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Bridgestone Battlax BT 021

High Performance Summer

The Bridgestone Battlax BT 021 is a High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Motorcycles.

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Owners say 75% from 10 owner reviews 38% would buy again Read the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated May 2019.

  • 10owner reviews
  • 72,250miles driven
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Tyre Reviews Score

Bridgestone Battlax BT 021

6.3/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 10 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews10 owner reviews · rated 75% 17% 40%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 60%
Combined 33% 6.3

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 40% of this score. The other 60% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Battlax BT 021?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Battlax BT 021 7.9 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 8 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Battlax BT 021 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Battlax BT 021 7.9 out of 10 for wear across 8 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Battlax BT 021 again?
38% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Battlax BT 021 again, based on the 8 owner reviews that answered the question. 25% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What should the tyre pressure be for a ducati multistrada 1000ds 2005, ducati list 32 front & 36 psi rear
May 22, 2016
Always start with the bike manufacturers suggested pressure, then try adjusting them a few PSI either way to see if there's a better balance for your riding style.

Bridgestone Battlax BT 021 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 10 owner ratings the Bridgestone Battlax BT 021 averages 75%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.6 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 7.1. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 71% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings

  • Owner score 75%
  • Dry Grip 86%
  • Wear 79%
  • Comfort 79%
  • Road Feedback 76%
  • Handling 74%
  • Wet Grip 71%

Featured reviews

Most helpful

“Since i bought my cb600 Hornet 2012 it was fitted with those heavy tyre, I did change it at 18000 (1500 after i bought the bike) central of the tyre was almost flat but still a lot on left and right side, Im going to...”

  • Honda CB600FA Hornet
  • 18,000 miles
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Most critical 66%

“Horrible just horrible. I fitted these to the SV650S I had thinking they would be as good as the BT020's. They were not, avoid at all costs. No wet grip and barely any dry, feedback was bad then they would let go. The...”

  • Suzuki SV650S
  • 12,000 miles
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All 8 Bridgestone Battlax BT 021 reviews

Score spread across 7 written reviews
76%
Member
Grip great - wet or dry. Found that the tire was a bit of a hard ride though. Had excellent wear - 22000km mostly commuting in heavy traffic!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 565
Member
Since i bought my cb600 Hornet 2012 it was fitted with those heavy tyre, I did change it at 18000 (1500 after i bought the bike) central of the tyre was almost flat but still a lot on left and right side, Im going to change it again after almost a year know and 32000ml on a clock, not bad 14000miles with it but still the same problem both sides still very good and central flat, due of taking the motorway every day but still going for the same I'm quiet happy with those
66%
Member
Horrible just horrible. I fitted these to the SV650S I had thinking they would be as good as the BT020's. They were not, avoid at all costs. No wet grip and barely any dry, feedback was bad then they would let go. The turn in was hard and seemed like they tried to fight it till it then flopped over. I had no confidence in these tyres at all. Unfortunately they lasted 12000 miles and I had to put up with them. Buy something else!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 682

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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 586
84%
Member
I never read the opinions about these so my feelings are unaffected by what others think - I ride a big bandit and I ride it hard. I used 021 on the front and rear. The bike never seemed unstable or unpredictable. The grip is excellent in corners even when it's cold the rear would not slip when I throttled out. I ride aggresively and try to push the limits - never had serious situation. the front however was eaten up quite quickly - I did 3,5kkm and the sides got slick. The top of the tyre was still ok.
I didn't get another set as I went for 023 instead. I would recommend 021 for heavy bikes and for riders who want a good grip in the corners and decent wear. I never go extreme in the rain so I can only tell that when you use your head while riding on wet there's little probability that these tyres will surprise you.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 660
96%
Member
i"ve only been riding for 2 years now,but i have done some miles,i"ve done around 45k,and it"s Bridestone every time for me,they have never let me down yet(touch wood)....Ha,they do what there meant to do and that means stick to the road and keep you on the bike,i ride very hard and i use all of the tire,i go out with a lot of experienced riders who also like to ride hard,and with Bridgestone 21s i feel just as confident as they do,and also to be honest i don"t really ride that much in the rain,but when i do i take it easy (i think) Ha and again there doing a perfect job ...............Defo recommend this tire
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 649
100%
Member
I bought these because of the Mixed compounds as I am forced to do a lot of motorway riding. But when I can I love the lanes. I have a pair of BT021's and although maybe I haven't pushed them to their absolute limit, I don't hang about and they have given me nothing but confidence. And just to point out, there are no chicken strips on the sides!
I recently took part in a BikeSafe day with the Met Police and it rained and rained all day. I have never pushed a bike so hard in the rain before, even very very late braking, nearly missing a turning and the tyres never gave a hint of trouble.
On the motorways, well I don't hang about and the rear tyre has lasted well considering, only just starting to square off, but dont let that put you off.
Overall a great allrounder that I would buy again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 620
77%
Member
I've seen a lot of reviews of these tyres and they have been pretty shocking. I think this is partly down to people running the wrong pressures. The Kawasaki manual recommends 32psi front and 36psi rear. Running these pressures the tyres are shocking, to the point of not wanting to ride at all. However I emailed bridgestone and they told me the pressures I should be running. This has transformed the bike beyond belief. Lots of grip wet or dry, and I'm looking to hopefully get 5500 miles out of them. I wouldn't get them again as I want to try roadsmarts, but if I bought a new bike and 021s were fitted I'd leave them on.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
Helpful 660
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