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Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 16 reviews

The Pirelli Diablo Rosso II earns its most consistent praise for dry grip, mentioned positively by 11 of 16 owners without criticism. Wet grip is more often praised than criticised, and several riders describe quick warm-up, though some find it needs heat before working well. Tread-life opinions are evenly divided, with end-of-life accounts showing both satisfaction and disappointment rather than one typical lifespan. Two riders criticise rear braking: one finds the feel vague, while an end-of-life reviewer reports a rear wheel that locks too easily, becoming more frequent later in use. Nine reviews lack a stage of use, so these reports do not establish a general decline in grip or handling as the tyre wears.

What owners mention most counted across 16 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 19 ratings

  • Owner score 82%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Road Feedback 86%
  • Comfort 86%
  • Handling 84%
  • Wear 75%
  • Wet Grip 73%

Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Reviews - Page 2

Score spread across 14 written reviews
71%
Member
A replacement rear tire only. My Dunlop Qualifier get destroyed by a large nail and this was the only tire in stock for my bike.

Good tire, it has dual compound and the sides are really sticky. Very good dry grip, and actually, not too bad in the wet either.

Wear was surprising good for a sports tire, got around 6000k which was more then double the Dunlop tire.

Would buy again? Maybe if I were taking a bike on track days, but switching to Bridgestone BT-023's for better lifespan.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 797
80%
Member
Put these on my STR to replace the Dragon Corsa Pros that came as standard. This was a decision based more on budget than experience.

I have to say that I don't regret this decision at all. The grip is excellent and gives more confidence in cornering than the Dragons in my opinion.

I wouldn't say I ride at the ragged edge but I don't hang about and these tyres have performed consistantly and feel grippy and progressive. Most riding is done on A and B roads with a couple of longer runs and a short spell on the track.

I've put them predominantly to dry use but got caught out in some full on wet weather once and they still felt grippy.

My only gripe (and it is a small one) is that they don't wear as well as I'd like but then it's a trade off between wear rates and grip and tbh I'd rather have the grip. My Rear has lasted a little over 3000 miles and I'll be changing it shortly. I'll definitely use these again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 776
74%
Member
  • Yamaha FZ6
  • 180/50 R17 W
  • 5,200 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Lasted 5200 miles on my FZ6. Fantastic grip in the dry, never let go, even riding with guys on sportsbikes.
All I didnt like was front tyre profile was a bit 'pointy', meaning it turned in a bit to quick on a naked bike. When the tyres got to 4000 miles, the rear was fairly squared off, but the front had worn more at the edges, making turning in not that smooth.
I have this week changed to Bridgestone BT023, which make the steering slower, but suits my riding style and bike much better
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 763

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77%
Member
I have had these fitted about 100 Miles ago so cant give a full review on them, but so far they seem pretty good. They warm up fairly quick but not as fast as Michelin 2ct's, I'm trying them on the track in a few weeks so will update on that side once done. For a good overall tyre they seem very good, hard wearing and I dont regret putting them on.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 489
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