Bridgestone Launches Premium Sports Motorcycle Tire BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12

Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced that it will launch the premium sports motorcycle tyre Bridgestone BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12 in January 2026 for the European and markets. Under the concept of “From Circuit to Street”, by incorporating race tyre technology, the BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12 delivers the highest level of dry grip performance in the road-legal tyre lineup of BATTLAX.

Key technologies featured in the BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12

1. Compound  Equipped with a compound developed based on technologies built up through racing tyre development.
2. New Tread Pattern  Newly designed pattern with an optimized groove ratio delivers superior grip performance through enhanced tyre rigidity and an increased contact area during cornering.
3. New Structure  For the front tyre, the “HE-MS BELT” structure, proven in the world’s top-level motorcycle races, is adopted for the first time for a commercial BATTLAX tyre. The flexible belt equalizes contact pressure to further enhance grip.

Incorporating technologies proven through continued success in motorcycle endurance races, the new BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12 delivers comprehensive improvements in circuit performance, with a particular emphasis on dry grip. The lap time is significantly reduced compared to the previous model, the BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11. In addition, by optimizing the combination of compound, tread pattern design and structure, the tyre maintains high grip performance even after multiple laps. As a result, it provides riders with safety, peace of mind and enjoyment across a wide range of riding conditions - from sporty riding on dry roads to winding roads and circuit tracks.

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