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Powersports Business • October 2026 • 43
Bridgestone’ s sport motorcycle tire selected as OE for Kawasaki Ninja
Bridgestone is now supplying a series of its sport motorcycle tires as original equipment for Kawasaki’ s Ninja ZX−10R, the company announced on Sept. 4.
The Battlax Racing Street RS12 is Bridgestone’ s highest level of dry-grip performance tire in its road-legal lineup. It delivers improvements in circuit performance, emphasizes dry grip, and maintains high grip even after multiple laps.
The new Ninja ZX−10R is Kawasaki’ s flagship supersport model and its base vehicle for professional racing, which includes the Superbike World Championship.
Kawasaki says the OE tires’ dry grip and stable cornering maximize the performance of the Ninja ZX−10R and deliver outstanding performance in various environments. By developing and supplying these tires, Bridgestone will continue contributing to Kawasaki and its riders through various other models.
The Battlax Racing Street RS12 is Bridgestone’ s highest level of drygrip performance tire in its road-legal lineup.( Photo: Bridgestone)
Meyer Distributing adds Carlstar specialty tires and wheels
Meyer Distributing has added The Carlstar Group to its product lineup through a new distribution partnership, expanding access to specialty tires and wheels for powersports and outdoor power equipment customers across North America.
Based in Jasper, Indiana, Meyer distributes specialty products to dealers and other customers in the outdoor power equipment market. The partnership adds Carlstar-branded products, including tires and wheels for ATV and UTV applications, to Meyer’ s portfolio.
“ This expanded partnership strengthens our ability to put Carlstarbranded and Titan Specialty products within reach of more customers across North America,” says Chris Daum, general manager of the OPE market segment at Titan International.
The addition gives Meyer customers another source for replacement and specialty tires covering ATV and UTV applications. Carlstar products are also
The addition of Carlstar gives Meyer customers another source for replacement and specialty tires covering ATV and UTV applications.( Photo: Carlstar) used as original equipment on a variety of machines, according to the company.
“ We are excited to partner with Carlstar,” says Mike Merder, category sales manager for outdoor power equipment at Meyer.“ The Carlstar brand is a staple on original equipment machines for work and play, long recognized as a leader in the industry. It’ s a great opportunity to provide our customers with another quality brand.”
Carlstar’ s product range also covers lawn and garden, trailers and haulers, agriculture, construction, industrial and tube / flap applications. The company’ s brands include products designed for both work and recreational applications.