82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
11 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Pirelli Angel ST vs Pirelli Diablo — 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.
VS
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
9 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Angel ST — better dry, comfort and handling. Pick the Pirelli Diablo if treadwear matters most to you.
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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)
Angel ST leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Angel ST | Diablo |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 73 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Angel ST leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Angel ST | Diablo |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 79 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Angel ST leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Angel ST | Diablo |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 79 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Diablo leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Angel ST | Diablo |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Angel ST leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Angel ST | Diablo |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 74 |
| DriverReviews owners | 86 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Angel ST | Pirelli Diablo |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 78 |
| Dry | 84 | 73 |
| Wet | 83 | 79 |
| Comfort | 89 | 79 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 83 |
| Handling | 81 | 74 |
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Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Pirelli Angel ST is widely regarded as a dependable, versatile sport-touring tire that offers a strong balance of dry grip, stability, and longevity. While users generally praise its predictable handling and confidence-inspiring performance in varied conditions, some riders report inconsistent wear patterns and a noticeable drop-off in performance as the tire nears the end of its service life.
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and cornering stability
- Predictable and reliable performance in wet conditions
- Strong longevity for sport-touring applications
- Neutral and responsive steering characteristics
Cons
- Rapid, sudden wear once the tire reaches the end of its tread life
- Requires a brief warm-up period to reach optimal operating temperature
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance compared to premium competitors
- Potential for cupping if tire pressures are not strictly managed
Observations
- Heavy sport-touring motorcycles, such as the Yamaha FJR1300, benefit from running higher-than-factory tire pressures to prevent cupping and improve responsiveness.
- The rear tire performance is noted to be more stable and predictable when the motorcycle is loaded with a passenger and luggage, suggesting the carcass design favors heavier loads.
The Pirelli Diablo is widely regarded as a reliable, high-value sport-touring tire that excels in providing consistent grip and confidence for daily commuting and spirited road riding. While users praise its predictable handling and wet-weather performance, the consensus notes a trade-off in longevity, with many riders experiencing significant rear tire wear within 4,000 to 5,000 miles.
Pros
- Excellent dry grip once the tire reaches operating temperature
- Inspiring feedback and planted handling for confident cornering
- Strong performance in wet weather conditions
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium racing-focused rubber
Cons
- Rapid rear tire wear and tendency to square off
- Requires significant warm-up time to reach optimal traction
- Can feel unstable or 'sketchy' in cold or damp conditions before warming up
- Tendency to pick up road debris and grit due to the soft compound
Observations
- Riders on middleweight sportbikes like the CB650F and SV650 report high satisfaction for commuting and touring applications.
- Aggressive riders on high-performance machines like the CBR600RR note that while the tire is excellent for daily use, it lacks the ultimate edge-grip required for track-day knee-down riding compared to dedicated summer or race-compound tires.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Angel ST | B · Pirelli Diablo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Pirelli
78
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Angel ST — better dry, comfort and handling. Pick the Pirelli Diablo if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Angel ST scores 84 vs 73 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Angel ST scores 89 vs 79 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Angel ST scores 81 vs 74 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Diablo scores 83 vs 78 on treadwear.
Tire A · Pirelli Angel ST
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo
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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.