Battlax S22 Review
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- A review on the Bridgestone Battlax S22 Hypersport motorbike tires.
For me, these are the best tires I have ever had underneath me.
The caveat is that your riding style, bike, and conditions may be different.
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Well, this video is 2yrs old but still spot on. I’ve ran Q3+ on my Ducati 1098 since they came out and they were just discontinued over the last year so I was looking for another go to tire. Saw a tire shootout where the S22 outperformed much more expensive shoes by quite a bit and were much cheaper to boot so I decided to slap a rear on to see how they handled. I distinctly thinking after that first ride that they had pretty awesome grip and I have never ran a tire further out on the edge than these. Definitely my new go to tires!
I thought I was the only one head over heels with these tires but I don’t have much experience with many others to compare. Great to hear your personal testimony about the s22.
I really like these tyres. I'm on my 8th set on a Superduke. Routinely get 9k out of the front and 5k to 6k out of the rear riding in the hills with full confidence. The wet weather performance is the best I've ever experienced.
I recently fit these to my gsxr and have to agree, they are a great tire.
They have not left me wanting in any situation I've put them through in the first 500-600 miles.
Good transitions between compounds, nice set up into a corner, and great hold once you get the bike in a lean.
Wet weather was as good as I could expect from this style of tire.
I can't recommend them highly enough.
Good video
Bought off the back of your advice and I agree with everything you say. Best tyres I ever had
That's the best feedback ever, glad you like them. Enjoy 😎
Have ran S22s at the track. Tried Dunlop Q4s and highsided. Picked up a pair of S22s for my new bike even though the S23s are out. They are that good.
Ran S22s on my CB190R for 20000 km. I agree to your review! Never failed me during cornerings and wet road conditions. Gonna have to change them soon.
how the heck did you get 20000km out of an s22?! lol
Agree totally, got them on my s1000rr 203hp at the rear wheel, these tyres never let up.
Great review! I use these tires on all my street bikes.Very underestimated tire in my opinion.Everybody in my area usually run Dunlop Q3 or 4 .More money for a tire that doesn't last as long.
Just got a pair after finishing off the treads on a set of Supercorsa tires on track. Hoping they'll be just as good, or better. Nice video!
I just took off the stock dunlop sportmax gpr300's on my r3, and put on the battlax s22's on my R3. I only had 1,100 miles on the sportmaxes, but I didn't feel confident on them. The S22's make a HUGE difference. I'm very confident in these tires.
That's great feedback, hope it helps to enjoy your riding even more 😎
I'll try them, I'll do as you say, I'll get out there and rip into those corners 😎
Great review, reading the comments was good too..... 🏍👍
My first s22 went on my MT09SP and after I sold this bike and got myself a 2018 BMW S1000r I bought directly a set of S22.
Best tyre I have ever ridden
Do you remember what tire pressures you were running for your mt09? I just ordered a pair of S22’s for my fz09.
@@Impervium1090 just try 34/35 cant go wrong 😎
@@Impervium1090
2.4 bar front tire
2.6 bar rear tire
on track I went down to 2.1/2.2 Bar
@@loloflieger8832 thanks!!
What mileage did you get on the MT?
I've no previous experience with Bridgestones. These are OEM on my most recent motorcycle purchase and I'm very impressed. My experience has been similar to how you describe, though I've not gotten to the point of evaluating longevity. Cheers.
They are the best budget high performance tires for sure. I like the PowerRS more but those are much money.
Thank you for the review man. I was on the fence about these tires but because of your review I’m in.
There's a few comments here from some who have tried these tires for the first time and they are well pleased with them 😎
I have them on my XSR900, they are a very good tyre. A great compromise between a sports tyre and a sports touring tyre.
I used it Z900 S22 excellent tires, the best tire I used until now. Naked, supersport and hyper bikes.👍
Use them on my 2016 street triple 675 and it was great. The only set back was the milage on it. 12 thousand on the rear touching the markers in the center while the side is still 30 to 40 percent as the tropical climate in Malaysia is very taxing on the highway.. Heard the Michelin Pilot 5 is lasting on milage and good on lean angle but sticking to the Bridgestone S22 as have proven to me on the performance but had to sacrifice on the milage.
12 thousand miles or km?
This is interesting as I currently run the S21's on my Fz-07 and have loved them so I can't imagine how good these are going to be 👍, thank you sir😀
S22s came standard on my zx6r and I agree, they’re great!
Are they wide? For 180/55s .. cos every 180 and different brands come thinner or wider depending on their design and styling. Id like to know the best looking ones and the widest ones for 180. Thanks
@@Jason.cbr1000rr yeah the rear is pretty wide, front is about average
Love these tires Johnsy. I use them for track days, street riding, cold and wet. For the money you really cant be the price vrs performance.. I agree probably the best overall sport tires you can buy..
Yep I totally agree. I just finished a review on the Metzeler M9RR but I'm going back to the S22 😎
Main thing is like you stated they're just consistent in all conditions while pushing it...
