Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring Tires

Replacing the BT-021 (except in original equipment applications), the Battlax BT-023 tire uses a new rubber compound enhanced with silica and RC polymer to offer strong wet performance and wear life. Both front and rear tires incorporate a high-tech belt package consisting of Bridgestone Corporations proven Mono Spiral Belt (MSB) which enhances grip levels, bump absorption and straight-line stability. In addition to these advancements, 3LC (Dual Compound) technology in the rear tire places the appropriate rubber compounds in the center and shoulder areas of the tire. The center compound provides good stability and mileage, while the shoulder compound offers grip and bump absorption for cornering. Even the tread pattern design enhances wear, contact feel and linear handling.

The BT-023 120/70ZR17 front and 180/55ZR17 rear tires are offered in two specifications the regular spec and a special GT spec for heavy weight motorcycles such as the Yamaha FJR1300. The GT spec offers a different front tread pattern and modified belt package construction on both front and rear tires to provide light handling, good braking performance and long wear life.

The sport touring segment is very important to the Bridgestone brand, said Bob Graham, BATOs senior product manager for motorcycle tires. With the launch of the new Battlax BT-023,we will continue to establish Bridgestone tires as one of the premier sport and performance motorcycle tires available in the Canadian market.

The new Bridgestone BT-023 Sport Touring tire will be available mid-April, 2010. Manufacturers Suggested Retail Pricing varies by size and application. Fronts range from $174.23 to $189.93 (CN$201.03 to $219.15 in Canada) and rears range from $218.24 to $261.20 ($251.15 to $269.30 in Canada).