Tests – · none yet Owners 61 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 7 in 2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Dunlop RoadSmart II vs Michelin Pilot Road 4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Road 4 is ahead, 72–63
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Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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63
Dry
Pilot Road 4 +972Why this score
Source RoadSmart II Pilot Road 4 Reviews found online 60 74 -
61
Wet
Pilot Road 4 +1475Why this score
Source RoadSmart II Pilot Road 4 Reviews found online 58 77 -
65
Comfort
Pilot Road 4 +772Why this score
Source RoadSmart II Pilot Road 4 Reviews found online 61 74 -
64
Treadwear
Pilot Road 4 +468Why this score
Source RoadSmart II Pilot Road 4 Reviews found online 63 70 -
64
Handling
Pilot Road 4 +973Why this score
Source RoadSmart II Pilot Road 4 Reviews found online 64 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop RoadSmart II | Michelin Pilot Road 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 72 |
| Dry | 63 | 72 |
| Wet | 61 | 75 |
| Comfort | 65 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 68 |
| Handling | 64 | 73 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
RoadSmart II
72
/ 100
Pilot Road 4
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | RoadSmart II | Pilot Road 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/7 | #1/7 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tyre Test |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A RoadSmart II
Pros
- High levels of dry and wet grip for sport-touring applications
- Excellent steering precision and rider feedback
- Inspires confidence in varied riding conditions for satisfied users
Cons
- Reported lack of rear tire traction during aggressive cornering
- Inconsistent performance leading to safety concerns in wet weather
- Perceived inferiority compared to competing sport-touring brands
Tire B Pilot Road 4
Pros
- Outstanding wet weather grip and performance
- Impressive tread life and mileage longevity for touring and commuting
- Predictable and confident handling in everyday dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Slippery when brand new, requiring a cautious break-in period
- Tread pattern can cause movement or a vague front-end feel in warmer weather
- Some riders experienced uneven wear or quicker wear on the front tire
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop RoadSmart II | B · Michelin Pilot Road 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Dunlop RoadSmart II
72
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Road 4
Winner: Michelin Pilot Road 4 — better wet, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Road 4 scores 75 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Road 4 scores 72 vs 63 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Road 4 scores 73 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Road 4 scores 72 vs 65 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop RoadSmart II
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Road 4
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.