Bridgestone Battlax BT021 Reviews
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★★★★☆
“no issues”
Written on: 25/04/2013
its what you feel safe with every one rides to their own ability and every one is different (read more)
★★★★★
“Fantastic Tyres”
Written on: 10/04/2013 by chargersrob (1 review written)
Before I got these Bridgestone's, i had Michelin Pilot Power's. When i had those put on my Yamaha XJ6N was a different bike altogether. It would tip in with ease and hold a line incredibly well. Then i had these Bridgestone's fitted, and my motorcycling brain had to be re-calibrated to how good they are. They aren't as sporty as the Michelin's, and you can tell that by the profile and the actual compound of the rubber, but they seem to grip and pull 10 times better. I understand where people... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Dangerous!”
Written on: 13/03/2013
Had BT020's for years and trusted them impecably, disappointed when I couldn't get hold of them anymore. Tried a pair of BT021's on my '98 R1 last year and at first I thought they were ok. After a few hundred miles commuting/sunday rides, the front went 'off' almost overnight. This led to several front end slides in good dry warm weather, and not pushing hard. It scared the living daylights out of me thinking it was my riding to fault/bad road surface. I changed he tyre for a different... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Battlax by 021 are very capable tyres”
Written on: 15/01/2013 by Erthkwake
I have done 22k miles on an er6f using bt 021's in all weathers over approximately a two year period I have also done 20k miles on a versus 650 2010 model running bt 021's and they have never let me down these tyres are quality tyres. Thinking about trying the 023's next though. I get 10k from the back and double for the fronts. I ride every day unless there is ice on the roads. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Not the Bridgestones that i used to know”
Written on: 24/10/2012 by KenWarrington (1 review written)
The Bridgestone 021 is a dangerous tyre in my opinion. I've had 020's and 023's in the past and they had my full trust in them. I had a Triumph ST1050 earlier this year and was pleased to see Bridgestones on the bike when i bought it. On the first ride i couldn't figure out why the bike wouldn't go round corners, the bike would want to topple and tip into bends. And so while cautiously limpping home it won and the bike went down, they were 021's. A couple of bikes later, a CBF1000, also with... (read more)
Ghost123's Response to KenWarrington's Review
Written on: 13/05/2013
Bridgestones and Triumph do not normally mix well. A neighbour of mine uses Michelin pilots on his speed triple and swears by them.
i have heard from quite a few Triumph riders the same thing.
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★★☆☆☆
“Same problem s others with the front RH wear”
Written on: 05/07/2012 by mash2
Yeah, interesting to read other reviews, as the front RHS is wearing really badly compared to the rest of the tyre. Done about 2K miles on them and looking to change already, or just turn left for the next 2K miles. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Not great tyres.”
Written on: 30/05/2012 by drewzzr (2 reviews written)
BMW GT1300GT BMW list BT021's as the recommended figment. the bike came with them on and I don't like them. They do a job, but they wear unevenly. The grip is ok and they lasted 8000 miles but the first 25% -30% of the tyres life is spent getting used to the vauge feeling when initiating a bend, exit ramp or roundabout. The last 25% -30% of the tyres life, shows that the front wears alarmingly on the off side shoulder, which doesn't add up because the rear tire bears witness to heavier... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“dont touch a front wheel version”
Written on: 08/10/2011
front wheel wear on right hand side is terrible , after 5k the right side is almost illigal yet the other 2 thirds has hardly worn , bridgestone should withdraw these tyres ASAP (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“BT021 recall.”
