190/55 R17 Tyres

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Tyre Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Avon Spirit ST (12) 95% 98% 92% 95% 85% 93%
Michelin Power GP (6) 98% 77% 92% 95% 83% 93%
Continental Road Attack 2 Evo (1) 90% 80% 100% 100% 80% 90%
Michelin Pilot Road 3 (22) 92% 92% 88% 86% 89% 90%
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 (45) 92% 85% 89% 90% 89% 91%
Dunlop RoadSmart III (15) 90% 89% 90% 89% 90% 89%
Continental ContiSportAttack 2 (8) 99% 78% 96% 94% 67% 94%
Nankang WF2 Sportiac (6) 100% 90% 94% 70% 82% 85%
Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II (5) 98% 86% 92% 94% 70% 84%
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV (5) 92% 84% 90% 92% 73% 90%
Dunlop GP Racer D211 (11) 98% 72% 97% 96% 72% 82%
Dunlop D212 GP Pro (1) 90% 80% 90% 80% 80% 90%
Metzeler Sportec M9 RR (7) 93% 80% 75% 92% 83% 85%
Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR (11) 93% 83% 85% 89% 74% 89%
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 (7) 95% 80% 92% 95% 63% 83%
Metzeler ROADTEC 01 (21) 92% 91% 92% 88% 70% 89%
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 (11) 90% 76% 92% 84% 68% 95%
Michelin Road 5 (23) 89% 87% 85% 80% 83% 89%
Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE (5) 96% 88% 86% 94% 75% 78%
Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa (23) 94% 68% 90% 88% 73% 86%
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 (2) 90% 65% 85% 90% 100% 100%
Michelin Power RS (11) 96% 74% 89% 92% 65% 78%
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 (8) 86% 89% 83% 88% 69% 93%
Pirelli Diablo Rosso III (9) 90% 77% 86% 90% 75% 88%
Michelin Power RS Plus (3) 90% 65% 80% 87% 80% 90%
Pirelli Scorpion Trail II (7) 90% 74% 87% 87% 79% 83%
Michelin Pilot Road 4 (18) 85% 84% 81% 78% 79% 84%
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 (13) 94% 74% 80% 91% 65% 82%
Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport (9) 86% 75% 75% 85% 70% 88%
Michelin Power 5 (15) 86% 81% 84% 81% 72% 85%
Continental ContiRoad Attack (11) 83% 72% 83% 79% 84% 83%
Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo (1) 100% 90% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro (10) 97% 48% 90% 89% 55% 78%
Bridgestone Battlax Racing R10 (6) 96% 45% 80% 70% 75% 83%
Pirelli Angel GT II (6) 85% 78% 67% 76% 78% 70%
Michelin Power Pure (4) 80% 75% 73% 75% 78% 88%
Bridgestone S20 (13) 82% 72% 76% 82% 50% 80%
Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact (12) 78% 66% 71% 68% 81% 79%
Avon Storm 3D XM (12) 82% 65% 67% 68% 84% 79%
Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 (11) 85% 72% 69% 65% 70% 76%
Pirelli Diablo Corsa III (10) 87% 68% 81% 65% 55% 75%
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa (12) 86% 45% 75% 81% 59% 78%
Maxxis Supermaxx ST (13) 82% 73% 72% 73% 31% 73%
Metzeler Racetec Interact K3 (3) 87% 37% 67% 63% 57% 67%
Bridgestone Battlax BT 016 (27) 72% 48% 61% 65% 52% 65%
Bridgestone Battlax BT 012 (10) 68% 46% 45% 41% 57% 62%
Avon 3D Ultra (2) 55% 10% 50% 5% 60% 60%

190/55 17 Tyre Review Highlights

Michelin Power GP rated 84% while driving a Triumph Daytona 675
Driving on a combination of roads for 15000 spirited miles
I've run several sets of Power GPs on three different motorcycles. I do street/track riding, which is exactly what the tires are for. They are excellent. Comfortable riding, great feedback, cheaper than S22s. I tried RS11s then went right back to the Power GPs. Do grip is excellent and I've either never had them slip, or they slipped with so little drama that I didn't notice, and I do ride pretty hard. I've logged nearly 20k km on four sets. You read that correctly. I only get about 5-6k km out of a set, but I have glorious twisty roads so around me and they get pushed every ride. The GPs have never slipped in the wet, but I do ride cautiously in wet conditions. They will do fine for wet street riding. They perform fine in the winter on cold roads too, just don't get to overconfident. A buddy did and laid his bike down. He admits it was more his fault than the tires. Now the GP2 is out. I'll probably give those a try next.
