Motorcycle tyres buying advice and reviews

Welcome to our motorcycle tyres homepage, where you'll get the very latest in-depth reviews of the products we're testing. Our team put thousands of miles on two wheels when we test, so trust us when we say we can deliver verdicts you can trust.

But it doesn't stop there. Our motorcycle tyres buying guides deliver exactly what they say: helpful, essential information so you can make the right choice when you decide to take the plunge

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These Continental ContiAttack SM2 tyres took everything we threw at them on road and track

24 January 2025 by Carl Stevens

Supermotos may be light, but they ask a lot of their tyres – whether they are being used for urban commutes or wild, sideways action. For that reason, a supermoto tyre has to deal with a lot. Not only...

Metzeler Roadtec 02 tyre review - 'After over 1000 miles in all conditions they're hard to fault'

16 January 2025 by Carl Stevens

Nowadays, it’s not enough for a motorcycle tyre to do just one thing well. Trackday tyres need to perform in all conditions, off-road tyres need to endure tarmac, and sporty, touring tyres? Well, not...

Dunlop Mutant tyre review |They seem like the perfect winter tyres, so what's the catch?

04 October 2024 by Emma Franklin

Have Dunlop made choosing the right motorcycle tyre that much easier with the new Mutant? With one of the most aggressive tread patterns outside of a race paddock, Dunlop’s Mutant looks like a full-on...

Expert advice: Choosing the best motorcycle tyres for you

17 June 2024 by Michael Neeves

Tyres are the most important part on your bike – your sole connection with the road for the overwhelming majority of the time – but choosing motorbike tyres can be a minefield, and finding a good deal...

MCN's expert guide to changing your own tyres at home so you can put new rubber down for less

15 April 2024 by Bruce Dunn

Learning how to change your own motorbike tyres means that you’re free to take advantage of some of the amazing, mail-order tyre deals on offer. That said, changing tyres at home is a fairly physical...

The Michelin Anakee Road tyres are a no-brainer for on-road adventure bikes | MCN review

08 April 2024 by Michael Neeves

Michelin’s new Anakee Road motorcycle tyres are designed for adventure bikes and ‘design’ is the operative word. They’re essentially sports touring tyres with deep, off-road groves to match the rugged...

Michelin Power 6 tyres are bang on for sporty spring to autumn riding, with the odd spirited trackday thrown in

08 April 2024 by Michael Neeves

The Michelin Power 6 is the French firm’s latest sports motorbike tyre that takes over from the Power 5 and sits above the sports touring Road 6 and below the semi-trackday Power GP2 in their line-up.

These new Michelin Power GP 2 tyres are ideal for sporty summer riding and the odd trackday | MCN review

19 March 2024 by Michael Neeves

Michelin have always been masters at creating tyres for motorcycling niches. The only problem for them is their naming convention is confusing, even for rubber geeks like us, making choosing the best...

Adventure-ready: Dunlop Trailmax Raid 50/50 tyre review

15 December 2023 by Michael Guy

In-line with the exponential growth of the adventure bike class, motorbike tyre manufacturers (including Dunlop) are working overtime to develop their products to meet the ever increasing demands of...

Dunlop SportSmart Mk3 review

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Dunlop says their new SportSmart Mk3 motorcycle tyre offers more wet and dry grip, but unlike rivals, that improved performance lasts the life of the tyres, right down to its wear blocks. That’s an...

Continental ContiTrailAttack 3 tyre review

15 December 2023 by MCN

Replacing the successful Continental ContiTrailAttack 2 motorcycle tyres, the new third generation is claimed to offer quicker warm up times, greater grip in wet and dry, offer longer life and more...

Bridgestone S22 tyre review

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Bridgestone’s new S22 motorcycle tyre might be designed for life on the street, but here at their world launch in Jerez they’ve proved they can handle a day at one of the finest MotoGP circuits in the...

Bridgestone Battlax AT41 review: Are these new tyres too off-roady for Neevesy?

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

With their deep, chunky tread blocks Bridgestone’s new AT41 motorcycle tyres have been designed to give your adventure bike a rugged look and a modicum of off-road performance. They suggest around an...

A Tiger's best friend: Mezteler Tourance Next suit Triumph’s new adventurer down to the ground

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

One of the things that really blew me away when I first rode my Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer long termer was its handling. For such a tall, heavy beast it can be stuffed into a corner like a...

Pirelli Angel GT II tyre review - ultimate all-rounders

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Pirelli only had themselves to beat when it came to developing their new Angel GT II sports touring motorbike tyre. Of course, it needed to be better than the Angel GT (Gran Turismo) original, but it...

RoadSmart IV tyre review: Dunlop's ever-improving all-rounder

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Dunlop’s RoadSmart are right up there in the top tier of motorcycle tyres and now there’s a new version: the RoadSmart IV. Available in a staggering 24 sizes (the biggest fitment range of all the...

Tyre test: Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE review

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Metzeler’s Roadtec motorbike tyre has been at the top of the sports touring tree for a decade now, firstly the Interact Z8 version, followed by the 01 in 2016 – both offering class-leading levels of...

