Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 7 reviews
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Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 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 7 + 457 owner reviews. How we score
Battlax Hypersport S21 is ahead, 74–68
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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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77
Dry
Battlax Hypersport S21 +770Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S21 Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 81 72 Battlax Hypersport S21: 60% × 73.4 (est.) + 40% × 81.3 = 77
Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 71.6 = 70
No road tests of dry for Battlax Hypersport S21. 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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76
Wet
Battlax Hypersport S21 +967Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S21 Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 75 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 78 66 Battlax Hypersport S21: 60% × 74.6 (est.) + 40% × 77.9 = 76
Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 67.9 (est.) + 40% × 65.6 = 67
No road tests of wet for Battlax Hypersport S21. 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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72
Comfort
Battlax Hypersport S21 +369Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S21 Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 74 70 Battlax Hypersport S21: 40% × 69.7 (est.) + 60% × 73.8 = 72
Pilot Power 2CT: 40% × 68.8 (est.) + 60% × 69.5 = 69
No road tests of comfort for Battlax Hypersport S21. 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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63
Treadwear
Pilot Power 2CT +366Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S21 Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 60 66 Battlax Hypersport S21: 60% × 64.3 (est.) + 40% × 60.4 = 63
Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 65.7 = 66
No road tests of treadwear for Battlax Hypersport S21. 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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82
Handling (owners)
Battlax Hypersport S21 +1963Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S21 Pilot Power 2CT Reviews found online 82 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 | Michelin Pilot Power 2CT |
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| Relative Score | 74 | 68 |
| Dry | 77 | 70 |
| Wet | 76 | 67 |
| Comfort | 72 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 82 | 63 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Battlax Hypersport S21
68
/ 100
Pilot Power 2CT
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Battlax Hypersport S21
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- Rapid warm-up time
- High performance capability suitable for track days
Cons
- Limited tread longevity
- Rapid wear on the center compound during straight-line riding
- Reduced traction on painted road markings and pedestrian crossings
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 Hypersport S21
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.
superhawkforum.com
“Nathan is right. I run 32 in both when at the track. they hold well at novice and intermediate levels.”
bayarearidersforum.com
·2009-08-03
“Good tires, good report. 38psi is ok but a tad high for a middle weight 400 pound sport bike. High end 39-42psi pressures are more appropriate for heavy +600 pounds sport-touring bikes. Have you experimented with other pressures in the 32-37 psi range? Maybe try and see how it feels. If you like the feel of 38psi that's good too.”
fjrforum.com
·2006-10-30
“Along with this info from exskibum, I called Michelin and spoke with a tech. He said the C2 will work great on an FJR and I would not have to worry about sidewall flex from the size of the bike and rider. The only drawback of this tire over the "roads" is the longevity. and ofcourse YMMV but could prob expect 4-5k on the C2 and 8-10 k on the "roads". I will post later if I put the C2 on”
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 Hypersport S21 | B · Michelin Pilot Power 2CT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21
68
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
Winner: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT if treadwear matters most to you. Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 7 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 scores 82 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 scores 76 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 scores 77 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 scores 72 vs 69 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
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Battlax Hypersport S21 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Which is better in the wet, Battlax Hypersport S21 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21, 76 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Battlax Hypersport S21 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21, 77 vs 70 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Battlax Hypersport S21 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21, 72 vs 69 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Battlax Hypersport S21 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT, 66 vs 63 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