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Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport

Extreme Performance Summer

The Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport is a Extreme Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Motorcycles.

The quick answer

Owners say 80% from 9 owner reviews 75% 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 March 2024.

  • 9owner reviews
  • 17,850miles driven
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Tyre Reviews Score

Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport

6.5/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 9 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews9 owner reviews · rated 80% 21% 38%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 63%
Combined 35% 6.5

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 38% of this score. The other 62% 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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Articles About This Tyre
Bridgestone BT016 Pro - Launch News Jul 2011 Bridgestone BT016 Pro - Launch Recently Bridgestone have launched the successor to the BT016 - the creatively titled BT016 Pro. Don't let the name fool you though, the Battlax BT016...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport 8.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 9 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport 7 out of 10 for wear across 9 reviews.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport again?
75% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport again, based on the 8 owner reviews that answered the question. 63% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Hello! I own a Monster 821 2018 and I use Rosso 3 tyres but lately, with this last set of Rosso 3, I have been noticing that the tyre is not behaving as before... Show more Hello! I own a Monster 821 2018 and I use Rosso 3 tyres but lately, with this last set of Rosso 3, I have been noticing that the tyre is not behaving as before... I feel that the back tyre slides sometimes and friends are telling me to change them to a set of Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport. You think its a good change or will I be loosing grip/performance whenever I go on the road? Show less
October 9, 2019
i'd love to be able to help your situation but I'm afraid I don't know either tyre. With motorbike tyres, if in doubt, replace. And get the best you can.

Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 9 owner ratings the Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport averages 80%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7. 75% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings

  • Owner score 80%
  • Comfort 88%
  • Dry Grip 86%
  • Handling 85%
  • Wet Grip 75%
  • Road Feedback 75%
  • Wear 70%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 53%

“Just bought a rr8 blade and came with them on. They’re a few years old and probably had a 1000 or so miles on, and look like they’ve never leaned further than the side stand, so it’s probably an unfair review. I rode...”

  • Honda Fireblade 1000
  • 450 miles
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Most critical 50%

“Mine was 4 years when i got the bike, so it might be the age, but the feedback isnt that good, i have multiple times encountered my bike nearly losing grip at the rear, even though tire was warm. It has now been...”

  • Suzuki GSR 600
  • 5,000 miles
Read full review → 659 found this helpful

All 9 Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport reviews

Score spread across 8 written reviews
93%
Member
They lack performance when you go for higher limits.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 838
53%
Member
Just bought a rr8 blade and came with them on. They’re a few years old and probably had a 1000 or so miles on, and look like they’ve never leaned further than the side stand, so it’s probably an unfair review. I rode 300 miles of mainly motorway on the way home and at motorway speed(ish), and they felt okay. The following day I checked the pressures, squeezed into my 1piece and went for a 130 mile blast around the Dorset B roads. I find they struggle with feel and feedback and don’t give me confidence to lean as far as I’ve had on previous tyres (I’ve had s21’s and Diablo Rosso 3’s for the road, plus used sc2 supercorsa’s and R10’s on track) Overall, it’s a pretty average tyre. Nothing TOO wrong with them, but not for me and my riding style. I’ll be going for a set of S22’s ASAP...
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 1,036
Member
  • Triumph
  • 225/45 R17
  • 2,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
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90%
Member
Used the BT 016 tyres for year on different bikes. I think they are great. Toured France on a set and rain and shine never once felt uncomfortable with them. Would I buy again? - just did.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 846
90%
Member
  • 180/55 R17 W
  • 3,500 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
Fitted these tyres in November, covered about 1,500 miles through winter. Always take it easy in poor conditions but had no issues on cold, gritted roads. This is the first set of sports tyres I've fitted to a bike and could'nt be happier. Love ma twisties an feel super confident leaning the bike over to the limit. Done a total of 3,500 miles, front tyre is like new, rear tyre has squared off a little but should have a good 2k left. Although my 250 can't exactly chew up the back tyre. Would highly recommend these tyres.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 632
50%
Member
Mine was 4 years when i got the bike, so it might be the age, but the feedback isnt that good, i have multiple times encountered my bike nearly losing grip at the rear, even though tire was warm. It has now been replaced with pilot power 3.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 659
81%
Member
Used the bt015. Before and found the 016 to be harder wearing as more spirited riding last ages lots of grip need something more stickier like r10 maybe next. Good tyre did square off after 500 mile trip to Wales. Don't ride in the wet really so who knows how well they grip. Supposed to be ok so I'm told. Good super sport / semi touring tyre, but with 170 bhp what would you expect.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 621
90%
Member
I would say not the best wear but fills you with full confidence and i believe these tyres absorb the roads natural bumps with a pinch of salt superb and thats been on a gsxr 600 k4 and k9 750 i know about 5 ppl who ride them and pretty much the same comments im running pilot power 2cts on my k9 750 and already i think theres less absortion a slightly less traction im not but esrly days still a great tyre but the wear seems better already too hope this helps - hard to get a bad tyre just obe that suits you. Plus cold and wet never really goes out much but was pretty stable think it saved me a few times butalways be careful in other conditions!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 602
93%
Member
These tires are amazing! I just got them this season so I don't have any opinion on the life span. I'm not a person who races or does tricks, but these tires make me feel like I could keep up with the best of them. Anytime I lost traction or started to skid (from emergency braking in traffic) they regained control almost immediately. My town has some bumpy roads and these tires are not affected at all. I have yet to fall over, so I cannot testify to the actual limit of the tire, but that's probably because they match the quality of aggressiveness I require from my tires. I've definitely banked some sharp turns in a rush and these things held up every time.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 633
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