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Bridgestone Battlax T31 vs Michelin Road 5
If you are looking for new motorcycle tyres for your sport-touring bike, you will have likely come across the Bridgestone Battlax T31 and Michelin Road 5.
Both of these tyres are great sport-touring tyre options for customers looking for a tyre that is capable of delivering a solid and durable performance over time.
In this article we have broken down the two tyres, looking at the key points and reviews form previous customers.
Bridgestone Battlax T31 Overview
The Bridgestone Battlax T31 is a sport-touring tyre engineered for enhanced grip and stability in both wet and dry conditions.
It features a new compound and optimised tread design to improve cornering performance and provide better feedback to the rider. With increased contact patch and silica-rich compounds, the T31 offers superior wet traction.
Key Features:
- 3-Layer Compound. The use of Bridgestone’s 3-layer compound technology within the Battlax T31 gives the tyre a robust performance in different key areas. With a harder tread centre of braking and a softer shoulder compound to deliver maximum grip in the corners.
- Nanopro-Tech™. Taking things down to the molecular level, Bridgestone’s Nano-Tech helps to reduce the level of friction and heat build up when rolling. Delivering a better level of grip and longer wear life.
- High Tensile Super Penetrated Cord (HTSPC).
Michelin Road 5 Overview
The Michelin Road 5 is a high-performance sport-touring motorcycle tyre designed to offer exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions.
It provides superior wet-weather performance and improved longevity compared to its predecessors. The tyre is known for maintaining consistent handling as it wears, making it ideal for riders seeking reliability, comfort, and versatility.
Key Features:
- Radial ACT+ Technology. This is the use of a single ply with an angle close to 90° within the carcass of the tyre. Which reduces the rigidity in the crown zone while boosting when leaning.
- Water Evergrip Technology. An evolving tread pattern which allows the tyre to deliver exceptional wet grip. Even as the tyre wears the performance remains consistent throughout the lifespan of the tyre.
- 2CT Technology. This type of compound utilises different rubber on the centre and shoulders – giving it a better overall performance in different conditions.
Bridgestone T31 Customer Reviews
Over 78 customers have reviewed the Michelin Road 5, leaving feedback in key areas of consideration for riders:
- Overall rating of my tyres – 4.4/5
- I would buy the same tyres again – 4.6/5
- The bike feels better to drive – 4.4/5
- The tyres were value for money – 4.4/5
Michelin Road 5 Customer Reviews
Over 328 Blackcircles.com customers have reviewed the Michelin Road 5 with the tyre being rated in the following areas:
- Overall rating of my tyres – 4.6/5
- I would buy the same tyres again – 4.7/5
- The bike feels better to drive – 4.6/5
- The tyres were value for money – 4.3/5
Motorcycle Tyre Labels
When it comes to EU tyre label ratings, Motorcycle tyres are exempt.
They are not evaluated for fuel efficiency, wet grip, or noise levels in the same way that car tyres are.
Popular Battlax T31 Tyre Sizes
Popular Michelin Road 5 Tyre Sizes
- 120/70 R17
- 180/55 R17
- 160/60 R17
- 190/55 R17
- 190/50 R17
Battlax T31 Motorcycle Manufacturers
- Honda
- Triumph
- BMW
- Yamaha
Road 5 Motorcycle Manufacturers
- Yamaha
- Triumph
- BMW
- Honda
- Suzuki
Price Range
Bridgestone Battlax T31 - prices from £106.96 to £160.24*
Michelin Road 5 - prices from £130.79 to £193.54*
*Please note that prices for tyre models may fluctuate in time, with fully fitted prices being from today’s date (updated: 16/10/2024)