The Bridgestone Battlax BT-46 rear motorcycle tire is designed for vintage sport and touring motorcycles that require dependable handling across a range of riding conditions. This bias-ply tire combines classic motorcycle fitment with modern road performance, making it suitable for everyday urban riding, extended touring, and winding-road travel. The 140/80-17 size, 69V load and speed rating, and rear-wheel configuration support compatible motorcycle applications requiring this specification.
Engineered for consistent road contact, the Battlax BT-46 provides confident performance on both dry and wet pavement. Its design helps riders maintain predictable control during commuting, long-distance trips, and spirited rides through curves. Bridgestone develops the BT-46 specifically for motorcycles with vintage sport and touring characteristics, offering a balanced option for riders seeking practical road manners without sacrificing the look and feel associated with classic motorcycles.
As Bridgestone manufacturer part number 11623, this rear tire should be matched to the motorcycle manufacturer’s approved tire size, load rating, speed rating, and wheel requirements before installation. Confirm fitment for the specific year, make, and model, and install through a qualified motorcycle tire professional. Proper inflation, mounting, and regular inspection are essential for maintaining handling, wet-weather performance, and tire service life.
Features:
- Application: Rear motorcycle tire for compatible vintage sport and touring motorcycles
- Tire model: Bridgestone Battlax BT-46
- Tire construction: Bias-ply design for classic motorcycle applications
- Size: 140/80-17
- Load and speed rating: 69V
- Road performance: Designed for dependable use in town, on long touring trips, and on winding roads
- Wet-weather performance: Engineered to provide increased performance on wet pavement
- Manufacturer: Bridgestone
- Manufacturer part number: 11623
- Vendor part number: 11623