Skip to content
Summer tire Summer High Performance tires Updated May 2026

Avon VP2 review

The Avon VP2 Sport receives mixed feedback, with users noting its adequacy for casual street riding and occasional track use. However, significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear, particularly on the center of the tire, limit its appeal for long-distance touring or high-mileage riders.

Relative score
66/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
66/100
2 reviews
Avon VP2
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

66%
Would buy again 40%
Dry
Overall dry
90%
Corner stability
75%
Dry traction
90%
Steering response
75%
Wet
Overall wet
75%
Wet traction
75%
Comfort
Overall comfort
65%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
40%
Handling
Overall handling
75%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Avon VP2 Sport receives mixed feedback, with users noting its adequacy for casual street riding and occasional track use. However, significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear, particularly on the center of the tire, limit its appeal for long-distance touring or high-mileage riders.

Pros

  • Capable performance during track day sessions
  • Satisfactory handling for general town and street riding
  • Predictable grip levels under normal riding conditions

Cons

  • Poor tread longevity and rapid center wear
  • Unsuitable for long-distance touring or extended trips
  • Inconsistent value proposition due to short lifespan

Worth knowing

  • Users of larger displacement sport-touring motorcycles, such as the ZZR1100, reported premature wear within fewer than 3,000 miles.
  • Sportbike riders, such as those on a GSXR K3, found the tire performance acceptable for mixed-use scenarios including track days.