Written on: 14/09/2011 by drblackdog (1 review written)
At least in my opinion there should be one. If you are currently running BT021's I would like to hear about your experiences to ascertain if the performance I'm getting from them is an issue for them all, or if I have just got a bad one. It was already on the bike when I got it, and had really only been scrubbed in. Maybe 1000k on it or so and since then I've put another 2k on it (this is the rear). The front tyre was off the shelf when I picked the bike up (Pilot Road and it's... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Bridgestone BT021 on Yamaha BT 1100”
Written on: 03/08/2011 by staykov
I got this set last year, i needed long lasting tyres with good greep. I drive most in the mountains and i push my bike as much as it can go. After 4000km ONLY the rear is finished but otherwise i am happy with the performance and i order new set (read more)
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★★☆☆☆
“BT021 Battlax on my FJR1300A”
Written on: 03/07/2011 by ntar (1 review written)
These come as standard when purchased, front tyre has worn on right side with flat spots but left side has full tread, back is fine after 3k indicating no uneven wear. Cornering has always felt vague on right handers and left handers it just wants to pick the bike up so you need bottle to go into the corner. I do not go scratching - just days out of 200 - 300 miles with no pillion tyre pressures always checked before going out as per manual Can't wait to bin these (read more)
Guest's Response to ntar's Review
Written on: 28/07/2011
I had this exact same wear pattern on the front tyre of my FJR1300 2007 model with 50K miles on the clock. The cause was shot front wheel bearings which may explain poor handling. Get them checked ASAP. Phil
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★★☆☆☆
“BT021 Battlax on my VFR 800 VTEC”
Written on: 25/06/2011
this tyre is the Honda's recommended tyre for this bike !!!!! really???? this is supposed to be a sport touring tyre which means handling + durability. my back tyre lasted 4000 miles with the 3 punctures. it could have lasted 4500 miles but even that is an average not touring tyre and my VFR is no heavy GOLDWING and hard on tyre!!! ... it cracked on the first 150 miles and took puncture ... cracked ... and I ran it 50 miles gently for the tyres to set in. riding wasn't gentle and 95% was... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“I have these on my Deauville NT700V, they have never...”
Written on: 10/04/2011
I have these on my Deauville NT700V, they have never let me down but after 5.5k they need changing. Will be trying the Avon Storms next
The road holding has been fine in either wet or dry and the feel from the road ok.
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★★★★☆
“As tyres go the BT021's aren't bad. They certainly...”
Written on: 07/03/2011 by smartroad (1 review written)
As tyres go the BT021's aren't bad. They certainly don't seem to be the best out there, but on my ER6F they have had a long life (over a year and a half and about 9000miles). Handling is onkay but as others have stated don't try and lean too far! Most of the time I haven't had any real issues with them, only now that they are getting old have I noticed any grip issues. They are a little on the expensive side though. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“What if everybody made a claim to Bridgestone, NOT FIT...”
Written on: 25/02/2011 by ridgeback05 (1 review written)
What if everybody made a claim to Bridgestone, NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE, NOT OF MERCHANTABE QUALITY. The list goes on, no wonder they are superseeded by the 023, in such a short time after the 021's were released. Bridgestone have a major product cock up on their hands. They should issue a voucher for a reasonable refund.
But that would lead to litigation, like everyone else trusted Bridgestone's record for good products, next time I will not be so hasty in fitting tyres before researching some...
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Trimph885's Response to ridgeback05's Review
Written on: 23/09/2012
This is an old thread but never the less I am compelled to write. My bike is a triumph Legend , the original Bridgstone tyres managed 12,000 front and back. Swapped to BT21's and the rear managed 2,500 and the front 3000 to 1mm tread. I replaced with avon storm and have since clocked up another 10,000 miles. The front and rear look hardly worn. I personally will never buy another Bridgstone tyre. The BT 21's wore at a terrible rate and even then the grip was not that good. Several times in cold weather it would let the back end slide. (maybe the lack of grip caused the tyre wear ?)
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★★★★☆
“Have to say that I have done thousands of miles, both...”
Written on: 13/02/2011
Have to say that I have done thousands of miles, both daily commuting and fast leisrue riding, on a gsx 650 and these tyres have been fantastic. Great wear rates, inspiring handling, good feedback. In short great value and have never had and issue with them. In short I am not sure I would want to fit anything else !. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Greetings all. I got suckered into buying a BT021...”
