Tests – · none yet Owners 81 · 47 reviews
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Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 vs Michelin Pilot Power 2CT — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Battlax BT 023 is ahead, 77–67
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“I still use good old pilot power 2ct, cheap but enough grip for most riding. Big reason I do 't go for sm2's (for example), is I also go on trips with it and trough rain occasionally. They will wear to quickly.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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78
Dry
Battlax BT 023 +969Why this score
Source Battlax BT 023 Pilot Power 2CT Reviews found online 84 70 -
78
Wet
Battlax BT 023 +1266Why this score
Source Battlax BT 023 Pilot Power 2CT Reviews found online 81 65 -
75
Comfort
Battlax BT 023 +570Why this score
Source Battlax BT 023 Pilot Power 2CT Reviews found online 82 70 -
72
Treadwear
Battlax BT 023 +765Why this score
Source Battlax BT 023 Pilot Power 2CT Reviews found online 76 65 -
84
Handling
Battlax BT 023 +1965Why this score
Source Battlax BT 023 Pilot Power 2CT Reviews found online 84 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 | Michelin Pilot Power 2CT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 67 |
| Dry | 78 | 69 |
| Wet | 78 | 66 |
| Comfort | 75 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 65 |
| Handling | 84 | 65 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Battlax BT 023
67
/ 100
Pilot Power 2CT
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Battlax BT 023
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and water dispersal
- Impressive tread life and durability even on heavy motorcycles
- High levels of stability and predictable handling
Cons
- Slower steering response compared to sportier alternatives
- Tendency for the rear tire to square off under heavy touring loads
- Occasional reports of instability or 'wobble' late in the tire's life cycle
Tire B Pilot Power 2CT
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and high-angle cornering capability
- Fast warm-up time from cold conditions
- Excellent front-end feedback and planted feel
Cons
- Abrupt or non-progressive transition point when reaching the limit of grip
- Rear tire can kick out or lose communication under heavy acceleration
- Some riders experience reduced confidence or slickness in wet conditions
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
Riders generally view the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT as a proven, sticky sport tire offering dependable cornering grip and solid wet-weather performance at an attractive price point. While praised for street confidence and light track use, many note that modern sport-touring tires offer better tread life for heavy commuting or straight-line highway riding.
r/Trackdays
·3 upvotes ·2021-03-27
“Pilot Power 2CT I've got my first track day of the season coming up and it's going to be the first time on track with my new to me RC51. It currently has a pair of Pilot Power 2CTs on it with a lot of life still left in them. What are realistic expectations for these tires on track? I've done 3 track days so far, 2 of which were on Roadsmart 3s (I took my daily) and in the later sessions I was finding the limit of the rear tire.”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2011-03-16
“Originally Posted By: Jim 5 Originally Posted By: Redline955 I've had 4 sets of Sportecs on my speed Triple. first the M1, then 2 sets of the M3's. A great tire in all conditions, but the rear would barely last 5000 miles. I have a set of the Michelin Pilot Road 2's on there, and will see how long they last. But Metzeler's are a very good tire. I had a Sprint ST 955i. The best tires I used on it were Pilot Roads. Great performance and wear. The road 2s should be even better. You did well to get 5000 miles on the back tire of a litre bike. My last back tire on my K1200S was good for 3,800km (about 2,400 miles). I'm about 4,000 kilometers into a set of Pilot Power 2CTs and they still look good. I've also got a set of pilot road 2's that are ready to be put on. I think the mileage on the Sportec M3 rear was closer to 4,000 miles. Still pretty good mileage. I could get the fronts to last through 2 rears! I have some fast friends who love the Road 2. No problems with grip on the street. I'm looking forward to a whole season without a tire change!”
superhawkforum.com
“Nathan is right. I run 32 in both when at the track. they hold well at novice and intermediate levels.”
Top themes
#cornering grip#tire longevity#track day usage#dual-compound design#price and value#wet and cold performance#tire mixing setups
Based on 51 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 | B · Michelin Pilot Power 2CT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023
67
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
Winner: Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 scores 84 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 scores 78 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 scores 78 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 scores 72 vs 65 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 023
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.