New Bridgestone BT-023 Tires Launched

A new sport touring motorcycle tire has just been launched by Bridgestone in the United States and Canada, the manufacturer announced. Dubbed Battlax BT-023, the tire replaces the BT-021, except in original equipment applications. A GT spec is also available to handle the specific demands of heavy weight bikes.

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’s 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.

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.

“The sport touring segment is very important to the Bridgestone brand,” said Bob Graham, BATO’s 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 American and Canadian markets.”

Pricing for the new BT-023 front tires range from $174.23 to $189.93 and rears range from $218.24 to $261.20.