Michelin Pilot Road 2

I'm about to buy a GSX-R1000 for commuting and the odd bit of lunacy, and although the Road 2s are a sport-touring tyre, I'd fit them without hesitation.

VISORDOWN REVIEW: Colin Edwards has been busy. Between testing his new GP bike and fulfilling sponsors' whims, he's been developing Michelin's new dual compound tyres. "It's all about consistency," said the disarmingly normal Texan at Michelin's secret test facility in the South of France. "Hard laps, time after time, keeping the ... Continue reading

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Geddy Boy

stability and even wear confidence inspiring Continue reading...

dave hendy

Good value and good allround tyre! Continue reading...

SPIKEZZR14

A superb real world tyre. Rears last 5k on my ZZR1400 including 10+ trips down the drag strip, which includes a burnout each time. Over 10k on the other halfs R1. There is no real need for race rubber on the ro Continue reading...

Hare2V

The best tyre I've fitted to my SV650s. Marginally better than the Dunlop Roadsmarts I had afterwards. Last time road I put on some Pilot Road 1 and they are almost as good but lack the tyre life of their newer Continue reading...

james01708

I ride all year round on my gsx750 and use my bike for fun and daily commuting. I have done over 14000 miles on my road pilot 2 and they are only just starting to square off! They are excellent motorways to cou Continue reading...

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EA$Y RIDER

very good durability and longevity. Takes ages to square off. The last rearone racked up 8000 miles on my X11 which is far better than any other rear i have had. Very good on wet cold greasy roads. impressed.

Posted: 26/10/2011 at 10:32

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