Written on: 28/01/2011
Greetings all. I got suckered into buying a BT021 front tyre from a local dealer for my ZZR1100. Reasonable price, but now I know why. The tyre has a developed a flat spot and massive ridge around the centre circumference. The dealer said I had the pressure too low. Bull@#@t - I ran 38-39 psi. Never buying this rubbish again...... Pity I didn't read the other reviews before putting this trash on my bike. (read more)
Ridgeback05's Comment
Written on: 25/02/2011
Know how you feel worst tyre BRIDGESTONE HAVE MADE FOR A LONG TIME!
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★☆☆☆☆
“on a ducati 620 multistrada these tyres are diabolical. ”
Written on: 19/01/2011
on a ducati 620 multistrada these tyres are diabolical.
i wont get to know durability as they are so dangerous i am taking them off at 500 miles.
the bike slides at anything near a decent angle of lean.
awful.
i wish i could sue for my money back.
nigel
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★☆☆☆☆
“I just bought the Cours14 in Sept. and immediatly was...”
Written on: 21/11/2010 by doolbgnuoy (1 review written)
I just bought the Cours14 in Sept. and immediatly was unsure of the tires. They seem to have great straight line traction, but cornering is a different animal. Bought the first Concours in '86 with Dumflops on it and was more confident with those than I am with these things. I am very parinoid of the four wheel drivers out there, but these things make them look safe. Wow how could Kawi decide to shoe this machine with these rubbers? I promise I will wear these tires out in a hurry, at least... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
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Written on: 06/11/2010
I've done about 2000kms on my BT021's and they are absolute rubbish. The road noise is almost louder than the unrestricted ducati monster 1000. I love to chuck it around but with these tyres I'm scared I'll chuck it into a tree . No confidence in front end and rear slips far too easily.
Sorry Casey Stoner who led me to buy these rubbish tyres I'm sure you can ride better than me on these things.
Going back to Michelin ASAP... Going to try the new MICHELIN POWER PURE.
Hope they give me...
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★★☆☆☆
“I'm so glad I found this review. I replaced my 020's...”
Written on: 09/10/2010
I'm so glad I found this review. I replaced my 020's with a pair of 021's a couple of years ago. Regretted that decision since. Handling has been sporadic and now my front tyre is wasted whilst the rear has plenty of life left. Same old stepping problem. In short- these tyres do not inspire confidence, handling is dreadful at times and front wear is pathetic nd in my opinion dangerous. I wish i'd seen this review before I purchased. I'm not even going to consider the new 023's. ... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Hmmm where do I start...got my 99ninja 600 running 021...”
Written on: 21/07/2010 by timnicebutdim (1 review written)
Hmmm where do I start...got my 99ninja 600 running 021 on the front and this feels fine, and rode with an 020 on the back which was fantastic but eventually needed replacing so opted for the 021. BIG mistake as I have lost all road handling competancies in the wet at all speeds { normally low speed as to afraid to go quick as the bike wants to go straightand misses roundabouts and I'm not blowing this out of proportion. Riding in the dry is not a problem good stick and can get her down but... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Ran bt020 on my 600 ninja for 7500 miles with no...”
Written on: 15/07/2010
Ran bt020 on my 600 ninja for 7500 miles with no problems and life left in them, Replaced with bt021 after hearing about better grip and milage, then had to change the front 021 after 12 weeks and only a 1000 miles due to centre wearing down to limit and sides worn flat (looked like 3 sides of a fifty pence piece), rear is better now done 3500 mile but not happy with bridgestone tyres, would like to try the new bt023 but cant afford to make same mistake, so i will fit avon ultra 2 instead... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“well all I can said, I hate this tyre! makes me mad!...”
Written on: 29/06/2010
well all I can said, I hate this tyre! makes me mad! the front end constantly gives me trouble, skids and feel like is loose all the time even in hot weather... have to change them as Q as possible. the only good point of them is milage...but I want to get my fun on the bike back, so I have to get set of Michelins or Pirellis... (BT021 is not good on CBR!) (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“BT020s were a very good tyre except with a scalloping...”
