Avon Trailrider 2: New tyre for adventure bikes that mostly see tarmac

• The Trailrider 2 is designed for 80 percent road and 20 percent off-road use
• Market launch in January 2027 in at least 20 sizes
• Cobra Chrome, Spirit ST and 3D Supersport now fit more motorcycles

This year Avon attended the Milan motorcycle show for the second time in a row. There, Avon switched its stand completely to the new brand identity with the slogan “made to be different”. Genuine new products were few, though. The Trailrider 2 was the only new product; all the other tyres on the stand are already on sale. For riders of adventure tourers the newcomer is still interesting, because it fills a gap in the brand’s range.

What is the Avon Trailrider 2?

The Trailrider 2 is an adventure touring tyre that Avon designs with an 80:20 split. This means it is intended for around 80 percent tarmac and around 20 percent unpaved tracks.

The tyre is therefore aimed at riders who almost always ride their adventure bike on the road but don’t want to skip a gravel track or an unpaved mountain pass. Based on this split, it is not intended for hard off-road use. Avon promotes it with the line “made to blaze your own trail”.

The manufacturer has not revealed much more so far. Details on the rubber compound, the construction of the carcass, i.e. the load-bearing structure of the tyre, or the tread pattern are still missing. Avon has not described in detail how the Trailrider 2 is supposed to ride either.

When will the Avon Trailrider 2 go on sale?

The Trailrider 2 is due to reach dealers in January 2027. Avon plans at least 20 sizes at launch.

With this selection, the brand aims to cover the most popular adventure motorcycles. That matters for adventure tourers, because the models have very different wheel sizes depending on manufacturer and class. However, Avon has not yet published a list of the individual sizes or the matching motorcycles. There are no prices yet either.

How does the Trailrider 2 fit into Avon’s adventure range?

The Trailrider 2 joins the Trekrider and Streetrunner tyres that Avon already offers in the adventure segment. Together, the three tyre lines are meant to cover adventure bikes with different uses.

Avon has used the Trailrider name before. In an overview from January 2026, the brand still listed a Trailrider alongside the Trekrider in its adventure range. Avon has not yet said whether the Trailrider 2 directly replaces its predecessor.

According to Avon, it showed more motorcycle tyres at EICMA than ever before at a public show. Alongside the Trailrider 2, the stand in Hall 9 also featured the Spirit ST, 3D Supersport, Roadrider MKII and Cobra Chrome. Stunt rider Rok Bagoros, who works as a brand ambassador for Avon, also appeared as a crowd puller.

What role does Goodyear play at Avon?

Avon has been part of the tyre group Goodyear since 2022, which also owns Dunlop. Since then, the group has been restructuring the brand and wants to position it as a complement to the Dunlop range.

This includes the new brand identity Avon introduced in May 2025. More important for riders, however, is production. Avon has gradually moved the manufacturing of its motorcycle tyres to the Goodyear plant in Montluçon, France, where Dunlop also builds its road and racing tyres. Before that, Goodyear says it had already invested in new production machines and a dedicated line for whitewall tyres. Many existing sizes were re-engineered in the process so that they meet the group’s quality standards.

The brand itself has existed since 1904. Under Goodyear, it is meant to stand for good quality at a fair price and appeal to riders who don’t want to use what everyone else rides. Roberto Finetti, responsible for motorcycle marketing in Europe at Goodyear, sees EICMA as a platform to discuss further growth plans for Avon with riders and partners. The appearance thus joins the many equipment launches that could be seen at EICMA 2026 alongside the new motorcycles for 2027.

What is new on the Avon Cobra Chrome?

For the Cobra Chrome, Avon has completely renewed production and expanded the size range. The tyre for cruisers, tourers and custom bikes now fits more motorcycles than before.

The Cobra Chrome is the brand’s flagship for cruisers and custom bikes and can be recognised by its snakeskin-look tread pattern. Since early 2026 it has been back in full production, including the white sidewall versions, which have a long tradition at Avon. For the whitewall tyres, Goodyear has reformulated the white rubber compound so that it discolours less. The sidewalls are also no longer made mainly by hand but with more automation.

In January 2026, Avon listed 77 front and rear sizes from 15 to 23 inches, 14 of them with white sidewalls. Seven more versions followed in July. Three of them are completely new sizes that allow the Cobra Chrome to fit, for example, the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, the Sport Glide, the Low Rider S and ST, and the current Honda Gold Wing. For four existing sizes, Avon has increased the load or speed index or switched the construction to a bias-ply design with an additional belt.

Spirit ST, 3D Supersport and Roadrider MKII: new sizes for road and classic bikes

Two road tyres also gained new sizes in summer 2026. The Spirit ST is a sport touring tyre for riders looking for high mileage and good wet grip. It is now available in 110/70ZR17 front and 150/60ZR17 rear. With these, Avon is targeting small and mid-sized motorcycles from the past ten years, which are often used by younger riders as their only vehicle.

The 3D Supersport is designed for sporty motorcycles up to hypersport bikes. Here, the sizes 120/60ZR17 front and 190/50ZR17 rear have been added. They are mainly intended to cover older sports bikes and naked bikes as well as current Japanese sport tourers.

For classic motorcycles, the Roadrider MKII remains in the range. It combines a classic look with a modern construction and a revised sidewall. Avon did not announce new sizes for this tyre at EICMA.

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