Ever since I mounted my first set of Michelins, I instantly became a life time customer. They inspire an incredible amount of confidence from the very first ride.
Just had these fitted today on my 2016 Honda NC 750x and as soon as I left the garage I instantly felt the difference. The bike wanted to lean in the corners more than the stock Dunlop trails. I immediately felt confident in the corners and they have not even been worn in yet! As always a great review Lemmy!
@ Boris Jacquin - I go riding on the country lanes with very steep bends in the UK and the bike feels planted and sticks like glue! best upgrade YET! Enjoy! The Dunlops were horrible tyres!
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Boris Jacquin & OperationFoxley19441, did you choose Standard or GT version Road 5 for yours NC750X? Thank you!
MESSAGE FOR ALL TYRES COMPANIES !!! ....take it on wet, switch off electronics and drop the knee down, measure the leaning angle, note when the tire loses the grip and use different corner speed, ...that's what I call the TEST and what people wanna see!!!
Ask and you shall receive. Day 2 on the wet Tail of the Dragon while on our way to Alaska on two Yamaha FJ09's. Wore out a set in 6 weeks but 12200 miles. ruclips.net/video/Z3jEhcWaPvU/видео.html
I've just had some PR5s fitted to my daily. I've always used Michelin pilot series. They are the best all rounder but really stand above all others in the wet.
I have the pr4 last year and it was great riding in the rain, even through torrential downpours. rode 400 miles one way through the northeast in the rain and it handled marvelously. going into sub 40f temperature it still had grip. nice to see they made even better improvements for the pr5
That was probably one of the most informational 6 minutes on a tire there could be. Great job! I think lemy might be trying to get a PR job at Michelin
Been using Michelin Pilot Roads since version 2. Undoubtedly the best tyres you can by for use in all weathers on real roads. The wet weather grip (very important in the rainy North of England) is fantastic.
I have the pilot 4’s on my r1200r, they are simply superb, especially in wet weather. Currently on 5k miles and wear is minimal, when they do need replacing, these will be the ones. Confidence and trust in tyres is priceless.
Got mine in Summer of 2018, and covered Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Missouri and Arkansas twistes on a Kaw Versys. 4,200 miles later these are without a doubt the best tires I've run. They dont't show wear yet. The only pucker moment was laying way over into a curve and hit a loose gravel washout and the rear broke loose momentarily, then hooked back up and flowed out straight. Wet weather it's best ever tire.
Twisties in the rain is a lot of fun and helps to learn smoothness of inputs. Speeds are lower but it is incredibly satisfying. I agree about the sides having solid surface.
Shit I do 😂 rain snow etc got to test bike and personal skills iv road in a storm where I had to have my feet planted doing 50mph in pitch black roads lol scariest shit to experience
How are they going 2 months in?? Think these are top of my list but looking to hear from anyone who's put a few miles on them! Any wet weather riding at all by chance? It's very wet where I'm from!
I went from 2CT and my lean speed and confidence went up. I like the feeling of the tire feeling soft at 36/38 when leaning on a roundabout. It means you are gripping. 2CTs felt hard but I think they were old.
I've got these mounted on my 2015 ZX10R and they feel great! You don't need slicks to enjoy the curves! These babys work just great! Looking to go Power 5 next time but Road 5's have been great!
Tire X was hilarious. Let's jerk the throttle on and off thru the corner for some dramatic effect. I've ridden pretty much every brand of 17" rubber over the decades and nothing ever rode like that around a mild bend. Hell, 20 years ago, I'd have the rubber feathered to the edges on both "sport touring" tires in a week. I'd get about 6k out of a rear then too. Nothing's changed, but the model names. The hype never ends. Great video on "The Bike Show" about 15 year old Duc Monster vs a new Monster S. With a pipe and a map, the old Monster 1000 walked away from the brand new 1200 S. The new one has all the electronics to keep the eager newbie from killing himself though...
How did it wear over time? I just installed Road 6 on my CB650R, these are supposed to have a bit more tire life than 5s. I've only put around 100 miles on them but they put the stock Dunlops to shame.
I don't know man the pr4s were pretty spectacular and anything better is just better. Even if he's reading off of their marketing material, as long as you have functional bs detectors, that should be enough information.
I just installed new Michelin Road 5 Tires on my FJR. First impressions after 100 miles: If you are looking for a smooth riding tire like Bridgestone 023 Sport Touring tires, these Michelins are not. They have a stiff sidewall the does not flex much. You can feel every road ripple and small bumps on the road surface even if they are smooth. The trade off is Bridgestones wear faster and the tread squares off sooner than you expect (Florida roads). So it's too early to give a verdict on the Road 5 GT tires. Dialing down spring preload, rebound damping and compression damping plus lower tire pressure on the front fork a click at a time will help.
Husky Jason Momoa knows his tires. I have used PR4's for touring, they were great for durability (2x the life of Angel GT's) but were squirmy and not confidence inspiring in corners (prone to mid corner hops during hard riding or with touring loads) - these sneakers look to have some key tread profile improvements.
My Pilot4's....couldn't ask for a better wet tire. I run a 2002 BMW K1200RT @ 635lbs and we have blasted down the highway @ 70+MPH in heave rains..... never skipped a beat. I'm all about wet tires...I'll be getting some of these..Thanks!
Just back from a short canyon run on a new front Road 5 on my FZ6. I have to say it's like I have a new bike. The cornering is amazing - the bike just wants to carve like I'm on skis. i will have to get used to it but it sure makes riding straight lines dull as dirt.
timber_beast glad to see I’m not the only one riding an fz6. Low sided in October due to my old tires not having enough grip. You’ve convinced me on getting these tires over the Q3+ that my friends are riding on
Fz6 rider here. Angel st tires I have are worn out currently (the rear atleast) and I'll be getting pr5's. The grip of the angel st's never let me down. I took them to the tail of the dragon 2 weeks after installing them and I was scraping peg so much at the dragon it freaked me out. I hope the pr5's have the same dry grip that I'm used to. The wet grip attribute is strictly for safety if I get caught in some rain. Angel st rear milage sucked but so does my gas mileage. All because I love to hammer on the throttle everywhere.
