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Offline Peatland

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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #40 on: March 26, 2020, 21:58:51 »
Hello

On my second set of A41’s and do mostly 2 up riding usually 150-250 mile round trips each time out.

F35-36 and R41-42

Had no issues with this

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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #41 on: March 29, 2020, 22:29:34 »
What mileage are you getting per set of tyres?

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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #42 on: April 11, 2020, 03:25:43 »
What mileage are you getting per set of tyres?

Bike is currently on 14.5k miles and I would expect about another 2k before changing

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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #43 on: November 23, 2020, 09:43:01 »
M and P are doing a pair of A40, s for £109 delivered at present.
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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #44 on: November 23, 2020, 13:35:07 »
Got myself a pair from them a couple of weeks back ready for next year.  :auto-dirtbike:



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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #45 on: November 24, 2020, 22:40:17 »
£109 a pair is great! I don't like the anakee 3s that are currently fitted to mine.

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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #46 on: November 25, 2020, 10:18:54 »
M and P were advertising a pair of A40's for £109 delivered. I bought two sets, too good to miss. My last rear came at £140 fitted from my local non-franchise bike shop.
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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #47 on: February 24, 2021, 19:05:21 »
Just fitted a41s on my bike. can't wait to try them out lock down permitting. :auto-dirtbike:

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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #48 on: March 12, 2021, 17:11:37 »
On previous bikes, I have had Avon Storms/Dunlop Roadsmarts & Metzeler.
Never actually wore out any replacement tyres as I had up to now changed the bikes before needing to replace the tyres.
On my 2014 VStrom 650 (2nd bike) I'm still running on originals, with only 4500 miles on it.
Its the only bike that when pushing on a bit will step out a little at the rear.
So I'm presuming the tyres are too chunky, so will need to change to a more road focused tyre.
After reading the reports here it's looking like the A40 or A41s. Unless anyone has experience of Metzelers on their Strom 650.??

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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #50 on: April 06, 2021, 22:36:32 »
I’m running the Bridgestone A41’s and on the road they are brilliant, wet or dry. So far I have done over 12k on them and still loads of tread to go, although the rear is flattening off now (too many motorway miles).

Looking to change to 50/50 now as the A41’s are useless in mud or sand. Light trails or a flat gravel road no problem, but if any real grip is needed then best to avoid. The A41’s are a true 90/10 road biased tyre,  best part is the grip and longevity.
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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 tyre
« Reply #51 on: May 18, 2021, 17:46:22 »
Just a heads up for those who want.....
Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 Tyre Pairs

110/80-R19 (59V) + 150/70-R17 (69V)
Only - £109
https://www.bikespeeduk.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=8807

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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #52 on: July 10, 2021, 14:03:46 »
Another heads up re' tyres. (Tyres)

110/80 R19 & 150/70 R17 Battlax Adventure A41
Improved grip level in rain and wet conditions.
Price: £204.00 NOW...... £194.00pr
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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #53 on: August 27, 2021, 13:28:36 »
Hello all,
I've been recommended this tyre by by local mechanic as something to help me get into a little off-roading, nothing too extreme. I'm a complete beginner when it comes to this, but did a 1 day course, then some gentle stuff down salisbury plain way, and would like to do more.
My Vstrom 650 is an XT with engine bars, belly pan etc so as set up as it could be I think, apart from the tyres which are pure road currently.
My bloke says £290 for a pair fitted.
Thoughts welcome on the tyre and the price, thank you.

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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #54 on: August 27, 2021, 17:52:21 »
The A41 is around a 90/10 road bias tyre. 

For light off roading, try the Michelin Anakee Adventure
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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #55 on: August 27, 2021, 21:32:40 »
Another vote for the Anakee Adventure.
I've not ventured much beyond very poorly surfaced back lanes and the odd field but there really confidence inspiring and I think they feel great on road too for an 80/20.

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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #56 on: August 28, 2021, 12:32:57 »
A mechanic who recommends what's basically a road tyre like the A41 for offroad must be on commission or have them lying around. Or just not know what he's talking about.
You need to be more specific in what your aspirations are: proper green laning or just the odd excursion onto hard packed roads? Without knowing that, nobody can tell you what you need with any confidence. Anakee Adventures are good for that bit beyond the proper roads, whilst still being a good choice on tarmac, but supply problems might scupper that. I was after a pair but had to go with my back-up choice the other week as some sizes are just not available. Not just Michelin who are affected though.
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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #57 on: September 16, 2021, 15:51:23 »
Got A41's on my Veek, had a 1000miles round Northern France a month or so back and they were great, maybe the Traction Control helps too as first bike with this on too, no moments on wet or dry tarmac, they now have no chicken strips...with full luggage and smooth French roads. Had many forays onto RUPP type tracks and farm tracks albeit in the dry too. Having said that they came with the bike when I purchased it, they have loads of life as they have done about 2K miles; but I just opted for £109 set of A40's that M&P are still knocking out which were I think OE fitment on the '15 Veek in any case.

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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #58 on: September 23, 2021, 18:29:31 »
Not long fitted a set to my 1200 Tiger and they have transformed the bike. Loads of grip, loads of feel and very stable. Happy  :grin:
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Re: New Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 tyre
« Reply #59 on: September 23, 2021, 19:24:25 »
Odd, when I was searching for information on the A41's I never saw this thread? (or I didn't go back to the earlier pages!  :dl_smiley_banghead:)
I had them fitted a couple of weeks back but only done a couple of 100 mile trips (one solo one two up), however I too, am initially impressed with them.
I contacted Bridgestone because they only gave one set of pressures for front & rear and on their web site, because I mostly carry a pillion I wanted a definitive answer, this was the reply to my e-mail..

"Dear Customer,
                        The 36/42 psi is for both solo and dual riding application. The design and development of the bike/tyre is conducted using one pressure in accordance with the tyre manufacturers regulations.  Lower pressures can be used but of course the lower one goes, the fewer miles will be achieved.  The best advise is to use 36/42 at all times

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