Bridgestone : BATTLAX Motorcycle Sport Tires Featured as Original Equipment on the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R6

Tokyo (November 22, 2016) - Bridgestone Corporation today announced that its BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S21 tires will be original equipment on Yamaha Motor's 2017 YZF-R6 super sport motorcycle announced on October 14, 2016, and a popular model in the R series, the new Yamaha YZF-R6 sees its first major model change in nearly a decade. Building on the high levels of circuit and winding-road capabilities the current model is known for, the new YZF-R6 featuring Bridgestone BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S21 tires reaches new pinnacles of design and riding performance.

BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S21 tires evolved from the BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S20 EVO tires, which were extremely popular among riders for delivering the dry-road grip performance and nimble handling expected of sports radial tires. The Bridgestone BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S21 tire was engineered using the company's proprietary optimization process, ULTIMAT EYE™, to provide the superior grip, abrasion resistance, exceptional cornering performance, and high wear resilience required for super sport riding.

Through efforts to promote adoption as original equipment, Bridgestone will continue to expand the BATTLAX brand worldwide.

This motorcycle photograph has been approved by Yamaha Motor for use in this Bridgestone press release. Reproduction or reuse is strictly prohibited

*1. Please contact Yamaha Motor for information regarding the release of the YZF-R6 in specific regions.

*2. ULTIMAT EYE™ is a proprietary Bridgestone tire development technology for measuring, predicting, and tracking changes in tire contact patches.

About Bridgestone Corporation:
Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of applications, it also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Its products are sold in over 150 nations and territories around the world.