Bridgestone Announces the New BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42

For adventure riders who spend the majority of their miles carving up the tarmac, Bridgestone has just unveiled your next set of rubber. Launching globally on January 1, 2027, the all-new Bridgestone BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42 is designed to take the best elements of its highly successful predecessor the A41 and push them even further.

Over the last decade, the European adventure motorcycle tire market has grown by 45%, with a massive portion of riders prioritizing street handling, safety in the wet, and high mileage. Bridgestone’s A42 directly targets these demands with serious performance upgrades across the board.

Key Upgrades Over the A41:   vs A42 TRAIL

  • Superior Wet Performance: The A42 reduces tire slip ratio under straight-line acceleration by 14%, offering exceptional stability and peace of mind when you get caught in sudden downpours.

  • Massive Boost in Wear Life: Bridgestone has increased wear life by 18% on the front tire and an impressive 25% on the rear, keeping you on the road for longer tours without worrying about early replacement.

  • Quieter, More Comfortable Ride: A 15% reduction in tire noise translates to drastically reduced rider fatigue on long-distance highway stretches.

Availability at myNETmoto.com

The BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42 will begin its global rollout on January 1, 2027, starting with 6 initial sizes (3 front, 3 rear). By 2028, the lineup will expand to a total of 9 sizes (4 front, 5 rear), covering almost all major heavy adventure bikes.

Stay tuned to myNETmoto.com—we will have these in stock and ready to ship as soon as they drop so you can start your 2027 touring season off right!

Launch Year Position Tire Size
2027 Front 90/90 V21 (54V)
2027 Front 110/80 R19 (59V)
2027 Front 120/70 R19 (60V)
2027 Rear 150/70 R17 (69V)
2027 Rear 150/70 ZR18 (70W)
2027 Rear 170/60 R17 (72V)
2028 Front 90/90 -21 (54V) 
2028 Front 100/90 -19  (57V)
2028 Front 120/70 ZR17 (58W)
2028 Front 120/70 ZR19 (60W)
2028 Rear 130/80 R17 (65H)
2028 Rear 140/80R17M/C 69V TL UM
2028 Rear 150/70R18M/C 70V TL UM
2028 Rear 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) TL
2028 Rear 170/60ZR17M/C 72W TL