I Was NOT Expecting This... - Bridgestone Battlecross X31 Test

[@danielbosko9700]

That front wheel cam was awesome!

[@JeffWalker84]

Trying to stay innovative!! Thanks

[@calebhouser8376]

Thank you Jeff for the review, greatly appreciate having you on the tires and testing us! Can’t wait for you to try the X10!

[@TobiasVos]

I drove the x10 already a year. It is the best Tire i ever had. Greatings from holland

[@calebhouser8376]

Thank you!

[@dustinh806]

That front tire camera angle is genius!!!! I love it!

[@OtisFlint]

I'm a woods guy, ride a whole mix of terrain. X31 front is the only front tire i want to use at this point, it works great everywhere and has replaced the M59 for me.

[@ivnepe]

Same here, I race hard scramble and the Bridgestone x-31 is the only tire that I ride.

[@coreyneil121]

I ride similar conditions just wondering what width you are running on your front, 80 or 90? I've used mx53 which seemed pretty decent, haven't felt super confident on the mx34 front, I found that it wasn't grabbing and turning in like the mx53, I'm going to try an x31 front just wanted some advice on width preference

[@ivnepe]

I use the 90 for hard scramble and black jack enduro whit moose balls

[@KentBaum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these tires. Be interesting to see how Bridgestones perform at other tracks.

[@cooganbeggs4942]

I absolutely loved the mx33 and have been a diehard Dunlop fan for over 20 years. Honestly I really dislike the MX34 front. It’s super pushy in the corners and i can’t seem to get it to sit nicely in the rut and generally doesn’t inspire confidence. I think the tapered knobbies are a really bad design and they should just go back to square. Appreciate this review JW, it’s encouraged me to try something different 👍

[@ClarkStar866]

i agree with ever single thing you've written here. Ive even moved to a 110 just to stay on the 33 platform. gonna be a sad day when those are all gone too

[@chuckiswhite15]

I jumped off the Dumlops om my 450r and tried the x31 for a couple years - was very surprised and happy with them. I think they're very comparable to the Dunlop equivalent. but I will say I tried the Pirelli scorpions this summer and I believe that's the tire I'll be running for the future. was very happy with the wear and how they hooked up . I did think the x31 lasted a little longer than the Dunlops

[@abpob6052]

I have run the old X30 front and X40 rear for as long as they have been in production. I ride moto and offroad in all conditions and this combo is the best "do it all" combo I have ever tested

[@reed8462]

The camera behind the front wheel was a pretty sick angle. Really good video.

[@MMACHMP]

I used Bridgestone in 90’s and absolutely loved them

[@pags1981]

X31 front and X20 rear combo is great 👍

[@scottrugg7109]

I watched when you tried Bridgestone and I was amazed back then when I used them

[@brainstain22]

Thanks Jeff...keep the tire reviews coming man. I'd love to see more tire choices.

[@mattstewart2750]

I was all Bridgestone with the 404/403 set up. I'd still buy them if they made them. The X30 line was a step back in the right direction and the X31 both front and rear are great for me. The fronts will push a little in wet downhill off cambers, but everything does.

[@tndeere]

I have ran Bridgestones for years always been a great tire.I also run Bridgestones on my vehicles.Last set of Duelers i got 75,000 miles out of them

[@rsmtuneremaps3505]

X20 and X30... the best tyres I raced on my motorbikes. Never had better rear tyre as Bridgestone 👍 has some much traction, not loosing back to the drifts.

[@jamesoso259]

The 31 is a lot better than the 30 you should try it

[@hannesleijowall5727]

@@jamesoso259 Yeah, didnt like the x30 so much. The x31 is way better. X20 is amazing though. If its even a little soft/loamy the x20 is the shit!

