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Online store run by Xpert Moto
Local pickup available for pre-orders only
On-site installation at our Lewisham workshop
Online store run by Xpert Moto
Local pickup available for pre-orders only
On-site installation at our Lewisham workshop
Online store run by Xpert Moto
Local pickup available for pre-orders only
On-site installation at our Lewisham workshop
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The Pirelli Night Dragon GT is a cruiser tyre built for riders who want genuine Pirelli road manners under a big, heavy V-twin. This 180/55B18 M/C 80H TL Reinforced fitment is a belted bias tubeless tyre listed for front or rear use, and it is fully compatible with the existing Night Dragon front range.
The GT specification is the longer-wearing evolution of the standard Night Dragon, pairing an advanced “full carbon black” compound with a stiffer carcass and higher belt tension. The result is a tyre that holds its shape and line under load, with predictable feel and feedback rather than nervous steering.
It suits Harley-Davidson and metric cruisers alike, and is specified to cope with the capacity, torque and power of current large-displacement V-twins — a sensible choice for touring kilometres, two-up riding and loaded weekends away.
- GT specification developed for higher mileage than the standard Night Dragon
- Advanced "full carbon black" compound for enhanced mileage and traction
- Stiffer carcass with high belt tension for improved stability under load
- Reinforced casing for heavier cruisers and loaded touring use
- Tubeless (TL) belted bias construction in 180/55B18
- Rated 80H: load index 80, H speed symbol
- Listed for front or rear fitment, depending on your bike's specification
- 100% compatible with all Night Dragon front tyres
- Fits both Harley-Davidson and metric cruiser models
- Specified to suit the engine sizes, torque and power of today's V-twins
- Crafted for predictable feel and feedback on the road
- One Pirelli Night Dragon GT 180/55B18 tyre (sold individually)
| Brand | Pirelli |
|---|---|
| Model | Night Dragon GT |
| Type | Cruiser / custom road tyre |
| Size | 180/55B18 M/C |
| Load / speed rating | 80H (load index 80, speed symbol H) |
| Construction | B — belted bias |
| Casing | Reinforced; stiffer carcass with high belt tension |
| Tube type | Tubeless (TL) |
| Rim diameter | 18 inch |
| Fitment position | Front or rear |
| Compound | Advanced "full carbon black" compound |
| Compatibility | Harley-Davidson and metric cruisers; 100% compatible with all Night Dragon front tyres |
| Sold as | Single tyre |
| SKU | 61-281-22 |
- Have the tyre fitted and balanced by a qualified motorcycle tyre technician — this is a tubeless (TL) belted bias tyre and must be mounted on a rim approved for tubeless use and for the 180/55B18 size.
- Check your motorcycle's owner's manual or the swingarm/chain-guard placard for the correct fitment position, approved rim width and recommended cold inflation pressures, and set pressures to those figures rather than to a generic number.
- Observe any directional rotation arrow and the mounting markings on the sidewall when the tyre is fitted, and fit a new valve (or service the existing valve and seal) at the same time.
- Ride gently through the running-in period on a new tyre: the surface has a release finish from moulding, so avoid hard acceleration, heavy braking and full lean angles until the tread has scrubbed in evenly.
- Check pressures when the tyres are cold, before riding — an underinflated tyre runs hot, wears the shoulders and blunts the stability this stiffer carcass is designed to give, particularly when loaded or two-up.
- Stay within the tyre's marked load index and speed symbol (80H), and take extra care with pressures when carrying a pillion or luggage.
- Inspect regularly for cuts, embedded objects, bulges, uneven or cupped wear and sidewall damage; replace before the tread reaches the legal minimum depth for your state or territory.
- Clean with mild soap and water and a soft brush only. Keep petrol, oil, brake fluid and solvents off the rubber, and never apply silicone tyre shine or dressings to the tread — they can leave the surface slippery.
- If the tyre is stored off the bike, keep it cool, dry, out of direct sunlight and away from electric motors or other sources of ozone; if the bike is stood for long periods, use stands or move it periodically to avoid flat-spotting.
- Treat any puncture as a matter for a professional assessment — have the tyre inspected internally and follow Pirelli's repair guidance rather than relying on a roadside plug for continued high-speed or loaded riding.
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