Tokyo (December 18, 2013)- Bridgestone Corporation announced today the addition of four new radial motorcycle tires scheduled to debut on the global market in February of 2014. The new lineup includes three in the BATTLAX series and one BATTLECROSS.

The RACING BATTLAX V02 motorcycle tire, created for race-use only, represents the flagship of the series and features various refinements, including improved grip consistency and wear durability. The RACING BATTLAX V02 tire incorporates new GP-Belt construction, a first for consumer tires, and also uses a new compound to improve both grip and wear durability to help strengthen circuit racing performance.

The BATTLAX SC ECOPIA motorcycle tire features an optimized tire compound, tire profile, and tire construction aimed at providing fuel-efficient performance. The BATTLAX SC ECOPIA tire uses Nano Pro-Tech to reduce rolling resistance without compromising other performance aspects.

The BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S20 EVO motorcycle tire also incorporates Moto GP technology, focusing on sport and ride performance, as well as solid handling performance and wear durability. The BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S20 EVO tire targets a wide range of applications, including circuit sport riding.

The BATTLECROSS X30/X40 motorcycle tire, also designated for race-use only, focuses on refined grip for off-road biking. The BATTLECROSS X30/X40 tire features technologies that help provide solid acceleration, traction, durability and cornering performance.

More information on each of these products will be available at Bridgestone.com in February.

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.