Written on: 28/05/2010
BT020s were a very good tyre except with a scalloping problem to the front tyre. My expectations!
BT021s' promised to be a better tyre for sports tourers with extra load rating for the heavier tourers, well what a let down. Bridgestone did you get it terribly wrong? Handling got worse the more they wore and wore very quickly they did. Expect and a couple 1000 klicks (klm) less than comparible tyres, If there are any left, (BT023s' I expect will/have replaced them) don't buy the BT021's...
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★☆☆☆☆
“Hi , Ive an ST 1300 and have always run bridgestone...”
Written on: 05/05/2010 by scouger (1 review written)
Hi , Ive an ST 1300 and have always run bridgestone 020s, last July i replaced rear tyre 170/60/17 with a sports touring 021, 3'5 K later it has pitted rubber, like overheating, gone out of shape, and more dangerouasly, SUDDENLY developed a bald strip on the crown with wire protruding, my dealer says that bridgestone have been aware of these probs and have NOW !!!! rectefied them, horrible tyre, (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Never have I had a front tyre wear out quicker than a...”
Written on: 02/04/2010 by bikerboy197 (2 reviews written)
Never have I had a front tyre wear out quicker than a rear. The rear tyre is showing about half worn when the front (they were fitted as a pair) was illegal on the left hand side and had a bit of life left in it on the right hand side. I replaced it after less than three thousand miles. I would normally expect 7k or more miles from my front tyre.
The dealer said they hadn't had any bad comments from anyone else but a quick look on tinterweb after I'd got a replacement front 021 (horse...
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★★☆☆☆
“These tyres came as standard on my brand new Kawasaki...”
Written on: 02/04/2010
These tyres came as standard on my brand new Kawasaki 1400 GTR last year.
3500 miles later I had a very close shave due to un-even wear on the front tyre. It is down to the legal limit on the right side yet has a good millimeter left (above wear bar) on the left side!
Strange wearing that way when you consider that in this country your sharpest turns are to the left so I am at a loss to explain that other than to think the tyre compound is faulty.
I am very upset that Kawasaki chose to...
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★★★☆☆
“Bridgestone 021s not for me, I have done a lot of...”
Written on: 15/11/2009 by Tonylee (1 review written)
Bridgestone 021s not for me, I have done a lot of miles in my 40years of bikes and speak after using many different tyres any many different compounds. I also fit tyres. Where did such a firm go wrong with these tyres.They go out of shape and make the bike feel terrible.On the GTR1400
they are standard fitment the front feathered and went out of shape in 1600 miles, the rear feathered out after 300miles and felt bad.I welcome Bridgestone to comment on these tyres and prove me wrong? Poor...
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★★★☆☆
“replaced 020's with 021's on my ZRX1200R at first all...”
Written on: 13/11/2009
replaced 020's with 021's on my ZRX1200R at first all seamed fine but then the front started to feather and finaly wore to a piont, rear no problem, had to fight it into corners and made the bike feel like it was going to just fall down, replaced them with new 020's and now everything is back to normal. won't ever touch 021's again. (read more)
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★★★☆☆
“I have run two sets of BT20s on my Beamer, with good...”
Written on: 18/08/2009
I have run two sets of BT20s on my Beamer, with good wear rates (8000 miles.) Changed to Bridgestone Battlax BT021s late last year, and just cannot believe the poor wear rate in the front, with deforming and ridging after only 2000 miles! The rear is fine. Very positive ride, but not worth the money. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“For a 2002 R1, these Bridgestone Battlax BT021 tyres...”
Written on: 05/08/2009
For a 2002 R1, these Bridgestone Battlax BT021 tyres are totally unsuitable. The backside stepping out so often in wet and dry weather on bends. I guess the tyres are fine for a sports tourer, but they're a shocker for full super sports. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Have ridden with Bridgestone Battlax BT20's for years...”
