88
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
4 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SportSmart 2 vs Pirelli DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP — Compared (May 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
67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SportSmart 2 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Pirelli DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP if dry matters most to you.
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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)
DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart 2 | DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart 2 | DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SportSmart 2 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart 2 | DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 70 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SportSmart 2 leads by 43
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart 2 | DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 40 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SportSmart 2 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart 2 | DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SportSmart 2 | Pirelli DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 88 | 67 |
| Dry | 87 | 90 |
| Wet | 73 | – |
| Comfort | 90 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 40 |
| Handling | 97 | 90 |
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Headline score
88
/ 100
Tire A
67
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop SportSmart 2 is generally regarded as a capable sport-oriented tire that offers a strong balance of dry grip, quick warm-up times, and excellent feedback. While users appreciate its neutral handling and stable carcass, some riders note that its wet-weather performance, particularly regarding rear-end traction, may lag behind premium competitors like Michelin.
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and cornering stability
- Rapid warm-up time
- High level of road feedback and communication
- Neutral and predictable turn-in behavior
Cons
- Rear tire traction can be inconsistent in wet conditions
- Performance is perceived as only a marginal upgrade over lower-cost alternatives
- Outperformed in all-weather versatility by some rival brands
Observations
- Riders on high-torque sportbikes like the Honda SP1 and ZX10R report high confidence in the tire's carcass stability during aggressive cornering.
- Users on middleweight commuters like the F800R find the tire suitable for a mix of daily riding and spirited mountain canyon carving.
The Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP is regarded as a high-performance tire that offers exceptional dry grip, though it is heavily criticized for its rapid rate of tread wear. Users generally find the performance benefits insufficient to justify the high cost when compared to more durable alternatives.
Pros
- Exceptional dry weather traction
- High-performance handling characteristics
Cons
- Very short tread life
- High price point
- Requires significant warm-up time to reach optimal grip
Observations
- Users transitioning from sport-touring tires like the Pilot Power 2CT report significantly lower mileage expectations on high-performance sportbikes like the Yamaha R1.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SportSmart 2 | B · Pirelli DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
88
/ 100
Dunlop
67
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Dunlop SportSmart 2 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Pirelli DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SportSmart 2 scores 83 vs 40 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SportSmart 2 scores 90 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SportSmart 2 scores 97 vs 90 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP scores 90 vs 87 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop SportSmart 2
Tire B · Pirelli DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP
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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.