I have the same bike with the same front tire. But I am experiencing a very loud annoying noise somewhere between 40-75 mph. The frequency of the noise increases with the speed. Over 75 mph it almost becomes to high-frequent for my human ears. I am not entirely sure about it being the tire, so I would like hear your experience.
@@MetallicaSindre maybe it could be your wheel bearings are going bad. But definitely get it sorted soon. You never want to wreck due to a mechanical problem on your machine
I got road 5 under my Yamaha R1 and i hope the harder layer will work better. The government agency who take cares of the roads here in Iceland doesn't pave all the roads, instead they use oil gravel that will be compacted by drivers over time, but while it is compacting it works like a sandpaper on the tire...
I ride an FZ09, my last set were Q3+. I got... 2800... yes.. 2800 miles on the rear. Smh. I definitely felt the softer compound and grab from the Q3+ but now since I switched to the Road 5's I feel the road better. Still learning how hard I can push the grip in twistes but I'm satisfied with the switch. Looking forward to learning with the Road 5's knowing I'll get more life out of them.
Got a a set of these on my 2017 SV650. They’ve lasted 17000km so far. Getting a bit thin in the middle now, so I’ve ordered a set of Road 6 to replace them. It rains a lot where I live and I love their wet weather performance. Though in the dry they’re fantastic.
The ton of siping on the PR4's was great in the wet but made them squirmy when you're riding hard (when new... it improved when the tread life got down below 50%). I just mounted road5's and I'm hopeful I'll get the life of the 4's but without the squirming.
Put a set on today,tomorrow i go off to scuff-land and see.My tire's have been nothing but Bridgestone's,love them but i finally be waiting for that right Michelin to come along,hope this is it.I did try the perelli once,sold them on CL 1 month later,Junk....I ride a 2007 Ducati ST3S ABS..Thanks Revzilla
Never got on with 4's, IMO, they just didn't seem to like being pushed hard as well as 3's and struggled to get up to temp in the wet and cold conditions we see in the UK. Even more of an irritation was they stopped making 3's in a 190/50, no way I was putting 4's on my 1290 so moved on to a different brand. Hopefully the 5's are much improved, the SDR needs some new boots in the spring.
It's raining here in Oregon as I type this. Getting my 5's put on tomorrow. My CBR1000 came stock with these horrible Dunlop Sportmaxx tires. 5,800 miles on them and no confidence in them on dry or especially in the wet. They have always felt like there is no grip or feedback when cornering. Hoping I like these 5's much better. My tires "look" fine but I don't trust em.
Glad to see they took away some of the sipes, especially from the front tire. The PR4's were great when new, but went downhill fast. They had a unique wear pattern because of all the sipes that gave the tire a very strange feel past a few thousand k. I found this out on a few bikes that the suspension was properly tuned. I'm interested to give these a try to see how they compare. I'd like to also compare them to the Roadsmart 3's that I'm using now. Thanks for the info.
RevZilla, tell these manufactures they are missing out on a huge market share of smaller bikes (Honda CBR 250, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Yamaha R3) stock sizing.
You can use 150. The way tire fits you look at the rim width and see if they fit in with the manufacturer parameters. If it fits then it won't squish the peaks and you're Gucci. Ari Henning put on a 150 rear for his CBR300R racebike I think.
Just put a brand new 4 on my cbr1000f hasn't even touched the road. Had to ditch the 3 on the back after a puncture ended its life. The 3 on the front is nearly new looking forward to bedding the new 4 in and see how it feels.
I have a V-Strom 650 and run Anakee 3's for last 2 sets of tyres. Just taken in for service and they couldn't get Anakee 3's any more so fitted these. Any thoughts on this choice as possibly the newer Anakee Adventure may have been a closer alternative and I am wary of occasional light grass and dirt tracks i sometimes go across. I liked the idea the Anakee 3 could cope with almost anything
I am not convinced but probably I am on the wrong track (ops, sorry). How can BOTH wet AND dry grip be improved? How can wet grip be improved by removing rain drainage and adding rubber? I am stumped out on this one! It seems to counter common wisdom.... I have the Road (1, if you will) on my 916, and they are magnificent! Very smooth cornering, excellent grip when wet. And let's be honest, when it's wet one must not ride like crazy right?
That looks more like a dry-biased tire. Hope they keep making the PR4 if first gut reaction is any factor. It seems to have a lot more dry tread on the outer portion of the tire - even with the larger sipes. Looks sketchy. I will have to try them eventually I suppose. Hope some testing can confirm wet weather performance.
I live in a vert wet climate and want a good wet tire for my sport touring bike. I've been looking at the pr4 and the pr5. I like the road 5 but the center contact patch worries me that I'd hydroplane in a straight line because it has no center tread unlike the pr4. Any input would he greatly appreciated.
I'm very curious to see whether this Michelin will break the 10k km (6200 miles) mark. It would be the first rear tyre on my bike (Honda NC750X) to do so. All the others (Bridgestone, Conti, Pirelli) were at the legal tread depth (unfortunately 1.6 mm in Germany) after 6k km (3700 miles) and below the wear marks after 7k-8k km (4300-5000 miles).
I have a 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS and am trying to decide between the Pirelli Angel GT's and these Michelin Road 5's . Doing mostly commuting with weekend fun runs. Would like a tire that last longer than the crappy OEM Dunlops. I am not an aggressive rider and while I may scrap pegs once in a while I am not a knee dragger.
