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Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 vs Continental ContiSport Attack — 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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Tire B Continental

Continental ContiSport Attack

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Continental ContiSport Attack tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
74
Comfort
86
Treadwear
74
Handling
91

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Continental ContiSport Attack — better treadwear 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ContiSport Attack leads by 1
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
93
B — Continental ContiSport Attack
94
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22ContiSport Attack
Tyre Reviews owners 93 94

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
74
B — Continental ContiSport Attack
74
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22ContiSport Attack
Tyre Reviews owners 74 74

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ContiSport Attack leads by 6
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
80
B — Continental ContiSport Attack
86
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22ContiSport Attack
Tyre Reviews owners 80 86

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ContiSport Attack leads by 10
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
64
B — Continental ContiSport Attack
74
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22ContiSport Attack
Tyre Reviews owners 64 74

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ContiSport Attack leads by 1
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
90
B — Continental ContiSport Attack
91
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22ContiSport Attack
Tyre Reviews owners 90 91

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 vs Continental ContiSport Attack: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22Continental ContiSport Attack
Relative Score 78 82
Dry 93 94
Wet 74 74
Comfort 80 86
Treadwear 64 74
Handling 90 91

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22

The Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 is widely regarded as a high-performance street tire that excels in dry grip, handling precision, and rider confidence. While it receives near-universal acclaim for its sporty characteristics and track-day capability, the consensus is that these performance benefits come at the cost of rapid tread wear and a tendency for the rear tire to develop flat spots, particularly during commuting or straight-line riding.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry grip and cornering confidence
  • High level of steering precision and agility
  • Consistent performance even as the tire wears
  • Strong stability and braking performance in wet conditions

Cons

  • Rapid rear tire wear and premature flat-spotting
  • Short overall lifespan compared to sport-touring alternatives
  • Inconsistent wet weather performance reported by some users
  • Potential for edge grip issues when tires are cold

Observations

  • High-torque motorcycles (e.g., R1, MT-09) experience significantly accelerated rear tire wear, especially with aggressive throttle application.
  • Users noted that the tire's profile encourages a very willing and sharp lean-in, which is highly appreciated on sport-oriented chassis like the Ninja 636.
Tire B Continental ContiSport Attack

The Continental ContiSport Attack is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in dry-weather handling, cornering stability, and predictable feedback. While users consistently praise its track-capable grip and agility, there is a clear divide regarding longevity, with some riders experiencing rapid tread wear depending on bike weight and riding style.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry-weather grip and cornering confidence
  • Fast warm-up time
  • Predictable handling characteristics
  • Strong performance on track and spirited canyon riding

Cons

  • Short tread life, particularly under aggressive use
  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance compared to dedicated touring tires
  • Potential for rapid center-tread degradation

Observations

  • Lighter motorcycles like the Suzuki SV650 report significantly better mileage (up to 12,500km front) compared to high-output sportbikes like the ZX10R.
  • Users noted that the tire's performance profile is better suited for canyon carving and track use than for high-mileage commuting.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 B · Continental ContiSport Attack
CategorySummer Extreme Performance tiresSummer Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle typeMotorcycleMotorcycle
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Continental

Winner: Continental ContiSport Attack — better treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Continental ContiSport Attack scores 74 vs 64 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Continental ContiSport Attack scores 86 vs 80 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
Tire B · Continental ContiSport Attack

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.