MOTORRAD motorcycle tyres test 2025 - 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

155.77 fr.

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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

226.97 fr.

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Test result: very good

Metzeler

Sportec M9 RR Front
TL M/C

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(89)

3 Test results

129.43 fr.

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Test result: very good

Metzeler

Sportec M9 RR Rear
TL M/C

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(109)

3 Test results

172.20 fr.

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Test result: very good

Bridgestone

Battlax S23F
TL M/C

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(11)

3 Test results

158.02 fr.

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Test result: very good

Bridgestone

Battlax S23R
TL M/C

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(9)

3 Test results

189.64 fr.

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Test result: very good

Pirelli

Diablo Rosso IV Front
TL M/C

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(38)

3 Test results

145.40 fr.

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Test result: very good

Pirelli

Diablo Rosso IV Rear
TL M/C

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(36)

3 Test results

196.80 fr.

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Test result: good

MICHELIN

Power 6 Front
TL M/C

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(6)

4 Test results

153.97 fr.

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Test result: good

MICHELIN

Power 6 Rear
TL M/C

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(9)

4 Test results

203.15 fr.

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Test result: good

Continental

ContiSportAttack 4 Front
TL M/C

120/70 ZR17 (58W)

Supersport/Sport street

(15)

1 Test result

160.09 fr.

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Test result: good

Continental

ContiSportAttack 4 Rear
TL M/C

190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Supersport/Sport street

(15)

1 Test result

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