle with amazing feedback and feel thanks to the special construction of Sport Force+ RS.
Sport Force+RS was tested with the support of Randy Krummenacher and delivers comparable lap times to best-in-class competitors.
VIDEO | Mitas Sport Force+ RS ǀ Track day with Randy Krummenacher
Mitas Sport Force+ RS
For best results we recommend using tire warmers for at least 50 minutes at 80°C and to follow our hot and cold-pressure guidelines until you find the best pressure combination for your motorcycle, track conditions and riding style.
Rim size |
Tire size |
Load Index/
Speed Index |
TL/TT |
Front/Rear |
Version |
17 |
110/70ZR17 |
(54W) |
TL |
FRONT |
RACING SOFT |
17 |
120/70ZR17 |
(58W) |
TL |
FRONT |
RACING SOFT |
17 |
140/70ZR17 |
66W |
TL |
REAR |
RACING SOFT |
17 |
150/60ZR17 |
(66W) |
TL |
REAR |
RACING SOFT |
17 |
180/55ZR17 |
(73W) |
TL |
REAR |
RACING SOFT |
17 |
190/55ZR17 |
(75W) |
TL |
REAR |
RACING SOFT |
For more information, visit www.mitas-moto.com