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Michelin CITY Pro review

The Michelin CITY Pro is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in durability and versatility. Users consistently praise its wet-weather traction and off-road capability, making it a reliable choice for small-displacement motorcycles and scooters.

Relative score
72/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
71/100
2 reviews
Michelin CITY Pro
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

71%
Would buy again 55%
Dry
Overall dry
85%
Corner stability
65%
Dry traction
85%
Steering response
70%
Wet
Overall wet
70%
Wet traction
70%
Comfort
Overall comfort
90%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
60%
Handling
Overall handling
65%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Michelin CITY Pro is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in durability and versatility. Users consistently praise its wet-weather traction and off-road capability, making it a reliable choice for small-displacement motorcycles and scooters.

Pros

  • Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
  • Strong wet-weather traction and water dispersion
  • High versatility including light off-road capability
  • Reliable stability and braking performance

Cons

  • Mixed long-term performance expectations
  • Limited suitability for high-powered motorcycles
  • Inconsistent user satisfaction regarding overall longevity

Worth knowing

  • Highly recommended for low-powered machines like the Honda CB250.
  • Performance is noted as superior to competitors like the Pirelli Street Demon in light-duty applications.
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