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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 vs Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC — Compared (September 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 Pirelli

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC

Summer Trackday and Competition tires

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC tread pattern
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
83/100
1 owner review
Dry
99
Wet
80
Comfort
80
Treadwear
70
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC — better dry, wet and treadwear. Pick the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 if handling matters 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Diablo Supercorsa SC leads by 6
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
93
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
99
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Diablo Supercorsa SC
Professional tests (TWG score) – 98
Tyre Reviews owners 93 100

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Diablo Supercorsa SC leads by 6
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
74
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
80
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Diablo Supercorsa SC
Tyre Reviews owners 74 80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
80
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
80
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Diablo Supercorsa SC
Tyre Reviews owners 80 80

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Diablo Supercorsa SC leads by 6
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
64
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
70
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Diablo Supercorsa SC
Tyre Reviews owners 64 70

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Battlax Hypersport S22 leads by 10
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
90
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
80
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Diablo Supercorsa SC
Tyre Reviews owners 90 80

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 vs Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
Relative Score 78 80
Dry 93 99
Wet 74 80
Comfort 80 80
Treadwear 64 70
Handling 90 80

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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 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC

The Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC is highly regarded for its exceptional grip and rapid warm-up characteristics, making it a top-tier choice for performance-oriented riding. Users report a confidence-inspiring experience in corners, though the tire's aggressive compound naturally leads to a relatively short lifespan.

Pros

  • Exceptional cornering grip and traction
  • Rapid warm-up time
  • Consistent and predictable handling feedback
  • Reliable performance even in wet conditions

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear leading to short service life
  • Front tire may reach wear indicators significantly faster than the rear

Observations

  • Users on middleweight sportbikes like the Triumph Daytona 675 report achieving approximately 5,000 miles of total service life.
  • The tire maintains stable performance characteristics even as it approaches the legal tread wear limit.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 B · Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
CategorySummer Extreme Performance tiresSummer Trackday and Competition tires
Vehicle typeMotorcycleMotorcycle
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC — better dry, wet and treadwear. Pick the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 90 vs 80 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC scores 99 vs 93 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC scores 80 vs 74 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC scores 70 vs 64 on treadwear.

Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC

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.