79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso II — 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.
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80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
19 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport and Pirelli Diablo Rosso II are within 2 points overall. Pirelli Diablo Rosso II is stronger on treadwear and dry.
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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)
Diablo Rosso II leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport | Diablo Rosso II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport | Diablo Rosso II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 73 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport | Diablo Rosso II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 86 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso II leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport | Diablo Rosso II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 75 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport | Diablo Rosso II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport | Pirelli Diablo Rosso II |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 80 |
| Dry | 86 | 90 |
| Wet | 75 | 73 |
| Comfort | 88 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 75 |
| Handling | 85 | 84 |
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79
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport is widely regarded as a reliable, confidence-inspiring tire for street-oriented sport riding and touring. While it receives high marks for its predictable handling and ability to absorb road imperfections, more aggressive riders note that it lacks the ultimate feedback and grip limits required for high-performance track or spirited riding.
Pros
- Excellent confidence and stability in varied road conditions
- Strong performance in both wet and dry weather
- Effective absorption of road bumps and irregularities
- Predictable handling characteristics for street use
Cons
- Lack of feedback and feel at higher lean angles
- Tendency to square off during long-distance or motorway riding
- Performance limits are reached quickly during aggressive, high-speed riding
- Inconsistent grip levels reported by some users when pushing the rear tire
Observations
- Users on smaller displacement bikes, such as 250cc models, report excellent longevity and minimal wear.
- High-horsepower sportbike owners (e.g., 170bhp machines) report faster squaring of the rear tire and suggest the need for stickier compounds for track-focused performance.
The Pirelli Diablo Rosso II is widely regarded as a high-performance sport tire that excels in dry-weather grip, rapid warm-up times, and rider feedback. While it earns praise for its confidence-inspiring handling on sport bikes, user experiences regarding tread longevity and wet-weather performance are polarized, often depending heavily on bike weight and riding style.
Pros
- Exceptional dry-weather grip and cornering stability
- Rapid warm-up time for immediate performance
- Predictable handling and high levels of rider feedback
- Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with reports of rapid center wear and cupping
- Polarized wet-weather performance ranging from 'glue-like' to 'dangerous'
- Tendency for the rear tire to square off over time
- Front tire profile can feel overly 'pointy' or aggressive for some riders
Observations
- Smaller displacement bikes (e.g., DRZ400SM, YZF-R25) report significantly higher mileage and longevity compared to high-horsepower sport bikes.
- High-horsepower motorcycles (e.g., ZX10R) experience rapid rear tire degradation, often requiring replacement in under 2,000 miles under spirited use.
- Some riders noted that the tire's profile on naked bikes can lead to overly quick turn-in characteristics.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport | B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso II |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Bridgestone
80
/ 100
Pirelli
Too close to call: Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport and Pirelli Diablo Rosso II are within 2 points overall. Pirelli Diablo Rosso II is stronger on treadwear and dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Diablo Rosso II scores 75 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Diablo Rosso II scores 90 vs 86 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
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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.