BRIDGESTONE ADVENTURE A41 - presentation

BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX ADVENTURE A41

Bridgestone upgrades Battlax performance in the Adventure segment with the improved wet grip and handling of A41, without sacrificing the mileage of its A40 predecessor. The package features triple-layer compound technology on front and rear, with a cap & base configuration that improves cornering stability. Of particular interest for the majority of bikers who ride Adventure machines on road, Bridgestone tests recorded 8%³ faster lap times for the new Battlax A41 on a wet handling track demonstrating the extra performances and safety they will get on the road.

A41 becomes your NEW trail on road partner which makes your travel, whatever the condition, an undefinable experience. Trust and confidence were the aims of this full new development. The total performance package in dry and in particular wet conditions without sacrificing anything on wear life, made a big step forward. Never be afraid of sudden rain of wet weather conditions. By adopting multi-compound layer technology (3LC) for both front and rear in a cap and base configuration together with the innovative pattern design and groove positioning, it improves the water drainage and the grip level in tricky conditions. By revising the construction to find the right contact property in order to operate in harmony with the improved compound characteristics, the Battlax Adventure A41 is providing the confidence and contact feel needed to tackle the most incredible roads.

Product concept

Provide the Trail on road users of mid-size and big-size engines a true travel partner where confidence and contact feel are key. An all weather/surface gripping tyre which can take them wherever they decide.

Technical aims

• Upgrade the wet grip/handling performance overall with a focus in low temperatures
• High feedback and contact feel of the road surface trough the tyre
• Enhance cornering and straight high speed stability
• No sacrifice on wear life

Methodology

• Pattern design – linked to water drainage and block deformation
• Compounding and construction (3LC + Cap and Base) – linked to feel and grip + Stability
• Upgrading contact patch and pressure distribution

Front Pattern
Main focus on the water drainage with balance between deformation and rigidity :

• Increased SEA/LAND ratio at shoulder area 
• Small decreased SEA/LAND ratio at center area

Rear Pattern

• Main focus on the water drainage with keeping high speed stability in mind :
• Increased SEA/LAND ratio at shoulder area
• Adjusted groove angle for the water drainage
• Large block in center area

Benefits

• Improved water drainage  Increased WET GRIP
• Block rigidity  Straight and Cornering stability
• Right deformation  Feedback and confidence

Technical elements

Adopting the MSB (Monospiral belt construction) together with the revised case construction

• Contact feel
• High speed stability

3LC compound on front / 3LC compound rear in Cap and Base configuration

• High grip in wet and dry with enhanced stability
• Wear resistance

Ultimate Eye contact analysis shows the better pressure distribution on top of the enhanced contact patch surface.

• Higher traction

You can buy the BRIDGESTONE A41 online in our shop.

Bridgestone will present on the EICMA 2 the new Battlax Adventure A 41

more 07.Nov. 2017 

³ Vs predecessor. Test conditions : Bridgestone Proving Ground (2017), BMW R1200GS LC , 120/70R19 M/C 60V – 170/60R17 M/C 70V.

Adventure A40