The Bridgestone Battlax S20 Evo is a hypersport tire engineered for both track days and spirited street riding. It caters to riders who demand high levels of grip and responsive handling from their sportbikes. The S20 Evo aims to strike a balance between outright performance and reasonable wear life.
This tire utilizes MotoGP-derived technology to enhance its performance characteristics. The tread design incorporates grooves that optimize contact area at various lean angles, improving grip and cornering stability. The front tire features a five-filament belt construction to increase stiffness, providing enhanced feedback and cornering performance. Conversely, the rear tire uses a dual-filament belt construction to improve the rear contact patch.
Bridgestone employs a five-layer compound on the rear tire, featuring a harder center compound for increased mileage and softer shoulder compounds for enhanced grip during cornering. NanoPro-Tech polymer technology is incorporated to reduce heat buildup and improve grip in both wet and dry conditions. The S20 Evo's design and construction result in improved handling and stability compared to its predecessor. The tire's optimized stiffness contributes to enhanced cornering performance. The high-volume center grooves deliver reliable grip in wet conditions. The UTQG treadwear rating of 40 indicates that this tire uses a very soft compound, prioritizing maximum grip over longevity.
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