Bridgeston BT Batlax, Your views...

warped one · Banned Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Karma :

As above.

My view,

Got them on the GT and they're not cheap, £110 for a new back 17" but otherwise than that, they can take most corners in the wet a above sensible speed and not twitch, and good in the dry aswell, and they also last for donkeys, got the bike a 2500miles and just changed them at 7500miles so may have done the latter.

Any tyre's you think are better than these for a similar price?

Cheers

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Tristan. · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2007 Karma :

BT batlax could mean half a dozen different ones

45's a good enough tyre on a slow bike, heats up quick, the 14s I have on the FZR are pretty grippy, but slip occasionally, and with absolutely no warning, which is worse imo than being less grippy but giving more feedback.

I'm boycotting bridgestone for a bit though, cos my rear lasted barely 1100 miles.

neatbik · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Karma :

I've just had a pair of bt016's fitted, and im very impressed so far Thumbs Up

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Very grippy, stable over bumps and tons of feedback.

I've used bt014's before, they didnt last long and i never really got on with them - just didnt seem to give any feedback, i could never tell what was going on with them. Confused

I've also used bt021's (well, a rear anyway) - lots of grip, very hard wearing, ace in the wet, but quite slow steering, and again not much feedback.
Worth it for commuting/winter riding though Thumbs Up

Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

BT45s seem to be popular on <400s and bikes that are getting on abit. I've had 2 makes of tyres, but my 250 and the BT45s are a perfect match Smile

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Charlie · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 May 2007 Karma :

45's where good on the city fly although squared off quite easily which was slightly annoying when you have plenty of tread on the out edges.

Seemed pretty good in the wet, I remember my first time out in them in some really wet roads and looking in my mirror I could see where the tyre had 'cut' into the water making the path of my tyre.
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Bikeless · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jun 2008 Karma :

Used 90's i think they were called on my 400,they were quite good and always used 014's and 56's beforehand on my blade,nobody has ever recommended anything better as it's a limited choice with the 16 inch front.

ncrn · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2006 Karma :

I really like my 45's, I'm not on that sporty a bike so it suits them well. Not had any issues with them losing grip so far.
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ms51ves3 · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Karma :

I'll probably be going for some 45s for the TZR. Tyres are tyres, right? Laughing

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Chrispy · Nova Slayer Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Karma :

I had my BT021 on the rear replaced as had a puncture/nail damage - It had done about 4K miles up untill then (still loads of wear on it more's the pity). Replaced it with the same.

Can't say I've much experience to compare it with others but for what it's worth the first seemed to wear well (considering I'm a relative noob and brake fiend) - never had any grip issues and ridden through most of winter in damp/rain.
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neatbik · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Karma :

UrbanRacer · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Karma :

I found the BT014's to be a bit cack, the front end felt vague in the corners almost like it was going to wash out.

The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Bridgestone BT092's were a joy on my 250, but shame the same can't be said of their 020's and 014's. Wooden feeling from the 020's and very poor once squared off. BT014's were twitchy.

Either way, i've become a dunlop man, although saying that, the BT45 seems to be the commuter's cross-ply tyre of choice.
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asdf · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 06 Nov 2007 Karma :

Ive got bt90's on my rs and they are definatley worth the money. Dont think they will last long though.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Vipers

... made by Avon... better? Confused

Anyway, I find supercorsas/rennsport offer plenty of grip from cold and don't need to be warmed up for typical 'road use'. I was using my rennsport front in the snow fine.

However I always liked the 010, which I believe is an older version of the 016.

binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

Had a pair of BT090's on the babyblade a couple of years ago. Had a low side. And have gone off them since.

Best tyres I've ever owned, Were my Pirelli Supercorsa Pro's. By far!

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These

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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

Got 020's. Sh1tty tyres, will never have them again.

krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

Used 45's on the Divvy and tried 20's and 21's on the ZZR. Now got 21's on the VFR as well and they do seem to be a decent and hard wearing tire setup.

Mind you, tried Dunlop Sportmax qualifiers (D208's ? or 209's...) and they gave much better grip wilst only taking a tiny amount of time longer to warm up. The ZZR felt much better on those than the 20's.

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NSR Mick · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Karma :

I wont have anything but 090's on my bikes.
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twotakt · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Karma :

090 FTW, that is all.

45's are a decent commuter tyre as well.
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Wil · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Karma :

I've got an 014 on the front and an 016 on the back. I like the feel, but the back has squared off quite fast with my motorway based commute. I think I may need to look at the 021s when I replace them.
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KLR600 · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

I ran BT45's on my XJ600 and I found them to be fine, enough grip and long lasting.

I almost bought some 021's for the ZRX but I got some Avon Storm ST's instead and they're wicked so I wouldn't know what the Bridgstones are like on a faster bike.
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