Bridgestone Battlax BT 015 review
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The Bridgestone Battlax BT-015 is generally regarded as a capable, high-performance OEM tire that offers predictable handling and strong dry-weather grip. While users appreciate its stability and confidence-inspiring nature, the consensus is heavily marred by concerns regarding its short tread life and inconsistent longevity across different riding styles.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
58/100From 13 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 13 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Battlax BT-015 is generally regarded as a capable, high-performance OEM tire that offers predictable handling and strong dry-weather grip. While users appreciate its stability and confidence-inspiring nature, the consensus is heavily marred by concerns regarding its short tread life and inconsistent longevity across different riding styles.
Pros
- Excellent dry-weather grip and road holding
- High-speed stability and predictable handling
- Progressive feedback when approaching traction limits
- Strong performance as an OEM-fitted tire for high-powered motorcycles
Cons
- Short tread life and rapid center wear
- Lack of clear feedback regarding optimal operating temperature
- Limited performance for dedicated track use compared to modern alternatives
- Inconsistent mileage results among different users
Worth knowing
- Owners of high-powered bikes like the Honda CB1000R frequently report rapid center-tread wear, particularly during motorway riding.
- The tire is noted for maintaining stability at very high speeds, with some users reporting confidence at speeds exceeding 170mph.
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