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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Dunlop StreetSmart vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II — 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.

Tire A Dunlop

Dunlop StreetSmart

Summer Premium Touring tires

Dunlop StreetSmart tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
95
Comfort
85
Treadwear
70
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II

Summer Extreme Performance tires

Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
88/100
5 owner reviews
Dry
98
Wet
86
Comfort
84
Treadwear
70
Handling
94

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Dunlop StreetSmart and Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II are within 2 points overall. Dunlop StreetSmart is stronger on wet. Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II is stronger on handling and dry.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Diablo Rosso Corsa II leads by 3
A — Dunlop StreetSmart
95
B — Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II
98
Why this score
SourceStreetSmartDiablo Rosso Corsa II
Tyre Reviews owners 95 98

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) StreetSmart leads by 9
A — Dunlop StreetSmart
95
B — Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II
86
Why this score
SourceStreetSmartDiablo Rosso Corsa II
Tyre Reviews owners 95 86

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) StreetSmart leads by 1
A — Dunlop StreetSmart
85
B — Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II
84
Why this score
SourceStreetSmartDiablo Rosso Corsa II
Tyre Reviews owners 85 84

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop StreetSmart
70
B — Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II
70
Why this score
SourceStreetSmartDiablo Rosso Corsa II
Tyre Reviews owners 70 70

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Diablo Rosso Corsa II leads by 14
A — Dunlop StreetSmart
80
B — Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II
94
Why this score
SourceStreetSmartDiablo Rosso Corsa II
Tyre Reviews owners 80 94

Scores at a glance

Dunlop StreetSmart vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop StreetSmartPirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II
Relative Score 84 84
Dry 95 98
Wet 95 86
Comfort 85 84
Treadwear 70 70
Handling 80 94

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dunlop StreetSmart

The Dunlop StreetSmart is highly regarded by riders of classic and vintage motorcycles as a reliable, versatile replacement tire. Users report exceptional performance across diverse road conditions and climates, positioning it as a top-tier choice for those seeking a dependable touring and daily-riding solution.

Pros

  • Excellent versatility across varied road surfaces and weather conditions
  • High level of rider confidence from the first ride
  • Strong performance in heavy rain and on uneven terrain
  • Suitable replacement for legacy motorcycle models

Cons

  • Limited availability of specific vintage-compatible sizes
  • Lack of long-term tread life data provided in current reviews

Observations

  • Highly effective for older, classic motorcycle platforms like the Suzuki GSX 1100
  • Compatible with standard vintage-style tire dimensions such as 90/90-19 and 120/90-18
Tire B Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II

The Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in dry grip, rapid warm-up, and handling precision. While users consistently praise its confidence-inspiring feedback and versatility, the consensus highlights a significant trade-off regarding tread longevity, which varies considerably based on riding style and usage intensity.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry weather grip and handling feedback
  • Rapid warm-up time for immediate performance
  • Predictable and confidence-inspiring in wet conditions
  • Agile turn-in characteristics

Cons

  • Short tread life, particularly under aggressive or track-day usage
  • Rapid wear rates compared to standard sport-touring alternatives
  • High replacement frequency for high-mileage riders

Observations

  • Performance varies significantly by usage, with track-day riders reporting faster wear than those utilizing the tire for mixed road riding.
  • Users report that the tire maintains consistent performance characteristics even as the tread wears down.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop StreetSmart B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresSummer Extreme Performance tires
Vehicle typeMotorcycleMotorcycle
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Pirelli

Too close to call: Dunlop StreetSmart and Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II are within 2 points overall. Dunlop StreetSmart is stronger on wet. Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II is stronger on handling and dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II scores 94 vs 80 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Dunlop StreetSmart scores 95 vs 86 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II scores 98 vs 95 on dry.

Tire A · Dunlop StreetSmart
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II

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.