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Dunlop ScootSmart vs Pirelli Diablo — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 8 + 9 owner reviews. How we score
Diablo is ahead, 67–52
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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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56
Dry
Diablo +763Why this score
Source ScootSmart Diablo Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 60 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 50 60 ScootSmart: 60% × 60.3 (est.) + 40% × 49.5 = 56
Diablo: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 59.6 = 63
No road tests of dry for ScootSmart. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Diablo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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49
Wet
Diablo +2170Why this score
Source ScootSmart Diablo Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 54 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 41 70 ScootSmart: 60% × 54.4 (est.) + 40% × 41 = 49
Diablo: 60% × 70.2 (est.) + 40% × 69.8 = 70
No road tests of wet for ScootSmart. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Diablo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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53
Comfort
Diablo +1366Why this score
Source ScootSmart Diablo Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 45 64 ScootSmart: 40% × 63.9 (est.) + 60% × 45 = 53
Diablo: 40% × 67.7 (est.) + 60% × 64.1 = 66
No road tests of comfort for ScootSmart. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Diablo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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56
Treadwear
Diablo +1268Why this score
Source ScootSmart Diablo Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 61 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 50 69 ScootSmart: 60% × 60.7 (est.) + 40% × 50.2 = 56
Diablo: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.6 = 68
No road tests of treadwear for ScootSmart. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Diablo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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39
Handling (owners)
Diablo +2564Why this score
Source ScootSmart Diablo Reviews found online 39 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop ScootSmart | Pirelli Diablo |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 52 | 67 |
| Dry | 56 | 63 |
| Wet | 49 | 70 |
| Comfort | 53 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 56 | 68 |
| Handling (owners) | 39 | 64 |
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Headline score
52
/ 100
ScootSmart
67
/ 100
Diablo
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A ScootSmart
Pros
- Strong grip and predictable handling in dry conditions
- Impressive tread longevity and wear resistance
- Sporty handling characteristics that inspire confidence in fair weather
Cons
- Poor traction and frequent slippage on wet surfaces
- High susceptibility to punctures from small debris
- Harsh ride quality that transmits road imperfections
Tire B Diablo
Pros
- Excellent dry grip once the tire reaches operating temperature
- Inspiring feedback and planted handling for confident cornering
- Strong performance in wet weather conditions
Cons
- Rapid rear tire wear and tendency to square off
- Requires significant warm-up time to reach optimal traction
- Can feel unstable or 'sketchy' in cold or damp conditions before warming up
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop ScootSmart | B · Pirelli Diablo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
52
/ 100
Dunlop ScootSmart
67
/ 100
Pirelli Diablo
Winner: Pirelli Diablo — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score. Dunlop ScootSmart rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 8 reviews), so read this result as provisional. Pirelli Diablo rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 9 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Diablo scores 64 vs 39 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Diablo scores 70 vs 49 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Diablo scores 66 vs 53 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Diablo scores 68 vs 56 on treadwear.
Tire A · Dunlop ScootSmart
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo
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ScootSmart or Diablo?
Which is better in the wet, ScootSmart or Diablo?
Pirelli Diablo, 70 vs 49 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, ScootSmart or Diablo?
Pirelli Diablo, 63 vs 56 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, ScootSmart or Diablo?
Pirelli Diablo, 66 vs 53 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, ScootSmart or Diablo?
Pirelli Diablo, 68 vs 56 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology