81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 vs Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 — 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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84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
83/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 — better wet, comfort and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 if treadwear 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
Score (0–100)
Battlax Sport Touring T32 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Sport Touring T31 | Battlax Sport Touring T32 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 86 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Battlax Sport Touring T32 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Sport Touring T31 | Battlax Sport Touring T32 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 89 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Battlax Sport Touring T32 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Sport Touring T31 | Battlax Sport Touring T32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 93 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Battlax Sport Touring T31 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Sport Touring T31 | Battlax Sport Touring T32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 69 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Battlax Sport Touring T32 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Sport Touring T31 | Battlax Sport Touring T32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 88 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 | Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 84 |
| Dry | 84 | 86 |
| Wet | 75 | 90 |
| Comfort | 80 | 93 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 69 |
| Handling | 80 | 88 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/6 · 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tyre Test | 17% #6/6 · Best Motorcycle Tyres for 2024 | 0 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 is viewed as a capable and communicative tire that performs well in spirited riding conditions. While it offers reliable grip, some users report a tendency for the tire to feel overly sensitive or skittish on uneven road surfaces.
Pros
- Strong dry grip on smooth road surfaces
- High level of road feedback and communication
- Capable of maintaining pace with sport-oriented motorcycles
- Improved wet weather performance compared to previous generations
Cons
- Tendency to skip or feel unsettled on rough, uneven road surfaces
- Feedback can occasionally be misleading, creating a false sensation of slipping
- Wet grip performance is considered good but not class-leading compared to dedicated sport tires
Observations
- Users of the GT-spec variant on heavy sport-touring motorcycles like the ST1300 report a generally positive experience with handling and feedback.
The Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in wet-weather confidence and handling agility. While most riders praise its stability and transformative effect on bike handling, there is a notable consensus regarding its relatively short tread life and occasional concerns about rear-end grip during aggressive dry-weather riding.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather performance and rider confidence
- Noticeable improvement in handling and steering agility
- High-speed stability even when carrying heavy luggage
- Consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures
Cons
- Disappointing tread longevity, particularly for heavy touring bikes
- Reports of rear-end sliding during aggressive dry-weather cornering
- Noticeable drop-off in performance as the tire reaches the end of its life
Observations
- Riders of heavy touring motorcycles, such as the BMW R1200RT, report significantly faster rear tire wear compared to previous generation tires.
- The T32GT variant is specifically noted for providing lighter, more responsive steering compared to competitor tires on heavy touring platforms.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 | B · Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Bridgestone
84
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 — better wet, comfort and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 scores 85 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 scores 90 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 scores 93 vs 80 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 scores 88 vs 80 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31
Tire B · Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32
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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.