Bridgestone Corporation will launch its track-only premium motorcycle tire in 2026. The Bridgestone RACING BATTLAX V03 targets European and North American markets. The new tire serves both professional and amateur riders who pursue speed. It offers the highest levels of grip available.
Bridgestone Incorporates Elite Racing Technologies
Bridgestone’s motorcycle tire range adds its latest innovation. The tire incorporates technologies refined through years of racing success. These technologies come from the world’s most prestigious racing events. They deliver excellent grip. Bridgestone introduces a rear “SPRINT spec” for the first time. This provides a wide range of options. Options vary according to race type and track conditions.
Bridgestone equips the new RACING BATTLAX V03 with newly-developed compounds. The company bases these compounds on technology that continuously triumphs in top-tier races. This includes the FIM Endurance World Championship. A Bridgestone-supplied team has won this championship for five consecutive years.
The tire applies a completely redesigned profile. Both front and rear tires feature this redesign. This results in an increased contact area. The rear tire particularly benefits from advanced production techniques. It achieves an optimal profile. This profile significantly improves lap times.
These innovations enable the tire to deliver overwhelming grip. The Bridgestone RACING BATTLAX V03 significantly reduces lap times. It outperforms its predecessor, the RACING BATTLAX V02. The soft compound performance of both tires show clear differences. The RACING BATTLAX V03 reduces lap times by 1.3% per lap. It maintains typical Bridgestone DNA. High grip persists even after multiple laps.
Newly Developed Rear “SPRINT spec” for Maximum Performance in Sprint Races
Bridgestone launches its first-ever rear “SPRINT spec” tire. The new release provides the RACING BATTLAX V03’s highest grip levels.
Bridgestone focuses on maximizing peak grip performance. Advanced compound design achieves this goal. The new RACING BATTLAX V03 SPRINT reduces lap times by 1.9% per circuit. This compares favorably to the RACING BATTLAX V02 soft. It provides an optimal choice for specific rider needs. Riders seeking the highest grip levels benefit most. Those competing in sprint races gain particular advantages.
Bridgestone follows its fundamental principle “tires carry life.” The company positions its motorsports activities as a “mobile laboratory.” This represents a “challenge for excellence.” Bridgestone incorporates its absolute best technologies for its next generation. These compounding and manufacturing technologies develop through track tire development. They transfer into commercial tires. The new RACING BATTLAX V03 serves as the premium flagship model. It symbolizes this new era of Bridgestone’s motorcycle racing tires.
Bridgestone commits to supporting safe and enjoyable motorcycling culture. The company offers peace of mind through Dan-Totsu products. Its BATTLAX brand premium motorcycle tires exemplify this commitment. Through these efforts, the company achieves its corporate commitment. This commitment states: “Emotion: Committed to inspiring excitement and spreading joy to the world of mobility.” The company describes this in the “Bridgestone E8 Commitment.”
RACING BATTLAX V03
- Front
- Size: 120/70R17
- Compound: Soft, Soft-Medium
- Launch Date: 2026
- Rear
- Sizes: 190/60R17, 200/60R17
- Compound
- 190/60R17: Two compounds to be confirmed
- 200/60R17: Soft, Medium, SPRINT
- Launch Date
- 190/60R17: From 2027
- 200/60R17: 2026
