Bridgestone Announces the BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T33
Today, Bridgestone issued a press release announcing its latest sport touring tire, the BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T33, set to launch worldwide on January 1st, 2025, with availability in Japan to follow on February 1st, 2025. According to the company, the T33, promises to push the boundaries of durability, handling, and stability, catering to the demands of sport-touring enthusiasts.
Key Takeaways
- Builds on and replaces the BATTLAX T32.
- Newly designed compound and optimized tread pattern.
- Negates the need for a separate GT version.
- Improved mileage by 47% compared with the T32 based on internal testing.
- Improved dry weather performance without sacrificing wet weather confidence, according to Bridgestone.
- Newly designed tire compound, tread pattern, and construction yield an optimized tread surface to groove ratio and stiffness.
- Available in 4 front tire sizes and 6 rear.
- Arriving in all markets except Japan on January 1st, 2025, Japan to follow on February 1st, 2025.
No Need For a GT version. We asked Bridgestone directly if riders can expect a GT version of this tire. Here’s what Rachel Potee at Bridgestone told us, “The T33 is an evolution product that actually builds off of several design traits of the T32 GT but was designed to work well with lightweight motorcycles as well, negating the need for a separate GT spec. Through the development process, Bridgestone engineers tested across multiple platforms ranging from larger sport touring bikes like BMW R1250RT to lightweight bikes like Yamaha MT-07 to ensure each tire size combination performs well on each respective motorcycle.“
A Fresh Tire Choice for Sport Touring
With today’s announcement, Bridgestone adds a new chapter to its BATTLAX legacy, offering the T33 to riders who demand durability, control, and comfort. With its upcoming launch, the T33 is poised to be a key choice for those who crave long rides and unbeatable performance.
Official Bridgestone Press Release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2024) — Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced that the launch of the BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T33, a new sport touring radial motorcycle tire, is scheduled for January 2025.
The BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T33 is a next-generation sport touring tire that maintains the touring performance of its predecessor, the BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T32, while improving its mileage by 47%1. The latest addition to the BATTLAX tire family maintains the high-level wet performance of the BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T32, while building on its predecessor’s performance in the dry, with more secure handling.
This tire employs a newly designed compound together with an optimized tread pattern and construction to increase mileage while delivering reliable handling performance. These features help alleviate the concerns that might be felt during long-distance riding to support the joy of touring.
Bridgestone is committed to supporting the development of a safe and enjoyable motorcycling culture, offering a sense of peace of mind by advancing a global premium niche strategy utilizing Dan-Totsu products (a reference to Bridgestone’s intent to be a clear and absolute leader) like its BATTLAX brand premium motorcycle tires. Through these efforts, the company strives to achieve the corporate commitment of “Emotion: Committed to inspiring excitement and spreading joy to the world of mobility” described in “Bridgestone E8 Commitment” and to provide “Riding Excitement” both now and in the future.
To achieve its performance enhancements, the Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T33 applies a host of new technologies. Both the front and rear benefit from a new pattern design, with optimized land-sea ratio (i.e. the balance between the solid tread surface and the grooves or channels) and pattern stiffness, alongside a continuation of the T32 shape for confident grip, stability and handling. The front tire applies a new cross belt, while the rear adopts an MS belt — both engineered with a flexible construction and suitable for light and heavy bikes. The rear tire has been engineered with a newly-developed compound, applying a high-strength, wear resistant polymer that helps to prevent the polymer chain scission.
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| Sizes Overview | 10 sizes (four front sizes, six rear sizes) available in 2025, with five additional sizes available in 2026 |
| Sizes – Front | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) TL 120/70ZR18 M/C (59W) TL 120/70R19 M/C 60V TL 110/80R19 M/C 59V TL |
| Sizes – Rear | 150/70ZR17M/C (69W) TL 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) TL 170/60ZR17M/C (72W) TL 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) TL 190/50ZR17M/C (73W) TL 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) TL |
| Launch | Jan. 1, 2025 (excluding Japan) Feb. 1, 2025, in Japan |
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