A couple of Christmas releases

[Tack]

Bridgestone launches 4 new motorcycle tyres
Committed to back riders with the highest levels of performance

As Bridgestone closes another year-to-remember in MotoGP racing, the company announces the launch of four new motorcycle tyres for 2014. With its focus on innovation and continuous improvement, Bridgestone aims to provide all riders, in all forms of motorcycling, with the latest tyre technologies and highest possible levels of performance.

The four new Bridgestone products to be introduced in early 2014 are:
Battlax Hypersport S20 EVO: the best just got even better
Battlax Racing R10 EVO: new construction, new compound…for faster lap times
Battlax Racing V02: latest MotoGP technology, now available for superbikes everywhere
Battlecross X30 and X40: advanced motocross tread technology for medium and hard terrain
Battlax Hypersport S20 EVO: the best just got even better

Battlax Hypersport S20 was the Motorrad(1) test winner in 2012 and 2013 – the highest praise a tyre can receive. But this hasn’t stopped Bridgestone from developing improvements to make Bridgestone’s n°1 hypersport tyre even better. Engineers have worked on the construction and compound, with the objective of extending rear tyre wear life and improving handling and cornering
grip at high camber angles.

The new Battlax Hypersport S20 EVO achieves these aims thanks to a tuned belt package (front) which increase stiffness, combined with a new compound featuring Bridgestone’s proprietary NanoPro-Tech[TRADE MARK SIGN] technology which works at the molecular level to improve rolling resistance and wear life.

In-house testing(2) shows that Battlax Hypersport S20 EVO gives a 22% longer rear wear life than its predecessor, and noticeable upgrades in cornering stability, rear traction and front grip in both track and street conditions.

Battlax Hypersport S20 EVO will initially be available in one front size and four rear sizes in ZR range, available from March 2014.

(1) Motorrad: Europe’s largest motorcycle magazine, renowned worldwide for its rigorous and objective product testing
(2)Tests carried out in 2013 at Bridgestone’s European Proving Ground (Italy) on BMW S1000RR, as well as fleet test
carried out in Sardinia, Italy on Yamaha FZ1. Tyre size 120/70ZR17(f) 190/55ZR17 (r).

Available sizes:
120/70 ZR 17 M/C S20F EVO (58W) TL
180/55 ZR 17 M/C S20R EVO (73W) TL
190/50 ZR 17 M/C S20R EVO (73W) TL
190/55 ZR 17 M/C S20R EVO (75W) TL
200/55 ZR 17 M/C S20R EVO (78W) TL
* S20 EVO H range sizes will not adopt the same construction as the ZR sizes

Battlax Racing R10 EVO: new construction, new compound…for faster lap times(3)

The aim of the upgrade of Battlax Racing R10 is to provide faster lap times by improving the front tyre cornering speed and adding traction grip and consistency to the rear. To reach these targets, Bridgestone optimized the construction of the front (size 120/70R17) to provide a 10% bigger contact patch, which increases lateral grip. This extra cornering grip gives the rider more flexibility in the choice of line and an earlier clipping point, leading to faster exits and quicker cornering. At the same time, optimization of the rear compound gives the Battlax Racing R10 EVO a noticeable side and traction grip across the whole temperature range, longer tyre life and more consistent performance compared to its predecessor(3).

(3) Tests were carried out vs R10 Type 3 (front and rear) at Motegi test circuit (Japan) in August 2013. Tyre sizes:
120/70ZR17 (f) and 180/55ZR 17 (r).

Available sizes:
120/70 ZR 17 M/C R10FZ (58W) TL TYPE 2
180/55 ZR 17 M/C R10RZ EVO (73W) TL TYPE2
180/55 ZR 17 M/C R10RZ EVO (73W) TL TYPE 4
Battlax Racing V02: latest MotoGP technology, now for superbikes and Moto3TM everywhere

Battlax Racing V02 is an evolution of Battlax Racing V01, promising to give superbike and Moto3TM riders faster lap times and longer tyre life thanks to Bridgestone’s latest MotoGP construction and compound technology.

Firstly, grip and stability for Superbike are taken to a new level by the new GP-Belt construction on the rear tyre which optimizes the tyre contact patch and increases contact pressure, improving grip performance. At the same time, the new soft compound adds more grip across the entire compound temperature range, increasing warm-up performances and giving riders a safe, confident feeling. This increased grip combined with the tyre’s performance consistency gives Racing Battlax V02 lap times which are over 1 second faster than the current V01 racing tyre.

“Drawing on Bridgestone’s latest MotoGP technology, the new Racing Battlax V02 makes high performance and fast lap times available to everyone” says Jose-Enrique Gonzalez, Director Marketing, Bridgestone Europe.

Available sizes:
120/600 R 17 V02F SOF TL (SBK)
120/600 R 17 V02F MED TL (SBK)
200/655 R 17 V02R SOF TL (SBK)
200/655 R 17 V02R MED TL (SBK)
Battlecross X30 and X40: advanced motocross tread technology for medium and hard terrain

Bridgestone has also moved to strengthen its position in the motocross (MX) tyre market with the launch of Battlecross X30 for medium terrain and Battlecross X40 for hard terrain. Using the Battlecross product name for the first time, both new tyres exploit Bridgestone’s advanced MX tread and block design technology, developed and proven at the highest level of motocross competition. Since 2005 Bridgestone has finished on the podium 46 times across all categories of the most prestigious championship final rankings: the FIM Motocross World Championship, the AMA Pro MX Championship and the JMX Championship. Battlecross X30 and X40 now make this technology available to riders at all levels.

The new Battlecross X30 and X40 front treads feature blocks molded left to right asymmetrically, providing high stability during braking and acceleration, with confident cornering grip at all camber angles. Tests(4) have shown that both new Battlecross front tyres provide significant higher grip level than the current Bridgestone M403 and M603 products they will replace.

The rear tyres are engineered with Bridgestone’s new Castle Block technology featuring molded convex blocks. This gives more edge effect to the tyre, helping to improve acceleration, cornering and lap times. And for the first time in motocross, Bridgestone has also deployed its Cooling Fin technology on X30 and X40 rear tyres which reduces the heat generated by repeated sidewall bending, helping to maintain performance consistency.

Battlecross X30 for medium terrain will be available in Europe in two front sizes and four rear sizes from April 2014. Battlecross X40 for hard terrain will be offered in one front size and three rear sizes from May 2014.

(4) Tested by professional racers during Japanese MX-Championship 2013.

Available sizes:
80/100 -21 X30F 51M TT
90/100 -21 X30F 57M TT
110/90 -19 X30R 62M TT
120/80 -19 X30R 63M TT
110/100 -18 X30R 64M TT
100/90 -19 X30R 57M TT
80/100 -21 X40F 51M TT
110/100 -18 X40R 64M TT
100/90 -19 X40R 57M TT
110/90 -19 X40R 62M TT
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Plus Kawasaki is going to run at the Suzuka 8hr a steam green. This is their Christmas card

[dickfaber]

As Bridgestone closes another year-to-forget in MotoGP racing

fixed, as it seems they have forgotten this already!
oops, we fucked it up!

[Wattie]

I guess in Bridgestone hq they are celebrating winning the motogp world championship haha

[bonester]

Maybe they have been getting advice from dunlop

[Tack]

Now Kawasaki are sending Christmas wishes