Bridgestone S23 Sport 180/55ZR17 Motorcycle Tire - High Performance Sportbike Tire for Street & Track Racing | Perfect for Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki Sport Bikes

Raising the bar of hypersport performance – yet again.

The Battlax Hypersport S23 is Bridgestone’s ultimate hypersport tire designed to amplify your riding experience with exhilarating performance and precision control. Delivering improvements over the the Battlax Hypersport S22, the S23 is a next generation tire that’s engineered for increased wet and dry grip, plus cornering stability without compromising wear for more time carving up the road.

-New tread compound on front shoulder and rear edge to enhance dry grip.
-New pattern design implements Pulse Groove technology to increase water drainage and grip in wet conditions.
-Optimized pattern stiffness supports improved traction and stability.
-8% improved rear tire wear performance for more ride time.

*Comparison based on BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 (120/70ZR17 & 190/55ZR17) vs previous generation BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S22 (120/70ZR17 & 190/55ZR17) in internal testing. Results may vary depending upon proper tire and vehicle maintenance, surface conditions, and riding habits.

PULSE GROOVE
Improved water channeling and drainage resulting in enhanced grip and reduced tire slip ratio in wet conditions. Pulse Groove Technology works by combining pulse-shaped grooves with small center deflectors to equalize waterflow, which optimizes waterflow speed compared to a straight groove.

MONO SPIRAL BELT
MSB construction means that a continuous single strand is wrapped around the circumference of the tire. This one-piece construction eliminates overlapping of belts, seams, and joints. An MSB tire is lighter than conventional multi-cross belt construction, it also has more stability since it minimizes heat generation inside the tire and gives high shock absorption.

HIGH TENSILE SUPER PENETRATED CORD
Bridgestone was the very first motorcycle tire manufacturer to utilize 1X5 filament rubber insulated steel (MSB) in the manufacture of its motorcycle radial tires. This makes the tire more flexible, provides more stability without a reduction in shock absorption, and minimizes the generation of heat throughout the tire.

SILICA RICH EX
Performance in wet conditions is improved by increasing the amount of silica compared to conventional SILICA RICH.

RC POLYMER
RC Polymer technology optimizes the distribution of silica within the rubber compound and improves tread flexibility allowing greater contact with the road surface in both hot and cold conditions. The reduction in molecular friction also improves rolling resistance, therefore increasing fuel economy.

NANOPRO-TECH
NanoPro-Tech is the name of a technology that facilitates the realization of the required features in a tire by controlling the material microstructure through structural design at the molecular level. It is one of Bridgestone’s fundamental technologies.

3LC (DUAL COMPOUND)
Provides grip performance demanded in all riding modes. The center compound offers linear handling. The shoulder compound secures high grip and solid contact feel.

5LC (TRIPLE COMPOUND)
Offers ideal grip performance demanded in all riding modes. The center compound provides good stability. The shoulder compound transfers engine power to the road with strong traction. The edge compound offers strong side grip and solid contact feel at deep lean angles.

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Bridgestone S23 Sport 180/55ZR17
Produced by Bridgestone of Japan