Topic: Bridgestone tyre launch in jerez

[Mr Rizla]

Capirossi joins Bridgestone Tyre Launch in Jerez

Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racer Loris Capirossi last week attended the international media launch of the new Bridgestone Battlax BT-016 tyre, which uses tyre technology derived directly from MotoGP.

In addition to discussing tyre technology with the specialist bike media, Capirossi completed a handful of laps of the Jerez circuit in Spain, using a Suzuki GSX-R equipped with the new BT-016 Hypersport tyres.

Under the guidance of former GP rider Jeremy McWilliams - who was working with Bridgestone to set up the bikes at the track - Capirossi impressed the attending media and Bridgestone management with his skills around the Jerez circuit, putting the BT-016 through its paces.

The BT-016 is an advanced Hypersport tyre designed to maximise the performance of sports bikes on the road. Bridgestone has combined MotoGP construction methods with its latest multi-compound technology to produce a tyre that gives high-level grip performance in braking, cornering and acceleration. This allows riders to enjoy improved handling, stability and grip – as well as longer life and lower noise.

The next time that Capirossi will be on Bridgestone tyres is when he will be piloting his awesome Rizla Suzuki GSV-R around the Jerez circuit for the second round of the 2008 MotoGP World Championship on Sunday 30th March.

[Drei]

OH YEAH!!!!!

I was stuck in a presentation about them for about 3 hours, I was falling asleep... all about the 3 compound layer thingy and how good they think they are... as the guy from Bridgestone said they won't be able to tell how good they are until a few years anyhow. People are still loving the BT020 as it's one of the best sellers.