Bridgestone X31 Motocross Tires
Cycle News Staff | February 11, 2022
Bridgestone’s new Battlecross X31 motocross tires are updated (from the previous-generation X30 tires) to perform in constantly changing terrains.
Symmetrical tread blocks on the front tire aid in braking stability and add extra bite in soft surfaces. Asymmetrical blocks on the rear increase lateral bite for traction while cornering. The bunker grooves at the base of the tread blocks provide traction, even when the blocks are submerged in soft terrain. Cooling fins on the sidewalls create air turbulence to disperse heat for improved consistency under continuous use, such as during a moto.
VIDEO | Aaron Colton Introduces the All-New Bridgestone Battlecross X31 Motocross Tire
Bridgestone’s Castle Block Technology
The new Bridgestone Battlecross X31 applies Bridgestone’s Castle Block Technology on the shoulder blocks of the front tire and all the blocks on the rear tire, which through a convex section in its block, enhances the traction power thanks to an extra edge effect. The Castle Block Technology also increases contact pressure and gives a secure contact feel on slippery underground, improves grip and consistency on changing surfaces, and the additional edge effect provides higher cornering grip and traction on different types of terrain.
A new pattern design, with an asymmetric block pattern for the rear, also improves the Bridgestone Battlecross X31’s traction performance, together with a lower block ratio for increased working range. The redefined bunker groove size and positioning increase contact touch, enhance the tire’s bite feel when bottoming through surfaces, enhance grip and traction performance, and create lower tread rigidity for optimal stability. This is all combined with the addition of a cooling fin on the Bridgestone Battlecross X31’s sidewall, which creates air turbulence through the sidewall protrusions, enhances the cooling effect on the tire surface, leads to less degradation and gives the tire a consistent performance throughout its life.
Commenting on this announcement was Nico Thuy, Head of Motorcycle at Bridgestone EMIA: “We wanted to give our motocross customers increased speed and control on a variety of difficult terrains. The result is the Bridgestone Battlecross X31, a tire applying the latest technologies that’s engineered for riders looking for versatility and consistency in performance. The tire will truly enable you to step up your game.”
Bridgestone’s latest motocross tire will be available in six sizes and will be on the market in the first quarter of 2022.
For more information, visit www.bridgestonemotorcycletires.com
