Supporting the Ninja ZX-10R's Outstanding Performance by Superior Dry Grip
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced that it will supply its premium sport motorcycle tire, the BATTLAX RACING STREET RS121, as original equipment for the new Supersport model Ninja ZX-10R2 released by Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. (Kawasaki).
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