76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
75/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
79/100
6 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Dunlop SportSmart TT vs Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa — 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
66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
12 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SportSmart TT — better wet, handling and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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 TT leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart TT | Diablo Supercorsa |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 86 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SportSmart TT leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart TT | Diablo Supercorsa |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 96 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 23 | 45 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart TT | Diablo Supercorsa |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 78 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SportSmart TT leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart TT | Diablo Supercorsa |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 59 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SportSmart TT leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | SportSmart TT | Diablo Supercorsa |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 98 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SportSmart TT | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 66 |
| Dry | 89 | 86 |
| Wet | 67 | 45 |
| Comfort | 78 | 78 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 59 |
| Handling | 98 | 81 |
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76
/ 100
Tire A
66
/ 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 TT is widely regarded as a high-performance, track-focused tire that excels in dry conditions, offering exceptional feedback and confidence at high lean angles. While users praise its rapid warm-up time and track-day capabilities, it is consistently criticized for its poor performance in wet weather and relatively short tread life.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering feedback
- Rapid warm-up time without the need for tire warmers
- High stability and confidence during aggressive lean angles
- Strong dual-purpose performance for both spirited road riding and track days
Cons
- Poor performance and lack of confidence in wet conditions
- Rapid tread wear, particularly when used for high-mileage road riding
- Reduced grip levels once the tire reaches the end of its service life
Observations
- Users report the tire is well-suited for high-performance sportbikes, such as the Yamaha R1, where it enhances handling characteristics.
- The tire is noted to be unsuitable for long-distance motorway commuting due to accelerated wear rates.
The Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa is widely regarded as a high-performance, race-oriented tire that excels in dry, spirited riding and track environments. While users consistently praise its exceptional dry grip and precise handling, the consensus highlights significant limitations regarding longevity and safety in wet or compromised road conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional dry weather grip and cornering stability
- Precise steering feedback and handling characteristics
- Highly effective for track-day use and aggressive riding
- Strong performance on high-quality, clean tarmac
Cons
- Extremely short tread life, particularly on high-torque motorcycles
- Poor performance and lack of confidence in wet or damp conditions
- High price point relative to the rapid rate of wear
- Susceptibility to road debris and surface imperfections
Observations
- Users on litre-class sportbikes report significantly faster tread wear, with some reaching the wear bars in under 2,000 miles.
- Owners of middleweight sportbikes (e.g., Daytona 675) note that the tire's lack of siping makes it feel unstable on uneven or debris-strewn public roads.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SportSmart TT | B · Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Dunlop
66
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Dunlop SportSmart TT — better wet, handling and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SportSmart TT scores 67 vs 45 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SportSmart TT scores 98 vs 81 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SportSmart TT scores 65 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SportSmart TT scores 89 vs 86 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop SportSmart TT
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa
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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.