81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Avon 3D Ultra Sport vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
87/100
7 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Avon 3D Ultra Sport and Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV are within 2 points overall. Avon 3D Ultra Sport is stronger on dry and wet. Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV is stronger on treadwear.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
3D Ultra Sport leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra Sport | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 96 | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
3D Ultra Sport leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra Sport | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 79 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
3D Ultra Sport leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra Sport | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 86 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso IV leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra Sport | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 76 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso IV leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra Sport | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 91 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 92 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon 3D Ultra Sport | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 81 |
| Dry | 96 | 89 |
| Wet | 77 | 72 |
| Comfort | 88 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 76 |
| Handling | 89 | 91 |
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81
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Avon 3D Ultra Sport is highly regarded by motorcycle riders for its exceptional feedback, confidence-inspiring grip, and predictable handling characteristics. While it excels in dry conditions and offers a quick warm-up time, users note that its performance comes at the cost of relatively rapid rear tire wear.
Pros
- Excellent rider feedback and communication
- Predictable and linear handling in corners
- Fast warm-up times
- High levels of dry grip and stability
Cons
- Rapid rear tire wear, particularly under spirited riding
- Mixed performance on damp or wet surfaces
- Shorter overall service life compared to premium touring-oriented tires
Observations
- Users report the tire performs exceptionally well on high-horsepower naked bikes and middleweight sport machines.
- Riders noted that the tire profile allows for neutral, easy turn-in, which benefits bikes with modern, agile running gear.
The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV is widely regarded as a top-tier hypersport tire that offers significant improvements in feedback, warm-up time, and lean-angle confidence over its predecessors. While users consistently praise its performance in both wet and dry conditions, the consensus notes that these gains come at a premium price point and with potential longevity trade-offs depending on riding style.
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip with rapid warm-up times.
- High level of precision and confidence at deep lean angles.
- Improved feedback and stability compared to previous generations (DR2/DR3).
- Surprisingly good low-speed stability and handling characteristics.
Cons
- Higher price point compared to competitors and previous models.
- Performance consistency may degrade as the tire reaches the end of its service life.
- Potential for increased wear rates under aggressive riding conditions.
Observations
- Users reported significant improvements in resistance to cupping on smaller displacement bikes (e.g., PCX 125) compared to the Diablo Rosso II.
- Aggressive riders utilizing standard sportbike sizes (120/70 and 190/55) report that the tire maintains performance characteristics comparable to more track-focused compounds like the Rosso Corsa II.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon 3D Ultra Sport | B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Avon
81
/ 100
Pirelli
Too close to call: Avon 3D Ultra Sport and Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV are within 2 points overall. Avon 3D Ultra Sport is stronger on dry and wet. Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV is stronger on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Avon 3D Ultra Sport scores 96 vs 89 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 76 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Avon 3D Ultra Sport scores 77 vs 72 on wet.
Tire A · Avon 3D Ultra Sport
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.