81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 vs Continental ContiSportAttack 3 — 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
87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ContiSportAttack 3 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 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 Hypersport S21 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S21 | ContiSportAttack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ContiSportAttack 3 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S21 | ContiSportAttack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 90 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ContiSportAttack 3 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S21 | ContiSportAttack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ContiSportAttack 3 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S21 | ContiSportAttack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Battlax Hypersport S21 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S21 | ContiSportAttack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 | Continental ContiSportAttack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 87 |
| Dry | 95 | 90 |
| Wet | 80 | 90 |
| Comfort | 83 | 90 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 80 |
| Handling | 95 | 90 |
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81
/ 100
Tire A
87
/ 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 S21 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in grip and handling, making it a favorite for aggressive street riding and occasional track use. While users praise its quick warm-up and confidence-inspiring cornering, the trade-off is a relatively short tread life, particularly for riders who spend significant time on straight roads.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- Rapid warm-up time
- High performance capability suitable for track days
- Predictable and communicative road feel
Cons
- Limited tread longevity
- Rapid wear on the center compound during straight-line riding
- Reduced traction on painted road markings and pedestrian crossings
Observations
- Riders transitioning from 190/50 to 190/55 profiles on sportbikes like the Yamaha R1 report improved handling characteristics.
- The tire is specifically noted for its suitability on high-demand, high-horsepower sportbikes.
The Continental ContiSportAttack 3 is highly regarded for its rapid warm-up characteristics and versatile grip across varying road conditions. Users consistently report strong performance in cold, wet, and compromised surface environments, though this performance comes at the cost of accelerated tread wear.
Pros
- Rapid warm-up time
- Exceptional grip in cold temperatures
- Strong performance on wet and dirty road surfaces
Cons
- Above-average tread wear rate
Observations
- Performance remains consistent across diverse road conditions, suggesting high versatility for sport-oriented riders.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 | B · Continental ContiSportAttack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Bridgestone
87
/ 100
Continental
Winner: Continental ContiSportAttack 3 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 if dry and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental ContiSportAttack 3 scores 80 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ContiSportAttack 3 scores 90 vs 80 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ContiSportAttack 3 scores 90 vs 83 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 scores 95 vs 90 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21
Tire B · Continental ContiSportAttack 3
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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.