Bridgestone today announced the launch of the BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23, a new sports radial motorcycle tyre for street use that will be available from January 2024.
The Bridgestone BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 is the latest product in Bridgestone’s BATTLAX range of premium motorcycle tyres, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2023. Delivering various performance improvements over its predecessor, the BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 is a next-generation sports tyre that’s engineered to meet the requirements of sporty riding on asphalt, featuring increased levels of exceptional dry grip performance when riding on circuits or cornering on mountain roads.
The BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 employs a newly-designed compound in the edge portion of the tread to make better contact with the road when banking at sharp angles and maximise edge grip when cornering, allowing the rider to take their sports riding performance to the next level.
The updated pattern, incorporating the Pulse Groove Technology, contributes to an improved performance even in case of difficult road conditions and wet weather, granting riders enhanced grip, superior handling and, ultimately, confidence.
Bridgestone is committed to supporting the development of a safe and enjoyable motorcycling culture, offering peace of mind by advancing a niche global, premium strategy that utilizes products including its BATTLAX brand premium motorcycle tyres. Through these efforts, the company strives to achieve the corporate commitment of “Emotion: Committed to inspiring excitement and spreading joy to the world of mobility” and “Ease: Committed to bringing comfort and peace of mind to mobility life”, described in “Bridgestone E8 Commitment”
available tire size:
front: 120/70 ZR17
rear: 180/55 ZR17 190/55 ZR17 190/50 ZR17 200/55 ZR17
160/60 ZR17
update
The Bridgestone BT-023 will be replaced by the Bridgestone T31 / Bridgestone T32
From February 2010 onwards Bridgestone’s latest “full spec” sport touring tyre will be available in European markets. The Battlax BT-023 replaces the BT-021, and the Japanese manufacturer reports that the new tyre offers a significant upgrade in mileage and wet performance compared with its predecessor, as well as by meeting the handling expectations of the most demanding sport riders. All in all, adds Bridgestone, the BT-023 provides a wider range of choices for larger bikes by delivering consistent high-level touring and sport riding performance.
The BT-023 is said to provide superb wear life and wet cornering thanks to the re-designed angle-groove pattern and Silica Rich Ex compound with “RC polymer”. Both the front and rear tyres are constructed with Bridgestone’s Mono Spiral Belt (MSB) technology, which Bridgestone says provides top-level grip, shock absorption and straight-line stability at speed. The rear tyre features a three-layer compound made up of a shoulder compound intended to give “reassuring grip through corners” and a centre compound with wide contact area for stability and smoothness when cruising.
“The Battlax BT-023 is an important launch for Bridgestone” said Gunther Podevyn, senior manager Motorcycle Tyre Products, Bridgestone Europe. “Sport-touring is the largest market sector and with the BT-023 we have a product that can deliver full-spec performance at a high level. We expect strong sales, especially through our new Bikers’ Club outlets across Europe.”
The Battlax BT-023 will be introduced with five front wheel sizes (60 to 80 series) and seven sizes for the rear (50 to 70 series). An optional specification will also be available for heavyweight bikes such as the BMW K 1300 GT (120/70ZR17 BT023 GT and 180/55ZR17 BT023 GT).
This specification will feature a ‘special’ pattern and cross belt construction on the front, combined with an MSB + 1 belt rear construction; the result for heavier bikes being, says Bridgestone, light handling, sharp braking and long wear life.
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