arley’s V-Rod, Kawasaki’s MeanStreak, Yamaha’s Road Star Warrior and the Honda VTX1800 are all big-bore performance cruisers with an attitude and Bridgestone’s just released a brand-new set of tires with an attitude to match. The Exedra G851/G850 radials have been specifically designed, engineered and compounded just for these bikes. These are power tires for power bikes, and they’re the first Bridgestones ever made to fit the V-Rod.
     In every key performance area you can name, whether it’s solid stability for serious cruising, whether it’s exceptional grip or whether it’s high mileage you’re looking for, the new Bridgestone Exedra G851 / G850 set a new standard for performance-cruiser tires. Bridgestone engineers set out to develop a real performance tire for these muscle-cruisers and that’s exactly what they’ve achieved. In the process, they make it a tire that is also smooth riding and rider friendly. And they look good, too.
     The Exedra G851 front and G850 rear both feature a silica-enriched compound and an aggressive tread pattern that combines to serve up a really confidence-inspiring level of grip. That grip is there on both wet and dry surfaces, too. The Exedra G850 rear has a Kevlar mono-spiral belt, as well, engineered to provide high-speed stability and an improved level of shock absorption. From the ground up these tires were designed for power cruisers and Bridgestone didn’t miss a thing.
     The new Bridgestone radials are available in the following sizes, all specifically aimed at the power cruisers:

Bridgestone’s brand new Exedra G851/G850 are specifically designed and engineered for big-bore performance cruisers, featuring high-mileage, exceptional grip and a great look. With their smooth riding style and attitude, these tires are a great choice for any performance cruiser.

     Stay tuned for this, too. Bridgestone’s releasing the Exedra G851/G850 with a special dealer promotion. If you have the chance, stop by the Bridgestone booth at the Indy show (#1519) and let them tell you all about it. Take a good look at these tires while you’re there. Your power-cruising customers will want to know all about them. If you didn’t make it to Indy check in with your Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties rep. Power cruisers have attitude, and these new Bridgestone tires are designed with an attitude to match.