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Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa

The Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa is a Trackday and Competition Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Motorcycles.

7.2
Tyre Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
94%
Wet Grip
68%
Road Feedback
90%
Handling
88%
Wear
73%
Comfort
86%
Buy again
87%
23 Reviews
84% Average
61,406 miles driven
Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa

Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa

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7.2 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 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.

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Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 0
Publications: 0
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 23
Avg Rating: 83.6%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.14
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 1.9 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 12 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 0.75 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
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
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May 31, 2016

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Top 3 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa Reviews

Given 100% while driving a Kawasaki ZX6R (180/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,500 spirited miles
Very grippy, and comfortable. I would highly recommend these tires for street/track riding.
August 16, 2024
Given 86% while driving a Ducati Diavel 1200 (240/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
An excellent affordable tyre that doesn’t break the bank. It’s a pretty good tyre for track days as well. I have Ducati diavel 1200 2018 and I got a set of these tyres for £230 and 5000 miles. Gives you confidence in the rain and very good on the dry. A good all round tyre.
July 19, 2022
(190/55 R17) on mostly motorways for 8,500 average miles
November of 2020 - 13743Km. 2014 Kawasaki ZX10R. Pirelli-Diablo-Rosso-Corsa 2 Rear Only: The wear indicator is flat with the top run strip of the tyre. Front Only: can still go for about 2000Km. Cornering: Rear - Top portion of brand/tyre name? High speed and normal riding which include wet and dry - did not push the cornering in the wet conditions. I am happy with the handling and wear pattern - Rear tyre is still very good.on the sidewall. Will replace with the same set front and back. South Africa; Free State. .
November 23, 2020

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Latest Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa Reviews

Given 94% while driving a Yamaha FZ6 (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,200 spirited miles
best road tyres ever for my FZR 600 Yam. Corners like it is on rails.
September 24, 2018
Given 84% while driving a Yamaha R1 (190/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
All the grip you need on a dry road or on a dry track day. Initially found them ok in the wet but have recently 'gone off' I think. Will spin up easily on a wet road. Tyres have done about 2000 miles including 2 track days. Rear has 3mm left on it.
April 12, 2016
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Given 83% while driving a Kawasaki ZX10r (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
I think these are great.

Have used them on My ZX10 and probbaly have had close to 7000 miles on the rear. I dont use them on track.

The rear started to get a flat spot on it however when I was in Germany.

In the wet they arent great. You cant give it any power or it will kick out. These arent for the wet though.

They heat up quick and dont shred. I really like them.
March 15, 2016
Given 83% while driving a Honda CBR600RR (180/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
These tyres are awesome, just on the wet road it's getting a lill bit slippery.
May 22, 2015
Given 74% while driving a Honda CBR929RR (180/55 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 3,500 spirited miles
These were fitted to my Blade when I bought it. After a 100 winter miles I was very confident that they would perform better in the dry than the wet weather I was experiencing. That said they didn't move around in the cold and wet conditions until I pushed further than I would normally in those conditions. In the dry and warm weather they are very very good with a nice and progressive turn in and stable once the bike is over on it's side. Grip is good in the dry and you can rip up the edge of the tyre if you are riding spiritedly. Warm up time is good in the dry but they go off quick in the cold and wet. Last well and I expect them to last another 1000 miles before they really go off, although the front is wearing unevenly but thats probably down to my riding style. Very recommended, I will be buying another set for the summer but perhaps not for the next winter.
May 1, 2015
Given 70% while driving a Aprilia Tuono v4r (190/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,500 spirited miles
these tyres have good grip and feed back as you would expect from Pirelli the only draw back is they dont last, i have them fitted to my Tuono v4r APRC and have done 1500 miles the rear is starting to cut on the edges of the tread so another 300 miles it will need replacing.
May 5, 2014
Given 93% while driving a Triumph Street Triple R (180/55 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I've had the opportunity to compare a stock Bridgestone on my previous 2012 Triumph Street Triple and the stock Pirelli DRC on my new 2013 Triumph Street Triple R. Simple put, Pirelli DRC is so much better. They stick very well with no surprises in all conditions. Just give it a couple minutes to warm up, even cold they were better. The center in showing only a tiny bit of wear and little less on sides but to be fair I'm still finishing a careful break-in on this new bike at 1550kms.

Using the Bridgestone's, they were slippery scary. I once had to drop my foot to avoid a slow speed sudden slide out in a corner! I have had no experience with the Pirelli Brand but pleasantly surprised with its performance. Having only owned in past years other brands; Dunlop, Metzler and Bridgestone, I can say these are the best I have experienced. The DRC's have provided me with very high confidence both in cold dry and wet conditions. Very good in Canadian wet cold climates. They provide quick flick-able feel in corners with super grip. On the highway, very comfortable ride, they show excellent handling at higher speeds in spirited riding on standing water conditions, heavy showers, loose pavement, uneven or bumpy surfaces.
Highly recommend the Pirelli DRC and will buy the same again.
June 26, 2013
Given 91% while driving a Kawasaki ZZR1200 (180/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
Great tyres, especially on dry roads. Have not ridden in the wet very often but no problems. As well as great grip, they are feel very progressive once they do slide. The front really improved the steering of the bike, but does tend to fall into sharp corners.
I managed 3,000 miles from the rear and it looks like the front will last at least twice as long.
November 11, 2012
Given 88% while driving a Honda CBR1000RR10 (190/55 R17 R) on track for 200 spirited miles
Went to these after having Pilot Pure. The Pure's are a great tyre and gave great wear (over 7000km!) but they dont really come close to the handling and grip of the Pirelli Corsa. I had my first track day on these so its a bit hard to compare but if you dont want to compromise on grip and are happy to get max 4000km (so i have been told) then they are a better buy then the Pures. They inspire alot more confidence.
October 20, 2012
Given 77% while driving a Yamaha FZ1 (190/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
I drive this tire for the second time. The rear last 3300 km and the front has not spent up to half. This is the only weakness, but otherwise the rest things about it I'm 100% satisfied.
June 25, 2012
Given 87% while driving a Yamaha YZF R6 (180/55 R17 W) on track for 800 spirited miles
Great tyres on dry roads and excellent grip on the track (more than I can use). They don't feel so good on a damp/wet track, but that's to be expected given that they are not wet weather tyres. After 800 miles (including 2 track days) they are showing only a little sign of wear, which is very even across the tyres (120/60 front and 180/55 rear).
June 22, 2012
Given 84% while driving a Kawasaki zx6r (180/55 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Adequate wet grip. Rear wet grip not so good as I think the silica component is less on the rear. Real rubber! There are no groves on the tyres edges but this gives excellent grip in the dry for track days.
Dry weather performance is great. The bike holds corners really well improving stability in corners, just lean is far as you want on my ZX6r. Tyres take a a few minutes to warm up but once given them a little work out the grip levels are exceptional, a step up from the Battleaxe BT016 I normally run. The front is especially progressive and feedback great, can feel exactly what the front is doing without worrying about it giving out completely when right on the limits of adhesion. The front and back tyre complement each other well. More comfortable than I was expecting soaking up bumps well without loosing feel, this maintains confidence especially on bumpier roads. The bike feels more stable. However this can make it tempting to go into corners TOO fast. Wear rates I am unsure on at the moment. The grip levels I have experienced are better than expected so a track day in warm weather will be a great treat. One other thing of note is that the power transfer to the road feels very good. I am impressed with this tyre but you will need to work it hard before it works hard for you, then riding fast is effortless.
September 15, 2011
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