Pirelli Angel GT II review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 48% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 70 · 7 reviews analysed Road tests (vs motorcycle tires) 68 · 2 tests
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Pirelli Angel GT II has a Relative Score of 69 out of 100 among summer tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 2 times. Testers rate it best for wet (74) and weakest for dry (63). 7 owner reviews rate it 70 out of 100. 86% would buy it again.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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
70/100From 7 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
68/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews found online.
The Pirelli Angel GT II generally receives highly positive reviews from sport-touring motorcyclists, who praise its dependable grip in both dry and wet conditions, impressive longevity, and stability during long-distance trips. While a small minority of riders reported severe grip issues, the overwhelming consensus highlights it as a confident, high-performing tire capable of handling spirited riding and heavy loads alike.
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
- Predictable handling limits during aggressive country road riding
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
- Rare reports of surprisingly poor dry and wet traction from factory-fitted units
Worth knowing
- Demonstrated exceptional durability on heavy sport-touring motorcycles like the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200cc, lasting up to 11,000 km despite a heavy total load.
- Performed reliably across varied conditions on mid-weight bikes like the Yamaha Tracer 700 and Honda NC750, managing twisties and long-distance touring comfortably.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
Best Motorcycle tires for 2024 · 180/55 R17
2nd of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 6 |
2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring tire Test · 180/55 R17
3rd of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 5th of 6 |
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