Bridgestone S20 tyre review

[BigAl]

Got a new set of S20s last week for the R1 but only fitted the back at the moment as front Pilot Power still has quite a bit of life in it.

Impressed with the level of grip the back gives even though running 38 psi in, as suggested, and it gets quite tacky on the softer edge.

Had a couple of little drifts kranked over on wide tar snakes but nothing other tyres wouldn't do.

Will be interested in mileage as I always got a decent amount from the PPs.

[ckai]

So has anyone run these for long enough to get a mileage idea??

On Saturday I'm getting a set of either the S20's or...BT023's. I've got Pure's on the Daytona at the mo'. They've lasted stupidly long (11,000 km - including 4 track training sessions) so obviously I don't chew through rubber but I did run them reasonably hard (high 30's) after some advice regarding feel.

I know the 023's are going to have crazy mileage compared with both the Pure's and the S20's but I'm just not sure of the feel coming from the Pure's and the turn-in I get currently.

I've heard some scary stuff about the S20's lasting stuff all and since money is tight, I don't want to throw on some and have to replace them after 5,000km of my riding!

I honestly thought the Pure's would have been shot after 7k but they just kept going. Something around that I wouldn't mind out of the s20's.

I'm going to be doing more track days next year hence my dilemma of going with the 20's or sacrificing a little and going with the 23's. Another reason for the toss up is I don't even get close to pushing the Pure's at the mo'.

Shit! It's easier buying a bloody bike!

[tbs]

So has anyone run these for long enough to get a mileage idea??

On Saturday I'm getting a set of either the S20's or...BT023's. I've got Pure's on the Daytona at the mo'. They've lasted stupidly long (11,000 km - including 4 track training sessions) so obviously I don't chew through rubber but I did run them reasonably hard (high 30's) after some advice regarding feel.

I know the 023's are going to have crazy mileage compared with both the Pure's and the S20's but I'm just not sure of the feel coming from the Pure's and the turn-in I get currently.

I've heard some scary stuff about the S20's lasting stuff all and since money is tight, I don't want to throw on some and have to replace them after 5,000km of my riding!

I honestly thought the Pure's would have been shot after 7k but they just kept going. Something around that I wouldn't mind out of the s20's.

I'm going to be doing more track days next year hence my dilemma of going with the 20's or sacrificing a little and going with the 23's. Another reason for the toss up is I don't even get close to pushing the Pure's at the mo'.

Shit! It's easier buying a bloody bike!

I read an interesting comparison recently, between the various sports tires on the market. The new Conti Sort Attack 2 won the best street tire award over the S20, Dunlop Sportsmart, Pirelli, and Power Pure. others. Wasn't the track favorite, as Pirelli and Dunlop had more sustained grip during hard laps at the track, but the Conti had the best street feel, lasted the longest, and at 4,000km they hadn't dropped off in performance.

I've got them on my bike and I love the feel of them on the street. Very nimble.

I'd supply the link, only I'm having a hard job finding it just at the moment.

[Drew]

Currently, Onearmbandit has done a load more k's than me. He's having no serious concerns about wear.

Just had a conversation with my co sidecar racer today, and he's had stupid miles from the contis on his bike, but I've ridden on them, and I reckon they're bloody shithouse for feel, compared to the Bridgies.

Might be because of our road surface, since the chap above read a write up saying the exact opposite.

I cannot see any wear at all after about 1500 k's if that helps.

[Corse1]

Love the S20 front so much I have just purchased a 190 55 for the rear off ebay. $172.22 NZD free freight with parts coming down from the states for our business :2thumbsup
Yes thats right half price. Dont we get ripped here, sorry local sellers but the price was just too good.

The front has had about 350 kms on track days and is very confidence inspiring with great feel and grip. Cannot comment on mileage yet.

[slofox]

I am currently 6000km into a set of BT 016 Pro's - the immediate predecessor of the S20's.

As far as mileage goes, these are touted as better than their own predecessor, the BT 016. Original 016's gave me about 9000k a set. The 016 Pro's are starting to show shape change now at 6000km. I am interested to see if they last until 9k - at this stage I think maybe not. Will see.

EDIT: Have to say, I love the 016 pros on the road.

TBH, I think maybe the tyres get a bit more of a workout these days than did the last 016 set. Noticed the gas consumption has gone up a bit as well... Bike must be getting old.

I'll go to S20's next change since I have an offer of a discount from distributors. And I have always enjoyed the 016 series.

[ckai]

Currently, Onearmbandit has done a load more k's than me. He's having no serious concerns about wear.

Just had a conversation with my co sidecar racer today, and he's had stupid miles from the contis on his bike, but I've ridden on them, and I reckon they're bloody shithouse for feel, compared to the Bridgies.

Might be because of our road surface, since the chap above read a write up saying the exact opposite.

I cannot see any wear at all after about 1500 k's if that helps.

mmm sounds like I may just swing towards the s20's

Love the S20 front so much I have just purchased a 190 55 for the rear off ebay. $172.22 NZD free freight with parts coming down from the states for our business
Yes thats right half price. Dont we get ripped here, sorry local sellers but the price was just too good.

