Tests – · none yet Owners 36 · 27 reviews
Head-to-head
Updated
Bridgestone Battlax BT 016 vs Michelin Road 5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 1 road tests and 27 + 24 owner reviews. How we score
Road 5 is ahead, 75–46
Add your size for an exact match
/R
Both Amazon links then search this exact size.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
-
49
Dry
Road 5 +2372Why this score
Source Battlax BT 016 Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 56 (est.) 67 Reviews found online 39 78 Battlax BT 016: 60% × 55.9 (est.) + 40% × 38.9 = 49
Road 5: 60% × 67.3 + 40% × 78.1 = 72
No road tests of dry for Battlax BT 016. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
-
46
Wet
Road 5 +3480Why this score
Source Battlax BT 016 Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 52 (est.) ≈ 78 (est.) Reviews found online 37 83 Battlax BT 016: 60% × 51.9 (est.) + 40% × 36.5 = 46
Road 5: 60% × 77.5 (est.) + 40% × 83 = 80
No road tests of wet for Battlax BT 016. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Road 5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
-
49
Comfort
Road 5 +2776Why this score
Source Battlax BT 016 Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 40 79 Battlax BT 016: 40% × 62.9 (est.) + 60% × 40.3 = 49
Road 5: 40% × 70.9 (est.) + 60% × 79.2 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Battlax BT 016. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Road 5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
-
43
Treadwear
Road 5 +2972Why this score
Source Battlax BT 016 Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 53 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 29 75 Battlax BT 016: 60% × 53.1 (est.) + 40% × 29 = 43
Road 5: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 75.4 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for Battlax BT 016. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Road 5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
-
42
Handling (owners)
Road 5 +3577Why this score
Source Battlax BT 016 Road 5 Reviews found online 42 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax BT 016 | Michelin Road 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 46 | 75 |
| Dry | 49 | 72 |
| Wet | 46 | 80 |
| Comfort | 49 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 43 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 42 | 77 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Neutral
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Recomputed
Headline score
46
/ 100
Battlax BT 016
75
/ 100
Road 5
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Battlax BT 016
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and high-speed stability when tires are at operating temperature
- Predictable handling and feedback during aggressive cornering in warm weather
- Strong performance for track-day enthusiasts
Cons
- Dangerous or unpredictable traction in wet, damp, or cold conditions
- Short tread life, with many users reporting significant wear between 2,500 and 4,000 miles
- Slow warm-up time, requiring caution during the initial miles of a ride
Tire B Road 5
Pros
- Class-leading wet weather grip and rider confidence
- Excellent tread life and durability for touring applications
- Dual-compound construction provides a balance of stability and cornering grip
Cons
- High susceptibility to punctures from road debris
- Soft carcass construction can be prone to structural damage from impacts
- Some users report a lack of feedback compared to dedicated sport tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 016 | B · Michelin Road 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
46
/ 100
Bridgestone Battlax BT 016
75
/ 100
Michelin Road 5
Winner: Michelin Road 5 — better handling, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Road 5 scores 77 vs 42 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Road 5 scores 80 vs 46 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Road 5 scores 72 vs 43 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Road 5 scores 76 vs 49 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 016
Tire B · Michelin Road 5
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
Battlax BT 016 or Road 5?
Which is better in the wet, Battlax BT 016 or Road 5?
Michelin Road 5, 80 vs 46 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Battlax BT 016 or Road 5?
Michelin Road 5, 72 vs 49 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Battlax BT 016 or Road 5?
Michelin Road 5, 76 vs 49 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Battlax BT 016 or Road 5?
Michelin Road 5, 72 vs 43 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology