Bridgestone Corp. has announced that it will supply BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 tires as original equipment for the new European road sports MT-09 released by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

Through long-term tire co-creation development with Yamaha Motor, Bridgestone continues to support the company by delivering value in its wide range of motorcycles. The BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 tires to be supplied as standard equipment on the new MT-09 are next-generation sports tires that feature a new pattern design meant to optimize rigidity fluctuations of tire contact patch while maintaining excellent water repellent properties for driving on wet surfaces to improve grip and other performance attributes that are crucial to sports riding. These characteristics support the new driving experience delivered by the MT-09 through enhanced grip and handling stability, whether going straight or banking at sharp angles.