78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 vs Michelin Power 5 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
15 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Power 5 — better wet and treadwear. Pick the Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 if handling and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Battlax BT 002 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 86 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Power 5 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 81 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 85 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Power 5 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 72 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Battlax BT 002 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 | Michelin Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 80 |
| Dry | 100 | 86 |
| Wet | 60 | 81 |
| Comfort | 85 | 85 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 72 |
| Handling | 100 | 81 |
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78
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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
Observations
- 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.
The Michelin Power 5 is widely regarded as a high-performing street sport tire that excels in rapid warm-up, wet-weather confidence, and agile handling. While most riders praise its real-world versatility and grip, opinions on longevity and high-lean-angle stability are polarized, with some users preferring competitors like the Bridgestone S22 for track-oriented or aggressive riding.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and stability in standing water
- Rapid warm-up times, even in cooler ambient temperatures
- Agile handling and predictable cornering behavior on public roads
- Strong confidence-inspiring feedback during braking
Cons
- Tendency for the rear tire to square off prematurely
- Inconsistent performance and grip degradation as the tire reaches the end of its life
- Lack of confidence at maximum lean angles compared to dedicated track tires
- Mixed reports on overall mileage, with some users experiencing rapid wear under heavy engine braking
Observations
- Users on middleweight naked bikes like the KTM Duke 790 report excellent synergy and traction control performance.
- Riders with high-torque bikes featuring strong engine braking noted a 'sketchy' front-end feel and accelerated rear tire wear.
- Mileage reports vary significantly, ranging from 2,500 miles to over 8,000 miles depending on riding style and bike weight.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 | B · Michelin Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Bridgestone
80
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Power 5 — better wet and treadwear. Pick the Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 if handling and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Power 5 scores 81 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 scores 100 vs 81 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 scores 100 vs 86 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Power 5 scores 72 vs 65 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 002
Tire B · Michelin Power 5
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.