Bridgestone presents the BATTLAX T30 EVO motorcycle tyre:
- Better grip on wet surfaces and in corners than the BATTLAX T30
- Longer lifespan than the BATTLAX T30
- Enhanced pleasure and safety in all conditions
- Reconfigured tread patterns
To help you understand better, here are some explanations that will assist you in deciphering the information found on motorcycle tyres:
- Dimensions: width of the tyre in millimetres and height of the tyre as a percentage of that width. E.g. 190/55, for 190 mm wide and 55% high
- Structure: radial (ZR, or R) or diagonal (B), both tyres must be identical in this regard
- Diameter: expressed in inches, e.g. 17 or 19
- Load index: maximum load that the tyre can support
- Speed index: maximum speed that the tyre can support
- M/C indicator: purpose of the tyre, M/C for motorcycles
- With or without inner tube: TL ("tubeless") for tubeless tyre, TT ("tubetype") with inner tube
In specific cases, other mentions may appear, generally associated with the commercial name of the tyre. Here are a few:
- A: Kawasaki
- C, F or GT: BMW specification
- E or B: Special carcass for heavy or loaded motorcycles
- G: Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha specification
- GTW: Heavy, fast and powerful Grand Touring motorcycles
- H: Original Honda specification
- K: Very fast motorcycles
- M: Original equipment Suzuki
- N: For Aprilia, Honda, Ducati, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph
- RF: Reinforced tyre
- WW: White-walled tyre
Other less significant references are also found on the sidewall of motorcycle tyres (country of manufacture, DOT marking, etc.)
Don't forget to regularly check your tyre pressure, as it ensures longevity and superior performance!