Tests 67 · 1 test Owners 67 · 2 reviews
Michelin Power Cup Evo looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
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Michelin Power Cup Evo 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 1 + 1 road tests and 2 + 24 owner reviews. How we score
Road 5 is ahead, 75–68
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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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68
Dry
Road 5 +472Why this score
Source Power Cup Evo Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 67 67 Reviews found online 69 78 Power Cup Evo: 60% × 67 + 40% × 69.2 = 68
Road 5: 60% × 67.3 + 40% × 78.2 = 72
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69
Wet
Road 5 +1180Why this score
Source Power Cup Evo Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 77 (est.) Reviews found online 69 83 Power Cup Evo: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 69 = 69
Road 5: 60% × 77.4 (est.) + 40% × 82.9 = 80
No road tests of wet for Power Cup Evo. 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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67
Comfort
Road 5 +976Why this score
Source Power Cup Evo Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 67 79 Power Cup Evo: 40% × 68.3 (est.) + 60% × 66.9 = 67
Road 5: 40% × 70.8 (est.) + 60% × 79.2 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Power Cup Evo. 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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64
Treadwear
Road 5 +872Why this score
Source Power Cup Evo Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 63 75 Power Cup Evo: 60% × 65.2 (est.) + 40% × 62.9 = 64
Road 5: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 75.4 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for Power Cup Evo. 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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69
Handling (owners)
Road 5 +877Why this score
Source Power Cup Evo Road 5 Reviews found online 69 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Power Cup Evo | Michelin Road 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 75 |
| Dry | 68 | 72 |
| Wet | 69 | 80 |
| Comfort | 67 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 69 | 77 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Power Cup Evo
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 | Power Cup Evo | Road 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/5 2020 Fast Bike Track Motorbike 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 Power Cup Evo
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and handling characteristics
- Performance comparable to dedicated slick tires
- Strong suitability for high-performance chassis setups
Cons
- Limited wet weather performance compared to all-season or dedicated wet-weather tires
- Performance gap when compared to more versatile street-focused tires like the Pilot Sport 4S
- Potential for rapid wear depending on the intensity of the driving style
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 Power Cup Evo | B · Michelin Road 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Michelin Power Cup Evo
75
/ 100
Michelin Road 5
Winner: Michelin Road 5 — better wet, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score. Michelin Power Cup Evo rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 2 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Road 5 scores 80 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Road 5 scores 76 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Road 5 scores 72 vs 64 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Road 5 scores 77 vs 69 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin Power Cup Evo
Tire B · Michelin Road 5
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Power Cup Evo or Road 5?
Which is better in the wet, Power Cup Evo or Road 5?
Michelin Road 5, 80 vs 69 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Power Cup Evo or Road 5?
Michelin Road 5, 72 vs 68 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Power Cup Evo or Road 5?
Michelin Road 5, 76 vs 67 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Power Cup Evo or Road 5?
Michelin Road 5, 72 vs 64 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