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 GP — 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
87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
6 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SportSmart MK3 — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Michelin Power GP if dry and wet matter 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)
Power GP leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power GP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 98 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Power GP leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power GP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 77 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power GP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 93 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power GP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Power GP leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power GP |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 95 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SportSmart MK3 | Michelin Power GP |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 87 |
| Dry | 90 | 98 |
| Wet | 73 | 77 |
| Comfort | 100 | 93 |
| Treadwear | 100 | 83 |
| Handling | 93 | 95 |
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90
/ 100
Tire A
87
/ 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 GP is widely regarded as a premier hybrid tire, excelling in both spirited street riding and occasional track use. Users consistently praise its rapid warm-up time, exceptional dry grip, and surprising confidence in damp conditions, positioning it as a significant performance upgrade over its predecessors.
Pros
- Rapid warm-up time providing immediate confidence
- Exceptional dry grip and predictable feedback
- Superior performance in damp or wet conditions compared to competitors
- High agility and ease of turn-in
Cons
- Limited tread life, with some users reporting replacement intervals between 5,000 and 6,000 kilometers
- Potential for uneven wear or cupping on the tire edges
- High performance focus may not suit riders prioritizing maximum longevity
Observations
- Users transitioning from the Michelin Power RS to the Power GP on Yamaha MT-09 platforms report a noticeable step up in handling and stability.
- The tire is frequently compared favorably against dedicated track-focused rubber like the Bridgestone RS10 and Dunlop Sportsmart TT.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SportSmart MK3 | B · Michelin Power GP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Dunlop
87
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Dunlop SportSmart MK3 — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Michelin Power GP if dry and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 100 vs 83 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Power GP scores 98 vs 90 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 100 vs 93 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Power GP scores 77 vs 73 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop SportSmart MK3
Tire B · Michelin Power GP
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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.