Bridgestone is launching the track-only Racing Battlax V03 tire, which will include a specialized “Sprint-spec” rear.
Constructed from newly developed compounds refined through Bridgestone’s experience in FIM Endurance racing, the tires have completely redesigned profiles for an increased contact area that results in added grip. For riders looking for the highest grip levels or for those competing in sprint races, there’s a soft-compound Sprint version. Sizes for the Racing Battlax V03 line include a 120/70R17 front (soft and soft-medium) and a 200/60R17 rear (soft, medium and Sprint) for 2026. Two more rears in a 190/60R17 size are expected in 2027.
Here is the complete press release from Bridgestone…
Delivering the Best Grip in the History of Bridgestone’s Battlax Series, Powered by Technologies Refined Through Years of Elite Motorcycle Racing
Nashville, TN (Oct. 23, 2025) — Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) will launch its track-only premium motorcycle tire, the Racing Battlax V03, to the European and North American markets in 2026. The new Bridgestone Racing Battlax V03 is designed for both professional and amateur riders who pursue speed and the highest levels of grip.
The latest addition to Bridgestone’s motorcycle tire range incorporates technologies refined through years of success in the world’s most prestigious racing events, to deliver excellent grip. And, for the first time, Bridgestone introduces a rear ‘Sprint spec’, providing a wide range of options according to race type and track conditions.
Unrivalled Grip in Battlax History
The new Bridgestone Racing Battlax V03 is equipped with newly-developed compounds based on technology that has continuously triumphed in the world’s top-tier races – including the FIM Endurance World Championship, which has been won by a Bridgestone-supplied team for five consecutive years.
The tire applies a completely redesigned profile for both the front and rear tires, resulting in an increased contact area. In particular, the rear tire adopts advanced production techniques, achieving an optimal profile that significantly improves lap times.
Thanks to these innovations, the Bridgestone Racing Battlax V03 delivers overwhelming grip, significantly reducing lap times when compared to its predecessor, the Racing Battlax V02. Comparing the SOFT compound performances of both tires, the Racing Battlax V03 reduces lap times by 1.3% per lap2 – while still maintaining the typical Bridgestone DNA of high grip even after multiple laps.
Newly Developed Rear ‘Sprint spec’ for Maximum Performance in Sprint Races
With this new release, Bridgestone is launching its first-ever rear ‘Sprint spec’ tire, providing the Racing Battlax V03’s highest grip levels.
By focusing on maximizing peak grip performance through advanced compound design, the new Bridgestone Racing Battlax V03 Sprint achieves a 1.9% reduction in lap times per circuit compared to the Racing BATTLAX V02 SOFT2. This provides an optimal choice for riders looking for the highest grip levels or those competing in sprint races.
Bridgestone, guided by its fundamental principle ‘tires carry life’, positions its motorsports activities as a ‘mobile laboratory’ that represents a ‘challenge for excellence’. For its next generation of Racing Battlax tires, the company incorporates Bridgestone’s absolute best compounding and manufacturing technologies developed through track tire development into commercial tires. The new Racing Battlax V03 serves as the premium flagship model that symbolizes this new era of Bridgestone’s motorcycle racing tires.
Bridgestone is committed to supporting the development of a safe and enjoyable motorcycling culture offering peace of mind through Dan-Totsu3 products like its Battlax brand premium motorcycle tires. Through these efforts, the company strives to achieve the corporate commitment of ‘Emotion: Committed to inspiring excitement and spreading joy to the world of mobility’ described in the ‘Bridgestone E8 Commitment’.4
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