Michelin Pilot Road 2 review
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The Michelin Pilot Road 2 is widely praised by motorcyclists as a high-performing sport-touring tire that delivers exceptional dry and wet grip alongside impressive tread life. While the vast majority of riders highlight its predictable handling, longevity, and value, a few note limitations regarding cold-weather performance or overheating under track conditions.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
75/100From 16 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 16 owner reviews found online.
The Michelin Pilot Road 2 is widely praised by motorcyclists as a high-performing sport-touring tire that delivers exceptional dry and wet grip alongside impressive tread life. While the vast majority of riders highlight its predictable handling, longevity, and value, a few note limitations regarding cold-weather performance or overheating under track conditions.
Pros
- Outstanding dry and wet grip across various riding conditions
- Exceptional tread life and high mileage before squaring off
- Predictable handling and confidence-inspiring feedback
- Quick warm-up time in normal operating conditions
Cons
- Poor grip and sliding tendencies when cold (especially below 5 degrees Celsius)
- Prone to overheating and declining performance during track days
- Front tire can generate noticeable noise on rough road surfaces
Worth knowing
- Heavy sport-touring and high-power bikes (such as the Suzuki Hayabusa and Triumph Tiger 1050) successfully achieve high mileage and dependable grip.
- Mid-weight sportbikes (like the GSXR 600 and ZX6R) benefit well from the dual-compound (2CT) technology for both commuting and spirited riding.
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