78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Pirelli Diablo 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 handling, dry and comfort. Pick the Pirelli Diablo if wet and treadwear matter 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)
Diablo Rosso IV leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Diablo | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Diablo leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Diablo | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 79 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso IV leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Diablo | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 86 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Diablo leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Diablo | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 76 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Diablo Rosso IV leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Diablo | Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 91 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 92 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Diablo | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 81 |
| Dry | 73 | 89 |
| Wet | 79 | 72 |
| Comfort | 79 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 76 |
| Handling | 74 | 91 |
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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 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.
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 · Pirelli Diablo | B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Pirelli
81
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV — better handling, dry and comfort. Pick the Pirelli Diablo if wet and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 91 vs 74 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV scores 89 vs 73 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Diablo scores 79 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Diablo scores 83 vs 76 on treadwear.
Tire A · Pirelli Diablo
Tire B · Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
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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.