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 Pirelli Angel ST — 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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82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
11 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 and Pirelli Angel ST are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 is stronger on treadwear. Pirelli Angel ST is stronger on comfort and wet.
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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)
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Sport Touring T31 | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Angel ST leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Sport Touring T31 | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 83 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Angel ST leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Sport Touring T31 | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 89 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Battlax Sport Touring T31 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Sport Touring T31 | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 78 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Angel ST leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Battlax Sport Touring T31 | Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 81 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 | Pirelli Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 82 |
| Dry | 84 | 84 |
| Wet | 75 | 83 |
| Comfort | 80 | 89 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 78 |
| Handling | 80 | 81 |
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81
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
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 Pirelli Angel ST is widely regarded as a dependable, versatile sport-touring tire that offers a strong balance of dry grip, stability, and longevity. While users generally praise its predictable handling and confidence-inspiring performance in varied conditions, some riders report inconsistent wear patterns and a noticeable drop-off in performance as the tire nears the end of its service life.
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and cornering stability
- Predictable and reliable performance in wet conditions
- Strong longevity for sport-touring applications
- Neutral and responsive steering characteristics
Cons
- Rapid, sudden wear once the tire reaches the end of its tread life
- Requires a brief warm-up period to reach optimal operating temperature
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance compared to premium competitors
- Potential for cupping if tire pressures are not strictly managed
Observations
- Heavy sport-touring motorcycles, such as the Yamaha FJR1300, benefit from running higher-than-factory tire pressures to prevent cupping and improve responsiveness.
- The rear tire performance is noted to be more stable and predictable when the motorcycle is loaded with a passenger and luggage, suggesting the carcass design favors heavier loads.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 | B · Pirelli Angel ST |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Bridgestone
82
/ 100
Pirelli
Too close to call: Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 and Pirelli Angel ST are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 is stronger on treadwear. Pirelli Angel ST is stronger on comfort and wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Angel ST scores 89 vs 80 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Angel ST scores 83 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 scores 85 vs 78 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31
Tire B · Pirelli Angel ST
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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.