Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22: selected as original equipment for Suzuki Hayabusa

Bridgestone reported that the tires Battlax Hypersport S22 they were chosen as original equipment for the new one Suzuki hayabusa.

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The tire is approved as original equipment on the new sports car signed by the Hamamatsu brand, in terms of sizes 120 / 70ZR17 M / C (58W) front and 190 / 50ZR17 M / C (73W) rear.
Developed with advanced technology, these tires are designed to promote grip on wet and dry asphalt, as well as supporting handling through an optimized belt construction and a new compound, as reported. Aspects that support the agility of the vehicle and also its stability. Functional performance factors for the new Suzuki sports car.
The third generation of Hayabusa represents a conceptual evolution of the “Ultimate Sports” introduced by the Japanese brand. A motorcycle with a sinuous and aerodynamic design, functional for the same performance. The equipment is part of a long-term collaboration in which Bridgestone is the supplier of premium tires for a wide range of Suzuki Motor Corporation models.
A motorbike equipped with electronic solutions with settings visible on a TFT LCD display present between the large analogue indicators of the instruments. Also highlighted is the Active Data display screen with the lean angle and other parameters, therefore a six-axis inertial platform and advanced electronic support devices. Using the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector Alpha (SDMS-α) you can choose between three existing driving modes and three other customizable ones. Depending on the mode, the action of five different systems automatically varies, such as the bidirectional "Quickchange", "Giùlaruota" anti-wheelie and "Engine braking" systems, as well as the "Manage power" function and Traction Control. Other solutions also supplied: “Spuntofacile” (Hill Hold Control System), “Discesanostoppie” (Slope Dependent Control System), “Frenainplica” (Motion Track Brake System – 2 levels), “Segnalainchiodata” (Emergency Stop Signal), “Partiarazzo ” (Launch Control System – 3 levels) and Cruise Control System.
We also highlight a speed limiter, a “Fissaillimite” (Active Speed ​​Limiter) system which allows you to set a speed avoiding the risk of exceeding a limit.
The 1.340 cc engine is characterized by new pistons and connecting rods and camshafts with a new profile and Euro 5 approval. The power reaches 190 horses (140 kW) at 9.700 rpm with a peak torque of 150 Nm at 7.000 rpm.

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