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Trial X-Light Competition

Michelin's lightest trials competition tire — purpose-built for technical obstacle riding where bike placement and grip matter more than mileage.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Trials Competition · Technical Off-Road
MICHELIN Trial X-Light Competition motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandMICHELIN
TypeOff-Road / Dirt/MX
FitmentRear
Sizes1
6% lighter than Michelin's standard Trial Competition model — less rotational mass means quicker lateral transitions and easier bike repositioning through technical sections
Maximized contact patch casing keeps more tread in contact with loose, uneven ground for superior grip and terrain feedback
Compliant carcass absorbs and conforms to rocks, roots, and logs rather than bouncing off them — better feel through the bars and pegs
Flexible sidewall construction maintains structural integrity under load while adapting to extreme low-pressure competition settings (3–6 PSI range)
Purpose-built for observed trials competition — not a compromise tire, but a dedicated tool for advanced technical riding
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MTC Rating
MTC Score
8.2/10
★★★★☆
Built for competitors and advanced trials riders who demand the lightest, most precise grip tool on the market — street and touring use not its wheelhouse.
Performance
Dry Grip8.7
Wet Grip7.9
Street Manners4.2
Track Capability3.5
Mileage6.8
Value7.4
Best For
Competition Trials Rider
You're lining up for observed trials events or spending your weekends working technical sections until they're clean. Weight savings and precise, confidence-inspiring grip are the priority — you're fine swapping rubber as part of your competition prep routine.
Perfect Match
Advanced Technical Trail Rider
Rocky, rooty, heavily featured terrain is your home turf. You want a tire that reads the ground and sticks to it, and you'll trade some tread life for the handling edge the X-Light delivers when conditions get serious.
Great Match
Dual-Sport Touring Rider
If your rides mix highway miles with moderate off-road stretches, the X-Light's trials-specific design will leave you wanting more wear life and pavement stability than it's built to provide.
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Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
Rear120/100R180315-000513481086699134813$280.13$310.95Save $31
Frequently Asked
Reduced rotational mass makes lateral bike movement noticeably less effortful — hopping, pivoting, and quick repositioning all require less input. In a discipline where you're constantly moving the bike around obstacles, that difference compounds over a long technical section when fatigue sets in. It's a real, tangible advantage, not a marketing number.
Michelin engineered the tire's internal structure to press more tread surface against the ground, especially on loose or irregular terrain where conventional tires lose contact and grip. The payoff is better traction and clearer feedback through the bike. The honest trade-off is that more contact patch under load also accelerates wear compared to a smaller-footprint design.
It'll handle trail use, but it's optimized for a very specific job — slow-speed technical obstacles, minimal pavement, and competition-focused demands. If you're covering distance or mixing in regular road miles, the X-Light's wear rate and highway manners will frustrate you. A proper dual-sport tire is a better fit for mixed-surface riding.
Shorter — that's the honest answer. The softer compound and expanded contact patch that make this tire grip so well also mean it wears faster, especially on abrasive rocky terrain. Competitive trials riders treat that as a reasonable exchange for the performance edge; recreational riders who aren't chasing event results may prefer the heavier standard model's longer service life.
Most trials riders run well below conventional pressures — typically 3 to 6 PSI depending on rider weight, terrain type, and bike setup. The X-Light's carcass is built to handle these extreme low-pressure operating conditions without excessive sidewall collapse or rim damage. Always cross-check with your competition's technical regulations before race day.
If the size lines up with your rim and the bike's geometry is compatible with a modern tire profile, yes — the X-Light works well on vintage machines. Many vintage trials riders actually appreciate the weight reduction and grip improvement over older-style rubber. That said, if period-correct authenticity matters to you, there are era-appropriate options worth considering.

Michelin Trial X-Light Competition Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Michelin Trial X-Light Competition tire for serious trials riders across Orange County — from Irvine and Anaheim to Fullerton and Mission Viejo. This is a purpose-built competition tool: 6% lighter than Michelin's standard trials tire, with a maximized contact patch casing designed to conform to rocks, roots, and technical obstacles rather than deflect off them. If you compete in observed trials events or push your technical riding to the limit, this is the tire Michelin built specifically for you.

We carry the Trial X-Light at below-MSRP dealer pricing, and our walk-in mount and balance service makes the swap fast — $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire, no appointment needed. Our team knows this segment well enough to give you honest guidance: if you're a dual-sport or trail rider covering mixed terrain and distance, we'll tell you straight that a different tire is a better fit for your riding. But for the competitor or advanced technical rider who wants Michelin's lightest, most precise trials rubber, we've got you covered.

Stop by MTC in Orange or call us at (714) 516-9059 to confirm fitment and check current stock. We serve riders throughout Orange County and can answer the questions that matter — tire pressure ranges, rim compatibility, competition-specific fitment considerations — before you commit. That's the difference between buying from a tire expert and buying from a warehouse.

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