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Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 vs Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa — 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 Pirelli

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa

Summer Trackday and Competition tires

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
12 owner reviews
Dry
86
Wet
45
Comfort
78
Treadwear
59
Handling
81

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 — better wet, handling and dry. 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) Battlax Hypersport S22 leads by 7
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
93
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa
86
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Diablo Supercorsa
Tyre Reviews owners 93 86

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Battlax Hypersport S22 leads by 29
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
74
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa
45
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Diablo Supercorsa
Tyre Reviews owners 74 45

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Battlax Hypersport S22 leads by 2
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
80
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa
78
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Diablo Supercorsa
Tyre Reviews owners 80 78

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Battlax Hypersport S22 leads by 5
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
64
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa
59
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Diablo Supercorsa
Tyre Reviews owners 64 59

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Battlax Hypersport S22 leads by 9
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
90
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa
81
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Diablo Supercorsa
Tyre Reviews owners 90 81

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 vs Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa
Relative Score 78 66
Dry 93 86
Wet 74 45
Comfort 80 78
Treadwear 64 59
Handling 90 81

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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

The Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa is widely regarded as a high-performance, race-oriented tire that excels in dry, spirited riding and track environments. While users consistently praise its exceptional dry grip and precise handling, the consensus highlights significant limitations regarding longevity and safety in wet or compromised road conditions.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry weather grip and cornering stability
  • Precise steering feedback and handling characteristics
  • Highly effective for track-day use and aggressive riding
  • Strong performance on high-quality, clean tarmac

Cons

  • Extremely short tread life, particularly on high-torque motorcycles
  • Poor performance and lack of confidence in wet or damp conditions
  • High price point relative to the rapid rate of wear
  • Susceptibility to road debris and surface imperfections

Observations

  • Users on litre-class sportbikes report significantly faster tread wear, with some reaching the wear bars in under 2,000 miles.
  • Owners of middleweight sportbikes (e.g., Daytona 675) note that the tire's lack of siping makes it feel unstable on uneven or debris-strewn public roads.
Specifications

Specs side by side

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

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Pirelli

Winner: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 74 vs 45 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 90 vs 81 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 93 vs 86 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 64 vs 59 on treadwear.

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

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.