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Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV vs Pirelli Angel GT II — 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 + 2 road tests and 182 + 7 owner reviews. How we score

Diablo Rosso IV is ahead, 77–69

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Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
Tire APirelli

Diablo Rosso IV

Summer

± 7

Tests 75 · 1 test Owners 81 · 182 reviews

Best test result: #5 of 12 in 2025 Sport and Hypersport Motorcycle Tyre Test (wet handling)

Pirelli Angel GT II
Tire BPirelli

Angel GT II

Summer

± 8

Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 70 · 7 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 6 in Best Motorcycle Tyres for 2024 (wet braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 75

    Dry

    Diablo Rosso IV +9
    66
    Why this score
    SourceDiablo Rosso IVAngel GT II
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests6863
    Reviews found online8671

    Diablo Rosso IV: 60% × 67.8 + 40% × 86.3 = 75

    Angel GT II: 60% × 63 + 40% × 71.3 = 66

  2. 82

    Wet

    Diablo Rosso IV +8
    74
    Why this score
    SourceDiablo Rosso IVAngel GT II
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests8174
    Reviews found online8373

    Diablo Rosso IV: 60% × 81.4 + 40% × 82.5 = 82

    Angel GT II: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 73.4 = 74

  3. 76

    Comfort

    Diablo Rosso IV +12
    64
    Why this score
    SourceDiablo Rosso IVAngel GT II
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online8062

    Diablo Rosso IV: 40% × 70.9 (est.) + 60% × 80.1 = 76

    Angel GT II: 40% × 67.3 (est.) + 60% × 61.8 = 64

    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).

    No road tests of comfort for Angel GT II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  4. 70

    Treadwear

    Diablo Rosso IV +2
    68
    Why this score
    SourceDiablo Rosso IVAngel GT II
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7169

    Diablo Rosso IV: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 71.4 = 70

    Angel GT II: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.7 = 68

    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).

    No road tests of treadwear for Angel GT II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  5. 86

    Handling (owners)

    Diablo Rosso IV +16
    70
    Why this score
    SourceDiablo Rosso IVAngel GT II
    Reviews found online8670
Scores at a glance
CategoryPirelli Diablo Rosso IVPirelli Angel GT II
Relative Score 77 69
Dry 75 66
Wet 82 74
Comfort 76 64
Treadwear 70 68
Handling (owners) 86 70

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Headline score
± 7

Diablo Rosso IV

± 8

Angel GT II

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.

DisciplineCategoryDiablo Rosso IVAngel GT IIΔHead-to-head
Wet Handling Wet 97% #5/12 · 2025 Sport and Hypersport Motorcycle Tyre Test 99% #3/6 · Best Motorcycle Tyres for 2024 – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #5/12 2025 Sport and Hypersport Motorcycle Tyre Test #2/6 Best Motorcycle Tyres for 2024 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the Diablo Rosso IV review

Tire B Angel GT II

Pros

  • Exceptional dry grip and confidence-inspiring cornering stability
  • Reliable wet weather performance and security on rainy roads
  • Impressive tread life and mileage under heavy touring loads

Cons

  • Front tire minor cupping observed around 10,000 km
  • Requires a warm-up period to reach ideal operating temperature for maximum dry grip
  • Extreme cornering at maximum limits can induce gradual sliding
All owner themes in the Angel GT II review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV B · Pirelli Angel GT II
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typeMotorcycleMotorcycle

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV

Pirelli Angel GT II

Winner: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV — better handling, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 86 vs 70 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 76 vs 64 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 75 vs 66 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 82 vs 74 on wet.

Tire A · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
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Tire B · Pirelli Angel GT II
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Diablo Rosso IV or Angel GT II?

Which is better in the wet, Diablo Rosso IV or Angel GT II?

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 82 vs 74 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Diablo Rosso IV or Angel GT II?

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 75 vs 66 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Diablo Rosso IV or Angel GT II?

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 76 vs 64 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Diablo Rosso IV or Angel GT II?

Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 68 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