Bridgestone Implements MAP Policy on Select Motorcycle Tires in the U.S

The policy goes into effect July 1, 2022.

By MPN Staff Writers
Jun 16, 2022

Bridgestone Americas announced it is implementing a unilateral minimum advertised price (MAP) policy on select motorcycle tread patterns in the U.S., effective July 1, 2022. The MAP policy applies to dealers, distributors, businesses, individuals, resellers, retailers or other parties selling Bridgestone motorcycle products in the U.S. The policy will apply to newer and premier Bridgestone motorcycle tread patterns, including: A41, AT41, AX41, H50, RS10, RS11, S22, T32, X10, X20, X30, X31, X40, E50, M59 and Exedra original equipment tires for Gold Wing. Authorized Bridgestone motorcycle distributors will contact their dealer networks directly to communicate the policy change details. For additional questions regarding the MAP policy, email [email protected].

Jett Lawrence Wins Inaugural SuperMotocross 450 Championship

Chase Sexton took third in points despite a Moto 2 fall.

By MPN Staff Writers
Sep 25, 2023

At the finale of the inaugural SuperMotocross Playoffs, held at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Team Honda HRC put an exclamation point on what was already an incredibly successful season, with Jett Lawrence taking home the first-ever SuperMotocross 450 Championship and earning the $1 million prize. The squad had already swept every professional AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross title that had traditionally been available, with riders Chase Sexton, Jett Lawrence and Hunter Lawrence collecting the crowns in 450SX, 250SX East, 250SX West, 450MX and 250MX. For 2023 however, organizers added the three-round SuperMotocross Playoffs, which represented an opportunity for Honda's factory race team to accumulate even more laurels.