Bridgestone to Supply BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 Tires as Original Equipment for Yamaha YZF-R7
Bridgestone will supply its premium BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 tire as original equipment for Yamaha's new YZF-R7 Supersport motorcycle, enhancing performance and wet handling.
2026
What Happened
Bridgestone Corporation announced it will supply its premium sport motorcycle tire, BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23, as original equipment for Yamaha's new YZF-R7 Supersport model. The YZF-R7 features a completely refined chassis for agile handling, and the tire was developed through close collaboration between the two companies from early stages of vehicle development.
The BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 for the YZF-R7 features an optimized shoulder groove ratio and pattern rigidity for improved road contact feel and dry grip. The rear tire adopts the Pulse Groove pattern to enhance drainage and wet performance, providing confidence in sudden weather changes.
Why this matters
This partnership shows how tire makers collaborate early with motorcycle manufacturers to optimize vehicle performance and safety, highlighting the importance of tire technology in riding experience.
Terms in This Story
- Original Equipment (OE)
- Components supplied by a manufacturer as part of a new vehicle during assembly.
- Pulse Groove
- A tread groove design that improves drainage by equalizing water flow through the grooves.
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