PS motorcycle tyres test 2026 - 120/70 ZR17 & 190/55 ZR17

When it comes to choosing the suitable tyre model, the current test results of the motorcycle tyre test of PS magazine will help you. Tyres of the dimension 120/70 ZR17 for the front wheel and 190/55 ZR17 for the rear wheel were tested. We present the test winner and the runners-up.

Test result: very good (1st place)

Dunlop

Sportsmart MK4 Front
TL

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(1)

3 Test results

164.89 €

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Test result: very good (1st place)

Dunlop

Sportsmart MK4 Rear
TL

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(0)

3 Test results

232.34 €

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Test result: good (2nd place)

Pirelli

Diablo Rosso IV Front
TL M/C

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(35)

3 Test results

145.40 €

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Test result: good (2nd place)

Pirelli

Diablo Rosso IV Rear
TL M/C

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(33)

3 Test results

200.07 €

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Test result: good (3rd place)

Metzeler

Sportec 01 Front
TL M/C

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(0)

2 Test results

128.50 €

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Test result: good (3rd place)

Metzeler

Sportec 01 Rear
TL M/C

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(0)

2 Test results

183.53 €

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Test result: good (4th place)

Bridgestone

Battlax S23F
TL M M/C

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(7)

2 Test results

155.77 €

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Test result: good (4th place)

Bridgestone

Battlax S23R
TL M/C

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(7)

3 Test results

196.57 €

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Test result: good (5th place)

MICHELIN

Power 6 Front
TL

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(6)

4 Test results

137.73 €

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Test result: good (5th place)

MICHELIN

Power 6 Rear
TL

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(8)

4 Test results

192.70 €

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