Bridgestone 021's

[TRaGiK]

Whose made it through a set, or even has more than a couple thousand miles on a set?

How do they compare to other ST tires you've ran for grip and mileage?

I'm thinking about trying these after my Storms are done, but the price on them sets off the "to good to be true" alarm.

[greench440]

Softer than 020s so they grip pretty good. Got about 4k on the set on my FJR, looks like I'll get about 7k compared to about 10k on the 020s.  Big plus is that the front had not developed any head shake as it has worn.  A BT020 would be shaking the bars by now.

[thompsonian]

I had them on my SV1000S before I got rid of it for the FJR. I loved them! They felt like the old 010's to me, but that is my opinion. I felt very confident on them and had a lot of trust in them. Only had them for 1500 miles or so, but had already had more scuff on them than I did in the 5500 miles on the Diablo Stradas I had before. The FJR is due for a new set of tires since the rear 020 is starting to square and show wear bars. Needless to say I do a TON of commuting on this thing! But be sure that I'll be putting the 021's on it as soon as I can.

[desert_rider]

I have them on my 1200Bandit and I really like them.  There is a BIG impovement on the front in both ride quality(smoother, seems to soak up road imperfections better then the 20's) and quicker turn-in.  

[bpg]

switching from Metz Z6 rear/M1 front to BT-021 rear/Metz M1 front to try it out, should be here this week!!!

Will post review ASAP.  Already LOVE the price ($122 @ SW Moto Tire)

[bobmielke]

I got 14k out of a set of b20s on my r1200rt. nMy dealer suggested trying the b21s. I'm not happy. My front only has 6k on it and my dealer noticed  uneven wear down to the replacement marks. He's calling Bridgestone to find out if they're willing to do anything for me,

[bpg]

I got 14k out of a set of b20s on my r1200rt. nMy dealer suggested trying the b21s. I'm not happy. My front only has 6k on it and my dealer noticed  uneven wear down to the replacement marks. He's calling Bridgestone to find out if they're willing to do anything for me,

Don't take this the wrong way , but how does your rear look??

[bobmielke]

bpg - Actually my rear tire looks great. That's why the dealer was concerned about the unusual wear on the fron. He thinks there may have been a manufacturing defect. I'll let you all know if I hear anything more.

[RickC1957]

I have about 7K on my set of 021s....I think I might get another 1000 out of the rear. My overall impression is very good tire. Nice stick, good feedback from them...I found the Stradas "nervous". They are awesome in the wet. Haven't really tested them in the cold. I have always liked Bridgestones...yes I know lots of peeps have front tire cupping problems...on further personal investigation, all those that did, running insanely low tire pressures 32PSI, freaking magazine racers I usually run 38 front 42 rear.

[TRaGiK]

RickC - How many miles did you get out of the Strada's?

[thompsonian]

FWIW, when I had the Diablo Strada's on my SV1000, I got roughly 5k out of the rear. I think it was almost 6K, but they were starting to look shot so I replaced them with the 021's. And I agree about the Stradas feeling nervous. I never fully trusted them and felt a lot more comfortable with the 'Stones.

[bpg]

FWIW, when I had the Diablo Strada's on my SV1000, I got roughly 5k out of the rear. I think it was almost 6K, but they were starting to look shot so I replaced them with the 021's. And I agree about the Stradas feeling nervous. I never fully trusted them and felt a lot more comfortable with the 'Stones.

that school, b/c I like the rear Z6 handling (equivalent of the Strada); so if the BT-021 lasts longer and handles better - for a cheaper price, I'll be a happy man!!

Can't wait, my BT-021 should be here sooooon!!!!

[tomek]

I have about 7K on my set of 021s....I think I might get another 1000 out of the rear. My overall impression is very good tire. Nice stick, good feedback from them...I found the Stradas "nervous". They are awesome in the wet. Haven't really tested them in the cold. I have always liked Bridgestones...yes I know lots of peeps have front tire cupping problems...on further personal investigation, all those that did, running insanely low tire pressures 32PSI, freaking magazine racers I usually run 38 front 42 rear.

Do you have them on ST ? What kind of riding,speeds, temps,loads,etc.I need something that won`t vaporize at 100 mph in 100 F deg when crossing Nevada desert.021 is about 50 bucks cheaper then Pilot Road 2,I would like to try them I guess,,,,,,

[Thor]

I have about 7K on my set of 021s....I think I might get another 1000 out of the rear. My overall impression is very good tire. Nice stick, good feedback from them...I found the Stradas "nervous". They are awesome in the wet. Haven't really tested them in the cold. I have always liked Bridgestones...yes I know lots of peeps have front tire cupping problems...on further personal investigation, all those that did, running insanely low tire pressures 32PSI, freaking magazine racers I usually run 38 front 42 rear.

Wow!  Someone else who didn't like the Stradas and found them "nervous" - I'd say more like neurotic!

[ventur4th]

Many people just assume that the Strada and Z6 are the same tire. because the tread pattern is similar, they fill the same spot in the marketing line up and they're both made by the same people.
Stradas nervous? Neurotic? Yes. Ride height and suspension setup are critical with these tires. Even when properly set up, they're ultra sensitive to input. Z6s on the other hand are none of those things - mount them up and ride. Totally predictable.
My $.02 based on 3 sets of Z6s and 2 sets of Stradas.
I've been wondering about the 021s. Anyone use theirs aggressively? If so, how did they work?

[TRaGiK]

I just found out one of my buddies has them on his YZF600R. He loves them.

I'd consider him a fairly agressive rider...he definately is quicker than me, and I'm no slouch.

I think I'll be ordering up a set of the 021's very soon...

[HipGnosis]

Wow!  Someone else who didn't like the Stradas and found them "nervous" - I'd say more like neurotic!

The F-117 is so 'unstable' that it'd tumble out of the air w/o the computers making constant adjustments to the flight control surfaces.  This makes it ULTRA responsive.
Pros and cons to everything.

BTW: Pilots swore they 'could' fly it w/o the computers.. so they turned them off in the simulator... they all crashed.

[elgordo]

I have 4k on my 021s (on a 05 FJR). I like the ride, stickyness and they have a neutral turn in. Wear wise they are just starting to show wear, I anticipate at least doubling the mileage on them. My only complaint is that the front tire is noisy, particularily on pebbly pavement.

If the new Pilot Road IIs don't sound to be a better tire by next spring, I'll be putting another set of 021s on.

[HappyRiding]

I just did a Saddlesore 1000 on my BT-021s. The tires looked good before the ride with 3000 miles on them but a thousand miles later the front is trashed. The rear was slightly squared off after my SS1000 but the front literally couldn't take the heat. I'll have to replace it this week. It was just too soft for that many miles on a 92 degree day. The tires also seem to make a roaring noise at high speed. I won't be buying another 021.

I really liked the way they rode and cornered but I can't be replacing tires every other month. I got nearly 13,000 miles from the OEM tires. If you do get the 021s be sure to run the Bridgestone recommended pressure instead of the bike manufacturer's pressure.  

[desert_rider]

I really liked the way they rode and cornered but I can't be replacing tires every other month. I got nearly 13,000 miles from the OEM tires. If you do get the 021s be sure to run the Bridgestone recommended pressure instead of the bike manufacturer's pressure. Out of habit, I was running the front at the 36 psi the non-radial OEM tire used. My 021 lists 42 psi. This oversite probably hastened the demise of my tire.

What were the OEM's on your bike?