Written on: 24/05/2009 by R1150RT Rider (1 review written)
Have ridden with Bridgestone Battlax BT20's for years on my BMW R1150RT, and have been pleased with combination of ride and wear. The BT21 gives marginal ride improvement but at great cost in wear. I used to get a good 5K-6K miles out of a front BT20, now I am lucky to get 3K. I shall not be buying again. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“I used to have Dunlop D220st's fitted to my XJ900s...”
Written on: 21/05/2009 by chunk166 (1 review written)
I used to have Dunlop D220st's fitted to my XJ900s diversion,i now have Bridgestone Battlax BT021's which at first seemed ok but now nearly 4,000 miles on them the front has squared of as much as the rear, which resulted in nearly stacking my bike due to loss of grip on the front,not nice.
Ray
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★★★☆☆
“BT021's replaced the 020. I think they give a more...”
Written on: 07/05/2009 by Ian H (1 review written)
BT021's replaced the 020. I think they give a more confident feel to my Triumph ST1050 ABS especially in the wet. The handling is very positive. However the wear rate on my first front was very very poor, especially to the centre. This is unacceptable as Bridgestone claim that the 021 tyre should last longer than the 020. The front tyre lasted 300 miles less than the rear!
If the wear rate on the 021 front was the same as that on my 020 - 10,000miles against 4,600miles then I would have no...
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★★★★☆
“Enjoyed riding with these Bridgestone Battlax BT021 tyres”
Written on: 04/05/2009
Enjoyed riding with these Bridgestone Battlax BT021 tyres (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have run these tyres for about 5000 miles and they...”
Written on: 02/09/2008 by chat
I have run these tyres for about 5000 miles and they seem to be wearing quite well. I seem to get a lot of small glass cuts in them which is a concern as they are a dual compound. Possibly rear is squaring off slightly accounting for jittery feel on road markings? Certainly in dry warm conditions they give nice feel. (read more)
★★★★★
“Long lasting km, had Bridgestone BT020 on previous...”
Written on: 10/07/2008 by RIAAN 1
Long lasting km, had Bridgestone BT020 on previous bike zx14, got over 11 thousand km on back tyre. Overall Bridgestones are my only tyre choice on motorbikes and I would not trust any other brand. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have been using Bridgestone 020's for a couple of...”
Written on: 16/03/2008 by sicko (1 review written)
I have been using Bridgestone 020's for a couple of years on my modded vmax, 190 rears, 120 fronts, both 17". These have always been very good, and even though I tended to push them hard, I got acceptable wear rates, i.e.:- 3kmiles+ rear, 6kmiles front. Changing to 021's needed the suspension re-set and a bit of experiment to arrive at the best tyre pressures. the grip, especially rear wheel braking is better than the 020, and the tyres seem to feel a little softer (ride feel) overall grip... (read more)
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Billdevo's Response to KenWarrington's Review
Written on: 16/12/2012
I have the 2012 Sprint GT with 021s and have just done 3700 k in just under 2 months. The front is shot, the back still has plenty and while it hangs on alright I find that I tend to get pushed out more when cornering. Has to be a better alternative as replacing every 2 months is not affordable. Any ideas??
Kenwarrington's reply to Billdevo's Comment
Written on: 21/12/2012
Hi, i went for Michelin Pilot road tyres only because my tyre dealers had an offer on but i did look at the reviews on the net before purchasing. And the Pilots are well sticky, will let me get on with looking like a nutter but i'm not expecting long life from them. My TDM900 has got Bridgestone 023's on and i find that these are an excellent tyre and will suit all occasions, touring and blasting with long life. My VFR800fi has Dulop Sportmax on, only because the bike came with them and i'm finding these to be a good all rounder with a good life span, i've never been a Dunlop man before due to bad press on one of their previous tyres. And so those are my fave three at the moment, but please do the reasearch.
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