“I Have worn down my second pair and I made 11.000km with pack. Yes it is hard to belive but it is true. I ride Moto Guzzi Norge 1200cc - it has 245kg and me with 115kg. I drive mainly up on regulations. The tyre is a...”
Pirelli Angel GT II
Replaces the Pirelli Angel GT
The Pirelli Angel GT II is a summer motorcycle touring tyre with generally favourable dry and wet grip, accurate handling and useful tread life. Its ride can feel firm over bumps, and one test found dry braking less competitive.
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
- 7owner reviews
- 26,839miles driven
- 2professional tests
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View Test ResultsTested 2 times by independent publications, the Pirelli Angel GT II averages a finish of 3rd.
Best Motorcycle Tyres for 2024 P2 of 6
Road: For those who want to ride very sportily, the Pirelli Angel GT II is the tyre of choice. Although it does not steer as agilely into corners as the Michelin or Dunlop, it convinces with high cornering stability and neutral steering behavior throughout the lean angle range. Once brought up to temperature, it provides crystal-clear feedback for grip. Wet: The sporty Angel GT II does not allow itself any weakness in wet conditions. It achieves good to very good values in all test criteria, whether it's cornering speed, braking measurements, or traction. The limit range is very forgiving and announces the grip limit in good time. Wear: The Pirelli can not only go fast but also go the distance. With excellent wear values on the front and rear tyres, it secures second place in this evaluation category. Proof that fast rubber can now also last a long time. Conclusion: For sporty riders, the Pirelli Angel GT II is a recommendation. It performs well not only on dry country roads but also in mixed conditions, paired with excellent wear characteristics. Overall: Very Good..
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Best Motorcycle Tyres for 2024Motorrad · 180/55 R17 | P2 / 6 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tyre TestMCN · 180/55 R17 | P3 / 6 |
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Dry grip is the most consistently praised aspect of the Pirelli Angel GT II, with five favourable accounts against one complaint in seven reviews. Wet grip is also generally liked, with three positive mentions against one criticism, although one owner reports very poor confidence in both conditions. The 81.1% average reflects six positive reviews and one below 40%, so that negative experience differs sharply from the majority. Two end-of-life accounts describe useful service, while another owner raises a wear concern and individual reports mention squaring or cupping. With no owner writing a later review of the same tyre, there is no shared follow-up pattern to establish how grip changes with age.
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- Owner score 79%
- Dry Grip 87%
- Wet Grip 81%
- Wear 81%
- Handling 80%
- Road Feedback 71%
- Comfort 68%
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“So I have these tyres on my bike, as they came with it from new. The tyres are 190 wide and feel like they are 120 from a 50cc scooter. Absolutely shocking. I used to have a bike with 160 rear tyre that had 100x more...”
“Have these tires on a "sport touring" VFR800 6gen. Not used for commuting everyday, but rather for all gas no brakes activities when i take it, or used to travel with a pillion and all the luggage for a long distances...”
All 7 Pirelli Angel GT II reviews
- Honda nc750x
- 160/60 R17
- 4,039 miles
After completing a 4,000 km tour with my NC750 dct, let me share my thoughts on the tyre.
I'm not someone who pushes my motorcycle to its limits. I realized how much I trust the tyre when my foot touched the ground in a corner.
In dry weather, it holds up really well as long as you wait for the tyre to reach its ideal temperature.
During my tour, there were plenty of mountain passes, dirt roads, and bumpy roads. Initially, I was hesitant, but I rode on all roads with a sense of security without feeling any slip.
Moreover, I was riding with a passenger and all my bags full.
The Dunlop D609 tyre from my previous motorcycle had completely squared off after 6,000 km. Now, at the same mileage, my tyre still looks new. I'm very happy.
There were plenty of things that could challenge a tyre.
Excess weight,
Extreme heat,
Dirt roads,
Mountain passes,
Rain,
High-speed highway rides,
etc.
Especially on low-quality roads, the noise of the tyre competing with the engine noise caught my attention.
- 180/55 R17
- 180/55 R17
- 6,800 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
The tyre is a beast and must have.
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- Honda VFR 800
- 180/55 R17
- 11,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Average
At this point tires have 17k kms on them.
Front tire: Started cupping a little bit @10k from both sides from the center. Center ridge is fine, but you can feel unevenness near it with a finger, or sometimes when tire pressure is high(hot summer day) while cornering.
Rear tire: Held really well considering how many straight up, high speed kms are on it. About third is with a pillion and luggage on. @17k kms rear tire is absolutely squared off and is about 1mm from wear limits.
Had no issues with traction whether its dry or wet. From all these kms i've done with them, just a couple rear slips when rear was obviously too cold and i was expecting it to slip, nothing more. Would buy again.
- Yamaha Tracer 700
- 180/55 R17
- 2,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
- Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere
- 160/60 R17
- 1,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- 190/55 R17 R
- 2,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
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