These tires came fitted as standard on my Yamaha FJR. I noted in 2023 these tires are not the latest in technology but nevertheless quite impressed with it. I frequently use the bike on commutes of up to 200km a day and most of that commute on a highway. Even when the weather gets rough, it has proven to be a capable tire. Took it on several long tours and after about 12,000km, it started to become more wobbly. Especially bad when you have one hand on the wheel. It would regain its composure after having 2 hands on the handle.

After 10 months, 16,837km, later the rear tires were well worn to the point I can see wires. This is not bad considering it is not a GT spec. I felt it was more wobbly than ever just before the end of its life. I decided to replace them with Michelin Road 6 GTs. Boy, those are a whole new level. Initial impressions were it felt stickier in corners and more keen to carve corners.

Overall, I rated the Bridgestones highly but knowing T32s are out there, my money would be going to the T32s over BT023.

I have used Pirelli Angels on all of my last bikes. Put these on and Wow they are fantastic. Tipping in , stability is great. In places where the Pirellis was getting unstable these are just planted. Bumps that caused problems with the Pirellis have gone great tyre.

used for about 6000km always without saving anything. very aggressive driving style but with a 48hp bike.
degradation increases significantly on days with temperatures in the 40s. on colder days they take a few km before coming up to temperature.
overall satisfied

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I used the tyre everywhere commuted had road trips and even had track days on it. Tyre performs perfectly in dry needs little time to heat up and then sticks nonstop.
In the wet good only slips if i accelerate on the gixxer above 7000rpms but still managable. Rode 18.000kms rear was done and squared front still had little life left. On the track you can lean as much as you want just need the right pressure even if overeheating stick back after a small slide signaling you should rest. Overall perfect tyre if you ride in different conditions from spring to late fall. tyre life is guaranted to last 2 season for average rider.

The Bridgestone 023 is an excellent tyre .Sadly it has been replaced by T31 andT32 . I have used BT 023GT on a Honda Blackbird 1100cc and have found them to have good grip in wet and dry conditions in the UK and while touring mainland Europe .

I have used Pirelli Angels on all of my last bikes. Put these on and Wow they are fantastic. Tipping in , stability is great. In places where the Pirellis was getting unstable these are just planted. Bumps that caused problems with the Pirellis have gone great tyre.

Have clocked12500km on the K1300GT in 14 months, great wear,(front and rear) can go to the edge either side with confidence. I don’t run the bike with panniers only a top box n roll bag if over nighting. Have done both winter and summer seasons, replaced with 190/50zr/17, won’t know the difference for a while but so far the 190 has not changed the bike, still rolls into the bends

Have clocked12500km on the K1300GT in 14 months, great wear,(front and rear) can go to the edge either side with confidence. I don’t run the bike with panniers only a top box n roll bag if over nighting. Have done both winter and summer seasons, replaced with 190/50zr/17, won’t know the difference for a while but so far the 190 has not changed the bike, still rolls into the bends

Got them on my MT-09 and i love the tyres and i would definitely buy them over the Michelin Road 5 as for me they seem much better than the Michelin Road 5.

Upgraded the factory BT 016 with these BT 023 tyres on my 2010 Hornet and I have been blown by the improvement and great feedback. Indeed some amazing choice.

I'm definitely not one for straight lining and enjoy putting my bike through it's paces. I've heard of higher mileage than my 2,500, but can't fathom how or why. Maybe it's just me, but for a big,heavy bike with huge amounts of power on tap. I think anywhere around 3,000 miles from a rear tyre is good going, much more than that and you're not doing it right. They came on the bike, I replaced them with the same and will be going there again. Tried and tested.

I purchased these tyres to replace the nasty factory rubber that came with my bike and they are a treat. Loads of grip for my use (commuting, country roads and motorway miles), loads of life as I bought a pair of these tyres together 21 months ago, the front is about 75% worn and the rear has just touched the TDIs. Just about to purchase a new rear as we speak as they offer exceptional milage and the wet weather grip out lasts my ability and confidence.

Had various tyres on my FJR1300. I ride 12 months a year and clock up 2K a month average! People stick with what they like. For me, these are great tyres for a sport tourer. They give grip in the dry and in the wet they have never let me down (I take it steady in the wet!!) I can feel the road and flicking up and down at roundabouts is no problem. They feel good on motorways and A/B roads. The mileage is fantastic giving me 7500+ out of a back tyre with plenty of straight line miles. You can of course have fun with them on normal roads also. I have tried plenty of other brands but these keep their shape for longer-give great mileage and I trust them. I would recommend them to other sport tourer riders

I have one of these fitted to the rear of my Honda CB600 F8 Hornet since late summer, after high recommendation from my local garage (did they know i'd be back?).

I ride all year-round and already (November) find it to slip and slide in wet and cold weather conditions without too much persuasion (not the most confidence inspiring).

Having said that it's decent in the dry, leans very well, feels very smooth.

I previously had a Pilot Road 3 fitted which I now want back ideally before it gets much colder. It didn't have any of the above issues (ridden through minus temps), fantastic tyres without drawback.

I will never buy again these tires, brodgestone battlax bt023, when i have bought my motorcycle it came with battlax bt021, no grip on these tires, than i have changed to dunlop roadsmart sportmax, awesome tires, makes my gsx650fk8 awesome, very good handling and a lot of grip on the edges and on wet asphalt. But on battlax bt023 you have no grip on dry asphalt on asphalt painnt, and when it's raining you have no grip at all, just rev my motorcycle in 2nd speed at 7000 rpm and back wheel starts spining, with dunlop i should rev it to 10-11000 rev to spin my back tire. I will never buy bridgestone tires, dunlop and michelin are kings of the roads.