90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
88/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 vs Michelin Power 5 — 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
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
15 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SportSmart MK3 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Michelin Power 5 if wet 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)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 86 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Power 5 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 81 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 85 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 72 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SportSmart MK3 | Michelin Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 80 |
| Dry | 90 | 86 |
| Wet | 73 | 81 |
| Comfort | 100 | 85 |
| Treadwear | 100 | 72 |
| Handling | 93 | 81 |
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Tire A
80
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop SportSmart MK3 is generally regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in aggressive road riding conditions. While users praise its longevity and exceptional grip once at operating temperature, there are noted limitations regarding its performance in cold or suboptimal road surfaces.
Pros
- Excellent grip levels when tires are at operating temperature
- Impressive tread longevity for a sport-oriented tire
- Highly capable performance for spirited road riding
Cons
- Reduced traction in cold weather conditions
- Noticeable loss of grip on dirty or compromised road surfaces
Observations
- Performance characteristics are highly optimized for dry, warm-weather road racing environments.
The Michelin Power 5 is widely regarded as a high-performing street sport tire that excels in rapid warm-up, wet-weather confidence, and agile handling. While most riders praise its real-world versatility and grip, opinions on longevity and high-lean-angle stability are polarized, with some users preferring competitors like the Bridgestone S22 for track-oriented or aggressive riding.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and stability in standing water
- Rapid warm-up times, even in cooler ambient temperatures
- Agile handling and predictable cornering behavior on public roads
- Strong confidence-inspiring feedback during braking
Cons
- Tendency for the rear tire to square off prematurely
- Inconsistent performance and grip degradation as the tire reaches the end of its life
- Lack of confidence at maximum lean angles compared to dedicated track tires
- Mixed reports on overall mileage, with some users experiencing rapid wear under heavy engine braking
Observations
- Users on middleweight naked bikes like the KTM Duke 790 report excellent synergy and traction control performance.
- Riders with high-torque bikes featuring strong engine braking noted a 'sketchy' front-end feel and accelerated rear tire wear.
- Mileage reports vary significantly, ranging from 2,500 miles to over 8,000 miles depending on riding style and bike weight.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SportSmart MK3 | B · Michelin Power 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Dunlop
80
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Dunlop SportSmart MK3 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Michelin Power 5 if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 100 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 100 vs 85 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 93 vs 81 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Power 5 scores 81 vs 73 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop SportSmart MK3
Tire B · Michelin Power 5
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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.