While both tires will offer very similar features, Pirelli always tends to offer a softer compound for performance purposes. I don't think you will be disappointed with either of those choices, however. -Luke
Hello. I have a 16 R1 and are in need of a rear tire. I’m considering either these or the s21 bridgestones. I don’t track the bike and got 5k out of my stock s20’s
If you actually need the extra grip of the S21s, then go with them. If you never found the limits of the S20s, then you can probably go with the Michelins and get better tire life. -DrewZilla
Hey RevZilla, based on mileage alone, should I go for the Michelin Road 5 or the Dunlop roadsmart 4? I currently have a kawasaki z400 but I'm going to upgrade to the Triumph Trident which both tires are available for.
We don't have enough feedback on the Angel GT 2 yet, but people are please with the grip and life of both so far. Generally, the Michelins have a more linear turn-in feeling, while the Pirellis like to tip into corners a little quicker. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/michelin-pilot-road-5-tires *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pirelli-angel-gt-ii-tires
So it's been more than a year since you posted this... How do ya like em now? I'm debating if I should get these 5's to swap out my Yamaha FZ-07 factory PR3's.
Those who have ridden them here really like them, as they perform as well or better than the Pilot Road 4 that people have loved for a long time. -DrewZilla
Michelin road 5 or dunlop q3+ ? I ride quite a bit, almost any chance I get as long as it's not snowy. I do try to avoid rain....the odd time when the weather switches on me out of no where, I'll get caught in rain but that does not happen much really. I would like to go to the track but probably once or twice at most every summer. I also ride aggressively. Thoughts?
Doubt anyone will reply to this but so curious about that street triple, how come it's only got one side of the light on - I know that's not standard, weird to see it though in the michelin video...
Hy! i'm interested in these tires for my honda cbf, but from time to time i have to go on a gravel rods, have will they handle in those condition or maybe you can suggest some other tyre that would be good on long trips and daily riding? thanks in advance.
What motor size is the CBF? If you let me know the specific CBF model, I can recommend tires that are available in the correct sizes. If you can include your stock tire sizes, that will help. If you only ride on gravel occasionally, street tires should be fine. -DrewZilla
@@RevZilla the bike is 600cc, cbf600s 2009 and i would say i'm riding 70/30% rods gravel or 80/20%. front is 120/70/17 rear is 160/60/17. but so far these tyres looks like the best choice.
Yes, we now have pricing on the Road 5 Tires, but keep in mind that these are the prices here in the United States. European pricing will probably be different. See the link below for more info. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/michelin-pilot-road-5-tires
I've run two sets of the PR4 tires and both have slipped on high lean angles. My bike is a 99 Honda VFR800 and tbh, I should run a sport tire, but the T30 EVO doesn't slip, where these do, leaned over and rolling on the throttle. I've nearly highsided 3 times, twice on the track. I am wondering how these will compare to the 4 series. They last a long time, but I have to dial back my speed with these on.
I don't think it's fair to blame these tires for losing grip on a race track. It's not what they were designed for. Not saying you can't run 'em at the track but you have to adjust your riding and expectations.
Just mounted a front Road 5 in my bike (the Bridgestone it has in the rear still has a lot of life on it). Hella expensive, like 40% over the BT23s, and the bike behavior has changed a lot, I haven't decided yet if for better of for worse, just different... lets see what happens once I put the rear one and the set is complete.
@@ImNotADeeJay Yes of course. In this situation, just buy another BW23 and change both tires next time. Btw, There are new Bridgestone T32 tires available. They should also be great.
I bought the DUNLOP ROADSPORT II 's for my yamaha fz09 after cooking through two sets of Bridgestone battlax s20's. The RS2'S ARE an amazing tire. Great performance. I highly recommend them. However i will be getting the Q4s for next season for a street tire.
The three different Road 5 models have to do with the bikes they are designed to match with, and change slightly in their ability to handle the weights of different bikes. The GT is for larger touring bikes, the Trail is for larger ADV/Touring bikes and the standard 5 is for most bikes. Your bike's tire sizing will line up with the options for each model but if you would like to chat about what is best for your ride, please reach out to our Gear Geeks in customer service for more information! - Pat
Which would you recommend for a Triumph Street Triple R (675) - this or the Mettzler Roadtec? Looking for better wet weather grip for commuting. Cheers
We haven't seen any in depth comparisons including the new Road 5 Tires yet, but the Roadtecs seem to have the best wet grip currently. If you need new tires now, go with the Metzelers. Otherwise, you might wait until some comparisons come in. -DrewZilla
Do these have as much or more dry grip as the pirelli rosso 2? Are the tire profile on the sharp sporty side or more square off like a sport touring tire?
Yes, they have similar dry grip to the Rosso 2 but more tire life. The Pirellis have a steeper profile, while the Road 5s have a rounder profile. -DrewZilla
No, the America has a 15 inch rear and 18 inch front, while the Road 5 Tires are made in 17 inch sizes. You might consider the Michelin Commander IIs. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/michelin-commander-ii-tires
Ran my first set or Road 5’s Won’t buy again! At 90 degrees outside temperature, back tire is all over the road😬 Cooler temps it’s a great set of tires. Not good for hot days, desert 🌵 states, etc.
That is definitely true here in the deep south I noticed folding in the rear in 90 plus degree heat but cold wet is where this tire shine like a diamond 👍
I have had Road Pilot 3's and 4's they were very good tyres. The Road Pilot 5 however is beyond rubbish. Major step backwards. I used to get about 12k miles with a front and about 8k miles rear. With the Pilot 5 the rear is ok but the front is only getting about 4.5k miles and wears very odd. Getting more miles out of a rear than a front, that's just bonkers. This has happened twice now. Michelin refunded the first but not the second. Definitely go elsewhere for your rubber. I don't do off road and tyre pressures are checked every time I go out.
