My review on bridgstone battlax 021's - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

coursonap · 10-12-2008, 10:32 AM

I put the 021's on after my factory dunlops lasting about 4700 miles. I now have about 600 miles on the 021's.
Warm up time- it does take alittle longer for the tires to warm up compared to the dunlops, but once they are warmed up they a a super sticky tire.
Traction- no problems in this department havent rode on wet pavement yet but I usually try not to. They grab the road like a supersport tire.
Treadlife- havent had much time with the tire but seems like it will be a good wearing tire.
Tread pattern- that is something different about this tire the tread pattern is alittle unusual in my opinion but of course this is my first sport touring tire.
Price- These are a very well priced tire in my opinion I got both of them through dennis kirk for about $232 shipped.
All in all i would probably buy this tire again if the tread life is going to be what i excpect it to be. By the way I have no chicken strips left on the rear tire.

Scab · 10-12-2008, 10:41 PM

Thanks for the write-up. I'd be real interested in how this tire wears on the FZ, especially the front. I'll be grateful if you will keep us posted.

taki · 10-13-2008, 06:29 AM

i also just put on a rear bt-021, thanks to a staple in my oem tire at 7600 miles. i probably could have got another 1000 out of the oem tire, but been wanting to put on a new tire.

still scrubbing them in. i use my bike for highway commuting so ill be interested in how they wear.

Hondo64d · 10-13-2008, 07:45 AM

Thanks for posting your findings. I'll need to replace mine soon, and the 21 is one I am considering.

John

BranNwebster · 10-13-2008, 08:08 AM

I'm torn between these and the Road Attacks.

The Rayman · 10-13-2008, 08:30 AM

I had no problems with them on the "Twisted Sisters" ride this weekend. Never once did they give any reason to doubt them. Remember though, I'm in the "smart" group, not the "fast" group.

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/usa-s...tml#post117990 (Twisted Sisters Ride - Official Check-In and Photo Thread)

coursonap · 10-13-2008, 10:15 AM

I will post again at about 1500 miles wich will probably be this next riding season. It is about time to put it up for the winter, and it is hunting season. I will keep everybody posted on my findings.

coursonap · 10-13-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BranNwebster

I'm torn between these and the Road Attacks.

IJ have a friend who swears by the road attacks. But I didnt get them because I have heard the milage of the tire aint the greatest. But the people I talked to ride hard all the time.

GConn · 10-13-2008, 11:07 AM

Used them too. I find them to be great tires. Grip is very good, it is a dual compound tire after all. After they were worn out I changed to Road attacks due to price difference. They had a EUR60 difference (I guess that's about $100)

10-12-2008, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
coursonap Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Illinois Bike: 2008 fz6 s2 Posts: 176 Rep Power: 3 Member #3742	My review on bridgstone battlax 021's I put the 021's on after my factory dunlops lasting about 4700 miles. I now have about 600 miles on the 021's. Warm up time- it does take alittle longer for the tires to warm up compared to the dunlops, but once they are warmed up they a a super sticky tire. Traction- no problems in this department havent rode on wet pavement yet but I usually try not to. They grab the road like a supersport tire. Treadlife- havent had much time with the tire but seems like it will be a good wearing tire. Tread pattern- that is something different about this tire the tread pattern is alittle unusual in my opinion but of course this is my first sport touring tire. Price- These are a very well priced tire in my opinion I got both of them through dennis kirk for about $232 shipped. All in all i would probably buy this tire again if the tread life is going to be what i excpect it to be. By the way I have no chicken strips left on the rear tire. __________________ MODS: led front turn siganls, unique sportbike lights fe kit, Yamaha tank pad, HID headlights, removed all stickers and reflectors. FUTURE MODS: scorpion or leo vince c/f exhaust, smoked led tail light, -1 front sprocket, speedo healer, and pcIII

10-12-2008, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scab Nobody special Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: N. E. Alabama Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 7 Member #263	Re: My review on bridgstone battlax 021's Thanks for the write-up. I'd be real interested in how this tire wears on the FZ, especially the front. I'll be grateful if you will keep us posted.

10-13-2008, 06:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
taki Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midwest Bike: 2006 fz6 Posts: 61 Rep Power: 3 Member #2083	Re: My review on bridgstone battlax 021's i also just put on a rear bt-021, thanks to a staple in my oem tire at 7600 miles. i probably could have got another 1000 out of the oem tire, but been wanting to put on a new tire. still scrubbing them in. i use my bike for highway commuting so ill be interested in how they wear.

10-13-2008, 07:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hondo64d Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Bike: '07 FZ6 (Red) Posts: 58 Rep Power: 3 Member #1857	Re: My review on bridgstone battlax 021's Thanks for posting your findings. I'll need to replace mine soon, and the 21 is one I am considering. John

10-13-2008, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
BranNwebster The UNO Master Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Webster Texas Bike: 07 Fz6 Posts: 419 Rep Power: 8 Member #2405	Re: My review on bridgstone battlax 021's I'm torn between these and the Road Attacks. __________________ If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of payments.

10-13-2008, 08:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
The Rayman Professional Cat Herder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Bike: 2004 Silver FZ6 Posts: 88 Rep Power: 2 Member #2907	Re: My review on bridgstone battlax 021's I had no problems with them on the "Twisted Sisters" ride this weekend. Never once did they give any reason to doubt them. Remember though, I'm in the "smart" group, not the "fast" group. http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/usa-s...tml#post117990 (Twisted Sisters Ride - Official Check-In and Photo Thread)

10-13-2008, 10:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
coursonap Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Illinois Bike: 2008 fz6 s2 Posts: 176 Rep Power: 3 Member #3742	Re: My review on bridgstone battlax 021's I will post again at about 1500 miles wich will probably be this next riding season. It is about time to put it up for the winter, and it is hunting season. I will keep everybody posted on my findings. __________________ MODS: led front turn siganls, unique sportbike lights fe kit, Yamaha tank pad, HID headlights, removed all stickers and reflectors. FUTURE MODS: scorpion or leo vince c/f exhaust, smoked led tail light, -1 front sprocket, speedo healer, and pcIII

10-13-2008, 11:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
GConn Squid hater Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nicosia / Cyprus Bike: '06 Fz6 Posts: 578 Rep Power: 9 Member #897	Re: My review on bridgstone battlax 021's Used them too. I find them to be great tires. Grip is very good, it is a dual compound tire after all. After they were worn out I changed to Road attacks due to price difference. They had a EUR60 difference (I guess that's about $100) __________________ http://gconnfz6.blogspot.com/

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