Hi Guys, I need to change the tires of my Multistrada 1200 2015 and I'm in doubt between these 2 models! Michelin Road 5 x Pirelli Angel GT2! my main use is traveling on paved highways! And then someone already used any of these what did you think?
MTS 1200! New tires > Michelin Road 5 x Pirelli Angel GT2
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I have used Road 5 on the rear for about 3 tires now but I bought a new Bridgestone T32 to try out this time around. I just got 7,000 miles out of the rear tire and it gave me confidence in the hot & dry as well as the cold & wet. I did track time with a Road 5 rear and it was great.
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They just released the T32!
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I'm aware, but the T32 costs $100 more per set (and more than a set of Road 5 here in Canada), so I'll stick with T31's for now.
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That must be because of where you live. I buy tires online and install them myself. I just paid $174 USD for a T32 rear on Ebay (total w/ tax & free shipping). Road 5 is $269.
The front tires are $130 & $195, so that means a set of T32s is 35% off compared to Road 5: $304 vs $464 USD.
Been through two sets of Angels, one set of Road Pilot 4’s and on my second set of Road 5’s. The Road 5’s worn down are better in the wet than a new set of Angels in my opinion. They all averaged about the same 9k miles.
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I have a 2019 Multistrada 1260. I just switched from the stock tires to the Angel Gt2....after breaking them in, I just rode 3,000 miles across five states to Yellowstone...numerous twisty roads, long straight freeway runs, cold and very hot weather.
The dry grip is excellent, they turn in well, and in cold temps they heat up quickly.
Wet weather performance is excellent, with proper tire inflation and checked regularly, they did not develop a flat spot. When not touring, most of my time is spent riding twisty mountain roads in Northern California. Solid grip, confidence inspiring, BUT they have one negative.
The two groves on the front tire while great for wet weather performance, will chase groves on concrete pavement...highways and bridges etc...asphalt pavement, even grooved, no issues. It's not going to give you a tank slapper but you will feel a bit of handlebar shake especially above 75 mph.
I would definitely buy them again but I have very little groved pavement in my area.
These tires definitely improve the bikes handling and cornering ability.
I am 100 percent street but while riding through Idaho I crossed numerous sections of road construction with all gravel roads...unplanned...the Multistrada did great with just a hint of rear movement but nothing to worry about...
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The dry grip is excellent, they turn in well, and in cold temps they heat up quickly.
Wet weather performance is excellent, with proper tire inflation and checked regularly, they did not develop a flat spot. When not touring, most of my time is spent riding twisty mountain roads in Northern California. Solid grip, confidence inspiring, BUT they have one negative.
The two groves on the front tire while great for wet weather performance, will chase groves on concrete pavement...highways and bridges etc...asphalt pavement, even grooved, no issues. It's not going to give you a tank slapper but you will feel a bit of handlebar shake especially above 75 mph.
I would definitely buy them again but I have very little groved pavement in my area.
These tires definitely improve the bikes handling and cornering ability.
I am 100 percent street but while riding through Idaho I crossed numerous sections of road construction with all gravel roads...unplanned...the Multistrada did great with just a hint of rear movement but nothing to worry about...
Long answer here but hopefully it helps...
Do not buy Angel GT II tires they will wobble on grooved pavement and in crosswinds. I loved my Angel GT tires on other Ducati motorcycles, but the GTII were unacceptable. I replaced the original Scorpion Trail II with the GT II and got rid of them after 450 mi. I went back to the Scorpions.
I tried the Road 5 tires on my 2016 Multistrada 1200s and they suited the bike well. I think they are among the sportier of sport-touring tires, with a relatively steep profile and a "slick" part on the edge which gives extra grip in the dry at deep lean angles and less squirming. At first I thought this would have a negative effect on wet grip but the profile is such that you will never get to this lean angle in the wet. And I believe that the wet test results are quite impressive. I have never tried the Pirelli Angels but I think today all sport touring tires are very good.
I am not sure, but when I checked the Michelin Road 5 does not come in 19 inch sizes (hope I'm wrong). The Metzeler Roadtec 01 do though so that should be a good alternative.
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They just call it the Michelin Road 5 Trail, from what I can tell it is the exact same tire...
MICHELIN Road 5 Trail Tires | MICHELIN Motorcycle Tires
Find out all about MICHELIN Road 5 Trail, our rain tires, and drive with confidence even after 3000 miles on wet and dry roads. Get yours at the nearest Michelin dealer.
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It seems the Road 5 come in 3 options, Road 5, Road 5 GT and Road 5 Trail. All do not come in the same sizes and I think some have different load ratings ( 5 and 5 GT). And the Trail does have the 120/70x19 front.They just call it the Michelin Road 5 Trail, from what I can tell it is the exact same tire...
MICHELIN Road 5 Trail Tires | MICHELIN Motorcycle Tires
Find out all about MICHELIN Road 5 Trail, our rain tires, and drive with confidence even after 3000 miles on wet and dry roads. Get yours at the nearest Michelin dealer.
I have used both..... My KTM SDGT came with Angel GT's. They were fine once I dropped them from 36&42psi
to 34psiF & 36psiR (light bike big horsepower ). They had good grip and cornered well, and lasted 15,000kms (9k miles) with tread slightly above the wear indicator's (I am a road ST rider, not a track star ).Next set were R5's running the same pressures and they were much better. More grip, better feel, and they had more tread left at 15k kms (but that was a service and tyre change point ready for a big trip so I didn't run them to max wear - probably 17k kms estimated). R5's have kevlar belt construction so they run cooler than tyres with steel belt construction...... so they get more miles..... but they might not warm up fast enough for cold wet climates or suit track day riding as they are a sport touring tyre
.The Angels are a good tyre, but can wear out fast if you do a lot of straight up riding. The Road 5's are better at everything and last the full 15k kms even if you don't do much full lean cornering. Sport tyres will have better grip etc but won't last as long if that is a priority so it all depends on what you need for your riding style/conditions.
I'd say for sports touring, the R5 is top of the list.
I think most tyre manufacturer's have caught up to Michelin and all are good for sports touring wear & grip, so it's a safe bet any new tyre will be better than the Angel GT (unless they also have been upgraded like Pirelli did with the Scorpion Trail II, which are a decent tyre now on the V4MS compared to forum comments about the original Scorpion Trail I's -
I'm not so sure now whether I'll change to R5 Trails or stay with Scorp's on the V4MS when the time comes.......).Maybe chase the best price. Tyres are all good these days.
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Don’t rule out Avon Storm’s. I’ve been on Avon’s of my Ducati & Moto Guzzi Griso. The Duc since 1994 thé Guzzi 2008.
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I put Power 5 on my 1260, works like a charm!, excellent grip in all conditions. Works well also on trackdays if that is of interest. Very stabile tire. I always go for the safest performance, don't care much on the price difference. It is peanuts compared to the benefits. Road 5 is also a good tire if you like to go hard in rain, if you push a bit in dry the Power 5 is way better.
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I just got a new front Angel, and noticed that recently. Was pretty unsettling at first, but never realised it was those grooves. I just thought it was because I finally had tread on the front. Very unnerving when lane splitting and feeling the front end wobble a little. I'm used to it now though. Thanks for clarifying.
Thanks for useful information!They just call it the Michelin Road 5 Trail, from what I can tell it is the exact same tire...
MICHELIN Road 5 Trail Tires | MICHELIN Motorcycle Tires
Find out all about MICHELIN Road 5 Trail, our rain tires, and drive with confidence even after 3000 miles on wet and dry roads. Get yours at the nearest Michelin dealer.
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