Michelin Pilot Power 2CT Front Tire
$170.99 - $181.99
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT Front Tire Item # 26398
Description
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MICHELIN Road Tires Positioning ChartMICHELIN Pilot Power 2CT Cross-Section
Pilot Power 2CT tires add two-compound technology to the already renowned Pilot Power range. While 2CT technology originated in MotoGP racing, Pilot Power 2CT tires are intended for the most demanding sportbike riders, who use their bikes both on the road and for track days. Its tread surface is divided into three separate areas, incorporating two different rubber compounds. This helps provide numerous benefits in terms of dry grip, lean angle, handling and progressive acceleration and braking on wet surfaces.
- Track-day tire that's equally at home on the road
- Real MotoGP technology from the tire company that introduced dual-compound tires in GP racing
- 20% softer rubber mix on the edges of the tread yields phenomenal cornering grip
- Lean angles up to 51.2° measured on Michelin test track
- Precise handling and feedback
- An extension of the Pilot Power line, not a replacement
- Lap times within 7% of Michelin MotoGP slicks when fitted to Colin Edwards' Yamaha MotoGP bike at Malaysia's Sepang circuit in February 2006.
Part Numbers for Michelin Pilot Power 2CT Front Tire
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Smetly29 from
Best Tire
2ct is by far the best tire I have ever used, period. Does everything right, and wears well. Complete confidence boost in wet conditions. Changed the way I ride. I don't even look at anything else.
Date published: 2015-08-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Smetly29 from
My favourite
This is the tire that changed it all for me. I always thought Michelins were a bit pricey, but after making the switch, I've never been happier. I love the predictable traction, and the wet weather performance. These tires also wear well.
Date published: 2015-10-17
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Nate from
Great Tire, Be mindful of use case.
Ware: Front [Estimated life for me] 9000-10000kms; Rear [Confirmed] 5500kms -> to ware bars.
Long story Short: I like them and they worked well. Heine sight, based on my riding conditions / locations the Road 5 or 6 series would have been a better choice for me.
Long story Long:
I got a set of the tires during the beginning of this season. The rear tire lasted 5500kms of spirited highway and moderate twisty [or what counts of twistys around here]. Based on ware of the front I should be able to finish out the season and have some left in the rear once the front is done.
I really like the feel and the grip that they offer in the dry. [GSXR 750].
Wet weather performance felt ok, but I did have the front slip out and break traction under heavy braking in wet road/after rain condition. [Didn't go down but close]
Other tires provide better performance in the wet and colder temps if you are trying to get the most out of your bike in the season. I wouldn't recommend for colder weather like early in the season or late in the season as the road series tire would be a better choice and I will be getting Road 6s as their replacement at the end of the season.
I ride with a few friends often and my friend who rides a 636 has put on double the KMs on his road series tires compared to the pilot power. Unless you are hyper aggressive and need the softer compound you are better to spend the small amount more upfront then half to get a second new rear halfway through the season like me!.
Hope the review helps.
Date published: 2022-09-14
Rated 4 out of
5
by
3Tree from
Michelin Sticky tires
3rd pair for supermoto. Never ridden it with anything else, know no different. Used on track days & street. They go round & round to make my day fun. If you try em, you prob like em. The best bike in the world, is the one you're riding.
Date published: 2022-01-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
robbieboy from
great tires
I bought this tires a month ago alredy put on ans bike feels great, michelin tires are the best love it them !!!
Date published: 2019-09-06
Rated 4 out of
5
by
PerryG from
Decent performance at a reasonable price
I've been using these tires for a while now, I've worn out at least 6 sets of them. I like them in the wet and dry, they're very predictable, no surprises from them, they're sticky enough to go lots faster than legal and don't wear out to fast. I'd buy them again obviously, (seeing as I've already done so several times) yes there are stickier tires out there but they cost more and need replacing sooner, more touring oriented tires (eg. pilot roads) will last longer but not give as much grip, these are a pretty good trade off.
Date published: 2022-01-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
The Assassin from
What a dual compound tire should be
I've been running race scrubs on my litre bikes on the street since the late 90's. I can't always find the time for the frequent tire changes because it takes 2 hours to get out of Toronto to some decent roads and I'm a bit tired of lumpy tires that aren't even round half the time so I thought it might be time to try some street rubber. The Michelin 2CT's were surprisingly good during hot temperatures, even when pushed they stuck pretty much everywhere I'd hoped they would. They're only OK in cooler spring and autumn temps, they'll step out a little under hard throttle in the stiffer middle part of the tread, say at a quarter lean coming off corners but you know where to expect it. All in all, a good tire with predictable turn in and tons of stability. Mileage was way better than my scrubs obviously, I'm on my third set this season but I've been rabid about getting out more this year! I can't say I've sacrificed much in the traction department, street asphalt is a bit too smooth in southern ontario to be sliding both ends consistently. Try a set of these in hot weather and you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Date published: 2015-11-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sportbike604 from
No Complaints, Like my old PP originals but better
Just got these, have about 500km on them so far. No problems. Tire arrived well. I guess the only hardship was they don't put heavy side marks on the edge anymore to help with mounting. But reading around that's because they're supposed to be quite consistent out the factory. I just mounted and balanced and it's fine.
Don't have a whole lot to compare to on the current Yamaha R6 I ride. I've always been on Michelin. However, I've ridden this in rain and at speed on pavement and seems slightly better than my old Pilot Power originals.
Date published: 2015-08-22