Bridgestone Introduces BATTLAX SC Tires for Large ScootersSuperior Dry and Wet Performance Coupled with Reduced Pattern Noise
Tokyo (Februrary 17, 2012)-Bridgestone Corporation today announced the launch of the new BATTLAX SC radial tire for large scooters in Japan on April 1, 2012*1. The tire will be available in two front sizes and three rear sizes.
The BATTLAX SC is the latest in Bridgestone's lineup of large scooter radial tires, and will feature a new tread pattern that incorporates concepts used in Bridgestone's HYPERSPORT tires for an enhanced level of handling. The new tread pattern also features wider grooves, which provide superior wet and dry performance. The grooves are designed with optimal volume at precise angles to greatly reduce pattern noise.
The BATTLAX series is Bridgestone's premium brand of on-road motorcycle tires. The top of the line of BATTLAX tires are the MotoGP class tires used in the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) road race series, for which Bridgestone is the official tire supplier. Bridgestone offers a wide range of BATTLAX tires, from touring to racing and from small motorcycles to large motorcycles.
With an abundant lineup of motorcycle tires, including the BATTLAX series, Bridgestone will strive to continue to support comfortable riding for many riders in the years ahead.
*1 The BATTLAX SC will also be available in North America, Central and South America, Asia, and Oceania in the 2012.
An overview of the product is as follows.
1. Product name:BATTLAX SC
Front tires
Rear tires
2. Principal technologies and product features
〔New pattern〕
Through the optimization of groove positioning and the use of wide grooves, the BATTLAX SC offers both comfortable handling and improved grip performance in dry and wet conditions.
3. Performance diagram (pattern noise)
The new pattern is designed based on ample consideration of the mechanism through which pattern noise occurs, allowing it to reduce pattern noise while driving at various speeds.
Pattern noise (Image)
4. Size list
Front
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Rear
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120/70R14 M/C 55H
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160/60R14 M/C 65H
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120/70R15 M/C 56H
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160/60R15 M/C 67H
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130/70R16 M/C 61S
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About Bridgestone Corporation:
Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of applications, it also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Its products are sold in over 150 nations and territories around the world.
Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of applications, it also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Its products are sold in over 150 nations and territories around the world.
