71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
68/100
4 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Battlax BT 014 vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso — 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
59
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
5 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Battlax BT 014 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Pirelli Diablo Rosso if treadwear and comfort 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 014 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 014 | Diablo Rosso |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 70 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Battlax BT 014 leads by 47
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 014 | Diablo Rosso |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 33 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 014 | Diablo Rosso |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 74 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 014 | Diablo Rosso |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Battlax BT 014 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 014 | Diablo Rosso |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 58 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax BT 014 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 59 |
| Dry | 85 | 70 |
| Wet | 80 | 33 |
| Comfort | 70 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 53 | 70 |
| Handling | 73 | 58 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Tire A
59
/ 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-014 receives a mixed reception, characterized by a divide between riders who appreciate its predictable handling and those critical of its longevity and performance limits. While some users find it a capable tire for daily commuting and spirited riding, others report significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear and a lack of confidence during aggressive or track-oriented use.
Pros
- Predictable and sure-footed handling characteristics
- Reliable dry grip for daily commuting
- Good performance value relative to older generation standards
Cons
- Alarmingly short tread life, particularly on high-torque motorcycles
- Vague front-end feedback
- Below-average wet weather performance
- Lack of confidence during track-day usage
Observations
- High-displacement, high-torque motorcycles like the ZZR 1400 experience extremely rapid rear tire depletion, with some users reporting as little as 1,500 to 1,600 miles.
- Riders on middleweight sportbikes, such as the Ninja 600, reported more favorable longevity, reaching up to 5,000 miles on a rear tire.
The Pirelli Diablo Rosso receives polarized feedback, with users praising its performance in warm, dry conditions while expressing significant concerns regarding its reliability in cold or wet weather. While some riders appreciate the tire's neutral handling and grip for spirited riding, others report sudden, unpredictable traction loss that compromises rider confidence.
Pros
- Excellent grip and handling in warm, dry conditions
- Predictable and neutral steering characteristics
- Strong performance on smaller displacement vehicles and scooters
- Good feedback for spirited street riding
Cons
- Sudden and unpredictable loss of traction in cold or wet conditions
- Poor performance and safety concerns during rain
- Inconsistent tread wear patterns
- Faster than expected wear rates for some users
Observations
- Users on smaller displacement scooters reported high satisfaction with grip and longevity.
- Riders on mid-sized naked bikes, such as the Ducati Monster, reported significant instability and safety issues in sub-optimal weather.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 014 | B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Bridgestone
59
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Bridgestone Battlax BT 014 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Pirelli Diablo Rosso if treadwear and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Battlax BT 014 scores 80 vs 33 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Diablo Rosso scores 70 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Battlax BT 014 scores 85 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Battlax BT 014 scores 73 vs 58 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 014
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso
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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.