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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Michelin Power GP vs Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro — 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 Michelin

Michelin Power GP

Summer Max Performance tires

Michelin Power GP tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
6 owner reviews
Dry
98
Wet
77
Comfort
93
Treadwear
83
Handling
95

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro

Summer Trackday and Competition tires

Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
10 owner reviews
Dry
97
Wet
48
Comfort
78
Treadwear
55
Handling
89

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Michelin Power GP — better wet, treadwear and comfort. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Power GP leads by 1
A — Michelin Power GP
98
B — Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
97
Why this score
SourcePower GPDragon Supercorsa Pro
Tyre Reviews owners 98 97

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Power GP leads by 29
A — Michelin Power GP
77
B — Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
48
Why this score
SourcePower GPDragon Supercorsa Pro
Tyre Reviews owners 77 48

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Power GP leads by 15
A — Michelin Power GP
93
B — Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
78
Why this score
SourcePower GPDragon Supercorsa Pro
Tyre Reviews owners 93 78

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Power GP leads by 28
A — Michelin Power GP
83
B — Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
55
Why this score
SourcePower GPDragon Supercorsa Pro
Tyre Reviews owners 83 55

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Power GP leads by 6
A — Michelin Power GP
95
B — Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
89
Why this score
SourcePower GPDragon Supercorsa Pro
Tyre Reviews owners 95 89

Scores at a glance

Michelin Power GP vs Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Power GPPirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
Relative Score 87 68
Dry 98 97
Wet 77 48
Comfort 93 78
Treadwear 83 55
Handling 95 89

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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 Michelin Power GP

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.
Tire B Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro

The Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro is widely regarded as a high-performance, track-oriented tire that excels in dry conditions, offering exceptional feedback and cornering precision. While users praise its grip and handling characteristics for aggressive street and track riding, it is generally considered unsuitable for wet weather and suffers from rapid tread wear, making it a specialized tool rather than an all-around road tire.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry weather grip and traction
  • Precise handling and high-quality front-end feedback
  • Quick warm-up time
  • Predictable and controllable behavior at the limit

Cons

  • Very short tread life and high wear rates
  • Poor performance and lack of confidence in wet conditions
  • Not suitable for daily commuting or all-weather riding

Observations

  • Users report that the tire is highly effective for aggressive street riding on middleweight sportbikes like the VFR 750 and ZZR600.
  • The tire's longevity is significantly impacted by heavy loads and daily road use, with some users reporting rear tire depletion in as little as 1,300 to 2,000 kilometers.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Power GP B · Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro
CategorySummer Max Performance tiresSummer Trackday and Competition tires
Vehicle typeMotorcycleMotorcycle
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin

Pirelli

Winner: Michelin Power GP — better wet, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Power GP scores 77 vs 48 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Power GP scores 83 vs 55 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Power GP scores 93 vs 78 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Power GP scores 95 vs 89 on handling.

Tire A · Michelin Power GP
Tire B · Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro

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.