MOTORRAD motorcycle tyres test 2026 - 120/70 ZR 17 & 190/55 ZR 17

When it comes to choosing the suitable tyre model, the current test results of the motorcycle tyre test of MOTORRAD magazine will help you. Tyres of the dimension 120/70 ZR 17 for the front wheel and 190/55 ZR 17 for the rear wheel were tested. We present the test winner and the runners-up.

Test result: very good

Dunlop

Sportsmart MK4 Front
TL M/C

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(2)

3 Test results

151.65 €

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Test result: very good

Dunlop

Sportsmart MK4 Rear
TL M/C

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(2)

3 Test results

222.13 €

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Test result: good

MICHELIN

Power 6 Front
TL M/C

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(8)

4 Test results

142.07 €

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Test result: good

MICHELIN

Power 6 Rear
TL M/C

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(10)

4 Test results

198.53 €

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Test result: good

Pirelli

Diablo Rosso IV Front
TL M/C

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(39)

3 Test results

141.45 €

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Test result: good

Pirelli

Diablo Rosso IV Rear
TL M/C

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(39)

3 Test results

196.49 €

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Test result: good

Metzeler

Sportec 01 Front
TL M/C

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(5)

2 Test results

140.35 €

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Test result: good

Metzeler

Sportec 01 Rear
TL M/C

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(3)

2 Test results

194.39 €

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Test result: good

Bridgestone

Battlax S23F M
TL M M/C

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(0)

2 Test results

164.46 €

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Test result: good

Bridgestone

Battlax S23R
TL M/C

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(10)

3 Test results

197.72 €

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