Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 review
The Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 is highly regarded as a high-performance track-oriented tire that offers exceptional dry grip and stability for sportbike riders. While it provides excellent feedback and confidence during aggressive riding, users note that its performance is significantly compromised in cold or wet conditions.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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The Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 is highly regarded as a high-performance track-oriented tire that offers exceptional dry grip and stability for sportbike riders. While it provides excellent feedback and confidence during aggressive riding, users note that its performance is significantly compromised in cold or wet conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional dry weather traction and grip
- High-speed stability and confidence
- Excellent road feedback and handling characteristics
- Strong braking performance
Cons
- Poor performance in cold and wet conditions
- Rapid tread wear under aggressive usage
- Limited versatility for non-track or daily commuting environments
Worth knowing
- Users operating high-displacement sportbikes, such as the Suzuki GSX-R 1000, report high satisfaction with the tire's ability to handle aggressive cornering.
- Longevity expectations vary significantly based on riding style, with some users reporting surprisingly good mileage despite the tire's soft compound.