Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 Motorcycle Tire

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22F Front Tire

Part #: brg11668 (110/70R17 54H) | brg11449 (120/70ZR17 58W)

If you ride a modern street sport bike, the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 front tire is made for you. It takes over from the S21 with a better compound and a reworked tread pattern. Bridgestone wanted more grip in every kind of weather without cutting into tire life, and that balance is the main reason riders look at the S22.

This page covers two front sizes, 110/70R17 and 120/70ZR17. They’re the same tire in different dimensions, so you only need to pick the one your bike uses. Both are tubeless radials with a blackwall sidewall, rated for sport and sport touring riding.

Key Features

• Improved compound that adds dry grip
• Updated tread pattern that works with the compound to help wet grip
• Stiffer pattern for quicker handling response
• Wear life that stays strong even with the extra grip
• Radial construction, tubeless (TL), front position
• Two sizes to cover different sport bikes

Specifications

brg11668

• Size: 110/70R17
• Load index: 54
• Speed rating: H

brg11449

• Size: 120/70ZR17
• Load index: 58
• Speed rating: W

Both sizes

• Rim diameter: 17 in
• Aspect ratio: 70
• Construction: Radial
• Tire type: Sport/Sport Touring
• Sidewall: Blackwall
• Type: Tubeless (TL), front

How the Battlax Hypersport S22 front tire rides

On dry roads the new compound gives you more grip, and you feel it most when you’re leaned over and getting back on the throttle. The tread pattern was changed to help in the wet as well, so a damp road is less stressful. The pattern is also stiffer, which makes the front end react faster when you turn in. Bridgestone says wear didn’t suffer for any of it, so you shouldn’t be replacing the tire sooner.

Picking the right size

Check the sidewall of the front tire on your bike now, or open your owner’s manual. If it reads 110/70R17, choose brg11668. If it reads 120/70ZR17, choose brg11449. Also make sure the load index and speed rating are at least what your bike maker calls for.

Who this tire is for

• Riders with a modern street sport bike
• People who ride hard on twisty roads but also use the bike day to day
• Riders who want better wet grip than the older S21 offered
• Anyone who wants good grip without wearing through tires quickly

Why choose the Battlax Hypersport S22 front tire

You get a newer compound, a better tread pattern and sharper steering feel in one tire. It’s a sport tire that still thinks about mileage, which means you’re not choosing between grip and wear. With two sizes available, you can match it to your bike without guessing.

FAQ

What sizes does the Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 front tire come in? This page has 110/70R17 (brg11668) and 120/70ZR17 (brg11449). Both fit a 17 inch rim.

How is the S22 different from the S21? It’s Bridgestone’s next step after the S21. It has a better compound and a new tread pattern, aimed at more dry and wet grip without shorter wear life.

Do these tires need a tube? No. They’re tubeless (TL), so use them on a tubeless-ready rim.

What kind of bike do they suit? Mainly modern street sport bikes. They’re listed as Sport/Sport Touring tires.

What do 54H and 58W mean? The number is the load index and the letter is the speed rating. The 110/70R17 is 54H and the 120/70ZR17 is 58W. Make sure they meet what your bike maker recommends.

Is this a front or rear tire? Front. If you’re replacing both ends, you’ll want the matching S22 rear too.

How do I know which size to order? Read the size off your current front tire or check your manual, then match it to one of the two sizes above.

Does the better grip hurt tire life? Bridgestone designed the S22 to improve grip without hurting wear, so mileage should stay good.