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On-site installation at our Lewisham workshop
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Local pickup available for pre-orders only
On-site installation at our Lewisham workshop
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On-site installation at our Lewisham workshop
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The Bridgestone Battlax BT46 is the modern successor to the long-running BT45, a tyre that spent more than two decades as a default choice for touring riders. This is the rear fitment in 130/70H18 (63H), a bias-ply, tubeless casing suited to sport touring machines and classic bikes running an 18-inch rear rim.
Bridgestone's focus with the BT46 rear was compound rather than a wholesale redesign: a silica-rich single compound built with RC Polymer and NanoPro-Tech works to lift wet-weather and cold-start grip without giving up the dry handling and long wear the BT45 was known for. The result is a tyre aimed at riders who cover real distance in mixed Australian conditions and want predictable feel from the first few kilometres of a ride.
Sold individually. Please confirm the size, load and speed rating specified for your motorcycle before ordering.
- Rear tyre in 130/70H18, load and speed index 63H
- Bias-ply construction for sport touring and vintage sportbike applications
- Tubeless (TBL) casing
- Silica Rich EX single compound for improved wet performance
- RC Polymer construction optimises silica distribution through the rubber compound
- NanoPro-Tech controlled micro structure for wet grip and longer wear life
- Grip available early in the ride and in low-temperature conditions
- Long-wearing compound specification on rear applications
- Reduced molecular friction aids rolling resistance and fuel economy
- Direct replacement for the discontinued Battlax BT45 in the sport touring range
- One Bridgestone Battlax BT46 130/70H18 63H rear tyre (sold individually)
| Brand | Bridgestone |
|---|---|
| Model | Battlax BT46 (BT46R rear) |
| Type | Sport touring motorcycle tyre |
| Position | Rear |
| Size | 130/70H18 |
| Load and speed index | 63H |
| Rim diameter | 18 inch |
| Nominal section width | 130 mm |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
| Construction | Bias-ply |
| Tube type | Tubeless (TBL) |
| Compound | Silica Rich EX single compound |
| Compound technology | RC Polymer construction with NanoPro-Tech controlled micro structure |
| Rim compatibility | BT46 range is approved for UM (tube-type rim) mounting in certain sizes only — confirm suitability for this size before fitting |
| Replaces | Bridgestone Battlax BT45 |
| SKU | 8002075 |
| Sold as | Single tyre |
- Have the tyre fitted and balanced by a qualified motorcycle tyre fitter — bias-ply motorcycle tyres require correct bead seating and the right mounting equipment.
- Check that the size, load index and speed rating suit your motorcycle and that the wheel rim is a suitable width and type for this tyre before fitting.
- This is a tubeless (TBL) tyre; the BT46 range carries UM approval for tube-type rim fitment in certain sizes only, so confirm approval for this size rather than assuming it.
- Ride gently for the first stretch of use so the new tread surface can scrub in — avoid hard acceleration, heavy braking and deep lean angles until the surface has worn evenly.
- Check cold inflation pressure regularly (before riding, not after) and set it to the pressure specified in your motorcycle's owner's manual or placard, adjusting for load and pillion where the manufacturer advises.
- Inspect the tread and sidewalls for cuts, embedded objects, bulges or uneven wear each time you check pressures, and have any damage assessed before riding.
- Replace the tyre before the tread reaches the legal minimum depth in your state or the tread wear indicators are flush with the tread surface, whichever comes first.
- Avoid getting petrol, oils, solvents or tyre dressings on the tread; clean with water and mild soap only, as chemicals can degrade the rubber compound.
- Store spare tyres upright in a cool, dry, dark place away from direct sunlight, ozone sources such as electric motors, and sharp objects.
- Do not exceed the load and speed rating marked on the sidewall, and re-check pressures after long periods of storage or a significant change in ambient temperature.
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