Bridgestone presents the motorcycle tyre BATTLE WING BW501/BW502: The main grooves enhance the sporty feel of this tyre while improving the contact sensation, both on road and off-road. The good balance between depth and tread distribution reduces uneven wear and ensures better grip throughout the tyre's lifespan.
Handling, braking, comfort... The choice of a motorcycle tyre affects many aspects of your machine's behaviour, both on road and track or off-road. It is therefore essential to carefully select the model that best suits your needs.
To help you gain clarity, here are some explanations that will assist you in deciphering the information on motorcycle tyres:
- Dimensions: width of the tyre in millimetres and height of the tyre as a percentage of this 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 some 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: First fit Suzuki
- N: For Aprilia, Honda, Ducati, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph
- RF: Reinforced tyre
- WW: White-walled tyre
Other less significant references also appear 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!