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    MotoGP tyre tender

    Michelin is going to be the official tyre supplier after Bridgestone bows out

    http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/M...yre%20supplier

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    I would have thought Pirelli would have had a look in.

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    Apparently only Michelin tendered for it ... maybe they are just taking turns ... do they actually make any money out of it?

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    If I'm not mistaken the tires are supplied free of cost... so they're in it basically for the marketing and R&D side of things.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phat3R View Post
    Apparently only Michelin tendered for it ... maybe they are just taking turns ... do they actually make any money out of it?
    What Ed said. It costs them heaps, but they do it for reputation and subsequent retail sales.
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    The tender was apparently 20million euros


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    It doesn't seem to be perceived as worthwhile in terms of advertising and exposure by the majority of tyre manufacturers if only one tendered? Especially if the incumbent didn't tender!

    So wonder what effect will this have on the bikes?

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