90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
88/100
13 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Avon Spirit ST 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.
VS
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: Avon Spirit ST — better treadwear, dry and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 if comfort 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)
Spirit ST leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Spirit ST | Battlax Sport Touring T32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 94 | 86 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Spirit ST leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Spirit ST | Battlax Sport Touring T32 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 98 | 89 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Battlax Sport Touring T32 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Spirit ST | Battlax Sport Touring T32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 93 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Spirit ST leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Spirit ST | Battlax Sport Touring T32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 69 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Battlax Sport Touring T32 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Spirit ST | Battlax Sport Touring T32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 88 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon Spirit ST | Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 84 |
| Dry | 94 | 86 |
| Wet | 98 | 90 |
| Comfort | 85 | 93 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 69 |
| Handling | 87 | 88 |
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90
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Avon Spirit ST is widely regarded as a high-performance sport-touring tire that offers exceptional grip and stability across diverse weather conditions. While most users praise its longevity and value, experiences are polarized, with some riders reporting significant issues regarding handling feedback and high-speed vibrations on specific heavy motorcycles.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry weather grip
- High durability and resistance to squaring off
- Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors
- High stability under heavy loads and two-up riding
Cons
- Reports of vague steering feedback and reluctance to turn on certain bikes
- Inconsistent quality control leading to high-speed vibrations for some users
- Poor customer support resolution for warranty claims
- Extremely short tread life reported by a minority of users
Observations
- Users on heavy touring bikes like the BMW K1600GT reported significant high-speed vibration issues.
- Riders of mid-sized motorcycles like the Yamaha 700 noted improved stability and predictability compared to previous tires.
- Heavy-duty touring and two-up riding configurations consistently reported positive results regarding tire longevity and load stability.
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 · Avon Spirit ST | 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?
90
/ 100
Avon
84
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Avon Spirit ST — better treadwear, dry and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Avon Spirit ST scores 85 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Avon Spirit ST scores 94 vs 86 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Avon Spirit ST scores 98 vs 90 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 scores 93 vs 85 on comfort.
Tire A · Avon Spirit ST
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.