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Pirelli Angel GT II Test Results

Tested 2020 to 2024 2 publications

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Pirelli Angel GT II averages a finish of 3rd.

  • 2Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 2Podium finishes
  • 3rdAverage finish
  • 70%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Pirelli Angel GT II

2 tests, 2020 to 2024

The latest test

Best Motorcycle Tyres for 2024 P2 of 6

Road: For those who want to ride very sportily, the Pirelli Angel GT II is the tyre of choice. Although it does not steer as agilely into corners as the Michelin or Dunlop, it convinces with high cornering stability and neutral steering behavior throughout the lean angle range. Once brought up to temperature, it provides crystal-clear feedback for grip. Wet: The sporty Angel GT II does not allow itself any weakness in wet conditions. It achieves good to very good values in all test criteria, whether it's cornering speed, braking measurements, or traction. The limit range is very forgiving and announces the grip limit in good time. Wear: The Pirelli can not only go fast but also go the distance. With excellent wear values on the front and rear tyres, it secures second place in this evaluation category. Proof that fast rubber can now also last a long time. Conclusion: For sporty riders, the Pirelli Angel GT II is a recommendation. It performs well not only on dry country roads but also in mixed conditions, paired with excellent wear characteristics. Overall: Very Good..

Strong: Wet Braking Winner: Michelin Road 6 GT

Record by discipline

Where the Pirelli Angel GT II finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 1 P5 of 6 20% -
Wet
Wet Braking 1 P2 of 6 80% -
Wet Handling 1 P3 of 6 60% -

Against its own line

The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.

Tyre Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Pirelli Angel GT Predecessor 1 0 3rd 67%
Pirelli Angel GT II This tyre 2 0 3rd 70%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 2 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.

The Pirelli Angel GT II has received repeated praise for accurate handling and steering feel in its two motorcycle touring tests. It finished second of six in the 2024 Motorrad comparison, with high cornering stability, neutral steering and clear feedback once warm. Wet braking was second of six at 44.9 metres, 3.7% behind the best, and wet handling third of six, 1.3% behind. Testers described a forgiving limit and strong wet-road performance, while wear was also assessed second, with favourable results at both ends.

Third of six in the 2020 sports touring comparison came with praise for a light, accurate feel, stability and resistance to tramlining. That test also praised its performance from cold, while the 2024 assessment emphasised feedback once up to temperature; the comments do not establish a common warm-up weakness. The reservations were firmer ride quality over motorway bumps in 2020 and dry braking of fifth of six at 52.69 metres, 4.1% behind the best. In 2024, steering was neutral but less agile than some rivals, so accuracy should not be confused with the quickest turn-in.

Performance Strengths

  • Dry handling Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
    • The 2020 test praised accurate line-holding and stability.
    • Motorrad praised cornering stability and neutral behaviour in 2024.
  • Steering feel Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
    • The 2020 test praised a light, accurate feel.
    • Motorrad praised neutral steering and clear feedback in 2024, while noting some rivals steered more agilely.
  • Wet braking Minor
    Details
    • Second of six at 44.9 metres in the 2024 Motorrad test, 3.7% behind the best.
  • Tread life Minor in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Motorrad assessed wear second in 2024, with favourable front and rear wear results.
  • Behaviour at the limit Minor in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Motorrad described a forgiving limit with clear warning in the wet in 2024.
  • Wet grip Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Ride comfort Minor in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • The 2020 sports touring test noted a firmer ride and harshness over motorway bumps.
  • Dry braking Minor
    Details
    • Fifth of six at 52.69 metres in the 2020 sports touring test, 4.1% behind the best.

Every test, newest first 2

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2024 1 test
P2 of 6 Beat 80% of the field

Best Motorcycle Tyres for 2024

Motorrad 180/55 R17

Road: For those who want to ride very sportily, the Pirelli Angel GT II is the tyre of choice. Although it does not steer as agilely into corners as the Michelin or Dunlop, it convinces with high cornering stability and neutral steering behavior throughout the lean angle range. Once brought up to temperature, it provides crystal-clear feedback for grip. Wet: The sporty Angel GT II does not allow itself any weakness in wet conditions. It achieves good to very good values in all test criteria, whether it's cornering speed, braking measurements, or traction. The limit range is very forgiving and announces the grip limit in good time. Wear: The Pirelli can not only go fast but also go the distance. With excellent wear values on the front and rear tyres, it secures second place in this evaluation category. Proof that fast rubber can now also last a long time. Conclusion: For sporty riders, the Pirelli Angel GT II is a recommendation. It performs well not only on dry country roads but also in mixed conditions, paired with excellent wear characteristics. Overall: Very Good..

StrongWet Braking WinnerMichelin Road 6 GT

2020 1 test
P3 of 6 Beat 60% of the field

2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tyre Test

MCN 180/55 R17

These make the bike feel light and accurate, lots of confidence, work really well from cold, and allow you to hold a line nicely through the corners with excellent feel. Also really stable, move around less than others over bumps and don't track in tramlines. Decent ride quality if not a little on the stuff side, feeling harsher over bumps on the motorway.

WeakDry Braking WinnerMetzeler Roadtec 01 SE

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