Bridgestone Battlax BT-023-GT Sport Touring Rear Tire
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Bridgestone Battlax BT023 GT Sport Touring Rear Tire
Featuring long wear life, a high level of wet performance for touring and high performance similar to a sport tire, the Battleax BT023 is an advanced new Sport Touring tire.
Features:
- Full spec sport touring radial offering consistent performance between touring and sport riding
- New tread pattern and rubber compound deliver long mileage, high level of wet performance, comfortable ride and good grip
- Silica plus RC polymer (assists silica effect and controls rubber properties) enhances wet wear life
- HTSPC + MS-BELT Provides good bump absorption, grip and stability during high speed riding
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3LC 3 Layer Compound
- Center Compound results in good stability and wear life
- Shoulder Compound provides grip and bump absorption
- Consistent performance for use on heavy weight bikes
- GT Spec has heavy duty casing and a revised tread pattern
Bridgestone Battlax BT-023-GT Sport Touring Rear Tire
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What a great tire!
I simply love this tire. I'm on my 3rd so far and I will keep using BT 23 GTs.
I'm heavy (220lbs) on a heavy bike (Connie Concours 14) and I'm simply whipping it with this tire. It gives excellent traction and durability (last one lasted 8700 miles!).
I'm using a 180/55 with absolutely no issues, although the official size should be 190/50 for the Connie.
Of course, I'm using a BT 23 GT on the front as well -- with equal satisfaction!
March 25, 2013
Very Happy!
First of all I got the tire next day. Very happy with that. I only had a chance to use it in the rain once and had no issues. The tire is on my FJR 1300.
October 22, 2012
Perfect tire for sport touring
I bought a set of the BT-023 GT (front and rear) for my 2005 FJR1300 in preperation for a cross country trip I recently made. The trip was a total of 5000 miles over 2 weeks that covered everything long highway miles through the Arizona desert to carving corners on Mulholland Highway to running down dirt roads in the Rocky Mountains.
Simply put the BT023's blew away my expectations. They are the perfect compromise between comfort and performance. They wear great (5000 miles in and they look like they have 50% left). They provide a smooth ride on the highway without that disconnected feeling you get from a full on touring tire. However the greatest aspect I loved about these tires was the confidence they inspire. When you're throwing a 700lb bike through the twisty canyons of SoCal or up the Pikes Peak Highway, you have to trust that your tires are going to grip.
I have tried other tires, both cheaper and more expensive and in the end I keep coming back to the BT-023's for my street bikes.
September 24, 2012
Great sport touring tire
I ride a 2007 Yamaha FJR1300 and I have Bridgestone BT023 GT's on the front and back. Dry weather traction is well beyond my abilities on the bike, the braking is great, and they track straight. For some reason I seem to get caught in the rain alot, and these tires give me great peace of mind. The wet weather traction is fantastic and they even grip well in cold weather (35 F). I am very happy and have great confidence with these tires and I will buy them again.
September 15, 2012
Excellent tire at a reasonable price
I replaced the original BT020s on my Ducati with the BT023(GT)s. The price for both was less than $250, and the traction and handling are definitely better than the worn tires they replaced! Cornering is great, these seem to allow for a greater lean angle. Braking in the wet also seemed superior. I'm hoping the tread life, especially on the rear could be better due to the dual compound. BT020 front lasted 10k miles, rear only 5k on this bike, only have a few hundred on now on the BT023s so unable to comment on tread life yet.
June 25, 2012
What an awesome tire!
Replaced the stocker Dunlops on my Suzuki 1250 Bandit that were down to the wear bars in 2000 miles. My Bike is set up for 2up touring. Wife on the back and 2-45L saddlebags and a 55L top case. The new tires have shown almost no wear in 2000 miles, but the handling and the traction are amazing. What an excellent tire and much less expensive than the Michelins....great wet weather traction too. When these do wear out I'll be getting another set.
February 24, 2012
Perfect
From Chicago to Alaska and back on FJR. No issues. Will buy again.
September 1, 2011
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To what extent can I mix front and rear tires.
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I ride a yamaha fz6r and I am replacing my bt21 front and rear. I'm looking for more cornering grip on the front and more mileage on the rear. Can I run an s20 on the front and a bt23 on the rear with no problems?
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From our experience, as well as the manufacturer's recommendation, using tires from the same line and not mixing and matching(such as a BT23 and S020) is the safest way to go. The profile, construction and compound differences can cause handling issues that could be dangerous.11 months ago
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