Bridgestone Launches BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42 Motorcycle Tire
The new on-road-oriented adventure tire supports safety, peace of mind and comfortable long-distance touring, with improved wet performance, longer wear life and reduced tire noise over the A41.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced the launch of BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42, an adventure motorcycle tire that will become available sequentially in countries worldwide starting Jan. 1, 2027. Under the concept of "the answer to the road-going adventurers", the BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42 is designed to deliver an excellent balance of peace of mind, economy and comfort for adventure riders who primarily ride on-road. From city streets to expressways and winding roads, the tire achieves an optimal balance of wet performance and wear life while helping reduce tire noise while riding, supporting comfortable long-distance touring.
Adventure motorcycles are recognized for their versatility, ranging from urban riding to long-distance travel, and demand for tires in this category in the European market has increased by 45% over the past decade. Bridgestone launched the BATTLAX ADVENTURE A41 in December 2017 to address the needs of riders in this growing segment. Building on its predecessor, the A42 reduces tire slip ratio under straight-line acceleration by 14% compared to the previous model, delivers longer wear life at both tire positions (18% longer at the front and 25% longer at the rear), and in internal testing reduced tire noise by 15% compared to the previous model.
The A42 achieved its performance through new tread compounds, an adventure-inspired tread pattern, and optimized construction. The front tire compound uses a flexible polymer to improve road-surface grip, while the rear compound uses a polymer that enhances wear resistance and mileage, with optimized silica and carbon content in both. The new pattern design incorporates Pulse Groove water drainage technology and a revised groove layout to improve the balance of wet performance, wear life and quietness. Launch sizes begin in 2027, with additional sizes following in 2028.
Bridgestone is committed to supporting the development of a safe and enjoyable motorcycling culture, offering peace of mind by advancing a premium strategy centered around the BATTLAX lineup, and to continue providing "Riding Excitement" 10, 20 years down the line.
About Bridgestone
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in tires and rubber, building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Bridgestone Americas employs more than 45,000 people across its worldwide operations. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.
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