55
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
57/100
15 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S20 vs Dunlop SportSmart MK3 — 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
90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
88/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SportSmart MK3 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. 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)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S20 | SportSmart MK3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S20 | SportSmart MK3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 73 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 43
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S20 | SportSmart MK3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 70
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S20 | SportSmart MK3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | 100 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S20 | SportSmart MK3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 93 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S20 | Dunlop SportSmart MK3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 55 | 90 |
| Dry | 74 | 90 |
| Wet | 61 | 73 |
| Comfort | 57 | 100 |
| Treadwear | 30 | 100 |
| Handling | 68 | 93 |
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Headline score
55
/ 100
Tire A
90
/ 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 Hypersport S20 is a polarizing tire that excels in high-performance, warm-weather conditions but suffers from significant longevity and cold-weather performance issues. While riders on powerful sportbikes praise its grip during aggressive, spirited riding, many users report rapid tread wear, poor stability in cold or wet conditions, and a tendency for the rear tire to square off quickly.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip when fully warmed up
- High confidence levels during aggressive, spirited cornering
- Strong performance on track and twisty roads
- Predictable handling profile that resists turning square under specific conditions
Cons
- Extremely short tread life, often requiring replacement between 1,000 and 3,500 miles
- Poor cold-weather performance and slow warm-up times
- Lack of stability and grip in wet or less-than-ideal road conditions
- Tendency for the rear tire to square off rapidly, leading to unstable handling
Observations
- Owners of heavy, high-torque motorcycles like the Kawasaki ZZR1400 and Z1000SX report rapid center-tread wear, particularly during motorway riding.
- Users on liter-class sportbikes (R1, CBR1000RR) note that the tire requires significant heat to reach optimal performance, making it less suitable for casual or cold-weather commuting.
The Dunlop SportSmart MK3 is generally regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in aggressive road riding conditions. While users praise its longevity and exceptional grip once at operating temperature, there are noted limitations regarding its performance in cold or suboptimal road surfaces.
Pros
- Excellent grip levels when tires are at operating temperature
- Impressive tread longevity for a sport-oriented tire
- Highly capable performance for spirited road riding
Cons
- Reduced traction in cold weather conditions
- Noticeable loss of grip on dirty or compromised road surfaces
Observations
- Performance characteristics are highly optimized for dry, warm-weather road racing environments.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S20 | B · Dunlop SportSmart MK3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
55
/ 100
Bridgestone
90
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop SportSmart MK3 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 100 vs 30 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 100 vs 57 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 93 vs 68 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 90 vs 74 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S20
Tire B · Dunlop SportSmart MK3
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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.