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Michelin Power 5

Michelin Tyres Ultra High Performance Summer

The Michelin Power 5 is a Ultra High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Motorcycles.

6.9
Tyre Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
86%
Wet Grip
81%
Road Feedback
84%
Handling
81%
Wear
72%
Comfort
85%
Buy again
66%
15 Reviews
79% Average
38,506 miles driven
Michelin Power 5

Michelin Power 5

Summer Premium
BETA
6.9 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 30 Jan 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 0
Publications: 0
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 15
Avg Rating: 79.4%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 2.06
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.8 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 8 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.1 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
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Top 3 Michelin Power 5 Reviews

Given 76% while driving a Yamaha XJR1300sp (180/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,500 average miles
Very good grip, especially on the dry and good handling, but the back tyre wears quickly. 5000 miles and your almost on the mark..
Ask a question | Helpful 745
July 8, 2023
Given 78% while driving a Yamaha Tracer 9 (180/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 3,000 spirited miles
I've only use it in the summer (all dry and hot), rear tire only . Sub 4000km till it reach the twi on the side. 10/10 tire till it reach 80% wear, then the tire feel a bit indecisive, with decent lost of performance coming out of corners.
Tracer 9 2016 (33psi front cold, 36 psi rear cold)
Ask a question | Helpful 609
August 21, 2023
Given 99% while driving a (190/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
Brilliant tyres.i ride 2018 fireblade. Dry n wet riding no problems, bike goes n stays were you want it to. Ride it hard at times. Just starting to flatten of after 8k miles so still mileage left in them. Will definitely use them again. K Hodgson.
Ask a question | Helpful 756
October 12, 2022
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Given 74% while driving a Triumph Speed Triple (/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 6 spirited miles
180/55 zr17 power 5 on a Triumph Speed Tripple 1050. Great all around tire. Wet or dry. Tips in to the corners with confidence. change line mid corner no problem. Starting to square of at 6,500-ish miles. They warm up fast. One of the best tires (in my opinion) for mileage to grip ratio. Sudden downpour ,standing water is no problem. Not a track day tire and thats ok. If you are a typical Sport bike rider with average or better than average riding skill these tires wont let you down. I am replacing my rear tire next week. Frontm still looks great. Expecting a 2 to 1 tire ratio.
Ask a question | Helpful 705
August 19, 2022
Given 51% while driving a Yamaha MT 07 (180/50 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,300 spirited miles
I’ve installed this tyre on two of my bikes with strong engine braking, the front tyre feels sketchy and most of my mate at least on one occasion said that they almost lost the front tyre, the rear tyre squares off after 2.5k kms and has almost no grip on the middle strip. I’ll never buy this tyre again and give Michelin thumb down on this failure. I have the Power GP on one of my bikes and I take my hat for it, I hope Michelin have improved the Power 6 tyre otherwise I’ll be only using Power GP for now.
Ask a question | Helpful 719
July 26, 2022
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Ducati (200/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 6,500 spirited miles
Tyre felt really good with plenty grip even before full scrub in. Warms up really quickly and feels good even with low road temperatures. In comparison my super corsa's always felt like they lost temperature and grip very easy in colder weather. Had no nervous moments in the dry and only one in the wet being a little too enthusiastic will the throttle. Managed to get 6500miles out of the back before squaring off, whilst the front looks good for another 6k. Have purchased again for the new season.
Ask a question | Helpful 759
March 5, 2022
Given 81% while driving a Ducati 1199 Panigale (200/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 6,500 spirited miles
Tyre felt really good with plenty grip even before full scrub in. Warms up really quickly and feels good even with low road temperatures. In comparison my super corsa's always felt like they lost temperature and grip very easy in colder weather. Had no nervous moments in the dry and only one in the wet being a little too enthusiastic will the throttle. Managed to get 6500miles out of the back before squaring off, whilst the front looks good for another 6k. Have purchased again for the new season.
Ask a question | Helpful 734
March 5, 2022
Given 62% while driving a Honda CBR650R (190/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 0 spirited miles
On normal roads, pretty good all rounder. Dry grip is good. Impressive in the wet grip. Couldn’t break traction no matter how hard I accelerate or braked. On track, was rather dissatisfied with the dry performance at max lean angle. It doesn’t hold the line well when at max lean angle hence, it didn’t instill confidence in me to hit the corner hard. Will probably try Rosso 4 next or I’ll go back to S22. Tyre wear is rather dissapponying as well. The rear tyre middle section is worn down to the markers with 50% left on the sides. And I’m a guy who hit the twisties a lot. Front tyre is left with 50% as well.
Ask a question | Helpful 661
February 18, 2022
Given 76% while driving a (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Used these on my ktm duke 790 and instantly knew these were my new favourite tyres. Quick warm up and brilliant feel. Compound felt spot on and even road hard in the rain still in sports mode and the traction light never lit up. Real world excellence
Ask a question | Helpful 692
October 23, 2021
Given 71% while driving a Honda CB1000r (180/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,500 spirited miles
Power 5 is an Ok tire, At 2500 miles it is starting to show some squaring off, tread depth is 2mm rear, 3mm front. I think the S22 out performs this tire, the S22 is also less expensive. If I was going to spend this level of money again it would probably buy the M9RR.
Ask a question | Helpful 801
April 12, 2021
Given 90% while driving a (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
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August 7, 2020
Given 91% while driving a (120/70 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Error in the first review. The handling is excelent
Ask a question | Helpful 919
March 24, 2020
Given 89% while driving a (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I think that it is a very good option in the street sport tyres range. In comparison with Bridgestone s22, Michelin Power 5 is more agile in all inclinations, and that, in the limit, I think that suposes less confidence. But only in terms of feeling, because, at the moment, i haven't had any bad surprise. The braking phase is very good, with a lot of feeling, also entering at the corner braking hard. Is great with typical surprising mounts of sand or gravel on the road, the tyre can eat this gravel with any problem thanks to this deep furrows, that was a great surprise for me, because with s22, a dirty road = small sleep. At the moment I only have the objection that at maximum inclination, is less stable than Bridgestone s22. I hope more duration of Michelin (1000 km more than s22 and I will be happy). If not, I Will come back to s22
Ask a question | Helpful 851
March 11, 2020