BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T32 [120/60 ZR17 M/C (55W) T/L] BATTLAX SPOR

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Since its birth in 1983, "BATTLAX" is Bridgestone's brand of motorcycle for vehicle tires that can be installed in categories of motorcycles including Race, Sports, and Touring, and is also used in many new vehicle tires..
In cooperation with each motorcycle manufacturer, we are constantly innovating to bring out the best in our motorcycles..
The "BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T32" is a successor to the "BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T31", as a product of the Sports touringRadial that does not choose the scene of running, demonstrate solid ground contact on all surfaces, easy to handle rider, and even wet It is a product of the Sports touringCategory that has improved the performance.

The "BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T32" adopted the "PULSE GROOVE (PulseGroove)" to improve traction and brake performance on wet roads and corner ring grip..
In addition to the pulsating shape of the grooves, the installation of a deflector makes the flow of water uniform and increases the speed of water flow, thereby improving drainage and shortening the wet braking distance by 7%*2 compared to conventional products*1..
In addition, Bridgestone's original "ULTIMAT EYE(*3)" technology has increased the adhesive area on the ground compared to the conventional product, and in the case of the Rear tire, the ground contact area has been improved by 13%*4. and improved grip in cornering..

OptionSpecifications (GTSpecifications) for medium to heavy duty vehicles are also available..
The groove layout and pattern rigidity have been optimized to match the heavy-duty feel unique to medium to heavy vehicles, and the wear life has been improved by 10%*6 compared to conventional products*5..

*1 Conventional product means "BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T31"..
*2 Please refer to the attached document for details..
*3 Bridgestone's exhaustive Stain, Rate and Measurement technology that maximizes the performance required of a tire..
By repeating the simulation and the measurement of the actual tire during the tire development, the accuracy of the tire analysis can be further improved..
*4 Please refer to the attached document for details.
*5 Conventional product means "BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T31 (GTSpecifications product)"..
*6 Please refer to the attached document for details.

The technology and product features used in the BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T32 are as follows.

1. Adopted Technologies and Product Features
(1)Pattern technology
The first "BATTLAX" equipped with PulseGroove realizes uniform water flow and improves drainage..
The grip performance on the wet surface is secured, and the traction performance and the grip at the time of breaking are improved, and it offers the handling with a high sense of safety and security even in a sudden change of weather..
[test condition]
Vehicle:Kawasaki Z900
Test location:Bridgestone Pulling GRAND
・Tire size:(FRONT)120/70Zr17 M/C,(REAR)180/55Zr17 M/C
Test internal pressure:(FRONT)250kPa, (REAR)290kPa
・testRider:BridgestonetestRider

(2) Improved ground contact
Bridgestone's unique "ULTIMAT EYE" technology improves the ground contact area by 13% on the rear tire for a better feel in dry and wet conditions, and also improves wet grip when cornering..
Achieves both ease of handling and wet performance with a solid ground feel.
[test condition]
・Tire size:(FRONT)120/70Zr17 M/C,(REAR)180/55Zr17 M/C
Test internal pressure:(FRONT)250kPa, (REAR)290kPa
Camber angle:30deg
Test location:Tire dynamic ground surface analysis equipment in Bridgestone Technology Center

(3) Performance evaluation results
1. WetBrake performance
[test condition]
Vehicle:YAMAHA FZ8
Test location:BridgestonePulling Ground(Road type:Asphalt,Water depth:2mm)
・Tire size:(FRONT)120/70Zr17 M/C,(REAR)180/55Zr17 M/C
Test internal pressure:(FRONT)250kPa, (REAR)290kPa
・testRider:BridgestonetestRider
Test result by Front brake

2. GTSpecifications Wear Life Comparison
[test condition]
Vehicle:SEA BASS GSX1300R
Test location:BridgestonePulling Ground
・Tire size:(FRONT)120/70Zr17 M/C,(REAR)180/55Zr17 M/C
Test internal pressure:(FRONT)250kPa, (REAR)290kPa
*Testing in a Closed environment.