Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 vs Michelin Road 5

Motorcycle tyres are segments that both Bridgestone and Michelin have mastered through their decades of experience and expertise.

Both being leading tyre manufacturers globally, the two tyre brands develop all their products with innovative technologies, making their line-ups some of the top tyre tyres on the market.

Two popular motorcycle tyres in their repertoire is Bridgestone’s Battlax S22 and Michelin’s Road 5.

This article will break down both the tyre’s features, outlining what makes them two models top motorcycle products.

S22 Overview

The Bridgestone Battlax S22 is a premium motorcycle tyre released by Bridgestone back in 2019.

The S22’s front tyre consists of an advanced 3-layer compound. The hardened centre and soft shoulders of the tread compound technology enhances the tyre’s stability around corners as well as its linear handling.

Bridgestone’s Mono Spiral (MS) Belt is developed on the model, giving the S22’s improved grip, high speed performance and further weight reduction.

Longevity of the tyre is also furthered through Bridgestone’s NanoPro-Tech. This technology gives reduces the tyre’s friction, heat and tread deformation, therefore helping the S22 with its durability.

The Battlax S22 replaced the Bridgestone Battlax S21 upon its release in 2019.

Road 5 Overview

The Road 5 is also a premium motorcycle tyre that Michelin has produced since 2018.

The Michelin tyre features an advanced tread compound with 100% Silica Technology, enhancing wet grip traction by 15% over its predecessor.

Additionally, Michelin’s innovative compound extends the tyre’s longevity by 10%. Equipped with Michelin’s 2CT+ Technology on both front and rear tyres, the Road 5 improves cornering performance under strong acceleration and heavy braking.

Furthermore, the Road 5 boasts a new tread pattern for better handling and stability, and its optimized design ensures excellent performance across various road conditions, making it a versatile choice for riders.

The Road 5 replaced its predecessor, the Pilot Road 4, back in 2018.

Customer Reviews

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• Overall Ratings
• Would the customer buy the tyres again
• Does the vehicle feel better to drive
• Were the tyres value for money

S22 Customer Reviews

As of the date of writing (25/07/24), the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 has not been reviewed by any Blackcircles.com customers.

Whilst plenty of models have been sold since its release in 2019, none of those customers have left reviews for the Bridgestone motorbike tyre.

Road 5 Customer Reviews

Over 300 Blackcircles.com customers has reviewed the Michelin Road 5 as follows:

• Overall rating of my tyres – 4.6/5
• I would buy the same tyres again – 4.6/5
• The bike feels better to drive – 4.6/5
• The tyres were value for money – 4.3/5

S22 Common Tyre Sizes

• 120/70 R17
• 180/55 R17
• 190/55 R17

Most popular rim size: 17 inch.

Road 5 Common Tyre Sizes

• 120/70 R17
• 180/55 R17
• 190/55 R17

Most popular rim size: 17 inch.

S22 Common Bike Manufacturers

• Yamaha
• Honda
• BMW

Road 5 Common Bike Manufacturers

• Yamaha
• Honda
• Triumph

Price Ranges

Prices for fully fitted tyres may vary between different tyre sizes.

Fully fitted Bridgestone S22 prices range from £89.72 to £178.97.*

Fully fitted Michelin Road 5 prices range from £130.79 to £198.40.*

*Please note, tyre prices may fluctuate in time, with fully fitted tyre prices being from the date of writing (25/07/2024)