The latest in Bridgestone's BATTLAX line of premium motorcycletires the BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 features even more exceptionallevels of dry grip performance when riding on circuits or cornering onmountain roads.The BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 employs a newly designed compound in theedge portion of the tread that makes contact with the road whenbanking at sharp angles maximizing edge grip when cornering andallowing riders to take their sports riding performance to the nextlevel.An updated pattern incorporating the PULSE GROOVE contributes tothe tyre’s impressive wet weather performance.What is PULSE GROOVE This new thread pattern uses a pulse-shaped groove and deflectorthat optimizes water flow. Tests have shown improved water drainageand better grip and adhesion in wet conditions as well as 8% mileageincreaseCompound and ConstructionNew compound for front shoulder and rear edge with optimised resincomponents to enhance grip characteristics.Grip improver is a material that improves grip by making it easierto follow the road surface.Carbon reinforces the spring-like polymer preventing the polymerfrom shrinking and consequently losing grip.Pattern designNew pattern design including PULSE GROOVE in the rear for betterwet performanceOptimised land/sea ratio in the shoulder area and patternstiffnessIn the front for DRY handling and stability in DRY and WETIn the rear for traction improvementDry Performance ImprovementIncreased cornering speed by 5%1% faster DRY lap timeWet Performance ImprovementTraction improved3% shorter WET braking distance4% faster WET lap time
This product fits a large number of bikes, use the THS Moto Parts Finder before purchasing. May fit: Aprilia RSV4 RF RSV4 RR TUONO V4 1100 Factory; BMW HP4 HP4 COMPETITION; Ducati PANIGALE 1199 PANIGALE 1199 R ABS PANIGALE 1199 S PANIGALE 1199 S TRICOLOR PANIGALE 1199 TRI COLOR PANIGALE 1299 PANIGALE 1299 R PANIGALE 1299 R FINAL EDITION PANIGALE 1299 S PANIGALE 1299 S Anniversario PANIGALE V4 PANIGALE V4 S PANIGALE V4 SPECIALE SUPERLEGGERA 1299; Harley Davidson FLSTF FAT BOY SPECIAL FLSTF SOFTAIL FAT BOY FLSTFB 1584 FAT BOY SPECIAL FLSTFB SOFTAIL FAT BOY LO FLSTFBS SOFTAIL FAT BOY S FLSTSB 1584 CROSS BONES FXST SOFTAIL STANDARD FXSTB SOFTAIL NIGHT TRAIN FXSTI SOFTAIL STANDARD; Honda CBR1000RR FIREBLADE CBR1000RR-R SP; KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R ABS; Kawasaki H2 Carbon H2 NINJA H2R ZX12R; MV Agusta F4 1000 RR ABS F4 RC 1000; Yamaha YZF R1M