BT014 (updated Aug 2004)

Our review on the newer Bridgestone to replace the BT010 is very limted. This is because we have only sold a very low number, as they remain 'top' money. Currently, the market-place has many alternative tyres offering exceptional performance at much more reasonable prices. We don't predict many reviews from customers until those prices drop.

BT014 is the OE fitment for the Suzuki GSXR 1000 K5, and so far the only criticism's are the slow warm up and low mileage.

When used on the track (and when you have got some heat into them) for the first nine or so laps they feel fine, and then with no warning  they become a little loose on the rear end on some of the faster bends.

The BT 020.

Update March 2002.
The 020 continues to be a best seller, especially with the last summers and this years parallel import import situation, they've never been cheaper!
We're now compiling some consistent comments with respect to particular bikes.
- Pan European riders aren't happy with their fitment when compared to the original BT57's, with the front end becoming vague.
- Some high powered super sport bikes that were looking for significant mileage increase (due to everyday use), have complained specifically of rear wheel spin and lack of traction in wet weather!
- A number of heavy weight older machines have mentioned the odd wear pattern of the front tyre and the consequent loss of handling way before the tyre was near its wear bars.
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We have just one main observation over the last month and that is the 020's ability to pick up numerous punctures. We're not sure whether it's just the number of bikes on the tyre or that they are actually puncturing very frequently!

This recent addition to the Bridgestone range was targeted at the Sports Tourer market, specifically to replace the BT54, BT50 and the ever popular BT57. All the feedback we are receiving is positive from both the grip and wear rate perspective. The most popular fitments have been to ZZR600 and 1100. So far there isn't a fitment for the older Bandit 600 which seems odd, but I'm sure this will be addressed soon. Once again Bridgestone seemed to have studied the consumer needs and produced the appropriate product to fulfill this need.
We're now fitting the 020 to numerous different bikes, i.e. CBR600's, GSX750's, VFR750's, VFR800's and many different Triumph and BMW models. Nothing but good comments are being relayed back to us.
We've recently just had our first 10000 mile BT 020 come in on a Triumph Sprint 955 and a 4000 mile fitment to a Honda Deauville that looked just scrubbed in!

BT45.

What can I say ! The '45' is easily the best selling mid range cross ply. It combines a deep tread, dual compound, wet weather performance with good handling. We've seen figures recently indicating that the H rated model commands 50% of the UK market place (impressive). Examples of typical bikes are the GS500, Bandit 600's, ER5's or Diversion 600's.

I have only one critism, and that is that the V-rated (higher speed) version does not seem to live up to its H rated brother. (according to my customers). However, the examples I've seen ideally require a radial fitment in my opinion anyway (i.e. Diversion 900).