I use the bridgestone battleax t30 on my kawasaki vulcan s 650 they are amazing and give alot of feedback they dont last as long the stock dunlop tires though I still got almost 8000km out of a front tire and almost 10000 km out of the back
Good review and agree 100% with everything you said 👍 I’ve just recently fitted a pair on my 2017 MT-09 and it transformed the bike and my riding. The previous tyres were the OEM S20’s and these are so much better. The bike often felt a bit twitchy in the corner, but these track beautifully. They are keen to fall into the corner and that took a bit of getting used to, but once scrubbed in have been awesome 🙂.
Glad you found them to be a big plus for your riding enjoyment 😎
Love em cornering up and down hill traction they stick, bloody awesome feel safer in the lean, my first time with these tyres on my cbr rr 1000 the 07 model.
My friend has a Super Duke 1300 or whatever and rides like an absolute idiot. Love the guy. He runs S22 after running many different tires. Loves them. Highly recommends them. Your tire life 100% depends on what you do with them.
These tires are amazing. That too expensive and made it to Advance group on track days with this tire with a organization that doesn’t really bump you up unless you’re close to “race” pace.
Glad you like them. We all want the best performance and the most enjoyment from our riding, these tyres contribute to those things in a big way.
Nice review of the S22's....Stay safe mate.
They are a brilliant all round tyre but don't last very long on the front end,. However I would still highly recommend.
I currently have Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3. But next will be this S22, I've already purchased it. Hopefully the S22 will perform better.
I think you will find them way better than the Pirelli. The Pirelli are great track tyres but aren't a good "real world" road tyre. Enjoy 😎
Michelin commander two my best ride yes I rode these all so ! There sticky and hold the road for beginners.
Great video. Thanks for the nice summary. Stay safe.
I’m gonna give this video a 10 outta 10 🤭
I use S22 on my CB400 V2
I agree everything that you just saying
Would like to know the mileage you're getting out of these compared to your M7RR. I'm going to compare M9RRs vs S22s for riding in the twisties. I'll be commuting, but it's mostly on open roads. I've run S21s, T30s and currently on S20 evos on my 08 R1. If you're going for 4-5k miles out of a rear, I'll be happy with that.
I'm probably getting similar mileage on the S22 and the M7RR (8 to 10,000km) but the S22 is a far better tire. We can't get the M9RR here yet but they are supposed to be good. I haven't seen/heard one bad review of the S22 yet though, they're still my first choice 😎
Would love to know peoples thoughts on the m9rrs, I put s22s on my r6 and loved them! Are m9rr’s worth a punt or stick to the Bridgestones? They’re both more or less the same price.
Any news on the comparison?
I got only 6000kms only on the front on my S1000R but the rear much longer. I don't know why such low milage compared to other reports on them.
A local bike shop stopped stocking them because of "uneven tyre wear" I can only guess he had similar reports to mine.
I think they've changed the compound. I've gone to Pirelli Corsa 4 now, even better tyre.
Thanks for a great informative video. Would you know how much rubber depth these tyres have when they're new up to the wear mark?
No, sorry I don't know 😕
Anyone able to compare with the RS10?
Thinking of getting this fitted on my Z900, any suggestions if this is good enough or should go for metzelers
Get the S22 😎
My Request for the combination of the tire in your motorcycle among the others :
Front: BRIDGESTONE
Rear: MICHELIN
LET'S HAVE TO BE MORE INTERESTING, ATTRACTIVE, APPEALING, ENTICING, CATCHY, UNIQUE, AND A FUN.
👍👌
😊
I love mine on my 06 636 had 2 track days 1st was full wet and raining all day and day 2 was dry and 81 and unbelievable in the wet i was dragging nee by 2nd session and 3 to 5 i had to remind myself it was wet 145 down the back stait to full brake in a downpour i was beside myself happy dry was all i could dish to and im in the top of intermediate
these tires are extremely slippery when new. Probably worst tire ive ever tried in regards to a break in period. Ive never taaken break in serious and never had a issue. I put s22 tires on my cbr 1000rr and the first corner i took at 20 mph the rear tire spun out. IVe taken that same corner in town at 20 mph with many different tires and never had a issue, until the s22 tires. I think they will be good but take the break in process serious with the s22 tires. Its the only tire ive had that is really slick to feel when new. I still dont know if I trust bridgestone tires.
Did u tested m9rr? Or power 5? I want to compare with s22
No, I don't have any experience with either. I cannot get M9RR where I am, I did have M7RR and I did a review on that tyre. As for the power 5, I have friends who have had them and liked them.
Any comparison between Power 5 and S22...
I find 36psi in the back and 33psi in the front works well for me ?
Are Michelin pilots any good compared to the s21s
I don't know, I haven't tried Michelin Pilots.
Michelin pilots are ok but horrible during wet weather.....
Pilot powers have always been the go to tire. As a mechanic and rider I can say everyone is on board with pilot powers as the best all round.(as far as the shops I work at). They never let me down. I'm about to try these s22 hypersports. Had the previous model on my z and they did the job. Nothing astonishing. A little squirrelly coming into a corner but held fine once in place. Never had that problem with pilots.
