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Battlax BT-021 Rear Tire
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Product Description
Battlax BT-021 Rear Tire

  • New sport touring radial design for touring-oriented riders, from Bridgestone
  • The "luxury feel" is provided by the combined advantages of both sport and touring tires
  • New front and rear pattern designed to provide good shock absorption with less vibration and noise to minimize fatigue on long rides
  • Rear tire features a dual-tread compound with a Cap Base construction, which provides mileage from the center compound and grip from the shoulder compound, while enhancing tread stiffness for better grip, shock absorption and all-weather performance
  • Blackwall; tubeless design
  • W-rated for speeds up to 168 mph
OEM Replacement tire for:

Kawasaki
190/50ZR-17 E = Concours 14 (2008)

Yamaha
160/60ZR-17 = FZ6R (2009)
180/55ZR-17 F = FJR1300 (2008)



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Customer Reviews
Average Rating -  Based on 41 Review(s)
Stability   4.8
Wet Traction   4.4

Fit   5.0
Features   5.0

Cornering   4.6
Tread life   4.4

Finish   5.0
Cost Benefit   5.0

Dry Traction   4.9
Overall   4.6

Durability   5.0
Latest Reviews
Stability   4.0
Cornering   4.0
Dry Traction   4.0
Wet Traction   3.0
Tread life   4.0
Overall   3.8
Gary D. Mastro Fallbrook,  CA So far, way better After replacing a set of very un-enjoyable Dunlop Roadsmarts with the -021 rear and the -016 front my bike handles like it should. Turn-in is low-effort and predictable, holds the line well through corners without additional input, and doesn't stand up under braking. The ride is compliant and inspires confidence. No opportunity to ride in the rain as yet or get a good feel for tread life.
Stability   5.0
Cornering   4.0
Dry Traction   5.0
Wet Traction   4.0
Tread life   4.0
Overall   4.4
Justin Daytona Beach,  FL Tire Once again it’s hard for me to say much about the tire because I've only ridden on it a few times. So far a great tire. Looks great.
Stability   5.0
Cornering   4.0
Dry Traction   5.0
Wet Traction   4.0
Tread life   4.0
Overall   4.4
Don Dunning Fresno,  CA Vast improvement over stock As winter has arrived and I ride 300 days out of the year the improvement that I feel with the first light rains has been tremendous. More confident, more feel, all around better performance. I ride a Vstrom 1000 and spent a long time trying to figure out what tires to replace the stock ones with...sometimes the internet is just overload. I ride 99.9% of the time on the street and the tire performs well. I am no expert and have only tried the stock ones and these, but this is much better for my riding style and uses. Can’t really say much about tread life...only had them for a month.
Stability   5.0
Cornering   5.0
Dry Traction   5.0
Wet Traction   5.0
Tread life   5.0
Overall   5.0
Rudy Bburg,  NJ I Love Fresh Rubber! This tire is awesome. It grips the road so well! I haven't erased my chicken strips yet (I'm still wearing off the protective coat) but I know I'll be able to trust these tires for a long time. Ample amount of tread and it feels good leaning into turns with this baby. Plus, you can't beat the price.
Stability   5.0
Cornering   5.0
Dry Traction   5.0
Wet Traction   5.0
Tread life   5.0
Overall   5.0
SteveFZ1 Lancaster,  PA 2003 Yamaha Fz1 Put 11,000 aggressive miles on my rear tire. Obviously it is totally shot, but I couldn't think of switching brands or models. I am totally pleased with the traction and warm-up times.
Stability   5.0
Cornering   5.0
Dry Traction   5.0
Wet Traction   5.0
Tread life   5.0
Overall   5.0
dan portland,  ME A nice tire for the price I am happy with this tire (and the free shipping from motorcycle-superstore). The Battlax BT-021 Rear Tire is replacing a michelin Pilot 2 tire. Don't know yet which is better, but the BT-021 is a great ride.
Stability   5.0
Cornering   5.0
Dry Traction   5.0
Wet Traction   5.0
Tread life   5.0
Overall   5.0
Leo B San Jose CA,  CA the best I Love this tire have put like 6 thousand miles on it and it still looks like new. I ride most freeways miles, love this tire....
Stability   5.0
Cornering   5.0
Dry Traction   5.0
Wet Traction   5.0
Tread life   5.0
Overall   5.0
Joe Stephens Fremont,  CA Another Winner from Bridgestone "Street Vibrations" 4-day weekend in Reno was comin' up. My rear BT-014 was down to threads. Instead of buying new BT-016, decided to go for better wear-life with BT-021. Am more than pleased with grip & tread pattern. Great trip to Reno. -- JS
Stability   5.0
Cornering   5.0
Dry Traction   5.0
Wet Traction   3.0
Tread life   5.0
Overall   4.6
Kenny Smith Orange,  CA commuter Great tire for a sporty commute. I have this on the rear of my 05 KTM SMC 625 and so far it’s working out great. I haven’t ridden in the rain so I’m not sure about the wet performance but the dry performance is pretty good considering the tire is a touring tire.
Stability   5.0
Cornering   4.0
Dry Traction   4.0
Wet Traction   4.0
Tread life   3.0
Overall   4.0
Frank WB,  PA Battlax rear tire I feel it is a very good tire for the money. I use it on a BMW sport tourer. Mounted it and it is very smooth.
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