Tests – · none yet Owners 81 · 6 reviews
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Michelin Power GP 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 0 + 1 road tests and 6 + 24 owner reviews. How we score
Power GP leads, 77–75 Narrow edge
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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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79
Dry
Power GP +772Why this score
Source Power GP Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 75 (est.) 67 Reviews found online 86 78 Power GP: 60% × 75.2 (est.) + 40% × 85.6 = 79
Road 5: 60% × 67.3 + 40% × 78.2 = 72
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 0.41).
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77
Wet
Road 5 +380Why this score
Source Power GP Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 76 (est.) ≈ 77 (est.) Reviews found online 80 83 Power GP: 60% × 75.5 (est.) + 40% × 79.5 = 77
Road 5: 60% × 77.4 (est.) + 40% × 82.9 = 80
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 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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77
Comfort
Power GP +176Why this score
Source Power GP Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 81 79 Power GP: 40% × 71.1 (est.) + 60% × 81.1 = 77
Road 5: 40% × 70.8 (est.) + 60% × 79.2 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Power GP. 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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72
Treadwear
Level72Why this score
Source Power GP Road 5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 75 75 Power GP: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 75.4 = 72
Road 5: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 75.4 = 72
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 0.36).
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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85
Handling (owners)
Power GP +877Why this score
Source Power GP Road 5 Reviews found online 85 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Power GP | Michelin Road 5 |
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| Relative Score | 77 | 75 |
| Dry | 79 | 72 |
| Wet | 77 | 80 |
| Comfort | 77 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 85 | 77 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Power GP
75
/ 100
Road 5
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 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 GP | B · Michelin Road 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Michelin Power GP
75
/ 100
Michelin Road 5
Narrow edge: Michelin Power GP — better handling and dry. Pick the Michelin Road 5 if wet matters most to you. 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 77 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Power GP scores 79 vs 72 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Road 5 scores 80 vs 77 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin Power GP
Tire B · Michelin Road 5
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Power GP or Road 5?
Which is better in the wet, Power GP or Road 5?
Michelin Road 5, 80 vs 77 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Power GP or Road 5?
Michelin Power GP, 79 vs 72 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Power GP or Road 5?
Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 76 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Power GP or Road 5?
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 72 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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