Tests – · none yet Owners 76 · 19 reviews
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Michelin Pilot Road 4 vs Michelin Road 5 — 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 19 + 24 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Pilot Road 4 74, Road 5 75.
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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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73
Dry
Pilot Road 4 +172Why this score
Source Pilot Road 4 Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 71 (est.) 67 Reviews found online 76 78 Pilot Road 4: 60% × 71.3 (est.) + 40% × 76.1 = 73
Road 5: 60% × 67.3 + 40% × 78.2 = 72
No road tests of dry for Pilot Road 4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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78
Wet
Road 5 +280Why this score
Source Pilot Road 4 Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 76 (est.) ≈ 77 (est.) Reviews found online 81 83 Pilot Road 4: 60% × 76.1 (est.) + 40% × 80.5 = 78
Road 5: 60% × 77.4 (est.) + 40% × 82.9 = 80
No road tests of wet for Pilot Road 4. 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 Road 5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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73
Comfort
Road 5 +376Why this score
Source Pilot Road 4 Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 75 79 Pilot Road 4: 40% × 69.9 (est.) + 60% × 74.8 = 73
Road 5: 40% × 70.8 (est.) + 60% × 79.2 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Road 4. 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 Road 5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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70
Treadwear
Road 5 +272Why this score
Source Pilot Road 4 Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 73 75 Pilot Road 4: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.7 = 70
Road 5: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 75.4 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for Pilot Road 4. 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 Road 5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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75
Handling (owners)
Road 5 +277Why this score
Source Pilot Road 4 Road 5 Reviews found online 75 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Road 4 | Michelin Road 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 75 |
| Dry | 73 | 72 |
| Wet | 78 | 80 |
| Comfort | 73 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 75 | 77 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Pilot Road 4
75
/ 100
Road 5
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 | Pilot Road 4 | Road 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/7 2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tyre Test | #5/6 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Road 5
Pros
- Class-leading wet weather grip and rider confidence
- Excellent tread life and durability for touring applications
- Dual-compound construction provides a balance of stability and cornering grip
Cons
- High susceptibility to punctures from road debris
- Soft carcass construction can be prone to structural damage from impacts
- Some users report a lack of feedback compared to dedicated sport tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Road 4 | B · Michelin Road 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Road 4
75
/ 100
Michelin Road 5
Too close to call: Michelin Pilot Road 4 and Michelin Road 5 are within 2 points overall. Michelin Road 5 is stronger on comfort. Michelin Pilot Road 4 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 19 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Road 5 scores 76 vs 73 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Road 4
Tire B · Michelin Road 5
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Pilot Road 4 or Road 5?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Road 4 or Road 5?
Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 80 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Road 4 or Road 5?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 72 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Road 4 or Road 5?
Michelin Road 5, 76 vs 73 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Road 4 or Road 5?
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 72 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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