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 Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR — 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
65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 — better wet, treadwear and handling. Pick the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR if comfort and dry 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)
Sportmax Qualifier HR leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S21 | Sportmax Qualifier HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Battlax Hypersport S21 leads by 40
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S21 | Sportmax Qualifier HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 40 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Sportmax Qualifier HR leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S21 | Sportmax Qualifier HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Battlax Hypersport S21 leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S21 | Sportmax Qualifier HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 40 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Battlax Hypersport S21 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S21 | Sportmax Qualifier HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 | Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 65 |
| Dry | 95 | 100 |
| Wet | 80 | 40 |
| Comfort | 83 | 90 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 40 |
| Handling | 95 | 90 |
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81
/ 100
Tire A
65
/ 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 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 Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR is perceived as a performance-oriented tire best suited for lightweight, lower-horsepower motorcycles in dry conditions. While it offers high levels of confidence and agility, its utility is significantly hampered by poor wet-weather performance and exceptionally short tread life.
Pros
- Excellent dry-weather grip and handling
- High confidence during aggressive cornering
- Reduced rotational inertia suitable for smaller displacement bikes
Cons
- Very poor tread longevity, even on low-power motorcycles
- Significant lack of traction in wet conditions
Observations
- Users note that the H-rated specification is well-matched for smaller displacement bikes (e.g., 60BHP range) to improve acceleration.
- Despite the lower power output of the intended vehicle class, the tire still suffers from rapid tread wear.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 | B · Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Bridgestone
65
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 — better wet, treadwear and handling. Pick the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR if comfort and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 scores 80 vs 40 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 scores 63 vs 40 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR scores 90 vs 83 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 scores 95 vs 90 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21
Tire B · Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR
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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.
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