Tests – · none yet Owners 70 · 16 reviews
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Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 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 16 + 455 owner reviews. How we score
Battlax Hypersport S22 leads, 71–68 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 67 · 455 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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75
Dry
Battlax Hypersport S22 +570Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S22 Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 79 72 Battlax Hypersport S22: 60% × 72.3 (est.) + 40% × 78.6 = 75
Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 69.4 (est.) + 40% × 71.6 = 70
No road tests of dry for Battlax Hypersport S22. 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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71
Wet
Battlax Hypersport S22 +467Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S22 Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 72 66 Battlax Hypersport S22: 60% × 71.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.6 = 71
Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 67.9 (est.) + 40% × 65.6 = 67
No road tests of wet for Battlax Hypersport S22. 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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69
Comfort
Level69Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S22 Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 70 69 Battlax Hypersport S22: 40% × 68.8 (est.) + 60% × 69.5 = 69
Pilot Power 2CT: 40% × 68.8 (est.) + 60% × 69.4 = 69
No road tests of comfort for Battlax Hypersport S22 or Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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60
Treadwear
Pilot Power 2CT +666Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S22 Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 56 66 Battlax Hypersport S22: 60% × 62.8 (est.) + 40% × 55.9 = 60
Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 65.6 = 66
No road tests of treadwear for Battlax Hypersport S22. 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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78
Handling (owners)
Battlax Hypersport S22 +1563Why this score
Source Battlax Hypersport S22 Pilot Power 2CT Reviews found online 78 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 | Michelin Pilot Power 2CT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 68 |
| Dry | 75 | 70 |
| Wet | 71 | 67 |
| Comfort | 69 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 78 | 63 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Battlax Hypersport S22
68
/ 100
Pilot Power 2CT
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Battlax Hypersport S22
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip and cornering stability
- Quick and effortless turn-in response with great line precision
- Impressive wet weather performance and stability for a hypersport tire
Cons
- Rapid rear tire wear and quick center flat-spotting on straight roads
- Shorter overall tread life compared to some competing sport tires
- Occasional reports of reduced grip or sliding in wet conditions or when cold
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 S22
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.
cbrforum.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by boredandstroked Its fine. I've ridden pilot sport/pilot power, power/2ct and 2ct/pure combos in the past. I also ride aggressively with canyon runs and freeway exchanges you can put your knee down on. The profile is the least of your worries as it changes as the tire wears out anyways. Tires are expensive as it is. When I bought my bike about 6 months ago, the rear tire was bald from the center - I figure due to "burn-outs". Front was good. There were Dunlops. So I changed the rear tire to Michelin 2CT and left the front as it was in good (about 80% new) condition. I ride hills, freeways, etc. I have not felt anything different. I'm still a noob, so may not be as aggressive as some of you guys, but I do tend to ride a little on aggressive side. Just my 2 cents. I'll probably get the front in another 3-5months, and go with the Michelins (2CT if available), otherwise...who knows...”
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.”
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?”
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 S22 | B · Michelin Pilot Power 2CT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
68
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
Narrow edge: Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT if treadwear matters most to you. Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 16 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 78 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT scores 66 vs 60 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 75 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 scores 71 vs 67 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
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Battlax Hypersport S22 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Which is better in the wet, Battlax Hypersport S22 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22, 71 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Battlax Hypersport S22 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22, 75 vs 70 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Battlax Hypersport S22 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 69 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Battlax Hypersport S22 or Pilot Power 2CT?
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT, 66 vs 60 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