Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Reviews - Page 2

Given 71% while driving a Suzuki SV650S (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 6,000 spirited miles
A replacement rear tire only. My Dunlop Qualifier get destroyed by a large nail and this was the only tire in stock for my bike.

Good tire, it has dual compound and the sides are really sticky. Very good dry grip, and actually, not too bad in the wet either.

Wear was surprising good for a sports tire, got around 6000k which was more then double the Dunlop tire.

Would buy again? Maybe if I were taking a bike on track days, but switching to Bridgestone BT-023's for better lifespan.
Helpful 29 - tyre reviewed on September 8, 2014
Given 80% while driving a Triumph Street Triple R (180/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Put these on my STR to replace the Dragon Corsa Pros that came as standard. This was a decision based more on budget than experience.

I have to say that I don't regret this decision at all. The grip is excellent and gives more confidence in cornering than the Dragons in my opinion.

I wouldn't say I ride at the ragged edge but I don't hang about and these tyres have performed consistantly and feel grippy and progressive. Most riding is done on A and B roads with a couple of longer runs and a short spell on the track.

I've put them predominantly to dry use but got caught out in some full on wet weather once and they still felt grippy.

My only gripe (and it is a small one) is that they don't wear as well as I'd like but then it's a trade off between wear rates and grip and tbh I'd rather have the grip. My Rear has lasted a little over 3000 miles and I'll be changing it shortly. I'll definitely use these again.
Helpful 30 - tyre reviewed on July 4, 2013
Given 74% while driving a Yamaha FZ6 (180/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 5,200 spirited miles
Lasted 5200 miles on my FZ6. Fantastic grip in the dry, never let go, even riding with guys on sportsbikes.
All I didnt like was front tyre profile was a bit 'pointy', meaning it turned in a bit to quick on a naked bike. When the tyres got to 4000 miles, the rear was fairly squared off, but the front had worn more at the edges, making turning in not that smooth.
I have this week changed to Bridgestone BT023, which make the steering slower, but suits my riding style and bike much better
Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on March 9, 2013
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Given 77% while driving a Triumph Daytona 675 (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
I have had these fitted about 100 Miles ago so cant give a full review on them, but so far they seem pretty good. They warm up fairly quick but not as fast as Michelin 2ct's, I'm trying them on the track in a few weeks so will update on that side once done. For a good overall tyre they seem very good, hard wearing and I dont regret putting them on.
Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on June 3, 2011