The Bridgestone Battlax RS11 is a hypersport tire designed for street riders who demand track-level performance. As Bridgestone's flagship street tire, the Battlax RS11 is a street-tuned adaptation of the R11 race track compound. This tire caters to experienced riders seeking maximum grip and handling for spirited riding on winding roads and occasional track days.
The RS11 distinguishes itself through its focus on dry grip, cornering stability, and enhanced rider feedback. The tire's design and construction provide increased contact area with the road surface, especially at extreme lean angles. A revised molecular approach using reduced carbon particle sizes in the compound enhances the tire's bite and grip characteristics. The tread pattern is directly derived from Bridgestone's latest racing grooved tire, adapted and optimized to maximize the contact patch behavior.
The rear tire incorporates Bridgestone's V-MS-Belt construction, also used in their highest-performing race tires. This construction improves contact area, enhancing cornering grip. The tire also features a 3LC (3-Layer Compound) that provides optimal grip performance for various riding modes. The center compound offers linear handling, while the shoulder compound ensures high grip and solid contact feel. The Bridgestone Battlax RS11 has a UTQG treadwear rating of 40, indicating a very soft compound optimized for maximum grip.
