Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 review
The Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 is viewed as a capable and communicative tire that performs well in spirited riding conditions. While it offers reliable grip, some users report a tendency for the tire to feel overly sensitive or skittish on uneven road surfaces.
Owners rate it 8.4 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
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.
By owner reviews
80%By road tests
71.6%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 is viewed as a capable and communicative tire that performs well in spirited riding conditions. While it offers reliable grip, some users report a tendency for the tire to feel overly sensitive or skittish on uneven road surfaces.
Pros
- Strong dry grip on smooth road surfaces
- High level of road feedback and communication
- Capable of maintaining pace with sport-oriented motorcycles
- Improved wet weather performance compared to previous generations
Cons
- Tendency to skip or feel unsettled on rough, uneven road surfaces
- Feedback can occasionally be misleading, creating a false sensation of slipping
- Wet grip performance is considered good but not class-leading compared to dedicated sport tires
Worth knowing
- Users of the GT-spec variant on heavy sport-touring motorcycles like the ST1300 report a generally positive experience with handling and feedback.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring tire Test · 180/55 R17
6th of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 6th of 6 |