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Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 vs Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro — 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 Dragon Supercorsa Pro

Summer Trackday and Competition tires

Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
10 owner reviews
Dry
97
Wet
48
Comfort
78
Treadwear
55
Handling
89

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 — better wet and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro if dry 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) Dragon Supercorsa Pro leads by 4
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
93
B — Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
97
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Dragon Supercorsa Pro
Tyre Reviews owners 93 97

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Battlax Hypersport S22 leads by 26
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
74
B — Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
48
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Dragon Supercorsa Pro
Tyre Reviews owners 74 48

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Battlax Hypersport S22 leads by 2
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
80
B — Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
78
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Dragon Supercorsa Pro
Tyre Reviews owners 80 78

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Battlax Hypersport S22 leads by 9
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
64
B — Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
55
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Dragon Supercorsa Pro
Tyre Reviews owners 64 55

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Battlax Hypersport S22 leads by 1
A — Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
90
B — Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
89
Why this score
SourceBattlax Hypersport S22Dragon Supercorsa Pro
Tyre Reviews owners 90 89

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 vs Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
Relative Score 78 68
Dry 93 97
Wet 74 48
Comfort 80 78
Treadwear 64 55
Handling 90 89

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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 Dragon Supercorsa Pro

The Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro is widely regarded as a high-performance, track-oriented tire that excels in dry conditions, offering exceptional feedback and cornering precision. While users praise its grip and handling characteristics for aggressive street and track riding, it is generally considered unsuitable for wet weather and suffers from rapid tread wear, making it a specialized tool rather than an all-around road tire.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry weather grip and traction
  • Precise handling and high-quality front-end feedback
  • Quick warm-up time
  • Predictable and controllable behavior at the limit

Cons

  • Very short tread life and high wear rates
  • Poor performance and lack of confidence in wet conditions
  • Not suitable for daily commuting or all-weather riding

Observations

  • Users report that the tire is highly effective for aggressive street riding on middleweight sportbikes like the VFR 750 and ZZR600.
  • The tire's longevity is significantly impacted by heavy loads and daily road use, with some users reporting rear tire depletion in as little as 1,300 to 2,000 kilometers.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 B · Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
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 and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro if dry matters most to you.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 74 vs 48 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 64 vs 55 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro scores 97 vs 93 on dry.

Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
Tire B · Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro

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.