More confidence, in wet and dry conditions, even after 3000 miles.
#1 for wet grip on the road
Using the latest combined technologies of MICHELIN 2CT and 2CT+ and the latest generation of compounds and siped tread, MICHELIN Road 5 tyres offer you the best wet grip versus its main competitors without compromise on dry roads.
Even after 3000 miles, experience exceptional braking in the wet
Even after 3000 miles, a MICHELIN Road 5 tyre stops as short as a brand new MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tyre thanks to the evolutionary MICHELIN XST Evo sipes.
Fun to ride
With its dry grip, stability and best handling versus its main competitors, thanks to MICHELIN’s patented ACT+ casing technology, it offers even more riding pleasure.
Legal mentions
According to internal studies at Ladoux, the Michelin centre of excellence under the supervision of an independent witness, comparing MICHELIN Road 5 tyres used for 5636 km with new and unworn MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tyres.
According to internal studies at Fontange, a Michelin test track under the supervision of an independent witness,comparing MICHELIN Road 5 tyres with METZELER Roadtec 01 , DUNLOP Road Smart 3, CONTINENTAL Road Attack 3, PIRELLI Angel GT and BRIDGESTONE T30 EVO tyres, in dimensions 120/70 ZR17 (front) and 180/55/ZR17 (rear) on Suzuki Bandit 1250' '*** External tests conducted by the MTE Test Centre invoked by Michelin, comparing MICHELIN Road 5 tyres with MICHELIN Pilot Road 4, METZELER Roadtec 01 , DUNLOP Road Smart 3, CONTINENTAL Road Attack 3, PIRELLI Angel GT and BRIDGESTONE T30 EVO tyres, in dimensions 120/70 ZR17 (front) and 180/55 ZR17 (rear) on a Kawasaki Z900 giving best dry performance globally and #1 for Handling, #2 for Stability, #2 for Dry grip.
Road5 tyre review
Average based on 170 test results
Grip in dry conditions
Braking in dry conditions
Grip in wet conditions
Braking in wet conditions
Grip in snow
Driving comfort
Internal noise level
Tyre wear
Fuel consumption
Grip in dry conditions
5 from 5
Braking in dry conditions
5 from 5
Grip in wet conditions
5 from 5
Braking in wet conditions
5 from 5
Internal noise level
5 from 5
0 km with
Grip in dry conditions
5 from 5
Braking in dry conditions
5 from 5
Grip in wet conditions
5 from 5
Braking in wet conditions
5 from 5
Internal noise level
5 from 5
0 km with HONDA VFR 1200 F
Grip in dry conditions
5 from 5
Braking in dry conditions
4 from 5
Grip in wet conditions
4 from 5
Braking in wet conditions
5 from 5
Internal noise level
5 from 5
5600 km with DUCATI Multistrada 1200 / S
Rory McFarlane - 24.03.2020
Grip in dry conditions
5 from 5
Braking in dry conditions
5 from 5
Grip in wet conditions
5 from 5
Braking in wet conditions
5 from 5
Internal noise level
5 from 5
1500 km with HONDA CBR 1000 RR Fireblade
View more reviews| Brand | Michelin |
| Tyre type | Sport Touring Radial |
| Model | Road 5 |
| Dimension | 190/55 ZR17 TL (75W) Rear wheel, M/C, variant GT |
| Tyre width | 190 |
| Tyre profile | 55 |
| Construction type | ZR |
| Tyre size | 17 |
| Tyre load index | 75 |
| Speed index | ((W)) |
| With/Without Valve (TT/TL) | Tubeless |
| M/C | Yes |
