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If you are looking for new motorcycle tyres for your sport-touring bike, you will have likely come across the Bridgestone Battlax T31 and Michelin Road 5.
Both of these tyres are great sport-touring tyre options for customers looking for a tyre that is capable of delivering a solid and durable performance over time.
In this article we have broken down the two tyres, looking at the key points and reviews form previous customers.
The Bridgestone Battlax T31 is a sport-touring tyre engineered for enhanced grip and stability in both wet and dry conditions.
It features a new compound and optimised tread design to improve cornering performance and provide better feedback to the rider. With increased contact patch and silica-rich compounds, the T31 offers superior wet traction.
Key Features:
The Michelin Road 5 is a high-performance sport-touring motorcycle tyre designed to offer exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions.
It provides superior wet-weather performance and improved longevity compared to its predecessors. The tyre is known for maintaining consistent handling as it wears, making it ideal for riders seeking reliability, comfort, and versatility.
Key Features:
Over 78 customers have reviewed the Michelin Road 5, leaving feedback in key areas of consideration for riders:
Over 328 Blackcircles.com customers have reviewed the Michelin Road 5 with the tyre being rated in the following areas:
When it comes to EU tyre label ratings, Motorcycle tyres are exempt.
They are not evaluated for fuel efficiency, wet grip, or noise levels in the same way that car tyres are.
Bridgestone Battlax T31 - prices from £106.96 to £160.24*
Michelin Road 5 - prices from £130.79 to £193.54*
*Please note that prices for tyre models may fluctuate in time, with fully fitted prices being from today’s date (updated: 16/10/2024)
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