Description
The 110/90-18 Battlax BT46R fills a rear fitment common to a long list of classic-era motorcycles, giving those bikes a tire that is modern under the tread even though the sidewall styling still fits the machine.
The BT46R keeps the bias-ply construction that these older frames and suspensions were tuned around, but Bridgestone updated the compound and tread pattern so it grips better in the wet, wears more evenly, and does not feel vague at speed the way a lot of old-school rear tires can. It is a straightforward, no-drama replacement rather than a tire that asks the rider to relearn the bike.
Key specs and features:
- Bias-ply carcass construction matched to the original vintage sport and touring platforms it replaces
- Tubeless design on most sizes for simpler maintenance and easier repairs than older tube-type equivalents
- Successor to the long-running BT45, developed with a modern tread compound and profile
- Tuned tread pattern intended to improve wet and dry grip over the outgoing BT45 design
- Sidewall styling that keeps the classic look expected on a vintage-era machine
- Consistent, predictable steering response suited to relaxed sport and touring riding
- Sized 110/90-18 with a 61H load/speed rating, built as a tubeless rear tire
This 110/90-18 61H tubeless BT46R is a direct fit for a wide range of classic standards and sport-tourers running an 18-inch rear wheel, and it is built to be mounted alone or matched with a BT46 front. Check rim width against Bridgestone’s chart before mounting to get the correct tire profile.
