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 September 2026
Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV — Compared (September 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
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
87/100
7 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV — better wet and treadwear. Pick the Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 if dry and handling 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 11
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso IV leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 79 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso IV leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 86 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso IV leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 76 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Battlax BT 002 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 002 | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 91 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 92 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 81 |
| Dry | 100 | 89 |
| Wet | 60 | 72 |
| Comfort | 85 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 76 |
| Handling | 100 | 91 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 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 Diablo Rosso IV is widely regarded as a top-tier hypersport tire that offers significant improvements in feedback, warm-up time, and lean-angle confidence over its predecessors. While users consistently praise its performance in both wet and dry conditions, the consensus notes that these gains come at a premium price point and with potential longevity trade-offs depending on riding style.
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip with rapid warm-up times.
- High level of precision and confidence at deep lean angles.
- Improved feedback and stability compared to previous generations (DR2/DR3).
- Surprisingly good low-speed stability and handling characteristics.
Cons
- Higher price point compared to competitors and previous models.
- Performance consistency may degrade as the tire reaches the end of its service life.
- Potential for increased wear rates under aggressive riding conditions.
Observations
- Users reported significant improvements in resistance to cupping on smaller displacement bikes (e.g., PCX 125) compared to the Diablo Rosso II.
- Aggressive riders utilizing standard sportbike sizes (120/70 and 190/55) report that the tire maintains performance characteristics comparable to more track-focused compounds like the Rosso Corsa II.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 | B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Bridgestone
81
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV — better wet and treadwear. Pick the Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 if dry and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 72 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 scores 100 vs 89 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 76 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Battlax BT 002 scores 100 vs 91 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 002
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
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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.