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 Pirelli Angel ST — 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
11 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Angel ST — better wet, treadwear and comfort. 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 16
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Angel ST leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 83 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Angel ST leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 89 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Angel ST leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 78 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Battlax BT 002 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 81 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 | Pirelli Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 82 |
| Dry | 100 | 84 |
| Wet | 60 | 83 |
| Comfort | 85 | 89 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 78 |
| Handling | 100 | 81 |
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78
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 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 Pirelli Angel ST is widely regarded as a dependable, versatile sport-touring tire that offers a strong balance of dry grip, stability, and longevity. While users generally praise its predictable handling and confidence-inspiring performance in varied conditions, some riders report inconsistent wear patterns and a noticeable drop-off in performance as the tire nears the end of its service life.
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and cornering stability
- Predictable and reliable performance in wet conditions
- Strong longevity for sport-touring applications
- Neutral and responsive steering characteristics
Cons
- Rapid, sudden wear once the tire reaches the end of its tread life
- Requires a brief warm-up period to reach optimal operating temperature
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance compared to premium competitors
- Potential for cupping if tire pressures are not strictly managed
Observations
- Heavy sport-touring motorcycles, such as the Yamaha FJR1300, benefit from running higher-than-factory tire pressures to prevent cupping and improve responsiveness.
- The rear tire performance is noted to be more stable and predictable when the motorcycle is loaded with a passenger and luggage, suggesting the carcass design favors heavier loads.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 | B · Pirelli Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Bridgestone
82
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Angel ST — better wet, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 if handling and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Angel ST scores 83 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 84 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Angel ST scores 78 vs 65 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 002
Tire B · Pirelli Angel ST
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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.