Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 455 reviews
“Less than 200 miles on this brand new pilot power 2ct, and I got a flat. A goddamn staple thing. What do?”
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Michelin Pilot Power 2CT vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV — 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 + 1 road tests and 455 + 182 owner reviews. How we score
Diablo Rosso IV is ahead, 77–68
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Tests 75 · 1 test Owners 81 · 182 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 12 in 2025 Sport and Hypersport Motorcycle Tyre Test (wet handling)
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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71
Dry
Diablo Rosso IV +475Why this score
Source Pilot Power 2CT Diablo Rosso IV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 68 Reviews found online 72 87 Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.1 = 71
Diablo Rosso IV: 60% × 67.8 + 40% × 86.8 = 75
No road tests of dry for Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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67
Wet
Diablo Rosso IV +1582Why this score
Source Pilot Power 2CT Diablo Rosso IV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 82 Reviews found online 66 83 Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 68 (est.) + 40% × 65.8 = 67
Diablo Rosso IV: 60% × 81.7 + 40% × 82.7 = 82
No road tests of wet for Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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70
Comfort
Diablo Rosso IV +777Why this score
Source Pilot Power 2CT Diablo Rosso IV Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 70 81 Pilot Power 2CT: 40% × 69.3 (est.) + 60% × 70 = 70
Diablo Rosso IV: 40% × 71.2 (est.) + 60% × 80.7 = 77
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Power 2CT or Diablo Rosso IV. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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66
Treadwear
Diablo Rosso IV +369Why this score
Source Pilot Power 2CT Diablo Rosso IV Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 65 71 Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 65.9 (est.) + 40% × 65.4 = 66
Diablo Rosso IV: 60% × 67.9 (est.) + 40% × 71.1 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for Diablo Rosso IV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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63
Handling (owners)
Diablo Rosso IV +2386Why this score
Source Pilot Power 2CT Diablo Rosso IV Reviews found online 63 86
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Power 2CT | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 77 |
| Dry | 71 | 75 |
| Wet | 67 | 82 |
| Comfort | 70 | 77 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 63 | 86 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Pilot Power 2CT
77
/ 100
Diablo Rosso IV
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Power 2CT
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and high-angle cornering capability
- Fast warm-up time from cold conditions
- Excellent front-end feedback and planted feel
Cons
- Abrupt or non-progressive transition point when reaching the limit of grip
- Rear tire can kick out or lose communication under heavy acceleration
- Some riders experience reduced confidence or slickness in wet conditions
Tire B Diablo Rosso IV
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip with a high level of rider confidence
- Fast warm-up time and predictable handling at deep lean angles
- Improved steering precision and turn-in compared to previous generations like the Diablo Rosso III
Cons
- Higher price point compared to some competitors and previous models
- Noticeable reduction in grip and increased rear wheel spin as the tires wear down
- Requires full operating temperature for optimal performance late in its life cycle
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
Riders generally view the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT as a proven, sticky sport tire offering dependable cornering grip and solid wet-weather performance at an attractive price point. While praised for street confidence and light track use, many note that modern sport-touring tires offer better tread life for heavy commuting or straight-line highway riding.
bayarearidersforum.com
·2009-08-03
“Good tires, good report. 38psi is ok but a tad high for a middle weight 400 pound sport bike. High end 39-42psi pressures are more appropriate for heavy +600 pounds sport-touring bikes. Have you experimented with other pressures in the 32-37 psi range? Maybe try and see how it feels. If you like the feel of 38psi that's good too.”
superhawkforum.com
“Nathan is right. I run 32 in both when at the track. they hold well at novice and intermediate levels.”
r/motorcycles
·15 upvotes ·2012-04-07
“Less than 200 miles on this brand new pilot power 2ct, and I got a flat. A goddamn staple thing. What do?”
Top themes
#cornering grip#tire longevity#track day usage#dual-compound design#price and value#wet and cold performance#tire mixing setups
Based on 51 community posts
Tire B
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Power 2CT | B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
77
/ 100
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
Winner: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 86 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 82 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 77 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 75 vs 71 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
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Pilot Power 2CT or Diablo Rosso IV?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Power 2CT or Diablo Rosso IV?
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 82 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Power 2CT or Diablo Rosso IV?
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 75 vs 71 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Power 2CT or Diablo Rosso IV?
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 77 vs 70 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Power 2CT or Diablo Rosso IV?
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 69 vs 66 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