Tests – · none yet Owners 81 · 6 reviews
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Michelin Power GP vs Michelin Pilot Power 2CT — 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 6 + 453 owner reviews. How we score
Power GP is ahead, 78–68
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Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 453 reviews
“Less than 200 miles on this brand new pilot power 2ct, and I got a flat. A goddamn staple thing. What do?”
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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80
Dry
Power GP +971Why this score
Source Power GP Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 76 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 86 72 Power GP: 60% × 75.7 (est.) + 40% × 86.2 = 80
Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.1 = 71
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).
No road tests of dry for Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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77
Wet
Power GP +1067Why this score
Source Power GP Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 76 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 80 66 Power GP: 60% × 75.7 (est.) + 40% × 79.7 = 77
Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 68 (est.) + 40% × 65.8 = 67
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).
No road tests of wet for Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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78
Comfort
Power GP +870Why this score
Source Power GP Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 82 70 Power GP: 40% × 71.4 (est.) + 60% × 81.7 = 78
Pilot Power 2CT: 40% × 69.3 (est.) + 60% × 70 = 70
No road tests of comfort for Power GP or Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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72
Treadwear
Power GP +666Why this score
Source Power GP Pilot Power 2CT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 75 66 Power GP: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 75.3 = 72
Pilot Power 2CT: 60% × 65.9 (est.) + 40% × 65.5 = 66
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).
No road tests of treadwear for Pilot Power 2CT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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85
Handling (owners)
Power GP +2263Why this score
Source Power GP Pilot Power 2CT Reviews found online 85 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Power GP | Michelin Pilot Power 2CT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 68 |
| Dry | 80 | 71 |
| Wet | 77 | 67 |
| Comfort | 78 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 85 | 63 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Power GP
68
/ 100
Pilot Power 2CT
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Pilot Power 2CT
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and high-angle cornering capability
- Fast warm-up time from cold conditions
- Excellent front-end feedback and planted feel
Cons
- Abrupt or non-progressive transition point when reaching the limit of grip
- Rear tire can kick out or lose communication under heavy acceleration
- Some riders experience reduced confidence or slickness in wet conditions
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin Power GP
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
Riders generally view the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT as a proven, sticky sport tire offering dependable cornering grip and solid wet-weather performance at an attractive price point. While praised for street confidence and light track use, many note that modern sport-touring tires offer better tread life for heavy commuting or straight-line highway riding.
fjrforum.com
·2006-10-29
“I'm on my third set of Pilot Powers on my FZ1. The first two sets were slightly rough on the sides as they wore down. This third set grips just as well in the twisties but is 'pilling' much more heavily, on the sides of the tires. Since my riding style has not changed, the side compound has to be softer for this to happen. The center of the tire is still wearing smooth. B)”
r/xsr900
·1 upvote ·2025-02-16
“I have Pilot Power 2CT. Honestly, wish I had gotten the Road 5’s (at the time). My tires are stickier than I personally need. Unless you’re going full lean angle on the street, I think they’re a bit aggressive IMO.”
cbrforum.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by boredandstroked Its fine. I've ridden pilot sport/pilot power, power/2ct and 2ct/pure combos in the past. I also ride aggressively with canyon runs and freeway exchanges you can put your knee down on. The profile is the least of your worries as it changes as the tire wears out anyways. Tires are expensive as it is. When I bought my bike about 6 months ago, the rear tire was bald from the center - I figure due to "burn-outs". Front was good. There were Dunlops. So I changed the rear tire to Michelin 2CT and left the front as it was in good (about 80% new) condition. I ride hills, freeways, etc. I have not felt anything different. I'm still a noob, so may not be as aggressive as some of you guys, but I do tend to ride a little on aggressive side. Just my 2 cents. I'll probably get the front in another 3-5months, and go with the Michelins (2CT if available), otherwise...who knows...”
Top themes
#cornering grip#tire longevity#track day usage#dual-compound design#price and value#wet and cold performance#tire mixing setups
Based on 51 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Power GP | B · Michelin Pilot Power 2CT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin Power GP
68
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
Winner: Michelin Power GP — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score. Michelin Power GP rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 6 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Power GP scores 85 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Power GP scores 77 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Power GP scores 80 vs 71 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Power GP scores 78 vs 70 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Power GP
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
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Power GP or Pilot Power 2CT?
Which is better in the wet, Power GP or Pilot Power 2CT?
Michelin Power GP, 77 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Power GP or Pilot Power 2CT?
Michelin Power GP, 80 vs 71 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Power GP or Pilot Power 2CT?
Michelin Power GP, 78 vs 70 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Power GP or Pilot Power 2CT?
Michelin Power GP, 72 vs 66 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