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Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 vs Continental ContiSportAttack 2 — 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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VerdictWinner: Continental ContiSportAttack 2 — better comfort, treadwear and wet. 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) ContiSportAttack 2 leads by 5
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
93
B — Continental ContiSportAttack 2
98
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22ContiSportAttack 2
Tyre Reviews owners 93 98

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ContiSportAttack 2 leads by 6
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
74
B — Continental ContiSportAttack 2
80
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22ContiSportAttack 2
Tyre Reviews owners 74 80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ContiSportAttack 2 leads by 13
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
80
B — Continental ContiSportAttack 2
93
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22ContiSportAttack 2
Tyre Reviews owners 80 93

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ContiSportAttack 2 leads by 7
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
64
B — Continental ContiSportAttack 2
71
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22ContiSportAttack 2
Tyre Reviews owners 64 71

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ContiSportAttack 2 leads by 5
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
90
B — Continental ContiSportAttack 2
95
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22ContiSportAttack 2
Tyre Reviews owners 90 95

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 vs Continental ContiSportAttack 2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22Continental ContiSportAttack 2
Relative Score 78 85
Dry 93 98
Wet 74 80
Comfort 80 93
Treadwear 64 71
Handling 90 95

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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 ContiSportAttack 2

The Continental ContiSportAttack 2 is highly regarded by sportbike riders for its exceptional grip, rapid warm-up times, and predictable handling characteristics. While it excels in both spirited road riding and track day applications, users note that its performance-oriented compound leads to relatively rapid tread wear, particularly under aggressive riding conditions.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry and wet grip levels
  • Very fast warm-up time
  • Predictable and intuitive handling
  • Strong performance in both track and street environments

Cons

  • Short tread life compared to touring-oriented tires
  • High cost-per-mile for daily commuters
  • Rapid rear tire degradation under aggressive throttle application

Observations

  • Riders of middleweight and liter-class sportbikes (e.g., ZX6R, Speed Triple 1050) report high satisfaction with cornering confidence.
  • Commuters note that the tire's longevity is significantly reduced by high-mileage daily use, making it less ideal for non-sporting utility.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 B · Continental ContiSportAttack 2
CategorySummer Extreme Performance tiresSummer Max Performance tires
Vehicle typeMotorcycleMotorcycle
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Continental

Winner: Continental ContiSportAttack 2 — better comfort, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Continental ContiSportAttack 2 scores 93 vs 80 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Continental ContiSportAttack 2 scores 71 vs 64 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental ContiSportAttack 2 scores 80 vs 74 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental ContiSportAttack 2 scores 98 vs 93 on dry.

Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
Tire B · Continental ContiSportAttack 2

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.