Summer tire Updated September 2026

Michelin Pilot Road 2 review

Name: Michelin Pilot Road 2
Brand: Michelin

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 78 · 16 reviews analysed

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Michelin Pilot Road 2 has a Relative Score of 75 out of 100 among summer tires. 16 owner reviews rate it 78 out of 100. 75% would buy it again.

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

78/100

From 16 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 75%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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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.