tyre reviewed on 2024-09-16 16:02:55
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 rated 77% while driving a Ducati 1198s
Driving on mostly country roads for 2500 spirited miles
No comments left
tyre reviewed on 2024-05-19 20:57:31
Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Pro Hypersport rated 93% while driving a Suzuki GSX 1300 RK4 Hayabusa
Driving on mostly country roads for 0 average miles
They lack performance when you go for higher limits.
tyre reviewed on 2024-03-24 11:53:15
Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE rated 64% while driving a Ducati Multistrada 1200
Driving on mostly motorways for 6500 spirited miles
Fitted brand new Roadtec on my Miltistrada 1200s. Handling on dry was just perfect, sharp corners, fast coreners, feedback from the road just perfect. But, terrible grip on wet or dusty or any other non-pure-tarmac road. Lasted for about 10k km, with agressive style, 180km/h speeds, wheelie etc. But than, having around 1mm yet to wear started to get wholes in tyre from any small piece of stone on road. Had 4 wholes during my last trip in mountains, and had to swap imeediately in the middle of nowhere.
Overall nice tyre, for perfect roads only. Wouldn't sugest for those who plan to have long trips.
tyre reviewed on 2023-10-17 06:50:34
Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE rated 97% while driving a Suzuki GSX S1000
Driving on mostly country roads for 10000 average miles
Rear tyre fitted to gsx s1000f. Done 10k touring/fast touring miles. Overall impressive with the tyre, with just occasional slide grips on very fast sharp bends (but always kept get the grip back!). Done also fast mountains roads in wet, felt as on dry (but that depends on the road surface). Covered me trips through 20 countries overall! Never had a front, so can't say (I've run through BT 23 & M9 RR and both can highly recommend for road use).
tyre reviewed on 2023-08-19 11:45:32
Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 rated 87% while driving a BMW BMW S1000RR BAD BOY!
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 spirited miles
Okay so I have a BMW S1000R not RR... But wasn't offered the R as a choice of brand..
I went from s21s to S22s not believing that they could be much better, but they were phenomenal. I ride really aggressively, knee down whenever I can, Taken these on track several times, Portimao for 3 Days, 2 British track days and 4000 miles mostly dry riding. They never ever put a foot wrong. Worn evenly right to the edge, and never once even had a hint of letting go. When tyres are cold and weather conditions very wet, I would not recommend. Feed back through tyres is spot on. You know where the tyres limits are. Rear still has legal limit of tread but front has just started to square off so I have to replace them. Really sad! These tyres are magic, but unfortunately not easy to get hold of so am going to have to try something else. Not feeling confident about switching. I trusted these tyres with my life! For what its worth I am female, just in case that affects your judgement on this review.
tyre reviewed on 2023-06-23 00:46:01
Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE rated 94% while driving a BMW K1600 GTL
Driving on mostly country roads for 9950 spirited miles
Lasted 16,000 km (just down to the centre tire wear bars) mostly on British Columbia Canada roads. Front - 120/70ZR17, Rear - 190/55ZR17. Goes into and comes out of corners effortlessly. Riding over a grated metal bridge deck is like riding on a smooth surface.
