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Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is a global company focused on delivering advanced mobility and solutions to customers around the world. In addition to tires and solutions for use in a wide variety of automotive and mobility applications, it also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Bridgestone products are sold in over 150 nations and territories around the world.
News - 2020
Bridgestone BATTLAX Motorcycle Tires Selected as Original Equipment on Yamaha MT-09 ABS
2020/11/19
- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S22 tires are now available as original fitment on the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 ABS.
- Featuring advanced technology from Bridgestone, the BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S22 offers enhanced dry grip, light handling and wet performance.
- The Bridgestone Group has been a long-time partner with Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
TOKYO (November 19, 2020) - Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced that its BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S22 tires have been selected as original equipment on the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 ABS motorcycle released this month.
Featuring advanced technology from Bridgestone, the Bridgestone BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S22 tires are engineered to provide enhanced dry grip, light handling and wet performance. These features highlight the performance of the Yamaha MT-09 ABS and allow riders to have peace of mind when encountering a range of road and weather conditions.
The Yamaha MT-09 motorcycle series is engineered to provide an agile and responsive ride. The 2021 MT-09 ABS is also equipped with a powerful engine and nimble handling aimed at improving the overall driving experience. This fitment is part of a long-term collaboration in which Bridgestone has delivered its premium line of tires to Yamaha for a wide range of motorcycles.
■ Tire featured as original equipment on Yamaha MT-09 ABS
| Front | Rear |
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| 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
| BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S22 | |
■ Motorcycle information
| MT-09 ABS |
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Bridgestone is focused on providing products that meet the needs of its customers by developing various product brands globally and expanding the range of original equipment tires that offer optimal functionality and value to a variety of motorcycle models.
- *Photographs contained in this news release are used with permission from Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. These photographs may not be reproduced or reused without permission.
