78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
11 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Michelin Power RS vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV — 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
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
87/100
7 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Michelin Power RS if dry matters most to you.
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
Score (0–100)
Power RS leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Power RS | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 96 | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Power RS leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Power RS | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 79 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso IV leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Power RS | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 86 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso IV leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Power RS | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 76 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Power RS leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Power RS | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 92 | 91 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 92 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Power RS | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 81 |
| Dry | 96 | 89 |
| Wet | 74 | 72 |
| Comfort | 78 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 76 |
| Handling | 92 | 91 |
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
78
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Michelin Power RS is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in aggressive dry-road and track-day conditions, offering exceptional feedback and confidence-inspiring grip. While most users praise its telepathic handling and quick warm-up times, there is a notable divide regarding its longevity and performance in cold or wet weather.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- High level of rider feedback and predictability at the limit
- Rapid warm-up times
- Strong performance for spirited road and track use
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid center wear
- Mixed feedback regarding wet weather and cold-start confidence
- Stiffer carcass design can lead to reduced ride comfort compared to competitors
Observations
- Users on high-torque machines like the Suzuki Hayabusa and Aprilia Tuono V4 report excellent grip, though rear tire longevity varies significantly based on riding style.
- Riders utilizing a 55-profile rear tire on sportbikes noted that while front-end grip remains faultless, center-tread wear on the rear can eventually degrade handling characteristics.
The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV is widely regarded as a top-tier hypersport tire that offers significant improvements in feedback, warm-up time, and lean-angle confidence over its predecessors. While users consistently praise its performance in both wet and dry conditions, the consensus notes that these gains come at a premium price point and with potential longevity trade-offs depending on riding style.
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip with rapid warm-up times.
- High level of precision and confidence at deep lean angles.
- Improved feedback and stability compared to previous generations (DR2/DR3).
- Surprisingly good low-speed stability and handling characteristics.
Cons
- Higher price point compared to competitors and previous models.
- Performance consistency may degrade as the tire reaches the end of its service life.
- Potential for increased wear rates under aggressive riding conditions.
Observations
- Users reported significant improvements in resistance to cupping on smaller displacement bikes (e.g., PCX 125) compared to the Diablo Rosso II.
- Aggressive riders utilizing standard sportbike sizes (120/70 and 190/55) report that the tire maintains performance characteristics comparable to more track-focused compounds like the Rosso Corsa II.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Power RS | B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin
81
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Michelin Power RS if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 76 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 86 vs 78 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Power RS scores 96 vs 89 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Power RS
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
More comparisons
Also compared with
Michelin Power RS also compared with
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV also compared with
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.