tyre reviewed on 2023-05-17 11:10:53
Metzeler Sportec M9 RR rated 94% while driving a Yamaha MT 01 (2005)
Driving on a combination of roads for 600 spirited miles
I drive the M9RR on a Yamaha MT 01, it is very safe and comfortable to drive with a leisurely as well as a sporty driving style. The handling is outstanding and the moped tends to scrape the ground rather than lose grip. The soft flank struggles a bit with the torque, so you quickly leave a black mark on the road. Therefore a highly recommended tire
tyre reviewed on 2022-11-11 07:59:30
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa rated 59% while driving a Kawasaki z1000
Driving on a combination of roads for 9320 average miles
Never felt comfortable riding with them. every imperfection of the road changes the bikes lane. Trying to lean about more than 20 degrees the front slips. every singe time... they heat up immediately while riding in the highway at high speed and have a decent grip and braking but in city diving they never heat up.. so braking with them is a risk. Its like braking with an aged dry tyre. Bought them in september 2019 (production date 0819) and three months later the rear tyre cracked its profile both sides and i could see the threads inside... Front and rear 6 months later from purchasing them got dry and start being slippery in a frightening point.. the wierd thing is that if theres some water on the road they stick like glue but on a rainy day as expected they are not griping at all. So my opinion is to use them only in track with good gravel, with heat warmers and just for 2-3 races and then garbage. Before them i had Diablo rosso II and I was almost dragging knee on highway and braking was great, and in the city they were just good. by the way rosso II lasted 1,5 year and the supercorsas 3,5 years until patterns fade. wierd things :/
tyre reviewed on 2022-10-22 15:25:42
Avon Spirit ST rated 96% while driving a Yamaha Niken gt
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 spirited miles
The avons replaced my regular Michelin and all I can say is that they have out shone those by a long way in my bike .The tyre has not let go once in 5k miles in all conditions and scenarios .The rear is a very comfortable ride compared to previous fitments .A big positive is that they defiantly do not square off or ware out as quick as previously fitted tyres which is great when I do a lot of 2 up riding .Normally id only get 3500 tops from a rear but with these in expecting close to 6000 which really makes them great value in my eyes .
tyre reviewed on 2022-08-21 06:40:09
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV rated 87% while driving a BMW S1000XR 2018
Driving on mostly motorways for 800 spirited miles
I ride 4 motorcycles that use 120/70's and 190/55's. I spend most of my time on very curvy and hilly roads and ride them aggressively. When I change out my tyres my chicken strips are into the "Diablo" embossing at 40 psi F /40 psi R. I had Rosso Corsa II's on all 4 bikes and have now started using Rosso IV's. In the dry with the same tyre pressures the Rosso IV's have exhibited the same characteristics as my Corsa II's. I have gone to my mental lean limit (as my Corsa II's) without any change in feel or confidence. In the wet, my Rosso IV's have behaved noticably better. However this may be more of a confidence issue rather than a performance issue because I know the sipes (water courses) go much wider on these tyres. I did occassionally slip on my Corsa II's but haven't yet on my Rosso IV's. There was a huge performance difference when I changed from Rosso II's to Rosso Corsa's. There was a difference (better) when I went from Rosso Corsa's to Rosso Corsa II's. I have not felt any performance difference, other than riding in the wet, going from the Rosso Corsa II's to the Rosso IV's. I am anxious to see if there will be any difference in the mileage I was getting before on my Rosso Corsa II's.
tyre reviewed on 2022-07-08 18:59:35
Bridgestone S20 rated 77% while driving a Unknown Unknown
Driving on mostly country roads for 1700 spirited miles
BMW S1000R Sport 2020 - Tyre shot after 1700 miles, fast road only, mostly winter. Grip levels excellent wet and dry (circa 700 wet miles). No slip, great banking grip, hooks up instantly wet or dry. Very soft judging by how it rips in the centre - will replace for something a bit more durable as this is my go to bike, but a great tyre.
tyre reviewed on 2022-05-12 14:16:54
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