Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 11 reviews
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Dunlop Sportsmart vs Michelin Power GP — 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 11 + 6 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Sportsmart 76, Power GP 77.
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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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78
Dry
Power GP +179Why this score
Source Sportsmart Power GP Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 75 (est.) ≈ 75 (est.) Reviews found online 84 86 Sportsmart: 60% × 74.6 (est.) + 40% × 84.1 = 78
Power GP: 60% × 75.2 (est.) + 40% × 85.6 = 79
No road tests of dry for Sportsmart. 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 Power GP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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76
Wet
Power GP +177Why this score
Source Sportsmart Power GP Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 75 (est.) ≈ 76 (est.) Reviews found online 78 80 Sportsmart: 60% × 74.6 (est.) + 40% × 77.8 = 76
Power GP: 60% × 75.5 (est.) + 40% × 79.5 = 77
No road tests of wet for Sportsmart. 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 Power GP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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75
Comfort
Power GP +277Why this score
Source Sportsmart Power GP Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 77 81 Sportsmart: 40% × 70.4 (est.) + 60% × 77.3 = 75
Power GP: 40% × 71.1 (est.) + 60% × 81.1 = 77
No road tests of comfort for Sportsmart. 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 Power GP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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69
Treadwear
Power GP +372Why this score
Source Sportsmart Power GP Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 71 75 Sportsmart: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 70.8 = 69
Power GP: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 75.4 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for Sportsmart. 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 Power GP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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84
Handling (owners)
Power GP +185Why this score
Source Sportsmart Power GP Reviews found online 84 85
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Sportsmart | Michelin Power GP |
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| Relative Score | 76 | 77 |
| Dry | 78 | 79 |
| Wet | 76 | 77 |
| Comfort | 75 | 77 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 84 | 85 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Sportsmart
77
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Power GP
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Sportsmart
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip that inspires rider confidence
- Predictable feedback and handling, especially when approaching the limit
- Fast warm-up times suitable for both road and occasional track use
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, ranging from 3,000 to 8,000 miles depending on usage
- Stiff N-TEC construction can feel harsh over road imperfections
- Occasional reports of air pressure retention issues on specific rear units
Tire B Power GP
Pros
- Rapid warm-up time providing immediate confidence
- Exceptional dry grip and predictable feedback
- Superior performance in damp or wet conditions compared to competitors
Cons
- Limited tread life, with some users reporting replacement intervals between 5,000 and 6,000 kilometers
- Potential for uneven wear or cupping on the tire edges
- High performance focus may not suit riders prioritizing maximum longevity
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sportsmart | B · Michelin Power GP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Dunlop Sportsmart
77
/ 100
Michelin Power GP
Too close to call: Dunlop Sportsmart and Michelin Power GP are within 2 points overall. Michelin Power GP is stronger on treadwear. Dunlop Sportsmart rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 11 reviews), so read this result as provisional. Michelin Power GP rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 6 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Power GP scores 72 vs 69 on treadwear.
Tire A · Dunlop Sportsmart
Tire B · Michelin Power GP
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Sportsmart or Power GP?
Which is better in the wet, Sportsmart or Power GP?
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 77 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Sportsmart or Power GP?
Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 79 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Sportsmart or Power GP?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 77 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Sportsmart or Power GP?
Michelin Power GP, 72 vs 69 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