Hi Revzilla ! I need help. I'm considering these three option for my new set and I'm wandering what would be your recommendation for me. No 1 for me is dry wether grip and secondary longevity. I ride s1000xr and im picking between conti road attack 3, bridgestone t31 and road 5. I believe they all perform well in wet... Thank you in advance
Are they good for a zx 14r? Had this bike two years just had it inspected wanna go with something different from the original Bridgestone. Also looking at Dunlop road smart 3 any input would greatly be appreciated.
I run Roadsmart 3s on my Triumph Trophy sport-tourer for the slightly longer tire life, but for a ZX14R, I'd probably run the grippier Road 5s. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/michelin-pilot-road-5-tires
Hey guys, I'm happy with my s1000r but would LOVE to get more mileage out of my tires (PP3's) by switching to these. Now, I'm nearly dragging knee on some corners so grip is still very important to me. Will theses do?
I ride mt 07 tracer 700 and plan to switch the Stock PR4. I would love to have better grip (esp. Dry) on twisties I am between the PR5, roadtech01 and diablo Rosso 3. Sometimes rain catches but no aggressive riding while raining. Could you please advise
I just ordered a set of these and now I’m genuinely concerned if they’ll still give me any traction as I’m riding such a light bike... my bike only weighs 300lbs.. will they still stick and heat up at all?
Yes, they will give you plenty of traction. The smaller tire sizes are actually designed for lighter bikes. Just don't use the GT version of the tires. Those GT versions are for the heavier bikes. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/michelin-pilot-road-5-tires *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/michelin-road-5-gt-tires
Ever since I mounted my first set of Michelins, I instantly became a life time customer. They inspire an incredible amount of confidence from the very first ride.
About to get mine next month for the first time. Genuinely excited
@@huayrarevodid you buy what’s the feedback
Just had these fitted today on my 2016 Honda NC 750x and as soon as I left the garage I instantly felt the difference. The bike wanted to lean in the corners more than the stock Dunlop trails. I immediately felt confident in the corners and they have not even been worn in yet! As always a great review Lemmy!
@ Boris Jacquin - I go riding on the country lanes with very steep bends in the UK and the bike feels planted and sticks like glue! best upgrade YET! Enjoy! The Dunlops were horrible tyres!
Boris Jacquin & OperationFoxley19441, did you choose Standard or GT version Road 5 for yours NC750X? Thank you!
MESSAGE FOR ALL TYRES COMPANIES !!! ....take it on wet, switch off electronics and drop the knee down, measure the leaning angle, note when the tire loses the grip and use different corner speed, ...that's what I call the TEST and what people wanna see!!!
Ask and you shall receive. Day 2 on the wet Tail of the Dragon while on our way to Alaska on two Yamaha FJ09's. Wore out a set in 6 weeks but 12200 miles. ruclips.net/video/Z3jEhcWaPvU/видео.html
Exactly. That's how you really compare wet grip performance between tyres.
thanks valentino
well that sounds extremely dangerous
@@EllaBananas Crash bars exist for a reason banana man
I've just had some PR5s fitted to my daily. I've always used Michelin pilot series. They are the best all rounder but really stand above all others in the wet.
You all do the community a great service.....thank you!
I have the pr4 last year and it was great riding in the rain, even through torrential downpours. rode 400 miles one way through the northeast in the rain and it handled marvelously. going into sub 40f temperature it still had grip. nice to see they made even better improvements for the pr5
That was probably one of the most informational 6 minutes on a tire there could be. Great job! I think lemy might be trying to get a PR job at Michelin
Been using Michelin Pilot Roads since version 2. Undoubtedly the best tyres you can by for use in all weathers on real roads. The wet weather grip (very important in the rainy North of England) is fantastic.
I have the pilot 4’s on my r1200r, they are simply superb, especially in wet weather. Currently on 5k miles and wear is minimal, when they do need replacing, these will be the ones. Confidence and trust in tyres is priceless.
I got pilot road 5 on my Kawasaki Z900. Drove 400 km up to Lofoten 🇳🇴 yesterday. Wet, only 6-10 degrees. No problems at all with grip.
Got mine in Summer of 2018, and covered Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Missouri and Arkansas twistes on a Kaw Versys. 4,200 miles later these are without a doubt the best tires I've run. They dont't show wear yet. The only pucker moment was laying way over into a curve and hit a loose gravel washout and the rear broke loose momentarily, then hooked back up and flowed out straight. Wet weather it's best ever tire.
You're not gonna carve the twisties too hard when it's wet anyways, it's gpod that they left a wider flat rubbed band near the edge of the bike.
Twisties in the rain is a lot of fun and helps to learn smoothness of inputs. Speeds are lower but it is incredibly satisfying. I agree about the sides having solid surface.
Shit I do 😂 rain snow etc got to test bike and personal skills iv road in a storm where I had to have my feet planted doing 50mph in pitch black roads lol scariest shit to experience
Bought my Road 5's a month ago finally mounted them 2 days ago....Man do i like them...Better than the PR3's & PR4's i had on my other bikes...
How are they going 2 months in?? Think these are top of my list but looking to hear from anyone who's put a few miles on them! Any wet weather riding at all by chance? It's very wet where I'm from!
I went from 2CT and my lean speed and confidence went up. I like the feeling of the tire feeling soft at 36/38 when leaning on a roundabout. It means you are gripping. 2CTs felt hard but I think they were old.
I've got these mounted on my 2015 ZX10R and they feel great! You don't need slicks to enjoy the curves! These babys work just great! Looking to go Power 5 next time but Road 5's have been great!
