The development of the S22 was driven by a determination to add excellent wet performance to the outstanding dry grip for which the Battlax Hypersport was already renowned. There was also increased focus on contact feel and cornering, allowing riders to experience the full extent of their bike's performance on the road. Test results demonstrate the all-round improvements with 15% faster cornering in dry conditions, 1.2% faster lap times in dry conditions and 5% faster lap times in wet conditions when compared directly to the S21.
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Owners say80%from 16 owner reviews69% would buy againRead the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated April 2026.
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22?
Across 16 owner ratings the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 averages 80%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.3 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.4. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 73% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 15 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 6.4 out of 10 for wear across 15 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 again?
69% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 again, based on the 16 owner reviews that answered the question. 50% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22's tread life?
Of the 15 owner reviews analyzed for the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22, 11 mention tread life: 3 praise it (long-lasting) and 8 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "On my first set, I managed 3050 miles out of the rear and on the second set, around 2800 miles". Read those reviews
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What do owners say about the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22's dry grip?
Of the 15 owner reviews analyzed for the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22, 9 mention dry grip: 9 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "I love ride it on dry road, the grip is outstanding". Read those reviews
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Questions and Answers for the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
Good afternoon, this is the first time I'm trying the Hypersport S22 tires. I would appreciate it if you could advise me on tire pressures, specifically what… Show moreGood afternoon, this is the first time I'm trying the Hypersport S22 tires. I would appreciate it if you could advise me on tire pressures, specifically what pressure to use in the city and what pressure to use on twisty, winding roads. Thank you in advance. Show less
December 31, 2025
Unfrotunately we do not keep a database of recommended pressures. We suggest starting with your motorcycles recommended pressures then adjust based on your own riding preferences and goals.
Drivers report the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 delivers excellent dry-road grip, sharp handling, and strong feedback/confidence at lean, with several riders successfully using it for aggressive street riding and track days. Wet performance is often rated as stable and capable, but a noticeable minority warn it can feel sketchy in very wet or cold conditions. The most consistent drawback is short rear tire life/rapid center wear or flat-spotting, which leads some riders to choose alternatives for longevity.
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Owner ratings averaged from 16 ratings
Owner score80%
Dry Grip93%
Handling90%
Road Feedback81%
Comfort80%
Wet Grip74%
Wear64%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 96%
“Used on road and 5 track days done about 4,000 kilometers and still plenty left. In comparison to my previous tire, Pirelli Super corsa SP’s which were done by 2,500 kilometers front and 3,500 rear. I am no expert rider...”
“Being a road only rider, im finding all the tires on the market pretty bad for the liter capacity. Ive been riding for over 35yrs now, always taken care of my tires, you know, No linelockers or Doughnuts just for kicks...”
“The Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 is a top-tier street tire designed for aggressive riding and occasional track use. I love ride it on dry road, the grip is outstanding. But I don't like it on wet road.. its...”
The Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 is a top-tier street tire designed for aggressive riding and occasional track use. I love ride it on dry road, the grip is outstanding. But I don't like it on wet road.. its slightly sliding. If you overpower, it will overshot in corners.
The tire itself is fine, with great grip, easy side to side transition, great braking.
Handling in the wet is quite good, almost sport touring like.
The main problem is wear. On my first set, I managed 3050 miles out of the rear and on the second set, around 2800 miles, after paying a suspension specialist to dial in the settings.
In comparison to Pirelli Rosso IVs, I would place this ones as slower to turn in, but steadier at lean, with somewhat less squirm while transitioning from upright to lean. Braking is on par, acceleration grip might even be better on S22s then on Rosso IV.
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Used one front and two rears.
Downsides: Wear and edge grip when cold. Occasional unexpected loss of traction on white lines, in the dry.
Upsides: Very responsive, very good levels of grip. When warmed up, impressive braking distance. Sidewall flex is very consistent. When the temperature allows, can be pushed to the utmost edge.
Maybe better for something with less torque.
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Used on road and 5 track days done about 4,000 kilometers and still plenty left. In comparison to my previous tire, Pirelli Super corsa SP’s which were done by 2,500 kilometers front and 3,500 rear. I am no expert rider so hence I haven’t scored for feedback as I wouldn’t know if it was or not! And only really use in dry weather so no wet grip score.