[@jamesoso259]

@@hannesleijowall5727 yeah I’m on the west coast so the furthest I go is x31. Most of the year x40s are my favorite all around

[@wyatt30moto69]

Interesting to see your opinions on this, I ran a Bridgestone m59 front and dunlop mx34 and the dunlop puts me at a huge disadvantage everywhere where the Bridgestone doesn't slip al all

[@torr-michaelbennetta9785]

The X31 performs really well, and in addition it wears well. I've run the X10 at Southwick, and it does a great job, as well.

[@justinplace3988]

I’ve always love Bridgestone

[@mxlocker]

Stoked for these!

[@Braaap117]

That go pro angle is absolutely insanely cool as hell !!

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

I used bridgestones in the 2000s and ALMOST made it to loretta's in the C class once 😂😂

[@Smilesmd35]

Crazy good quality and production 🔥

[@CurtisBrandt]

Dude. There is some National Level Riding evident here. Sick!

[@hannesleijowall5727]

The X31 is a great overall tire. I feel its more of a mid-hard tire. But if the conditions are more more loamy the x20 is the shit! Its a mid-soft tire. You should really try that tire aswell!. I think you would really like the x20 tire!!

[@mxaniac]

Loved the Dunlop D756, best tire ever. When the MX51 and MX31 came out, they were pretty bad. I tried, and really liked the Bridgestone M403/M404 and used them on everything. When the X30 came out, I was really anxious to try them. Rode the bike once, hated them, took them off and threw them away. Switched to Dunlop, who made big improvements in the Geomax series, and haven't felt the need to spend my own dime to try out the Bridgestone Battlecross X31. It would be nice if tires were released when ready, and not when Marcom dictates, because both Dunlop and Bridgestone have released some pretty poor tires that were worse than what they replaced.

[@MrIh8hondas]

I absolutely loved the 403/404 combo. I was so bummed when they were discontinued.

[@yz-pc9xi]

A new tire is usually the best hop up. And way cheaper than a pipe!

[@stephendavis7707]

my husky 450 loves the bridgestone on hard pack i have felt a real lack of grip from some makes of tyres but the Bridgestone gave me great feed back from the first lap and the rubber lasts i am not a pro but i get good grip and great life from the tyre ..

[@urbanhagman2078]

The x10 rear is much more than just a sand-tire. I ride them on hard-pack when they are a bit worn. Best rear tire ever.

[@ivnepe]

Great video thanks Jeff!!

[@skyward5748]

I ride in a lot of loose terrain, sand, soft dirt, etc. I run the Bridgestone x20. Traction is impecable

[@MotoMatt418]

Those tires look dang capable.

[@dr00andrew]

I actually just picked up a set of battlecross 30s and have ran them before, the back tire hooks up real good especially coming out of ruts. I was gonna do the mx 34s but they are roughly 120$/ tire. Motosport has the bridgestone combo for 150+ a 50$ mail in rebate. The choice is a no brainer for me

[@formallynamed85]

Damn that was close that dude about got macked 😂

[@nickhowser7262]

In all honesty with tire technology and how good it is in the modern day most tires are pretty good. I’ve have Dunlop, Perrelli, Tusk and Bridgestone. They are all good though. Mostly a preference things.

[@Nico-en5pd]

I'm definitely going back to Bridgestone I just get free used dunlips allot so it's easier to run them but since 98ni have sworn by Bridgestone fronts

[@DerekMantei]

These came stock on my 23 RMZ 450. I had the opposite opinion of these. I threw 34s on front and rear and it's much more confidence inspiring. Upstate NY VET B MX rider.

[@rdbs505]

I believe your Rmz 450 came with battlecross 30s. These are 31s

[@human1513]

I am liking the Michelin StarCross 6's for trail riding.

[@carisi2k11]

Deegan has been leading the charge off the MX14. He used knobbies at Charlotte and race 2 at Texas.

