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 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 1 + 1 road tests and 2 + 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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68
Dry
Diablo Rosso IV +775Why this score
Source Power Cup Evo Diablo Rosso IV Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 67 68 Reviews found online 69 86 Power Cup Evo: 60% × 67 + 40% × 69.2 = 68
Diablo Rosso IV: 60% × 67.8 + 40% × 86.3 = 75
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69
Wet
Diablo Rosso IV +1382Why this score
Source Power Cup Evo Diablo Rosso IV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 81 Reviews found online 69 83 Power Cup Evo: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 69 = 69
Diablo Rosso IV: 60% × 81.4 + 40% × 82.5 = 82
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).
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67
Comfort
Diablo Rosso IV +976Why this score
Source Power Cup Evo Diablo Rosso IV Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 67 80 Power Cup Evo: 40% × 68.3 (est.) + 60% × 66.9 = 67
Diablo Rosso IV: 40% × 70.9 (est.) + 60% × 80.1 = 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 Diablo Rosso IV. 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
Diablo Rosso IV +670Why this score
Source Power Cup Evo Diablo Rosso IV Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 63 71 Power Cup Evo: 60% × 65.2 (est.) + 40% × 62.9 = 64
Diablo Rosso IV: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 71.4 = 70
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 Diablo Rosso IV. 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)
Diablo Rosso IV +1786Why this score
Source Power Cup Evo Diablo Rosso IV Reviews found online 69 86
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Power Cup Evo | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 77 |
| Dry | 68 | 75 |
| Wet | 69 | 82 |
| Comfort | 67 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 69 | 86 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Power Cup Evo
77
/ 100
Diablo Rosso IV
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 | Diablo Rosso IV | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/5 · 2020 Fast Bike Track Motorbike Tyre Test | 97% #8/12 · 2025 Sport and Hypersport Motorcycle Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/5 2020 Fast Bike Track Motorbike Tyre Test | #5/12 2025 Sport and Hypersport Motorcycle 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 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Power Cup Evo | B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Michelin Power Cup Evo
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. Michelin Power Cup Evo rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 2 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 86 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 82 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 76 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 75 vs 68 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Power Cup Evo
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
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Power Cup Evo or Diablo Rosso IV?
Which is better in the wet, Power Cup Evo or Diablo Rosso IV?
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 82 vs 69 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Power Cup Evo or Diablo Rosso IV?
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 75 vs 68 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Power Cup Evo or Diablo Rosso IV?
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 76 vs 67 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Power Cup Evo or Diablo Rosso IV?
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 70 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