Michelin Power 6 vs Michelin Road 6 — Compared

“Pareri sulle Michelin Road 6? Personalmente non mi sono mai piaciute, sempre avuto poco feeling nell’inserimento curva e una discreta aderenza. Non capiscano perché debbano mettere una gomma simile ad una sportiva. Durante le partenze brusche non riesce a scaricare tutta la potenza a terra (solo 43NM😅) e tende a slittare ed entrare il TC. Ho anche avuto modo di caderci, per un motivo che ancora non capisco, dato che ero a 40 km/h costanti in una normale rotonda a guida tranquilla. L’derenza è data dal contatto fra l’asfalto e la mescola, tramite la forza d’attrito. Se una gomma non si consuma, o perlomeno dura così tanto, significa che non c’è molto attrito! Mi convinco ancora di più di avere una gomma fatta per macinare chilometri sul dritto e basta. Ps: guido sportivamente e a volte ci viaggio, non faccio solo passeggiate! Read more”

“I had Road 6 on mine, but the front had developed a step and apparently when they get low then do become very puncture prone. Not as good when carrying a load either as the side walls aren't as strong. Always happy with them but they came with the bike. Swapped to Bridgestone A41 as I needed a fresh set for doing the NC500 fully loaded with a pillion. To me, they feel fantastic and in the wet the confidence is extremely high with them.”

“Having used both. Road 6 heats up better and is ready to use faster. Power 6 heats up slowly and needs to be ridden hard with to keep it hot. They both stick well. Road 6 can feel squirmy but IMO that's due to the carcass flex from all the grooving. I've had a road 6 working itself sideways at lean until I apply a little throttle and it feels like it then locks into the road. The power 6 is harder to use to it's full potential on the street. If the power 6 had a slightly harder center compound then it would be a lot better. Edit months later and i've switched to T33's and I can say that I will never run road 6 again.”