58
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
27 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Battlax BT 016 vs Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 — 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%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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 Sport Touring T31 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 016 | Battlax Sport Touring T31 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 85 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Battlax Sport Touring T31 leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 016 | Battlax Sport Touring T31 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 48 | 75 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Battlax Sport Touring T31 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 016 | Battlax Sport Touring T31 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 80 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Battlax Sport Touring T31 leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 016 | Battlax Sport Touring T31 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | 85 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Battlax Sport Touring T31 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT 016 | Battlax Sport Touring T31 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax BT 016 | Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 58 | 81 |
| Dry | 72 | 84 |
| Wet | 48 | 75 |
| Comfort | 65 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 52 | 85 |
| Handling | 65 | 80 |
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Headline score
58
/ 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-016 is widely regarded as a capable, high-performance tire in warm, dry conditions, often praised for its stability and grip during spirited riding or track use. However, user consensus is polarized due to its poor performance in wet or cold weather, with many riders reporting a significant lack of confidence and traction in adverse conditions.
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and high-speed stability when tires are at operating temperature
- Predictable handling and feedback during aggressive cornering in warm weather
- Strong performance for track-day enthusiasts
- Good value for riders prioritizing dry-weather performance
Cons
- Dangerous or unpredictable traction in wet, damp, or cold conditions
- Short tread life, with many users reporting significant wear between 2,500 and 4,000 miles
- Slow warm-up time, requiring caution during the initial miles of a ride
- Inconsistent wear patterns, often resulting in the front tire wearing out faster than the rear
Observations
- Users on high-torque supersport bikes (e.g., GSXR750, R1) frequently report rear-wheel slippage and rapid tread depletion.
- Riders with older 16-inch front wheel configurations noted the tire provides good feedback and turn-in agility despite limited modern tire options.
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
Observations
- Users of the GT-spec variant on heavy sport-touring motorcycles like the ST1300 report a generally positive experience with handling and feedback.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 016 | B · Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
58
/ 100
Bridgestone
81
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 scores 85 vs 52 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 scores 75 vs 48 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 scores 80 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 scores 80 vs 65 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 016
Tire B · Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31
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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.