[@godleman641]

I've been running Bridgestones for the last few years after switching from Dunlops. Tried Pirelli and Maxxis in between but nothing has come close to the Bridgestones. X31 front and X20 rear has been my go to combo. I've found the X10 to be really good on a track that is a 50/50 between scoop and no scoop but not even close to a MX14 in deep sand

[@moto3463]

Do some more tyre tests 🙌🏼💯

[@lukejudge5782]

I went from the Dunlop mx33 to the Bridgestone x31 definitely feel safe to say there a much better tire also for durability

[@AntoineCS2]

front bridg look really good

[@offroadrepairman]

I run the x31 front. It’s very good on a worn in, intermediate track. Not as good as MX3s on fresh prep or soft track. Mx34 rear has taller center knobs, gets more drive in deeper conditions. I basically only run an mx34 rear now.

[@mathiazmadsen9915]

You should try the x20. Would be perfect for that track!

[@Palmdalebandit_]

I went to Michelin Starcross years ago. I will never buy another Dunlop. Dunlops are not great at all in my experience. They are stiff and the front tire does not grab. AA rider for reference. Nice vid Jeff.

[@TheGingerBread27]

The x10 looks like a great tire for Michigan in all situations.

[@ClarkStar866]

whatever bridgestone i ran in 2012 was the most amazing tire ive ever used.

[@Funko138]

Gyattt a love jeff

[@chummy22]

More front wheel cam please good content keep it up

[@tylerbryant8012]

The dirt at Martin was absolute Brownie Mix that day!

[@benjaminboshaw8858]

I’ve been running that Bridgestone sand tire for a few years. It’s definitely a nice intermediate tire. Waaaay better at supercoops vs the mx34/53 and not to aggressive that I don’t like it at Martin or Delta in Ohio.

[@MXVet261]

20 years ago everybody ran the Stone 403/404. I even still have some! It's funny because I've been at the track with current Stones on my bike and some guys were like "what in the heck are those?"

[@JeffWalker84]

Wow, I’ve honestly never heard of that! I’ll have to do some eBay hunting

[@tomasferreira23]

PLEASE, I BEG YOU, BRING MXLOCKER TO EUROPE!!!!!

[@mxracer158]

Love the X31 on my katoom

[@scottrugg7109]

I used the Bridgestone full sand tires back then and always looked for them they were amazing in sand and mud I used to hate the mud after I got those I wanted it to be wet and muddy I could stay up front

[@stephendavis7707]

i would like to just add i now run michellin starcross 6 which is the best tyres i have on my husky up to this time great grip and lasts long luvvin the feedback from these tyres

[@bird_0446]

I llove the other camera! It might be really cool if you put it just behind the handlebars off to the side!

[@donaldfamilyadventures2795]

Great content!

[@gw4717]

I don't know what it is about that mx14 Jeff but once I ran that now I can't run anything else hard pack whatever I love that tried the mx34 took it right off and put mx 14 on I ride so good with it like danger boy said once you ride with it then you can run it all the time

[@BuddyCuzzFilmz]

You should try out a set of Plews tires, they’re phenomenal for any style of riding

[@scottrugg7109]

Think the front sand tire was called the porcupine tire but night and day difference in sand and mud

[@maxrpm2215]

Im one of those 90s guys and the best rear tire was the M22. Hard pack but worked real good the the soft and lasted. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@jeffdacey4673]

6:20 min. Omg that was close talk about a break check lol

[@Marc757]

Bridgestone doing rebates right now. Got two sets of x30 for 200 bucks.

[@ethan_martin]

it’d be cool if you added the pirelli scorpion to comparison

[@x1n013]

Hey Jeff, looking good out there i def gotta get a pair of these when i get my new bike! First though i have a few questions currently i have my suzuki rmz 250 for sale and once it sells i am getting a 2022 Gas gas 250 (standard edition not Factory edition) with 11 hours for 5500 from a friend! Do you feel like it would be track ready ? its completely stock except for the mode 2 mapping button, but i see a lot of people saying its more so a glorified trail bike and that you cant get fast on a gas gas 250 that its more a beginner bike? can you give opinion on this ? I appreciate the content and would love to know how you feel about what i said about the 250s not being track bikes (suspension apparently too soft, and bike not too fast)

[@daverupes7022]

That new scoop type tire looks somewhat like a old Yokohama

[@735gwar]

Would love to be out at supercoops when you try out the sand tire let me know when you plan to go maybe I can make it as well

[@Anglemyerrider57]

Idk if you have tried Hoosier tires but for hard pack especially they are unbeatable in my opinion. Like west coast hard pack.

