78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
16 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 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 S22 — better wet and treadwear. 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 7
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S22 | Sportmax Qualifier HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Battlax Hypersport S22 leads by 34
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S22 | Sportmax Qualifier HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 40 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Sportmax Qualifier HR leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S22 | Sportmax Qualifier HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Battlax Hypersport S22 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S22 | Sportmax Qualifier HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 40 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Hypersport S22 | Sportmax Qualifier HR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 | Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 65 |
| Dry | 93 | 100 |
| Wet | 74 | 40 |
| Comfort | 80 | 90 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 40 |
| Handling | 90 | 90 |
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78
/ 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 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.
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 S22 | 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?
78
/ 100
Bridgestone
65
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 — better wet and treadwear. 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 S22 scores 74 vs 40 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 64 vs 40 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR scores 90 vs 80 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR scores 100 vs 93 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.