Description
Putting power down on a classic sport or touring bike takes a rear tire that matches the frame flex and suspension tuning of the era, which is the entire reason the Bridgestone Battlax BT46R exists. Sized 130/70-18 with a 63H load/speed rating, this Battlax BT46R is a tubeless (TL) rear tire matched to the same bias-ply brief that replaced the BT45 across Bridgestone’s classic tire range. It is built to carry the load and put power down the way a vintage sport-touring swingarm and shock package expects, without the harsher feedback a radial rear can introduce on an older chassis.
- Sidewall profile matched to period-correct rim widths for accurate steering geometry on vintage machines
- Consistent wear characteristics help maintain predictable handling as the tire ages through its usable tread life
- Bias-ply carcass construction retains the flex characteristics classic sport and touring frames were tuned around
- Tread pattern designed to shed water efficiently, keeping contact patch consistent in changing road conditions
- Load rating of 63 is matched to the weight expectations of the sport and touring class this tire serves
- Rounded profile supports smooth transitions from upright cruising to mid-corner lean without abrupt steps in grip
Confirm your motorcycle calls for a 130/70-18 rear tire before buying, since this is a tubeless (TL) design intended to be run alongside the BT46F on the front.