[@JeffWalker84]

I tried some back in 2018 when they were fairly new. Definitely need to try again!

[@MOTOSYMOTOCICLTETAS]

rear tyre is 120-80-19? 🔥🔥🔥

[@JeffWalker84]

That’s correct!

[@braaap322]

I think maxxis is the best tire ( for what i do ) which is freeriding .. its the knly tire that holds up to 100 mph wheelies on the asphalt . Ive tried every other tire and NONE HOLD UP, except for MAXXIS ...

[@thebullbog]

Any updates on the new tires

[@andrewmapes8205]

did you ever post the finish of the motovan?

[@baileyayers4876]

What is the tire pressure set up though?

[@jamesoso259]

People under estimate the Bridgestones just because Dunlop has contracts right now

[@calebhouser8376]

Thank you James, we here at Bridgestone appreciate it!

[@jamesoso259]

@@calebhouser8376 😆

[@MrKdr500]

pro's run Dunlop because Dunlop sponser the SMX series....Bridgestone have always made better tires on & offroad.

[@wenke29]

try the michelin starcross 6 mud version. its incredibly eficient

[@diejungs4574]

Im not shure if i missed it but how much pressure do you run?

[@Brett_McIntyre]

Hey do you happen to have a link to the shelving unit behind you in this video? Or the brand it is?

[@JeffWalker84]

It’s a shelving unit from Costco that I modified with wood bench tops and black peg board

[@motionfactoryracing5914]

Interested in doing a footpeg review/ need a footpeg sponsor for the channel🤘

[@RykerAuriat]

Try doing a lap time comparesen between the two.

[@dennismillus4581]

Still waiting for you to test the Hoosier IMX25 and the New Hoosier HMXSPEC tires?????

[@Dixiecraftsman]

Did you wield and build you're work bench behind you? That thing is bad ass!!

[@JeffWalker84]

yep! It's a pair of steel shelving units from Costco, complete with wood countertop and painted pegboard zip-tied behind it

[@Carlk891]

are the ktm branded bikes best for tall riders?

[@beaumoore2470]

Look to be riding much better in this 👌🏻👌🏻

[@AutospeciLvAkumulatori]

X10 IS THE BEST FOR YEARS A LONG TIME..

[@asg7861]

i wonder how these style of tires do in desert riding

[@daneunderwood8683]

do you run a 80 or 90 wide front, seems like some of the pros run 90

[@grahamhenry3436]

Review on best sand tire for moon sand I have a mx14 but heard a lot of things about Hoosier st1

[@JeffWalker84]

I plan on doing a paddle tire shootout at some point!

[@theshootindutchman]

Why do companies do this?? The lead the pack and then pull way back.......Bridgestone and Suzuki.......and others🤔

[@Factory928AC]

Jeff where are those shelf’s from 🔥

[@JeffWalker84]

Costco😂

[@HudsonCook328]

Eh I think ima go with the mx34s always tho. There’s a reason they r were there at

[@jamesoso259]

lol the most ignorant thing said

[@MXJEFF94]

You still going to school for PT? Or are you done with that?

[@panic-revv85]

Looks like a millville ii

[@hoffmiermp]

Has anyone used the X10 out in Glamis?

[@DADSGETNDOWN]

Almost died...

[@nicolasb9473]

Laptime comparison ?

[@JeffWalker84]

I’d have to go to a less busy track for sure, but I could definitely do it!

[@dennismillus4581]

Everyone runs Dumblops because they believe they are the same tires the Pro's run. Which they are NOT!. They are not the same Compounds! Hoosier tires is the only company that sell real racing compounds to the public!!