Bridgestone is preparing to release the RACING BATTLAX V03, a track-only tire aimed at both professional and amateur riders who are chasing faster lap times. The new slick will roll out to both the European and North American markets in 2026, marking the next evolution of Bridgestone’s long-running race tire line.
The headline promise is grip — specifically, what the company claims are the highest grip levels in the history of the BATTLAX series. The V03 uses newly developed compounds derived from Bridgestone's ongoing work in top-level motorcycle racing, including the FIM Endurance World Championship, where Bridgestone-supported teams have taken the title for the past five consecutive years. That development pipeline shows up here in the form of new compound chemistry and a revised tire profile.
Both the front and rear V03 tires use a completely redesigned profile, which Bridgestone says increases the contact patch and helps generate more consistent drive off corners. The rear tire also benefits from advanced manufacturing techniques meant to optimize its shape specifically for improving lap times. In direct comparison testing against its predecessor, the RACING BATTLAX V02 in SOFT compound, Bridgestone reports the V03 reduced lap times by 1.3% per lap — while maintaining grip levels deeper into a session.
