Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 5 reviews
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Bridgestone Battlax SC vs Dunlop ScootSmart — 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 5 + 8 owner reviews. How we score
Battlax SC is ahead, 74–52
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Tests – · none yet Owners 46 · 8 reviews
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 SC +2256Why this score
Source Battlax SC ScootSmart Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 74 (est.) ≈ 60 (est.) Reviews found online 83 50 Battlax SC: 60% × 74.5 (est.) + 40% × 83.3 = 78
ScootSmart: 60% × 60.5 (est.) + 40% × 50 = 56
No road tests of dry for Battlax SC. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for ScootSmart. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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74
Wet
Battlax SC +2549Why this score
Source Battlax SC ScootSmart Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 74 (est.) ≈ 55 (est.) Reviews found online 76 42 Battlax SC: 60% × 73.6 (est.) + 40% × 75.8 = 74
ScootSmart: 60% × 54.6 (est.) + 40% × 41.5 = 49
No road tests of wet for Battlax SC. 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 ScootSmart. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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76
Comfort
Battlax SC +2353Why this score
Source Battlax SC ScootSmart Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 79 46 Battlax SC: 40% × 70.9 (est.) + 60% × 78.9 = 76
ScootSmart: 40% × 64.8 (est.) + 60% × 45.8 = 53
No road tests of comfort for Battlax SC or ScootSmart. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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62
Treadwear
Battlax SC +656Why this score
Source Battlax SC ScootSmart Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 60 50 Battlax SC: 60% × 64 (est.) + 40% × 60.1 = 62
ScootSmart: 60% × 60.5 (est.) + 40% × 50 = 56
No road tests of treadwear for Battlax SC. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for ScootSmart. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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83
Handling (owners)
Battlax SC +4340Why this score
Source Battlax SC ScootSmart Reviews found online 83 40
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Battlax SC | Dunlop ScootSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 52 |
| Dry | 78 | 56 |
| Wet | 74 | 49 |
| Comfort | 76 | 53 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 56 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 40 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Battlax SC
52
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ScootSmart
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Battlax SC
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- Improved ride comfort and smoothness over uneven pavement
- Predictable handling and feedback compared to stock alternatives
Cons
- Rapid rear tire wear
- Limited longevity, often requiring replacement in under 3,000 miles
- High frequency of replacement intervals for daily riders
Tire B ScootSmart
Pros
- Strong grip and predictable handling in dry conditions
- Impressive tread longevity and wear resistance
- Sporty handling characteristics that inspire confidence in fair weather
Cons
- Poor traction and frequent slippage on wet surfaces
- High susceptibility to punctures from small debris
- Harsh ride quality that transmits road imperfections
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Battlax SC | B · Dunlop ScootSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone Battlax SC
52
/ 100
Dunlop ScootSmart
Winner: Bridgestone Battlax SC — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score. Bridgestone Battlax SC rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 5 reviews), so read this result as provisional. Dunlop ScootSmart rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 8 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Battlax SC scores 83 vs 40 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Battlax SC scores 74 vs 49 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Battlax SC scores 76 vs 53 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Battlax SC scores 78 vs 56 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Battlax SC
Tire B · Dunlop ScootSmart
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Battlax SC or ScootSmart?
Which is better in the wet, Battlax SC or ScootSmart?
Bridgestone Battlax SC, 74 vs 49 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Battlax SC or ScootSmart?
Bridgestone Battlax SC, 78 vs 56 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Battlax SC or ScootSmart?
Bridgestone Battlax SC, 76 vs 53 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Battlax SC or ScootSmart?
Bridgestone Battlax SC, 62 vs 56 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