Michelin Power 5

Description

The Two Tyres 1-minute guide to the Michelin Power 5

What is it: All new for 2020. The Michelin Power 5 is a great choice for fast road riders or sportsbike riders who like to take their bike on a trackday. It’s a fast-warm-up sticky road tyre that offers excellent steering response, with a neutral profile to give predictable handling, even at extreme lean angles. While it’s not the best choice for all weather riding (that accolade goes to the Michelin Road 5) it won’t leave you stranded if you get caught out in the rain as this tyre is rich in silica and will work well in the wet. It’s right up there as one of the most popular tyres we sell. The lifespan of the tyre means you’ll get around 3,500 to 5,000 miles out of a set. Awarded the Recommended triangle from RiDE magazine’s June 2021 ‘Sporty Road Tyres’ test. “A great tyre that combines the best bits of Michelin’s race and touring rubber. The amount of feel they give allows toy to ride with a new lease of life.”

What tyre it replaces: The Michelin Power RS

Who is it aimed at: If you’re the type of rider that likes to push their bike hard on a sunny Sunday but also wants a tyre that can handle a summer downpour, the Power 5 is a great option. Front tyre offers incredible feel while the dual compound rear gives you superb edge grip and returns good mileages from the harder central section

Typically seen on: Designed to suit a wide range of road bikes. A typical fitment on bikes that like the twisty stuff, like the Yamaha MT-07, Triumph Street Triple and MV Agusta F3 800 and Aprilia RS660. We’ve even fitted a pair to a Ducati Multistrada 1200.

Power 5 highlights: An ultra-low 11% void ratio meaning 89% of the tyre’s surface is in contact with the road. High silica content meaning they warm up quickle and work well in the wet too.

Power 5 tyre sizes: All 17″ sizes, with a 120/70 being the only front size and rear sizes from 160 all the way up to 200.

A more extreme option: The Power 5 can hold its own on a trackday but if you’re going to be doing more track work, check out the Michelin Power GP.

A more road-focused option: A step down from the Power 5 is the Road 5, which is a good tyre for all-year riding but not as responsive as the Power 5.

The competition: There are lots of great tyres in competition with the Power 5s. There’s the Bridgestone S22, Metzeler M9RR, Continental ContiSportAttack 4 and the Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4.

Michelin says:

• The Michelin Power 5 is designed for road riders who like to exploit the full potential of what they are riding.
• It has a very low (11% front and rear) void ratio meaning that you have a massive amount of rubber in contact with the road at any one time.
• Carbon black on the tyres shoulders aid the incredible feel and grip. Don’t worry if you get caught out in the wet the silica compounds used will make you feel very safe.