Good to know
They FINALLY made these in my bike's size. 110 front 140 rear
I didn’t know Michelin made 10 speed bicycle tires! 😂
@@tammyforbes2101 😝it's an odd bike. Bicycle tires, but more torque than a hayabusa
I was unsure which tyres to get for my 8th gen VFR until I watched this, thanks for helping me make my mind up
I love the 4’s. I can’t wait for them to wear out now so I can try the 5’s
Joseph Marton Haha Very true. They are simply the best. Fingers crossed the new 5’s will be even better 😀
Tire X was hilarious. Let's jerk the throttle on and off thru the corner for some dramatic effect. I've ridden pretty much every brand of 17" rubber over the decades and nothing ever rode like that around a mild bend. Hell, 20 years ago, I'd have the rubber feathered to the edges on both "sport touring" tires in a week. I'd get about 6k out of a rear then too. Nothing's changed, but the model names. The hype never ends.
Great video on "The Bike Show" about 15 year old Duc Monster vs a new Monster S. With a pipe and a map, the old Monster 1000 walked away from the brand new 1200 S. The new one has all the electronics to keep the eager newbie from killing himself though...
This tyre is great. Use it in my cbr650r. Suitable for dry and wet road and the price also affordable.
How did it wear over time? I just installed Road 6 on my CB650R, these are supposed to have a bit more tire life than 5s. I've only put around 100 miles on them but they put the stock Dunlops to shame.
I don't understand how you can review a tyre without even taking a test ride on it. This is basically a pre release for Michelin.
Digital marketing dude! DIGITAL MARKETING!!!
I don't know man the pr4s were pretty spectacular and anything better is just better.
Even if he's reading off of their marketing material, as long as you have functional bs detectors, that should be enough information.
I just installed new Michelin Road 5 Tires on my FJR. First impressions after 100 miles: If you are looking for a smooth riding tire like Bridgestone 023 Sport Touring tires, these Michelins are not. They have a stiff sidewall the does not flex much. You can feel every road ripple and small bumps on the road surface even if they are smooth. The trade off is Bridgestones wear faster and the tread squares off sooner than you expect (Florida roads). So it's too early to give a verdict on the Road 5 GT tires. Dialing down spring preload, rebound damping and compression damping plus lower tire pressure on the front fork a click at a time will help.
I just bought some for my FJR.. Previously had Dunlap roadsmart 3. Picked up a cotter pin in the rear tire. Decided it was time for a new set.
Husky Jason Momoa knows his tires. I have used PR4's for touring, they were great for durability (2x the life of Angel GT's) but were squirmy and not confidence inspiring in corners (prone to mid corner hops during hard riding or with touring loads) - these sneakers look to have some key tread profile improvements.
Tip: In the long description box for the video on a specific tire video, put in the range of tire sizes it comes in.
Thanks very much, I've just bought an FJR1300AE and am going to fit these tires immediately.
My Pilot4's....couldn't ask for a better wet tire. I run a 2002 BMW K1200RT @ 635lbs and we have blasted down the highway @ 70+MPH in heave rains..... never skipped a beat. I'm all about wet tires...I'll be getting some of these..Thanks!
Just back from a short canyon run on a new front Road 5 on my FZ6. I have to say it's like I have a new bike. The cornering is amazing - the bike just wants to carve like I'm on skis. i will have to get used to it but it sure makes riding straight lines dull as dirt.
timber_beast glad to see I’m not the only one riding an fz6. Low sided in October due to my old tires not having enough grip. You’ve convinced me on getting these tires over the Q3+ that my friends are riding on
Fz6 rider here. Angel st tires I have are worn out currently (the rear atleast) and I'll be getting pr5's. The grip of the angel st's never let me down. I took them to the tail of the dragon 2 weeks after installing them and I was scraping peg so much at the dragon it freaked me out. I hope the pr5's have the same dry grip that I'm used to. The wet grip attribute is strictly for safety if I get caught in some rain. Angel st rear milage sucked but so does my gas mileage. All because I love to hammer on the throttle everywhere.
I have the same bike with the same front tire. But I am experiencing a very loud annoying noise somewhere between 40-75 mph. The frequency of the noise increases with the speed. Over 75 mph it almost becomes to high-frequent for my human ears. I am not entirely sure about it being the tire, so I would like hear your experience.
@@MetallicaSindre maybe it could be your wheel bearings are going bad. But definitely get it sorted soon. You never want to wreck due to a mechanical problem on your machine
I got road 5 under my Yamaha R1 and i hope the harder layer will work better. The government agency who take cares of the roads here in Iceland doesn't pave all the roads, instead they use oil gravel that will be compacted by drivers over time, but while it is compacting it works like a sandpaper on the tire...
I ride an FZ09, my last set were Q3+. I got... 2800... yes.. 2800 miles on the rear. Smh. I definitely felt the softer compound and grab from the Q3+ but now since I switched to the Road 5's I feel the road better. Still learning how hard I can push the grip in twistes but I'm satisfied with the switch. Looking forward to learning with the Road 5's knowing I'll get more life out of them.
Picking a pair up this week for my striple 675. Just gotta wait for winter to pass 😭
Got a a set of these on my 2017 SV650. They’ve lasted 17000km so far. Getting a bit thin in the middle now, so I’ve ordered a set of Road 6 to replace them. It rains a lot where I live and I love their wet weather performance. Though in the dry they’re fantastic.
Hey wanted to ask how they are in more sporty cornering (dry). Ever feel like you reach the edge or a wiggle/falling sensation?
@@Mech.E ended up switching to Bridgestone T32’s. I like them better
@@danmunro01 oh damn you are even making this harder haha I have the t31s and like hem too but I will try michelin just to switch things up
@@danmunro01 which one would you describe as a sportier tire?
which one u prefer road 6 or power 5 and why?
Too soft for my Blackbird.Wore out front in about 3.5k kms/Rear tyre 1/2 worn. Need GTs. Now on Pirellis Angel GTs.
Road 5 GT have been out since mid year 2019.
