Description
The Battlax BT46R was never meant to compete with radial superbike rubber, it was built to be the correct rear tire for bikes that were never designed around radial construction in the first place. Sized 140/70-18 with a 67H 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.
- Updated tread compound over the outgoing BT45 improves wet and dry grip without changing the tire’s handling manners
- Speed rating of H supports sustained highway use up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
- Compound formulated to resist hardening and cracking better than older-generation vintage tire options
- Tubeless (TL) design simplifies mounting and sealing on compatible rims without the added complexity of a tube
- 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
Confirm your motorcycle calls for a 140/70-18 rear tire before buying, since this is a tubeless (TL) design intended to be run alongside the BT46F on the front.
