{"product_id":"200-60-r17-medium-bridgestone-battlax-v03","title":"200\/60 R17 MEDIUM Bridgestone Battlax V03 - Race Slick","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak Racing Grip With Consistent Lap After Lap Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bridgestone Battlax V03 is a pure racing slick engineered for riders chasing every fraction of a second on track. Developed directly from Bridgestone’s top level championship programmes, it builds on the proven V02 platform with new compounds, a revised profile and an expanded contact patch for stronger dry grip and more stable cornering. The V03 is designed to deliver its performance repeatedly across multiple laps and heat cycles, giving riders a tyre that stays fast, predictable and consistent throughout a session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal testing has shown the V03 to be faster than the previous V02 generation, with riders reporting improved cornering precision and a more stable feel under load. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eIt is a dedicated NHS (Not for Highway Service) race slick built solely for closed course use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Technical Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Dry Grip From New Compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe V03 uses updated front and rear compounds — including Bridgestone’s first Sprint compound option — to maximise mechanical grip on warm, dry circuits. The tyre generates strong traction at lean and provides the confidence needed to push deeper into braking zones and carry more speed through corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased Contact Patch for Stability and Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA revised profile creates a larger and more uniform contact patch compared to the V02. This helps the tyre maintain stability at high lean angles and improves pressure distribution across the surface, supporting faster corner entry and more controlled mid corner behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent Performance Across Heat Cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe construction is engineered to maintain its performance characteristics over repeated laps and multiple heat cycles. Riders benefit from predictable grip and stable handling throughout a full session, not just the first few laps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRace Focused Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe V03 communicates grip levels clearly, allowing riders to feel the tyre loading and unloading through fast transitions. This precision is especially valuable during sprint races or time attack sessions where confidence and feedback are critical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProven Pace Over the V02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn controlled testing, the V03 demonstrated faster lap times than the V02, reinforcing its position as Bridgestone’s flagship racing slick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositioning Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bridgestone Battlax V03 offers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA next generation racing slick developed from championship level technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew compounds for stronger dry grip and improved cornering performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA larger, more uniform contact patch for stability at high lean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent performance across multiple laps and heat cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear feedback and precise steering under race loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaster lap times than the previous V02 generation (internal testing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT FOR HIGHWAY USE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a tyre built for racers and advanced trackday riders who want maximum dry surface performance with the consistency needed to push hard every lap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bridgestone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57709653426558,"sku":"2006017BV03MR","price":300.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9191\/9742\/files\/bridgestone-battlax-racing-v03.webp?v=1781526703","url":"https:\/\/www.motobench.co.uk\/products\/200-60-r17-medium-bridgestone-battlax-v03","provider":"MotoBench","version":"1.0","type":"link"}