Aren't they just the "Road 5's" now?
Yeah, they are. At least that's what's written on the sidewall. ;P
The 5GT is coming out end of 2018
Right. The word "Pilot" was dropped.
That's what I have
How about Road 5 XS?
The ton of siping on the PR4's was great in the wet but made them squirmy when you're riding hard (when new... it improved when the tread life got down below 50%). I just mounted road5's and I'm hopeful I'll get the life of the 4's but without the squirming.
Put a set on today,tomorrow i go off to scuff-land and see.My tire's have been nothing but Bridgestone's,love them but i finally be waiting for that right Michelin to come along,hope this is it.I did try the perelli once,sold them on CL 1 month later,Junk....I ride a 2007 Ducati ST3S ABS..Thanks Revzilla
can we get a video for michelin power 6?!??!??!?!??!??
Never got on with 4's, IMO, they just didn't seem to like being pushed hard as well as 3's and struggled to get up to temp in the wet and cold conditions we see in the UK. Even more of an irritation was they stopped making 3's in a 190/50, no way I was putting 4's on my 1290 so moved on to a different brand. Hopefully the 5's are much improved, the SDR needs some new boots in the spring.
I have Pilot Road 4 on my DRZ, and recently Pilot Road 5 on my SV650.
E2Moto How do you like the 5s compared to the 4s?
It's raining here in Oregon as I type this. Getting my 5's put on tomorrow. My CBR1000 came stock with these horrible Dunlop Sportmaxx tires. 5,800 miles on them and no confidence in them on dry or especially in the wet. They have always felt like there is no grip or feedback when cornering. Hoping I like these 5's much better. My tires "look" fine but I don't trust em.
Glad to see they took away some of the sipes, especially from the front tire. The PR4's were great when new, but went downhill fast. They had a unique wear pattern because of all the sipes that gave the tire a very strange feel past a few thousand k. I found this out on a few bikes that the suspension was properly tuned. I'm interested to give these a try to see how they compare. I'd like to also compare them to the Roadsmart 3's that I'm using now. Thanks for the info.
Did you try them yet?
RevZilla, tell these manufactures they are missing out on a huge market share of smaller bikes (Honda CBR 250, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Yamaha R3) stock sizing.
psychotic memories true i use my r3 as a daily for work i wanna hold off to see if they can make it for my bike
İdd, i am dealing with cold wet roads with bridgestone battlax bt45, and its not very good
they carry the 150 size which fits with no problems. The new Ninja 400 uses a 150
You can use 150. The way tire fits you look at the rim width and see if they fit in with the manufacturer parameters. If it fits then it won't squish the peaks and you're Gucci. Ari Henning put on a 150 rear for his CBR300R racebike I think.
Just received my first set of Road 5s from RevZilla. Replacing my Pilot Road 4s at the end of this week.
Bill Fabian how did you like them
Just put a brand new 4 on my cbr1000f hasn't even touched the road. Had to ditch the 3 on the back after a puncture ended its life. The 3 on the front is nearly new looking forward to bedding the new 4 in and see how it feels.
I have a V-Strom 650 and run Anakee 3's for last 2 sets of tyres. Just taken in for service and they couldn't get Anakee 3's any more so fitted these. Any thoughts on this choice as possibly the newer Anakee Adventure may have been a closer alternative and I am wary of occasional light grass and dirt tracks i sometimes go across. I liked the idea the Anakee 3 could cope with almost anything
Is the front any less squirrely now?
How is the PR5's compliance over rough and patchy pavements? Lots of that around here, and stiffer-construction performance tires don't fare so well.
Being installed tomorrow!
Which has better cornering performance, the Road 5 or the Power 5?
I am not convinced but probably I am on the wrong track (ops, sorry). How can BOTH wet AND dry grip be improved? How can wet grip be improved by removing rain drainage and adding rubber? I am stumped out on this one! It seems to counter common wisdom....
I have the Road (1, if you will) on my 916, and they are magnificent! Very smooth cornering, excellent grip when wet. And let's be honest, when it's wet one must not ride like crazy right?
That looks more like a dry-biased tire. Hope they keep making the PR4 if first gut reaction is any factor. It seems to have a lot more dry tread on the outer portion of the tire - even with the larger sipes. Looks sketchy. I will have to try them eventually I suppose. Hope some testing can confirm wet weather performance.
I live in a vert wet climate and want a good wet tire for my sport touring bike. I've been looking at the pr4 and the pr5. I like the road 5 but the center contact patch worries me that I'd hydroplane in a straight line because it has no center tread unlike the pr4. Any input would he greatly appreciated.
I'm using more dry surface.which is best?pilot road 4 or 5?
I'm very curious to see whether this Michelin will break the 10k km (6200 miles) mark. It would be the first rear tyre on my bike (Honda NC750X) to do so. All the others (Bridgestone, Conti, Pirelli) were at the legal tread depth (unfortunately 1.6 mm in Germany) after 6k km (3700 miles) and below the wear marks after 7k-8k km (4300-5000 miles).
I have a 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS and am trying to decide between the Pirelli Angel GT's and these Michelin Road 5's . Doing mostly commuting with weekend fun runs. Would like a tire that last longer than the crappy OEM Dunlops. I am not an aggressive rider and while I may scrap pegs once in a while I am not a knee dragger.
While both tires will offer very similar features, Pirelli always tends to offer a softer compound for performance purposes. I don't think you will be disappointed with either of those choices, however. -Luke
Hello. I have a 16 R1 and are in need of a rear tire. I’m considering either these or the s21 bridgestones.