The front has had about 350 kms on track days and is very confidence inspiring with great feel and grip. Cannot comment on mileage yet.

Nice score!

I am currently 6000km into a set of BT 016 Pro's - the immediate predecessor of the S20's.

As far as mileage goes, these are touted as better than their own predecessor, the BT 016. Original 016's gave me about 9000k a set. The 016 Pro's are starting to show shape change now at 6000km. I am interested to see if they last until 9k - at this stage I think maybe not. Will see.

EDIT: Have to say, I love the 016 pros on the road.

TBH, I think maybe the tyres get a bit more of a workout these days than did the last 016 set. Noticed the gas consumption has gone up a bit as well... Bike must be getting old.

I'll go to S20's next change since I have an offer of a discount from distributors. And I have always enjoyed the 016 series.

That's actually good to know. Everything that I've read from people on the S20's coming from the 016 said they like them better and the wear is similar. Some say that because they feel slightly better they give it more beans explaining why they would do slightly less k's if any.

Decision made I think. It's interesting, everyone that asks me what I think of the Pure's I give them the same response, neither like or dislike them. I thought they were similar to the Power 2CT's but I ride a hell of a lot differently now then I did with 2ct's. But 95% of people running s20's say the love them.

Time to see if they full of shit or not

PS It does sound like the bikes getting old

[GrayWolf]

So has anyone run these for long enough to get a mileage idea??

On Saturday I'm getting a set of either the S20's or...BT023's. I've got Pure's on the Daytona at the mo'. They've lasted stupidly long (11,000 km - including 4 track training sessions) so obviously I don't chew through rubber but I did run them reasonably hard (high 30's) after some advice regarding feel.

I know the 023's are going to have crazy mileage compared with both the Pure's and the S20's but I'm just not sure of the feel coming from the Pure's and the turn-in I get currently.

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I'm going to be doing more track days next year hence my dilemma of going with the 20's or sacrificing a little and going with the 23's. Another reason for the toss up is I don't even get close to pushing the Pure's at the mo'.
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I know the MT isnt a sprotbike, but on roads like the 'Taka's it will surprise more than a few litre sprotties.
it's heavy, has a huge V twin and massive torque figures, (equates to the power pulses shredding rear tyres quickly under hard riding)
I've uses Diablo's on it and now have the BT023 (gt) (heavy load carcass) as the MT wighs in at 260+kg wet + a 100kg+ rider.
For normal road riding I havent found the 023's lacking and my chicken strips are pretty bloody narrow!!
The 023 have significantly outlasted the Diablo's. I would give them a serious consideration!

[NZsarge]

Just to put a bit of a cat in amongst the pigeons there's a replacement for the Power Pure due soon to, name change to Pilot Power 3, as usual some big claims are being made in terms of both wet and dry performance.
Interestingly it looks like they have moved away from the "light tyre technology" they were touting with the Power Pures.

[slofox]

Have a new set of S 20's fitted this morning. Can't pick up til tomorrow morning though, buggrit, due to working day.

Oh and my 016 Pro's just totally wore out at 7000km. Compared to 9000 from the original 016's.

[ckai]

Have a new set of S 20's fitted this morning. Can't pick up til tomorrow morning though, buggrit, due to working day.

Oh and my 016 Pro's just totally wore out at 7000km. Compared to 9000 from the original 016's.

I heard the pro's were a bit rubbish did mileage compared to the standard 016's.

I got a set of the s20s a few weeks back. It's like riding the bike on bloody rails! Piss on the pures so far

Sent from one of those touch do-hickies

[onearmedbandit]

I heard the pro's were a bit rubbish did mileage compared to the standard 016's.

I got a set of the s20s a few weeks back. It's like riding the bike on bloody rails! Piss on the pures so far

Sent from one of those touch do-hickies

I'm at 5000km now, and they are still going strong. Check out my latest review.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130466423

[Kruzah]

Honda Hamilton are doing some mean deals on these S20 tyres guys


only $501 for a pair of 180/55 & 120/70 fully fitted to ANY make/model of bike
$502 for 190/50 & 120/70 fully fitted,
$503 for 190/55 & 120/70 fully fitted,

and if you don't liv near the Tron they will do them for $499 with FREE freight for you

[ckai]

Honda Hamilton are doing some mean deals on these S20 tyres guys


only $501 for a pair of 180/55 & 120/70 fully fitted to ANY make/model of bike
$502 for 190/50 & 120/70 fully fitted,
$503 for 190/55 & 120/70 fully fitted,

and if you don't liv near the Tron they will do them for $499 with FREE freight for you

Give Boyd's a tinkle. Might surprise you again ;-)

Sent from a fancy big arse touch thingie

[Xsannz]

hmmm..

last time i had bridgestones was battleaxe tures..

and i had some real issues with three sets of them on different bikes.

so i swore i would never ride with bridgestones again.. felt great abd cotrollable but let go without warning, whereas pirrellli i coudl feel them when getting towards the limit...

rocking the 2011 r1 with the factory dunlops at the moment.. when they are worn out i was thnking pilot power pures or some pirreli's, but are these bridgestones worth a try...