New tyres in 2025 | The latest motorcycle rubber to hit the market
Updated: 27 December 2024
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Tyre technology is an ever evolving thing, with more effective compounds and more advanced tread patterns being developed all the time, all to ensure the best possible performance and safety. The variations between types of tyres will be specifically formulated for each discipline and scenario, be it sporty road tyres, track tyres, off road tyres, touring tyres or any combination in between.
Choosing the best tyre for your motorcycle can require some thought and research and you probably want to consider the latest versions in your shortlist. To give you a hand we have pulled together a list of some of the latest motorcycle tyres available for 2025.
Price: £344.00 per pair size dependent (Inc VAT)
The Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tyre is designed by Pirelli to be more than a supersport tyre. Described by Pirelli as the fiercer version of the Diablo Rosso IV to provide higher grip in dry conditions, enhanced hard handling ability and consistent performance over multiple severe riding sessions.
The wide slick areas on the shoulders of the tyre provide cornering support to allow for more lean angle capability. The grooves on the central area of the tyre are done with new Pirelli Flash Groove design enhance the performance over multiple hard riding sessions. The reduction in the amount of lateral grooves allows more rubber contact with the road mid lean, improving hard handling capabilities. This is further enhanced by the wide uninterrupted soft compound shoulder, allowing for even more cornering grip.
Read Michael Neeves' Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa review
The wide slick areas on the shoulders of the tyre provide cornering support to allow for more lean angle capability. The grooves on the central area of the tyre are done with new Pirelli Flash Groove design enhance the performance over multiple hard riding sessions. The reduction in the amount of lateral grooves allows more rubber contact with the road mid lean, improving hard handling capabilities. This is further enhanced by the wide uninterrupted soft compound shoulder, allowing for even more cornering grip.
Read Michael Neeves' Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa review
| Construction | Pirelli stiff chord technology, dual compound silica centre, with softer side compound |
| Tread pattern | Slicker version of the Diablo Rosso IV, Pirelli Flash grooves |
| Type | Supersport |
- Wide slick on shoulders
- Central grooves with Pirelli's flash design
- New disposition of lateral grooves
- Dual compound layout
Price: £339.00 per pair size dependent (inc VAT)
The Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4 tyre is the 4th generation of Pirelli's flagship 'race replica' tyre. It is derived from the technology used in World SBK to provide motorcycle riders with a tyre that offers great performance both on track and on the road. This is achieved with the the dual compound, with Racing SC3 shoulder and Cap and Base layout for front tyres and a dedicated Base on the rear.
The Flash grooves increase water drainage when the bike is upright and the reduced amount of grooves allows more rubber contact with the road, enhancing mid lean and full lean cornering grip. The slick shoulder of the tyre maximises the grip when cornering at extreme angles.
Read Michael Neeves' Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V4 SP review
The Flash grooves increase water drainage when the bike is upright and the reduced amount of grooves allows more rubber contact with the road, enhancing mid lean and full lean cornering grip. The slick shoulder of the tyre maximises the grip when cornering at extreme angles.
Read Michael Neeves' Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V4 SP review
| Construction | Dual compound layout with Base |
| Tread pattern | Pirelli Flash grooves |
| Type | Supersport road and track |
- Racing SC3 shoulder compound
- Cap and base layout
- Dual compound
- Optimal performance on both road and track
- Racing profiles derived from World SBK
- Pirelli Flash tread pattern
Price: £301.00 per pair size dependent (incl VAT)
Metzler claim that the Roadtec 02 is two tyres in one, stating that the tyre adapts depending on your riding style. When the motorcycle is ridden softly the long grooves provide optimal water drainage. When the motorcycle is ridden at greater speed the walls of the narrow tyre portion join to increase the tread pattern stability, improving grip potential, especially when leaning.
The slick centre and shoulder stripes are made from a soft compound to increase leaning grip. Coupled with the full silica compounds providing improved chemical adhesion. On paper these tyres stack up as a great option for the sport touring rider.
Read Michael Neeves' previous Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE review
The slick centre and shoulder stripes are made from a soft compound to increase leaning grip. Coupled with the full silica compounds providing improved chemical adhesion. On paper these tyres stack up as a great option for the sport touring rider.
Read Michael Neeves' previous Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE review
| Construction | Dual compound, silica |
| Tread type | Adaptive tread pattern, central and lateral grooves |
| Type | Sport touring |
- Slick centre and shoulder stripes
- Adaptive tread pattern performs in both sport and touring use
- Reduced number of grooves improves grip performance
- Rear tyres have a dual compound layout with a soft shoulder compound to improve grip when leaning
- The full silica compounds improve chemical adhesion in wet conditions
Price: £280.00 per pair dependent on size (inc VAT)
The Dunlop mutant tyre is designed as a versatile cross over tyre, aiming to provide performance in all seasons and conditions. The Dynamic Front Formula provides a balance between steering effort, stability and feedback. A High Silica content increases flexibility in the compound at lower temperatures to increase capability in wet and cold conditions, whilst also improving mileage. The 4 Season Technology combines the tyre architecture, compound definition and ply materials to work together to highten safety by providing greater performance in poor weather conditions.
