The all-new Battlax Hypersport S23 builds on Bridgestone’s acclaimed all-round sportsbike tyre, the S22. The S23 is designed to excel on both road and track, and in all conditions. Although we tested the new S23 on the sun-kissed Kyalami race track in South Africa, Bridgestone makes the bold claim that it will be equally at home on the wet roads in Oz.
That’s not all. In dry conditions it’s claiming a five percent increase in corner speed and a reduction in lap times by 2.4 percent (on average during testing) over its predecessor. And in wet conditions, it’s claiming a seven percent drainage resistance, three percent shorter braking distances and lap times reduced by as much as four percent. All this and a claimed eight percent increase in mileage.
ON TRACK
This was a track-only test held in warm conditions of around 19-20℃ with a rain shower thrown in for good measure,
