The motorcycles of the segment trail They have become common companions both for traveling and for commuting, and their tires must respond to very different needs. with the new BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42, Bridgestone wants to improve precisely that balance between safety, mileage and comfort, especially for riders who use their machines mainly on asphalt.
This rubber model will replace the BATTLAX ADVENTURE A41presented in 2017, and will progressively reach international markets starting January 1, 2027. In Japan, its launch is scheduled for a month later. That is, for February 1. The brand is committed to a technical evolution that is not limited to grip, but also seeks to reduce wear and noise during long trips.
BATTLAX ADVENTURE A41: more grip in the wet and up to 25% more durability
One of the main novelties of the BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42 It is in its behavior on wet surfaces. According to internal tests of Bridgestonethe new tire reduces the slip rate during straight-line acceleration by 14% compared to the A41. This is especially relevant information when the asphalt is wet.
Durability also improves on paper. The manufacturer announces an increase in useful life of 18% for the front tire and 25% for the rear, 2 advances that may be interesting for those who travel thousands of km a year with a trail of medium or large displacement.
Bridgestone has also worked on acoustic comfort. The combination of a larger contact surface, a revised structure and changes in the tread pattern allows for a 15% reduction in the noise recorded compared to its predecessor in the manufacturer’s tests. On long trips, this improvement can contribute to a more pleasant and enjoyable driving experience.
BATTLAX ADVENTURE A41: new compounds and Pulse Groove technology
To achieve these results, the BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42 incorporates new rubber compounds and a redesigned tread. The front tire formulation uses a flexible polymer aimed at promoting grip, while the rear tire prioritizes wear resistance and mileage. Both tires use optimized proportions of silica and carbon to find a compromise between wet grip and durability. The goal is to maintain balanced behavior in different driving conditions, from urban commuting to highways and curved roads.
The drawing incorporates technology Press Groovedeveloped to promote the evacuation of water. The revised arrangement of the grooves seeks to improve drainage and increase the rigidity of the tread, with the intention of combining good contact with the asphalt, stability and reduced noise generation. The proposal follows the philosophy of the family’s road trail tires BATTLAX: prioritize use on asphalt without giving up aesthetics and configuration adapted to type motorcycles. adventure.
Available sizes BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42
The arrival of the new Bridgestone BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42 It will be organized in two phases. The initial range will be rolled out during 2027 and will be completed with new measurements in 2028, for both the front and rear axles.
The announced offer includes diameters of 17, 18, 19 and 21 inches, with radial and diagonal versions to adapt to different motorcycle configurations. trail. This variety will make it possible to cover different needs within a category in which road models, large touring vehicles and motorcycles with a more versatile orientation coexist.
Without a doubt, with the BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42, Bridgestone updates one of its proposals for the segment trail with 3 clear objectives: “Iimprove wet safety, increase durability and reduce rolling noise”.