The Multi Tread Technology combines compounds to allow the tyre to perform differently in different situations. The jointless belt construction eliminating the overlaps at the joints providing smoother handling and more stable contact area with the ground.
The Multi Tread Technology combines compounds to allow the tyre to perform differently in different situations. The jointless belt construction eliminating the overlaps at the joints providing smoother handling and more stable contact area with the ground.
| Construction | Silica, Rayon |
| Tread pattern | Multi tread technology |
| Type | All season touring tyre |
- Multi tread technology
- Jointless belt construction
- Rayon ply casing
- Dynamic front formula
- High silica content
Price: From £128 per tyre (inc VAT)
The Trailmax Raid tyre is an adventure tyre primarily with touring capabilities. The Dynamic Front Formula provides a balance between steering effort, stability and feedback. A High Silica content increases flexibility in the compound at lower temperatures to increase capability in wet and cold conditions, whilst also improving mileage. The block pattern tread provides strong traction and braking capabilities in off road conditions and safe and predictable on the road.
The reinforced casing is used to reduce the expansion at high speed to improve the predictability when cornering. The blend of high Silica content and wet grip resin improved the performance and grip in wet conditions. The jointless belt construction eliminating the overlaps at the joints providing smoother handling and more stable contact area with the ground.
Read Michael Guy's Dunlop Trailmax Raid 50/50 tyre review
The reinforced casing is used to reduce the expansion at high speed to improve the predictability when cornering. The blend of high Silica content and wet grip resin improved the performance and grip in wet conditions. The jointless belt construction eliminating the overlaps at the joints providing smoother handling and more stable contact area with the ground.
Read Michael Guy's Dunlop Trailmax Raid 50/50 tyre review
| Construction | Dual compound |
| Tread pattern | Block pattern |
| Type | Adventure/touring |
- Jointless belt construction
- Dynamic Front Formula
- Compound blends high silica content with wet grip resin
- Block pattern tread
- Reinforced casing
Price: From £296.00 per pair (Inc VAT)
The Power 6 is designed with Michelin's vast experience and expertise in motorsport to be a sporty street tyre that can perform in both wet and dry conditions. Michelin 2CT+ technology uses harder rubber under a softer shoulder compound, improving the cornering ability under acceleration and heavy braking by improved rigidity. The combination of the Silica compound, Radial-X EVO and Aramid Shield technologies help to provide enhanced wet grip and extend the tyre's life.
Read Michael Neeves' Michelin Power 6 review
Read Michael Neeves' Michelin Power 6 review
| Construction | Silica, Radial-X EVO, and Aramid Shield Technologies |
| Type | Sports |
- Michelin 2CT+ technology
- Michelin Radial-X EVO Technology
- Michelin Silica Technology
Price: From £330.00 per pair (Inc VAT)
The Power GP2 is Michelin's Moto GP inspired sports tyre, designed primarily for track use, while still being road capable. The advanced dry grip performance on both road and track paired with improved sporty handling capabilities, give the rider confidence in dry conditions. Michelin 2CT+ technology uses harder rubber under a softer shoulder compound, improving the cornering ability under acceleration and heavy braking by improved rigidity. The combination of the Silica compound, Radial-X EVO and Aramid Shield technologies help to provide enhanced wet grip and extend the tyre's life.
Read Michael Neeves' Michelin Power GP 2 review
Read Michael Neeves' Michelin Power GP 2 review
| Construction | Silica, Carbon Black, Radial-X EVO, and Aramid Shield Technologies |
| Type | Sport |
- Michelin 2CT and 2CT+ Technology
- Moto GP inspired performance
- Track and road capabilities
Price: From £268.00 per pair (Inc VAT)
The Anakee Road is a sports touring tyre designed to have unmatched road performance, especially in wet weather. Designed for all weather condition stability and control to achieve a smoother ride. Michelin 2CT+ technology uses harder rubber under a softer shoulder compound, improving the cornering ability under acceleration and heavy braking by improved rigidity. The combination of the Silica compound, Radial-X EVO and Aramid Shield technologies help to provide enhanced wet grip and extend the tyre's life.
Read Michael Neeves' Michelin Anakee Road tyres review
Read Michael Neeves' Michelin Anakee Road tyres review
| Construction | New carcass, silica, Radial-X EVO, and Aramid Shield Technologies |
| Type | Sports touring |
| Sizes | 90/90 x 21, 110/80 x 19, 120/70 x 19 (V rated), 120/70 x 19 (W rated), 150/70 x 17 (new), 150/70 x 18, 170/60 x 17 (V rated), 170/60 x 17 (W rated) |
- Optimised wet grip
- Michelin’s 2CT+ Technology
- Durable centre to increase longevity
Price: From £244.01 per pair (inc VAT)
The TKC 70 Rocks is the off road variation of the TKC 70, designed to offer enhanced traction in off road situations while still maintaining exceptional road capabilities. Ideal for riders that find themselves on varied terrain. Reduced road noise makes the motorway miles more tolerable than some other off road tyres while the MultiGrip compound with RainGrip technology ensures confidence on both wet and dry surfaces.
| Tread pattern | 70/30 On-road Off-road Ratio |
| Type | Road and off road |
- Handmade in Germany
- Reduced road noise
- More off road traction
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