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Crush the competition with minimum effort.
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Incorporating technologies derived from Bridgestone's MotoGP participation, the Battlax BT-014 radial series is designed to maximise the street performance of hyper-sport replica motorcycles. The new range brings all-round improvements in wet and dry handling, grip, stability, durability and rider appeal.
New tread compounds and carcass constructions are used on both front and rear models – the latter having a Cap and Base construction. That is an underlying layer that provides more effective shock absorption. For optimal linearity, the complementary patterns employ a mix of groove directions to control deformation over a wide range of camber angles and speeds.
‘S'-shaped groove extensions in the central area of the front-wheel tread contribute to better steering characteristics and reduced kick-back. For the rear tyre, however, chevron-shaped central lug grooves ensure efficient water drainage and lower noise levels.
Bridgestone's HTSPC (High Tensile Super Penetrated Cord) steel Mono Spiral Belt (MSB) construction gives increased compression stiffness to the casing of the rear BT-014, which reduces deformation in the contact patch of the tyre. In addition, strengthened bead reinforcement increases the resistance to lateral deformation. Because the tyre is less affected by load variations, shape recovery is faster – resulting in higher stability during cornering and at straight-line speeds.
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Dual Belt Construction
The Battlax BT-012SS rear tires are built with a revolutionary Dual Belt Construction to maintain a high level of grip, rotation power, and shock absorption. A Dual Belt Construction, which means that one belt on each shoulder is on top of the Kevler Mono Spiral Belt, improves both corner grip and manoeuvrability. The centre area inside the tire is left open to improve straightway stability.
Silica Rich Compound
By using the new Silica Rich compound in rear tyres, BT-012SS offers enhanced grip in wet conditions and low temperatures, ensuring excellent handling from the moment the motorcycle starts moving. The new Silica Rich Compound also provides more consistency and longer lasting grip.
3D CTDM
3D CTDM is Bridgestone's newest automated tyre design technology. The leading-edge 3D CTDM program enables Bridgestone to conduct dynamic, three-dimensional simulations and analysis of tyre performance and to find optimum solutions at all lean angles.
Pattern by 3D C.T.D.M.
The tread patterns are designed using 3D CTDM, incorporating smoother curves to minimize hydroplaning in wet conditions. The front tyre's pattern was designed to maximise high-speed stability while minimising vibration. The rear tyre has high negative ratio to enhance cornering grip and cornering stability.
Profile by 3D-C.T.D.M.
The convex tyre profiles give quicker and lighter handling in tight corners. The 3D CTDM designed profiles maximise the lateral stiffness (grip) and maintain linear contact pressure at all lean angles (handling).
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More grip without the loss of handling; the new Battlax BT-010 is Bridgestone's answer to this perpetual challenge.
Designed with the latest tyre developing technologies, Battlax BT010 leads the next generation Battlax line by pushing the perimeter of performance criterion - grip, handling, high-speed stability, wet performance, and balance. BT-010: the new standard for 21st century.
TECHNICAL INDEX
Compound
Developed for BT-010, the new Silica compound of BT-010 provides improved and exceptional grip level on both dry and wet surface without sacrificing high-speed durability.
Profile
The optimised BT-010 profile offers maximum and constant contact pressure at all lean angles, thereby improving both grip and handling. This was only possible with the complex optimisation of the 3D-CTDM program, perhaps the most advanced and complex computer program used today. After a dynamic three-dimensional analysis,
the 3D CTDM maximises lateral stiffness (grip) and maintains uniform contact pressure at all camber angles (neutral handling).
Construction
Kevlar Mono Spiral Belt construction in rear tyres for shock absorption and high-speed stability
Pattern
The front tread pattern has been developed utilising another of
Bridgestone's advanced digital technology programs: a hydro-planing simulation program. All grooves are designed to dispel water in the most efficient manner.
The front tyre "blocks" form unbroken and continuous contact with the surface. Together with the 3D-CTDM designed profile, this unique front pattern solves handling or grip problems.
The aggressive rear pattern offers traction in corners. The main diagonal groove gives optimum rigidity and efficient heat emission, for better high-speed durability.
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