A Summarised History of Avon
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Since 1885 Avon have had great success in their formula for making quality tyres, this was proven when in 1933 Rolls Royce claimed them as standard on all their cars.
But before 1933, in 1911 Avon started producing motorcycle tyres, and have done so for then past 93 years. Avon have battled through many wars and still have prevailed.
In 1957, Avon has a go at the thrilling world of motorcycle racing for the first time, with some degree of success, between 1958 and 1963, every solo world motorcycle champion rode on Avon tyre.
From then on Avon enjoyed several racing successes including extended contracts and in 1983 Avon creates Avon Racing and supplies racing tyres Internationally.
1986 is another chequered flag and Avon agrees to making tyres for the Formula 3000's, starting from the 1988 season; Avon remains the official tyre supplier to Formula 3000 to this day.
The UK and Europe in 1993 jump onto the Avon Racing bandwagon and announce Avon as their official suppliers..
1997 comes and a new dawn for Avon as it is acquired by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Ohio, USA. The deal gives Avon access to even more high-tech design and development facilities.
When 2000 approached, Avon pushes forward the boundaries of radial motorcycle tyre design with the Azaro range; this high performance tyre successfully blends great grip with long life. Meanwhile, Avon Racing clinches a three-year deal to provide tyres for the US Formula 2000 National Championship. The technologies that created the original Azaro bike tyre in the year 2000, have been refined and improved; the new Azaro grips harder, lasts longer.
Today Avon Racing continues to supply competition tyres to more than 150 race championships around the world. Meanwhile, Avon's range of high performance motorcycle tyres continues to expand its coverage of the market.
Tyre Sales - Avon
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Avon AM22 RACE |
AM22 race |
USE RACING ONLY |
110/80 VB18F..... 110/80 VB18R |
$ 285 |
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Avon AM23 RACING |
AM23 RACING |
RACING |
130/80 VB17..... 130/70 VB18..... 130/650 VB18 (Cantilever) |
$ 269 |
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Avon AM26 RACING |
Avon AM26 RACING |
RACING |
90/90 VB18..... 90/90 VB19..... 100/90 VB19..... |
$ 280 |
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Avon AM26 ROADRIDER FRONT |
AM26 ROADRIDER FRONT |
Everyday transport sport/touring |
100/90v16 110/90v16 120/80v16* 100/80v17 110/70v17 110/80v17 120/70v17 120/90v17* 140/80v17* 100/90v18* 110/80v18* 110/90v18* 90/90v18 100/90v19*. 325v19*...... 90/90v19..... 90/90v21 * Universal front and rear fitment |
$ 162 |
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Avon AM26 ROADRIDER REAR |
AM26 ROADRIDER REAR |
Everyday transport sport/touring |
120/80-16* 150/80-16 MT90-16 120/80-17 120/90-17* 130/70-17 130/80-17 130/90-17 140/70-17 140/80-17* 150/70-17 100/90-18* 110/80-18* 110/90-18* 120/80-18 120/90-18 130/70-18 130/80-18 140/70-18 150/70-18 400-18 100/90-19* 325-19* * Universal front and rear fitment |
$ 170 |
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Avon AM41 VENOM X |
Avon AM41 VENOM X |
Front Cruisers and tourers |
MT90 B16 NWW MT90 B16 WW MT90 B16 150/80-16 100/90-18 120/90-18 130/70 B18 140/70 B18 100/90-19 100/90-19WWW 110/90-19 110/90-19 WWW 80/90-21 MH90 21 MH90 21WWW 90/90 H21 120/70 H21 |
$ 145 |
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Avon AM41 VENOM CUSTOM |
Avon AM41 Venom Custom |
Sport Touring Custom |
120/70 ZR17 150/80 HR17 130/60 R23 |
$ 218 |
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Avon AM42 VENOM X |
Avon AM42 VENOM X |
Cruisers and tourers |
140/90H15 150/90 HB15 150/90VB15 150/90 HB15 WWW 170/80 H15 170/80 H15 WWW 200/70 H15 MT90 B16 MT90 B16 NWW MT90 B16 WWW 140/90 HB16 140/90 HB16 WWW 150/80 HB16 150/80 VB16 150/80 VB16 WWW 160/80 HB16 150/70 VB18 |
$ 175 |
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Avon AM42 VENOM CUSTOM |
Avon AM42 VENOM CUSTOM |
Cruiser touring |
180/55 HR18 180/60 R16 180/70 R16 300/40 HR17 330/30 HR17 280/40 R20 |
$ 300 |
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Avon AM71 COBRA FRONT |
Avon AM71 COBRA FRONT |
High Performance cruiser/custom market |
150/80 R16 150/80 HR17 130/80 VR17 150/80 VR17 130/70 HR18 120/70 ZR19 MH90-21 120/70 VR21 130/60 VR23 |
$ 215 |
