Yamaha YZF-R9 shod in BATTLAX RS11
Thrill-seekers rejoice! Yamaha Motor has just unveiled its all-new supersport YZF-R9, and has chosen Bridgestone's expertise to equip the machine as original equipment. The BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11 tire has been selected for this promising motorcycle, destined for the Japanese and European markets. The YZF-R9 will be fitted with the following sizes: 120/70 - 17 front wheel and 180/55 - 17 rear wheel.
BATTLAX RS11 on-board technologies
The choice of BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11 tires is not insignificant, and is based on advanced technologies. These tires feature a mono-spiral belt, made up of filaments wound around the circumference, ensuring a uniform grip feel, reduced weight, improved grip and enhanced stability, even at high speeds. The front tire benefits from a 3-Layer Compound: a double hard compound in the center for braking stability and mileage, and a soft compound on the shoulders for optimum cornering grip. Overall handling is optimized thanks to a composite steel cable for improved heat transfer and high-speed stability. Finally, Cap&Base technology, inherited from MotoGP, combines a soft compound on the surface for exceptional grip with a harder compound underneath for optimum rigidity, guaranteeing constant grip even as the tread wears.
The YZF-R9 is positioned as a cutting-edge machine, offering a successful marriage of exceptional performance and accessibility. Yamaha has designed this bike around the "Re-DNAed Supersport" concept, drawing on the racy design for which the YZF-R series is renowned, while adding a modern, aerodynamically focused touch. Emphasis is also placed on the osmosis between rider and machine, a philosophy dear to Yamaha, whether at a standstill or in action.
To accompany this new sporty model, Yamaha has opted for Bridgestone BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11 tires. These tires are the fruit of Bridgestone's "Dan-Totsu" approach, which consists in integrating racing-derived technologies into consumer products.
In concrete terms, the design of the RS11 tread has been thought out to optimize the rigidity of the contact surface with the road and balance the rigidity of the tire as a whole. The result is an increased contact patch when the bike is cornered. This translates into exceptional cornering grip and top-level handling, particularly appreciable in dry conditions, making it the ideal choice for sporty road riding.
This partnership between Yamaha and Bridgestone reflects the long-term commitment of both brands to performance and innovation. For Bridgestone, the world of racing is a veritable laboratory for developing cutting-edge technologies which then benefit its consumer tire ranges, according to the "track to road" principle.
By choosing BATTLAX RS11s in sizes 120/70 - 17 front and 180/55 - 17 rear to equip its new YZF-R9, Yamaha is ensuring its future owners a riding experience that matches the ambitions of this supersport bike. Bridgestone, for its part, continues to strengthen its position in the premium motorcycle tire segment, helping to promote a motorcycle culture based on pleasure, safety and serenity - values at the heart of its "Bridgestone E8 Commitment" initiative.
There's no doubt that this alliance between a motorcycle as promising as the Yamaha YZF-R9 and the recognized performance of Bridgestone BATTLAX RS11 tires will appeal to motorcyclists in search of thrills and driving pleasure. Stay tuned for more information on the availability of this new duo on our roads!
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