Skip to content
Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Michelin Power 5 vs Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC — 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.

Tire A Michelin

Michelin Power 5

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Michelin Power 5 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
15 owner reviews
Dry
86
Wet
81
Comfort
85
Treadwear
72
Handling
81

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC

Summer Trackday and Competition tires

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC tread pattern
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
83/100
1 owner review
Dry
99
Wet
80
Comfort
80
Treadwear
70
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Michelin Power 5 and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC are within 2 points overall. Michelin Power 5 is stronger on comfort. Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC is stronger on dry.
Read full

TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made via links on this page.

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 Supercorsa SC leads by 13
A — Michelin Power 5
86
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
99
Why this score
SourcePower 5Diablo Supercorsa SC
Professional tests (TWG score) – 98
Tyre Reviews owners 86 100

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Power 5 leads by 1
A — Michelin Power 5
81
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
80
Why this score
SourcePower 5Diablo Supercorsa SC
Tyre Reviews owners 81 80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Power 5 leads by 5
A — Michelin Power 5
85
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
80
Why this score
SourcePower 5Diablo Supercorsa SC
Tyre Reviews owners 85 80

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Power 5 leads by 2
A — Michelin Power 5
72
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
70
Why this score
SourcePower 5Diablo Supercorsa SC
Tyre Reviews owners 72 70

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Power 5 leads by 1
A — Michelin Power 5
81
B — Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
80
Why this score
SourcePower 5Diablo Supercorsa SC
Tyre Reviews owners 81 80

Scores at a glance

Michelin Power 5 vs Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Power 5Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
Relative Score 80 80
Dry 86 99
Wet 81 80
Comfort 85 80
Treadwear 72 70
Handling 81 80

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

Personalize

Weight the categories that matter to you

Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.

Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score

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 Michelin Power 5

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.
Tire B Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC

The Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC is highly regarded for its exceptional grip and rapid warm-up characteristics, making it a top-tier choice for performance-oriented riding. Users report a confidence-inspiring experience in corners, though the tire's aggressive compound naturally leads to a relatively short lifespan.

Pros

  • Exceptional cornering grip and traction
  • Rapid warm-up time
  • Consistent and predictable handling feedback
  • Reliable performance even in wet conditions

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear leading to short service life
  • Front tire may reach wear indicators significantly faster than the rear

Observations

  • Users on middleweight sportbikes like the Triumph Daytona 675 report achieving approximately 5,000 miles of total service life.
  • The tire maintains stable performance characteristics even as it approaches the legal tread wear limit.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Power 5 B · Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresSummer Trackday and Competition tires
Vehicle typeMotorcycleMotorcycle
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin

Pirelli

Too close to call: Michelin Power 5 and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC are within 2 points overall. Michelin Power 5 is stronger on comfort. Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC is stronger on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC scores 99 vs 86 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Power 5 scores 85 vs 80 on comfort.

Tire A · Michelin Power 5
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC

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.