June 18th, 2026.



The new CST Legion Trials Tyre has been independently reviewed by Trials Magazine in a direct back-to-back test against the long-established Michelin X11, widely regarded as the benchmark tyre in motorcycle trials for more than four decades.

Tested at the demanding Hawks Nest Trials Ground by experienced rider Joe Spivey on a TRRS machine, both tyre sets were run under identical conditions and pressures across a wide variety of technical terrain, including rocks, climbs and mixed natural sections.


The review highlighted several key strengths of the CST Legion:

• Outstanding overall performance in highly challenging real-world trials conditions

• Strong grip and traction at low speeds

• Excellent adhesion on hard rock impacts

• Positive rider feedback and confidence-inspiring front-end feel

• High-quality construction and durability


While Michelin was acknowledged as still setting the benchmark in outright suppleness and torsional control, the review made it clear that the CST Legion is a genuinely competitive trials tyre capable of performing at the highest level.

Perhaps most importantly, Trials Magazine confirmed that riders are getting a serious performance tyre at a more accessible price point (SRPs in VAT at £100 rears & £60 fronts), validating CST’s mission to deliver premium-level performance and value.

Being tested directly against one of the most decorated tyres in trials history is an achievement in itself. To come through that comparison with such positive feedback shows that the CST Legion has firmly established itself as a major contender in the modern trials market.

For riders looking for exceptional performance, confidence and value, the CST Legion has proven it belongs among the very best.

CST tyres are distributed in the UK by Bickers Powersports.