I don’t track the bike and got 5k out of my stock s20’s
If you actually need the extra grip of the S21s, then go with them. If you never found the limits of the S20s, then you can probably go with the Michelins and get better tire life. -DrewZilla
I’m on my second set on Pilot Power 3’s on my Kawasaki C14. They are excellent and cheaper than the PR4. Hopefully they continue making them.🌬🏍
Haha gave so much more love to these than any other reviews. Lol
Well i love the 4’s I get my rears last 9500 and fronts double I wonder if these will be as good
Hey RevZilla, based on mileage alone, should I go for the Michelin Road 5 or the Dunlop roadsmart 4? I currently have a kawasaki z400 but I'm going to upgrade to the Triumph Trident which both tires are available for.
Just bought a set for my 2006 fz6
Given the reduced siping on the edges of the tire, perhaps they will have better side grip.
Nice job on the video, Lem-Lem.
I have a 08 zx10r, and just put a fresh set of road 5s on. Just worn them in and they feel realy good. I will stick with michelin they no there stuff.
I literally just put PR4s on my bike....😔
Mac 215 return the pr4s
alexcazacu1 I can't now, they're already mounted on my bike
They will last a while. At least you’ll find all sorts out from other users once it’s due for a change.
Better get out there and put some miles on them then! -DrewZilla
RevZilla 🏍🏍🏍👍
Is there any good reason these are not available in a 140 size?
Hey revzilla. How are these road 5 compared to the angel gt 2? Which is a better tyre in your opinion?
We don't have enough feedback on the Angel GT 2 yet, but people are please with the grip and life of both so far. Generally, the Michelins have a more linear turn-in feeling, while the Pirellis like to tip into corners a little quicker. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/michelin-pilot-road-5-tires
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pirelli-angel-gt-ii-tires
must be on the slow boat, I can't seem to find a listing for them here in Australia?
Not released until January 2018 according to a Google search using "Michelin Pilot Road 5".
need a new set before then, looks like another set of P4's?
Still not here. I'm fitting PR4s tomorrow.
What's the difference in the Road 5 tire and the Road 5 Trail tyre??
Just the sizes offered. The "Trails" are made in popular ADV bike sizes. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/michelin-road-5-trail-tires
So it's been more than a year since you posted this... How do ya like em now? I'm debating if I should get these 5's to swap out my Yamaha FZ-07 factory PR3's.
Those who have ridden them here really like them, as they perform as well or better than the Pilot Road 4 that people have loved for a long time. -DrewZilla
Just purchased a set
Can’t wait for my pr4s to wear out. 4k in and they still look nearly new.
If mine are an indicator, you're going to be waiting awhile!
I'm just over 6000km and believe me, the treads are just mocking me.. I could sell them as brand new
I can attest. 3K on my PR4, still look new. I don't think I'll ever see the 5's. By the time I need new tires, Michelin will have a PR6.
Michelin road 5 or dunlop q3+ ? I ride quite a bit, almost any chance I get as long as it's not snowy. I do try to avoid rain....the odd time when the weather switches on me out of no where, I'll get caught in rain but that does not happen much really. I would like to go to the track but probably once or twice at most every summer. I also ride aggressively. Thoughts?
Doubt anyone will reply to this but so curious about that street triple, how come it's only got one side of the light on - I know that's not standard, weird to see it though in the michelin video...
Hy! i'm interested in these tires for my honda cbf, but from time to time i have to go on a gravel rods, have will they handle in those condition or maybe you can suggest some other tyre that would be good on long trips and daily riding? thanks in advance.
What motor size is the CBF? If you let me know the specific CBF model, I can recommend tires that are available in the correct sizes. If you can include your stock tire sizes, that will help. If you only ride on gravel occasionally, street tires should be fine. -DrewZilla
@@RevZilla the bike is 600cc, cbf600s 2009 and i would say i'm riding 70/30% rods gravel or 80/20%. front is 120/70/17 rear is 160/60/17. but so far these tyres looks like the best choice.
Yes, these tires should be good. -DrewZilla
how do they corner?
While i'm trying to finish up my pr4, about 12k km now 180/55/17, then pr5 come out. Just don't confident with the pr5 thread.
Hey revzilla merry xmas and a happy new year soon..do you now the price about road 5's???it will be helpfull if you tell me in euros thanks a lot!!!
Yes, we now have pricing on the Road 5 Tires, but keep in mind that these are the prices here in the United States. European pricing will probably be different. See the link below for more info. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/michelin-pilot-road-5-tires
How ya liking em?
I've run two sets of the PR4 tires and both have slipped on high lean angles. My bike is a 99 Honda VFR800 and tbh, I should run a sport tire, but the T30 EVO doesn't slip, where these do, leaned over and rolling on the throttle. I've nearly highsided 3 times, twice on the track.
I am wondering how these will compare to the 4 series. They last a long time, but I have to dial back my speed with these on.
PR4 are crap tires with a huge marketing machine behind them.
I totally agree, worst sport touring tyre for a sport tourer. far better the bridgestone t30 evo battlax.
Logan Wild It was a last minute opportunity to go. I didn't have time to switch and they were brand new tires.
I don't think it's fair to blame these tires for losing grip on a race track. It's not what they were designed for. Not saying you can't run 'em at the track but you have to adjust your riding and expectations.
Kobayashi Maru I agree. However, I have had it happen on the street too, in the canyons where I live. The Bridgestone T30 EVO grips so much better!
Suggest me Micheline tyre for Ktm RC 390 ?? Please
Just mounted a front Road 5 in my bike (the Bridgestone it has in the rear still has a lot of life on it). Hella expensive, like 40% over the BT23s, and the bike behavior has changed a lot, I haven't decided yet if for better of for worse, just different... lets see what happens once I put the rear one and the set is complete.
Always use the same tire for front and rear. They are designed together. Changing your rear tire to a R5 will increase handling to its best.
@@sv7017 problem is they don't wear out at the same time, I am not throwing away a tire with 40% of use
@@ImNotADeeJay Yes of course. In this situation, just buy another BW23 and change both tires next time.
