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 One — 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
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SportSmart MK3 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Michelin Power One if dry and handling 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 One leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power One |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power One |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power One |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 87 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SportSmart MK3 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power One |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Power One leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart MK3 | Power One |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 97 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SportSmart MK3 | Michelin Power One |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 78 |
| Dry | 90 | 97 |
| Wet | 73 | 60 |
| Comfort | 100 | 87 |
| Treadwear | 100 | 70 |
| Handling | 93 | 97 |
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Headline score
90
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 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 One is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in aggressive track and spirited road riding conditions. While users praise its exceptional grip and confidence-inspiring handling, they acknowledge that its performance comes at the cost of rapid tread wear and limited wet-weather capability.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- Quick warm-up times without the need for tire warmers
- Predictable handling at high lean angles
- Versatile compound options suitable for various riding styles
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, particularly under aggressive use
- Limited traction in wet or rainy conditions
- Requires precise pressure adjustments for optimal performance
- Stiffer sidewalls can make initial setup challenging
Observations
- Users report that the tire performs best when pressure is dialed in specifically for track use, with some riders noting success at cold pressures as low as 27 PSI front and 24 PSI rear.
- The tire shows consistent wear patterns across both front and rear when used for high-speed road riding, though longevity is significantly reduced compared to sport-touring alternatives.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SportSmart MK3 | B · Michelin Power One |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Dunlop
78
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Dunlop SportSmart MK3 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Michelin Power One if dry and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 100 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 73 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SportSmart MK3 scores 100 vs 87 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Power One scores 97 vs 90 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop SportSmart MK3
Tire B · Michelin Power One
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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.