Bridgestone Battlax BT 023

Update. I had done just under 6k on the rear tyre before a puncture.. The manager at my local garage thought i had done under 3000 miles. Had to replace as bridgestone recommend new tyres after punctures as they dont test for it. Only choice... Another bridgestone bt 023. Now just £129.50 fitted

I've done 2500 miles on this tyre and the line used for balancing has only just dissappeared. Wear is fenominal, dry grip is far superior to the standard Dunlop Sportmax tyres to the point that at near full lean the rear felt planted whilst I could feel the front end slide (i have about 3mm of chickenstrips). Tyres warm up in seconds not minutes and wet weather riding around Brecon is still a pleasure. Not a pleasure compared with another tyre, just pleasure full stop. The tyre feels a bit hard at lower speeds (below 30mph) but above that the tyre provides amazing comfort and I can't hear the tyre over the sound of my exhaust.

These tyres were excellent. My riding is mainly 2 up with and quite spirited even more so when on my own! I really cant fault these tyres, They have never stepped out on me or even felt like they would. I am not shy at getting a shift on although with a degree of caution and I have complete confidence in these tyres which is very important.

Only down side was the wear, having said that 3.5k out of a tyre on a big bike is not bad, would def buy again. I am going to try roadsmarts next.

I have a 675 that I've owned for 3 years so I've tried various tyres and have to say these 23s are brilliant. I ride 300 miles a week all year round and agree the wet grip is really good and water is dispersed from the tyre efficiently. I'm happy to use front brake in the wet while starting to lean into turns and that wouldn't be the case without the grip they provide. The only other wet tyre that i think might be as good is the Pirelli Diablo or Strada ( which i have on another bike) Dry grip is also very good. I have around 5mm of chicken strips left from road riding and have never had the tyre step out of line ever. The tread is still uniform and deep across the tyre widths, and profile has not flattened atall. I'm confident that I'll see an unheard of 8-10k miles from them. Really!! They warm up fast and mine have slight signs of bobbling rubber from hard cornering. I'm looking fwd to a trackday in a couple of weeks - wet or dry I don't mind. Ignore the hype of needing super sport tyres on a 600 (the 675 has Diablo Super corded as standard) as they don't match the all round performance of a BT023.

Fitted to a older heavy sports bike these tyres smashed all exepectations, even impressing me with the improvements since the BT021, which i rode on in different compounds and spec. As mentioned before, the wet grip well outperforms what your brain tells you is actually smart to do whilst giving you feel to push the bike when your brain says it is time to do so.. when you need confidence in your rubber most. Feedback is 'good' but not supersport tyre good, the comfort is much better then you'd expect with stiffer suspection settings and you'll always feel great on a sunny day knowing whats wrapped around the wheels.

Excellent Tyre put on before tour to france and spain from the uk no issues due to replace soon will be getting them again. covered 6200 miles no problems at all well worth the money.

Kawasaki GTR 1400 Motorcycle.

I fitted these on my Suzki 1250FA to see if I could improve the tyre wear. I have still got some life left in the front and have done 3600 miles with the rear. The tyres have kept there shape and are fantastic in the wet and the dry I have never had any moments with them fitted. Rear tyre wear I think is down to me but I will repace them with another set of 23,s

Fitting a pair of 023s to replace well-worn and squared-off 021s on my BMWF800ST transformed the bike. They’ve done 3000 miles so far with no signs of wear – I cannot see any difference on a tread-depth gauge. Dry and wet grip is amazing - the latter especially so – in fact, so secure does the bike feel in the rain that one has to be careful not to push the limits too far. Small adjustments to a cornering line cann be done with precision and the bike flicks from side to side with ease. Braking (the Brembo units on the bike are very powerful) is absolutely stable.

Excellent tyre have always used BT's from the BT-14 up. Putting 23's on the ZX10 has made the steering a little slower but the wear rate is excellent 2000 miles so far and loads of tread left (makes a change !) upped the front PSI to 38 and this has helped a little, may mix a BT14 front with a 23 rear.



Chris

an excellent replacement tyre for the blackbird. scrubbed in during a thunderstorm, ridden all winter apart from the very worst weather.
always felt secure with this tyre on the rear (BT021 Front), amazed at the wear on a heavy bike -much better than previous tyres as i would have been looking to replace them by now but still have good tread depth on the 23.
trying to wear it out so i can replace both tyres together with new 23's.
IAM advanced rider.