Tests – · none yet Owners 87 · 47 reviews
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Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 vs Michelin Pilot Power 2CT — 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 + 0 road tests and 47 + 457 owner reviews. How we score
Battlax BT 023 is ahead, 82–68
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Tests – · none yet Owners 67 · 457 reviews
“Less than 200 miles on this brand new pilot power 2ct, and I got a flat. A goddamn staple thing. What do?”
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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81
Dry
Battlax BT 023 +1170Why this score
Source Battlax BT 023 Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 77 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 89 72 Battlax BT 023: 60% × 76.5 (est.) + 40% × 88.8 = 81
Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 71.6 = 70
No road tests of dry for Battlax BT 023. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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83
Wet
Battlax BT 023 +1667Why this score
Source Battlax BT 023 Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 80 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 87 66 Battlax BT 023: 60% × 79.6 (est.) + 40% × 87 = 83
Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 67.9 (est.) + 40% × 65.6 = 67
No road tests of wet for Battlax BT 023. 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 Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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81
Comfort
Battlax BT 023 +1269Why this score
Source Battlax BT 023 Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 86 70 Battlax BT 023: 40% × 72.2 (est.) + 60% × 86.2 = 81
Pilot Power 2CT: 40% × 68.8 (est.) + 60% × 69.5 = 69
No road tests of comfort for Battlax BT 023. 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 Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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77
Treadwear
Battlax BT 023 +1166Why this score
Source Battlax BT 023 Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 84 66 Battlax BT 023: 60% × 72.8 (est.) + 40% × 83.9 = 77
Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 65.7 = 66
No road tests of treadwear for Battlax BT 023. 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 Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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90
Handling (owners)
Battlax BT 023 +2763Why this score
Source Battlax BT 023 Pilot Power 2CT Reviews found online 90 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 | Michelin Pilot Power 2CT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 68 |
| Dry | 81 | 70 |
| Wet | 83 | 67 |
| Comfort | 81 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 77 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 90 | 63 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
82
/ 100
Battlax BT 023
68
/ 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.
fjrforum.com
·2006-10-29
“I'm on my third set of Pilot Powers on my FZ1. The first two sets were slightly rough on the sides as they wore down. This third set grips just as well in the twisties but is 'pilling' much more heavily, on the sides of the tires. Since my riding style has not changed, the side compound has to be softer for this to happen. The center of the tire is still wearing smooth. B)”
r/motorcycles
·15 upvotes ·2012-04-07
“Less than 200 miles on this brand new pilot power 2ct, and I got a flat. A goddamn staple thing. What do?”
r/xsr900
·1 upvote ·2025-02-16
“I have Pilot Power 2CT. Honestly, wish I had gotten the Road 5’s (at the time). My tires are stickier than I personally need. Unless you’re going full lean angle on the street, I think they’re a bit aggressive IMO.”
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?
82
/ 100
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023
68
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
Winner: Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 scores 90 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 scores 83 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 scores 81 vs 69 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 scores 81 vs 70 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax BT 023
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
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Battlax BT 023 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Which is better in the wet, Battlax BT 023 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023, 83 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Battlax BT 023 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023, 81 vs 70 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Battlax BT 023 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023, 81 vs 69 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Battlax BT 023 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023, 77 vs 66 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