Btw, There are new Bridgestone T32 tires available. They should also be great.
Need to replace my rear Road 4. The Road 4 on the front has loads of life yet. Any issues in matching a Rear Road 5 with a Front Road 4?
We cannot officially recommend mixing the tire models like that, since Michelin designed the front and rear tires to work together. -DrewZilla
I bought the DUNLOP ROADSPORT II 's for my yamaha fz09 after cooking through two sets of Bridgestone battlax s20's. The RS2'S ARE an amazing tire. Great performance. I highly recommend them. However i will be getting the Q4s for next season for a street tire.
What's the difference between the Rosd 5, Road 5 GT, and the Road 5 trail?
The three different Road 5 models have to do with the bikes they are designed to match with, and change slightly in their ability to handle the weights of different bikes. The GT is for larger touring bikes, the Trail is for larger ADV/Touring bikes and the standard 5 is for most bikes. Your bike's tire sizing will line up with the options for each model but if you would like to chat about what is best for your ride, please reach out to our Gear Geeks in customer service for more information! - Pat
Which would you recommend for a Triumph Street Triple R (675) - this or the Mettzler Roadtec? Looking for better wet weather grip for commuting. Cheers
We haven't seen any in depth comparisons including the new Road 5 Tires yet, but the Roadtecs seem to have the best wet grip currently. If you need new tires now, go with the Metzelers. Otherwise, you might wait until some comparisons come in. -DrewZilla
I have PR4s on my ST-R and will be going to 5's - love em.
Do these have as much or more dry grip as the pirelli rosso 2?
Are the tire profile on the sharp sporty side or more square off like a sport touring tire?
Yes, they have similar dry grip to the Rosso 2 but more tire life. The Pirellis have a steeper profile, while the Road 5s have a rounder profile. -DrewZilla
After 13000 miles Pirelli Angel GT I changed the tires to M5. See how many miles I'll pass.
My bike its Kawasaki z1000sx.
Remigiusz Rubanowicz i am looking into Angels vs M5 myself for my z900... how you like the M5? 13000 on the angels sounds great
i had no issues with grip in the wet or dry on k1600gt with the p4gt
Would these tyres be good for a Triumph America 2008?
No, the America has a 15 inch rear and 18 inch front, while the Road 5 Tires are made in 17 inch sizes. You might consider the Michelin Commander IIs. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/michelin-commander-ii-tires
Ran my first set or Road 5’s
Won’t buy again!
At 90 degrees outside temperature, back tire is all over the road😬
Cooler temps it’s a great set of tires.
Not good for hot days, desert 🌵 states, etc.
That is definitely true here in the deep south I noticed folding in the rear in 90 plus degree heat but cold wet is where this tire shine like a diamond 👍
is the road 5 steel belted?
The Road 5 is a radial construction tire, not a Bias Belted construction.
-Zack
For my BMW K1600 GT MODEL 2021 TOO???????
I have had Road Pilot 3's and 4's they were very good tyres. The Road Pilot 5 however is beyond rubbish. Major step backwards. I used to get about 12k miles with a front and about 8k miles rear. With the Pilot 5 the rear is ok but the front is only getting about 4.5k miles and wears very odd. Getting more miles out of a rear than a front, that's just bonkers. This has happened twice now. Michelin refunded the first but not the second. Definitely go elsewhere for your rubber.
I don't do off road and tyre pressures are checked every time I go out.
Hi Revzilla ! I need help. I'm considering these three option for my new set and I'm wandering what would be your recommendation for me. No 1 for me is dry wether grip and secondary longevity. I ride s1000xr and im picking between conti road attack 3, bridgestone t31 and road 5. I believe they all perform well in wet...
Thank you in advance
All three have very similar grip, but the Continental Road Attack 3s have slightly better dry grip. -DrewZilla
Hey there, quick question... I have a 08 VFR 800, should I get the regular Road 5 or the GT version? Thanks for helping!
For a VFR, stick with the regular version. Your bike isn't heavy enough for a GT version. -DrewZilla
Are they good for a zx 14r? Had this bike two years just had it inspected wanna go with something different from the original Bridgestone. Also looking at Dunlop road smart 3 any input would greatly be appreciated.
I run Roadsmart 3s on my Triumph Trophy sport-tourer for the slightly longer tire life, but for a ZX14R, I'd probably run the grippier Road 5s. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/michelin-pilot-road-5-tires
ask Google, there seem to be only two places to buy the Road 5's at this time (1/2/18)
Hey guys, I'm happy with my s1000r but would LOVE to get more mileage out of my tires (PP3's) by switching to these. Now, I'm nearly dragging knee on some corners so grip is still very important to me. Will theses do?
Yes, you'll still get good edge grip with these, so I recommend them. -DrewZilla
Which will you recommend? road 5 or road 5GT for Hayabusa
If you ride a lot with a passenger or with a lot of luggage, then choose the GT. Otherwise, stay with the regular Road 5. -DrewZilla
Pirelli Angel GTs better.
@@denisrailey777 no its not
I ride mt 07 tracer 700 and plan to switch the Stock PR4. I would love to have better grip (esp. Dry) on twisties I am between the PR5, roadtech01 and diablo Rosso 3. Sometimes rain catches but no aggressive riding while raining. Could you please advise
I'd recommend the Rosso 3s if you want more dry grip. -DrewZilla
I just ordered a set of these and now I’m genuinely concerned if they’ll still give me any traction as I’m riding such a light bike... my bike only weighs 300lbs.. will they still stick and heat up at all?
Yes, they will give you plenty of traction. The smaller tire sizes are actually designed for lighter bikes. Just don't use the GT version of the tires. Those GT versions are for the heavier bikes. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/michelin-pilot-road-5-tires
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/michelin-road-5-gt-tires