Verdict: Metzeler’s Karoo 4 raises the bar for on and off-road riders

15 December 2023 by Michael Guy

It’s a question that gets asked constantly. What’s the best motorcycle tyre for my adventure bike? It obviously all comes down to the type of riding you intend to do, but if your answer is a...

Pirelli's 2022 Diablo Rosso IV Corsa is a real world easy to manage trackday tyre

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

If you put adventure and dual-purpose rubber to one side there are three basic motorcycle tyre types for the road. Sports touring, sports and trackday. That all sounds simple enough, but there’s...

Vredestein Centauro ST tyre review: new kid on the block

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

This is Vredestein’s first big bike radial tyre. The Dutch firm, better known in the car world, have been owned by the Indian Apollo group since 2009 and are kicking off their motorcycle range with...

Here's why the Metzeler Sportec M9 RR is one of the best all-purpose sports tyres you can buy

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Metzeler’s Sportec M9 RR has been around a couple of years now and it’s one of the best all-purpose sports motorcycle tyres you can buy. Replacing the old Sportec M7 RR, it sits between...

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V4 SP review: Racey tyres that also work on the road

01 September 2023 by Michael Neeves

The Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tyre has always been the fast road/trackday rider’s motorcycle tyre of choice, as well as standard equipment on the tastiest super nakeds and superbikes. It’s a hard act...

The best off-road motorcycle tyres

18 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you want to ride off-road, you will need to have a dirt bike or adventure motorcycle. To make the most of that, you would need a set of the best off-road motorcycle tyres. Adventure-sport tyres...

Motorcycle adventure-sports tyre test | RiDE's Roundup of the top road-biased tyres for ADV bikes

25 July 2023 by Matt Wildee

This test was performed by the team at our sister title RiDE Magazine – the biker’s champion that guarantees useful advice on buying a new or used motorbike, thorough testing and tips on which bits of...

The best sportsbike tyres as tried and tested by MCN, for a spirited ride or trackday fun

25 July 2023 by Michael Neeves

Before you can choose the best sportsbike tyres for your bike, or indeed pick any motorcycle tyre, it’s important to think about the kind of riding that you do. A set of the stickiest track tyres will...

The best motorbike trackday tyres without the fuss of slicks? Here are our expert picks!

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When you ride on track, whether on a trackday or actually racing, you want the highest performance, grippiest, best motorcycle tyres available fitted to your performance sportsbike. For pure racing...

The best motorcycle tyre pressure gauges to keep your rubber in the right shape

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Checking your motorcycle tyre pressure can be considered an inconvenience, meaning (believe it or not) some don’t even bother! But this is a mistake. Wrong tyre pressures can ruin your fun at best,...

Best home motorcycle tyre changing kit

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Where major motorcycle servicing is a highly-skilled and daunting job in most cases requiring taking your machine to a dealer’s workshop, fresh motorcycle tyres can be fitted at home with a little...

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa review

25 July 2023 by Michael Neeves

The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tyres sit below the top-spec Super Corsa range in the Italian firm’s line-up of sports tyres. Related: Your ultimate guide to motorcycle tyres Pirelli Diablo...

Best motorcycle tyre valve caps

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Even the best motorcycle tyre valve caps are hardly the most enthralling aspect about bikes for riders. However, they are important. They help to minimise air leakage by providing a secondary air seal...

Best motorcycle tyre warmers

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle racing fans will be familiar with ‘tyre warmers’, the electrically-heated blankets used to warm tyres up to optimum temperatures before the start of a race. But they’re now also widely...

With a TPMS you’ll know instantly if there’s a problem with your tyres - don’t be taken by surprise

25 July 2023 by Robin Kirkley

A Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will let you know in real time if there’s a problem with your motorcycle tyres. It gives a constant reading of the pressure in both front and rear tyres as you...

Gear Gremlin motorcycle tyre repair kit

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

This Gear Gremlin motorcycle tyre repair kit is a great bit of kit to stick in your pannier or rucksack to avoid getting stranded with a flat tyre. Related: Your ultimate guide to motorcycle tyres...

Motorcycle wheel and tyre accessories buying guide | How to keep your bike rolling for the long term

25 July 2023 by Phil Clarke

Your motorcycle tyres and wheels are the only part of the bike that ever touch the tarmac (hopefully), so it’s important to have some wheel and tyre accessories and tools on hand to keep them in good...

Motorcycle puncture repair kit buying guide | Learn all about the quick-fix every rider needs

25 July 2023 by Ben Clarke

Your motorcycle’s tyres are the only part of the bike that touches the tarmac (at least when you’re not busy channelling Rossi), so they’re the only bit that has to take all the road cruft in their...

Best sports-touring tyres for your motorbike as tested by the experts at MCN

24 July 2023 by Michael Neeves

Tyres are a crucial part of any motorcycle, they are what connects you to the road. Poor tyre choice can have catastrophic consequences, not enough grip and you could find yourself in at best a...