I like this tire a lot. I use it on a R1 (RN65). Good grip and a lot of fun. You can trust the tire but there is one downside to this tire. It will not last long under heavy duty. I run 3000 miles and the tire is over (rear). The front is still good. So for me the best tire but it will not last long. I do a lot of wheelies and so the middle section of the tire is down to death.
Okay so I have a BMW S1000R not RR... But wasn't offered the R as a choice of brand..
I went from s21s to S22s not believing that they could be much better, but they were phenomenal. I ride really aggressively, knee down whenever I can, Taken these on track several times, Portimao for 3 Days, 2 British track days and 4000 miles mostly dry riding. They never ever put a foot wrong. Worn evenly right to the edge, and never once even had a hint of letting go. When tires are cold and weather conditions very wet, I would not recommend. Feed back through tires is spot on. You know where the tires limits are. Rear still has legal limit of tread but front has just started to square off so I have to replace them. Really sad! These tires are magic, but unfortunately not easy to get hold of so am going to have to try something else. Not feeling confident about switching. I trusted these tires with my life! For what its worth I am female, just in case that affects your judgement on this review.
S22 OEM mt09sp is a fab tire for fast sport riders but boy do they wear fast, I have owned bike 3 years and went through 2 rears and one front in 5000 miles the center flat spots real fast on the rear with noticeable wear after 500 miles and the front shows good tred but road camber flat spots on tire makes it a bit disappointing as you would expect the tire to wear more even another issue is wet grip they never felt capable in damp or consent rain conditions I think due to tread pattern, they can't clear water fast enough, for that point I'm not putting these back on the bike as better harder wearing black hoops out there now
61%
Member
225/45 R17
3,500 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Average
Being a road only rider, im finding all the tires on the market pretty bad for the liter capacity.
Ive been riding for over 35yrs now, always taken care of my tires, you know, No linelockers or Doughnuts just for kicks, things cost more these days, but never have i had to replace 3 rear tires in a year, every tire ive put on has balded out in the center within 3mths, big flat spot across the center three inchs, yes lots of Straight roads in Australia, hence the lack of wear on the sides, but after a slow and comfortable country road ride yesterday, i noticed the metal banding poking through the guts of my Bridgestone Battalax hypersport S22.
I dont do skids, burnouts, or anything else along those lines, but to look at this tire, you'd think my bike has just been on the track with Valentino riding,
"I should be so lucky", but no its just me, doing everyday road riding.
The tire hasnt lasted three months, after being told by the local Kawasaki dealership thats the best tire out there, i'm speechless and also a little bit pissed.
I hope to find better than this for my new tire and would appreciate any feedback.
To start off my review, i'll indicate that i'm using my bike and tires solely for road riding with some mild touring.
Was running the Michelin Pilot Power 3 and it was very lasting with more than 30% life after 15,000km.
Decided to give the S22 a try after reading some positive feedbacks. Initial feel was the willingness for the bike to lean over into corners.
Also rode through heavy downpour at over 100km/h and the bike feels very stable.
i noticed a small dimple pushed into the side of the tire, probably after hitting something pointy, and basically, i could insert my finger nail and pull out the surface dimple... hence quite skeptical about the longevity of the tire life.
Every ride on this tire impressed me be it when the tire is new or the tire is worn out. No matter how hard I pushed this S22 in the twisty roads, the tire refused to lose any grip. Solid performance on the dry and in the wet. Only complain was the tire didn’t last very long. The front worn out while the back still has 40% of thread left. Nevertheless, would buy again.
Fitted as standard on my ninja 636 2019. The front tire was replaced early at about 5k as had developed a strange wear pattern attributed to miles through road works and weird cambers. There then followed a summer trip to europe. The tires coped brilliantly through 35 degrees and 2 inches of water on the same road in nth Germany. I commute 50 miles daily and haven't thought once about the tires but I also don't do track days and never need to get my knee down. That said I still have moments when I push the bike and tires! The Rear has just done 12k and is due for a change. The price is high at around 140 unfitted but I really think worth it.