Whats best tire pressure i have gsxs 1000 i factory 36 front 42 back or is that too much
Yep, it's too much, 34 front, 36 rear is fine. If you have a pillion and luggage 36 front 38 rear 😎
Eh. I didn’t care for my battleax tires to be honest. Tried Michelin pilot powers and they were way better and then I tried Dunlop Q3’s and the Q3’s by far are the best. Suzuki gen 2 hayabusa.
I love the s22’s
What's your mileage looking like today? I have s21's on my r6 and they are dead at 6400km
The S22 are way better than the S21 but you will get about the same km 😎
@@johnsy59 Are they way better regarding dry grip?
@@LAGman91 I haven't tried the S21 but I have had reports that the S22 has much better grip wet & dry. I have had 4 sets on my MT10 and love them 🤟
Yes. By a country mile.
34/34 - is it hot or cold ?
34/36 cold
Did anyone had any high speed stability issues?I just fit them and i have high speed wobble after 170 km/h...Very disappointing
I've had no issues. Take them back and have them check fitting and balance.
@@johnsy59 i did everything but with no use,rebalance the wheels change them with new s22 but no luck
.Many others reported the same issue with MT09 and tracer.Thank you anyway.
How do you get 8k out of the rear?
I only get 3.5k out of my s22 tires
I have a ktm 690 supermoto and run the tire pressure that bridgestone recommends
What pressure?
It depends on road surfaces, heat humidity, your weight, riding style etc etc
@@johnsy59 105kg bodyweight
2.8bar Front and rear (as recommended by bridgestone)
Supermoto riding style most of the time some times hang off
25-35 degree celsius air temp.
Asphalt Road with good grip
@@schwartzwei9494 try 2.3 bar, 34psi
@@johnsy59 already tried 2.3
Result Was that the rear had no grip at high lean angle and i almost crashed
The tire slipped away and now the tire wall has Marks from the asphalt
@@schwartzwei9494 I'm also guessing your tyres are a very different size to mine?
Have you tried the Q3+?
No, I can't get them in Thailand.
Looking into these for my next set on my 2020 r3
Same here! I hate the stock gpr300's
@@MrFurley69 why do you hate them? I actually love the stock tires. Have like 3600 miles on them and still going strong. Ride great and good grip 🤷🏻♂️
@@hellfire08 I don't feel confident on them. Had a few slips.
I ended up putting them on the R3. 1000 times better. I feel confident that these tires can handle more than I can throw at them. Even riding straight down the road, I can feel them gripping to the road. I barely have to countersteer anymore either, they just tip over. Highly reccomended.
Awesome this is what I'm looking for as well. Been running the GPRs for about 2600km and they are ok as a street tire. Took them to the track and definitely need something that grips more. The S22s seem like good value all around for what you get! I have an R3 review video if you guys want to check out as well as more R3 track videos coming soon. Ride safe!
So what bike what size rear and what PSI
All of that explained in the first 30 seconds.
Rear tire size is 180/55/17
So if it last 8000km rear and 10,000km front would you replace both tires at 8,000km or 10,000km ? Because isn’t it weird to change just 1 tire?
I only ended up getting 5k to 6k km out of a rear and 8k km from a front on the MT07. No it's not weird changing only 1 tyre. A friend of mine changes both of his at 5k km but he has a little more money than me.
34 front, 34 rear is not the recommended pressure.
And your point is?
@@johnsy59 Your pressure is too high.
Are they any good in the wet ?;-)
By all reports they are, I have only ridden them in the wet a few times, nothing outstanding, but predictable and reliable.
No, very slippery hen it’s wet and cold. Every day slipped this week! So: not good in the wet when temperatures are low.
I've ridden them on track in the rain. Was one of the fastest from the group. I found it very good in the wet.
The S22s are a great tyre but they dont last.
I agree, I'm currently trying the Metzeler M9RR hoping to get more miles.
@@johnsy59 im currently on the metzler roadtec 01s, 6000km on them so far and still look pretty good, good grip but slow to warm up and handling is a lil slow, but will definitely last longer than the s22s
@@johnsy59 can you please compare the s22 to your m9rr? Im on the debate on ths 2. Thanks
@chuck noel Check my M9RR review, I make a comparison in that video.
I had a set of these tires on my GSX-S750,,, total GARBAGE tires I got about 3500 miles on the set and I was pushing the tire wear limit. I don't ride hard. I ride mostly cruising the mountain areas lots of curvy roads.
after about 2000 miles the rear tire started getting flat spot in the center. after about 2500 miles the rear tire started wearing out quickly.
most defiantly would NOT recommend these tires for any street bike.
I have a set of Perilli Angle ST's on the bike now..we'll see if these last, but they no longer make this tire now the are making the 'angle GT II'.
again,, BRIDGESTONE tires are garbage,, you'll be lucky to get 3000 miles out of a set.
Roadsmarts are better