Bridgestone Launches Premium Sports Motorcycle Tyre
BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12
Incorporating Racing Tyre Technology to Deliver Superior Dry Grip Performance
Brussels (October 30th, 2025) – Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced that it will launch the premium sports motorcycle tyre BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12 in January 2026 for the European and North American markets, and in February 2026 for the Japanese market. Under the concept of “From Circuit to Street”, by incorporating race tyre technology, the BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12 delivers the highest level of dry grip performance in the road-legal tyre lineup of BATTLAX.
Key technologies featured in the BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12
- Compound
Equipped with a compound developed based on technologies built up through racing tyre development. - New Tread Pattern
Newly designed pattern with an optimized groove ratio delivers superior grip performance through enhanced tyre rigidity and an increased contact area during cornering. - New Structure
For the front tyre, the “HE-MS BELT” structure, proven in the world’s top-level motorcycle races, is adopted for the first time for a commercial BATTLAX tyre. The flexible belt equalizes contact pressure to further enhance grip.
Incorporating technologies proven through continued success in motorcycle endurance races, the new BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12 delivers comprehensive improvements in circuit performance, with a particular emphasis on dry grip. The lap time is significantly reduced compared to the previous model, the BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11. In addition, by optimizing the combination of compound, tread pattern design and structure, the tyre maintains high grip performance even after multiple laps. As a result, it provides riders with safety, peace of mind and enjoyment across a wide range of riding conditions – from sporty riding on dry roads to winding roads and circuit tracks.
Bridgestone is committed to supporting the development of a safe and enjoyable motorcycling culture, offering peace of mind by advancing a global premium niche strategy utilizing “Dan-Totsu products”*1 like its BATTLAX brand premium motorcycle tyres. Through these efforts, the company strives to achieve the corporate commitment of “Emotion: Committed to inspiring excitement and spreading joy to the world of mobility” described in the “Bridgestone E8 Commitment”*2 and to provide “Riding Excitement” in 10 years, 20 years and the decades to come.
| Name | BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12 | ||||||
| Sizes | 4 sizes (1 Front, 3 Rear)
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| Launch | January 1, 2026 (Europe and North America)
February 1, 2026 (Japan) |
- ‘Dan-Totsu’ refers to Bridgestone’s direction to be the clear and absolute leader.
- The Bridgestone Group established its corporate commitment, the ‘Bridgestone E8 Commitment’, to help it realize its vision: ‘Toward 2050, Bridgestone continues to provide social value and customer value as a sustainable solutions company’. This commitment will serve as the Group’s axis to drive management while earning the trust of future generations. The ‘Bridgestone E8 Commitment’ consists of eight uniquely Bridgestone values starting with the letter ‘E’ (Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease, and Empowerment) that the Group will commit to creating through distinctly Bridgestone purposes and processes, together with employees, society, partners, and customers to help realize a sustainable society.
Media information: Jessica Vandenbruggen, PR & Communications Manager, Bridgestone EMEA: +32 489 10 19 94
About Bridgestone in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Bridgestone in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Bridgestone EMEA) is the regional Strategic Business Unit of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions. Headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), Bridgestone EMEA employs more than 14,000 people and conducts business in 35 countries across the region.
Bridgestone offers a diverse portfolio of premium tyres, tyre technologies and advanced mobility solutions. The company’s vision is to provide social and customer value as a sustainable solutions company. The Bridgestone E8 Commitment is a broad, global corporate commitment that clearly defines the value the company is promising to deliver to society, our customers and future generations in eight focus areas; Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease and Empowerment. These provide a compass to guide strategic priorities, decision making and actions throughout every area of the business.
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