Tests – · none yet Owners 70 · 16 reviews
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Michelin Power 5 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 16 + 6 owner reviews. How we score
Power GP is ahead, 78–71
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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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72
Dry
Power GP +880Why this score
Source Power 5 Power GP Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 76 (est.) Reviews found online 73 86 Power 5: 60% × 70.3 (est.) + 40% × 73.4 = 72
Power GP: 60% × 75.7 (est.) + 40% × 86.2 = 80
No road tests of dry for Power 5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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 0.42).
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74
Wet
Power GP +377Why this score
Source Power 5 Power GP Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 76 (est.) Reviews found online 75 80 Power 5: 60% × 73.1 (est.) + 40% × 74.9 = 74
Power GP: 60% × 75.7 (est.) + 40% × 79.7 = 77
No road tests of wet for Power 5. 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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71
Comfort
Power GP +778Why this score
Source Power 5 Power GP Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 72 82 Power 5: 40% × 69.7 (est.) + 60% × 72.2 = 71
Power GP: 40% × 71.4 (est.) + 60% × 81.7 = 78
No road tests of comfort for Power 5 or Power GP. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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63
Treadwear
Power GP +972Why this score
Source Power 5 Power GP Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 62 75 Power 5: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 61.6 = 63
Power GP: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 75.3 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for Power 5. 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 Power GP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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73
Handling (owners)
Power GP +1285Why this score
Source Power 5 Power GP Reviews found online 73 85
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Power 5 | Michelin Power GP |
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| Relative Score | 71 | 78 |
| Dry | 72 | 80 |
| Wet | 74 | 77 |
| Comfort | 71 | 78 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 73 | 85 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Power 5
78
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Power GP
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Power 5
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and stability in standing water
- Rapid warm-up times, even in cooler ambient temperatures
- Agile handling and predictable cornering behavior on public roads
Cons
- Tendency for the rear tire to square off prematurely
- Inconsistent performance and grip degradation as the tire reaches the end of its life
- Lack of confidence at maximum lean angles compared to dedicated track tires
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 · Michelin Power 5 | B · Michelin Power GP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Michelin Power 5
78
/ 100
Michelin Power GP
Winner: Michelin Power GP — better handling, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score. Michelin Power 5 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 16 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 enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Power GP scores 85 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Power GP scores 72 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Power GP scores 80 vs 72 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Power GP scores 78 vs 71 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Power 5
Tire B · Michelin Power GP
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Power 5 or Power GP?
Which is better in the wet, Power 5 or Power GP?
Michelin Power GP, 77 vs 74 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Power 5 or Power GP?
Michelin Power GP, 80 vs 72 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Power 5 or Power GP?
Michelin Power GP, 78 vs 71 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Power 5 or Power GP?
Michelin Power GP, 72 vs 63 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