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Motorcycle Summer Premium Touring Tires

All Motorcycle Summer Premium Touring Tires on Tire Reviews, ranked. The 63 tires in this category are scored using 3 independent tire tests and 401 owner reviews covering 1,883,871 miles of driving.

  • 63tires in this category
  • 3professional tests
  • 401owner reviews
  • 1,883,871 milescovered on them

The quick answer

The quick answer - Motorcycle Summer Premium Touring Tires
Pick Tire The evidence
Best overall Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 8.7 TR Score 8.7 / 10 medium confidence score
Owners' favorite Michelin City Grip 2 7.9 91% from 8 owner reviews
Latest test winner Michelin Road 6 GT Best Motorcycle Tires for 2024

Best overall is the highest TR Score in the category; the owners' favorite is the highest rated by the drivers who run them. The full rankings and the evidence behind every pick are below.

The best Motorcycle Summer Premium Touring Tires, ranked

The highest scoring tire in the category is the Bridgestone Battlax BT 023, with a TR Score of 8.7 out of 10. 24 of the 63 tires here have earned a score; the rest are listed further down.

Motorcycle Summer Premium Touring Tires ranked by TR Score
# Tire TR Score Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
1 Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 8.7 89% 47 210,650 miles
2 Michelin Pilot Road 3 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 8.3 90% 22 120,499 miles
3 Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR 7.9 86% 12 31,630 miles
4 Michelin City Grip 2 7.9 91% 8 54,900 miles
5 Michelin Pilot Road 2 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 7.7 83% 16 121,500 miles
6 Dunlop RoadSmart III 7.7 89% 16 63,006 miles
7 Dunlop Roadsmart Replaced by Dunlop RoadSmart III 7.7 85% 13 57,970 miles
8 Michelin Road 5 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 7.6 84% 24 103,300 miles
9 Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE Replaced by Metzeler Roadtec 02 7.6 85% 7 48,650 miles
10 Pirelli Angel GT Replaced by Pirelli Angel GT II 7.5 80% 12 53,188 miles
11 Pirelli Angel ST 7.5 81% 11 62,080 miles
12 Michelin Pilot Road 4 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 7.4 83% 19 94,486 miles
13 Pirelli Angel GT II 7.4 79% 7 26,839 miles
14 Metzeler ROADTEC 01 7.3 85% 21 109,908 miles
15 Avon Cobra Chrome 7.3 79% 10 70,300 miles
16 Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 Replaced by Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33 7.3 81% 9 29,007 miles
17 Avon Spirit ST 7.1 89% 14 37,106 miles
18 Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T30 EVO Replaced by Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33 6.8 75% 10 56,477 miles
19 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 6.8 77% 9 5,808 miles
20 Avon Storm 3D XM 6.7 72% 12 35,808 miles
21 Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact 6.6 73% 13 50,803 miles
22 Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 6.6 71% 11 62,400 miles
23 Dunlop ScootSmart 6.3 58% 8 37,070 miles
24 Michelin Pilot Street 5.6 63% 22 74,350 miles

TR Score rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, weighted by how much evidence backs them. Tires are only scored once enough data exists; discontinued tires are not ranked but remain in the complete record below.

What is a Premium Touring tire?

Premium Touring tires are the leading brands' everyday tires, and the default fitment for most modern cars. They balance wet safety, comfort, low noise, long life and fuel efficiency rather than chasing outright grip.

Summer tires use compounds that work best in warm conditions, giving the strongest wet and dry grip of any season category when temperatures are mild or hot. Their performance falls away in the cold, which is where winter and all season tires take over.

Professional tests of Motorcycle Summer Premium Touring Tires

Every published comparison test of this category we have indexed - 3 in total, newest first. Test results feed directly into the TR Scores above.

Professional tests of Motorcycle Summer Premium Touring Tires
Year Test Size tested Winner Tires
2024 Best Motorcycle Tires for 2024 180/55 R17 Michelin Road 6 GT 6
2020 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tire Test 180/55 R17 Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE 6
2014 2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tire Test 180/55 ZR 17 Michelin Pilot Road 4 7

Winners are only named where a test crowned a single overall winner. Tests that rank tires within groups, or test too small a field to compare brands, still count as evidence but name no winner here.

The Motorcycle Summer Premium Touring Tires owners rate highest

Rated purely by the people who drive on them, the top tire in the category is the Michelin City Grip 2 - 91% from 8 owner reviews. 31 tires have enough reviews to qualify; this is the same ranking behind the category position shown on each tire's own page.

Motorcycle Summer Premium Touring Tires ranked by owner rating
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Michelin City Grip 2 91% 8 54,900 miles 7.9
2 Michelin Pilot Road 3 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 90% 22 120,499 miles 8.3
3 Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 89% 47 210,650 miles 8.7
4 Dunlop RoadSmart III 89% 16 63,006 miles 7.7
5 Avon Spirit ST 89% 14 37,106 miles 7.1
6 Metzeler Tourance 88% 3 29,500 miles -
7 Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR 86% 12 31,630 miles 7.9
8 Bridgestone Exedra Max 86% 3 25,000 miles -
9 Metzeler ROADTEC 01 85% 21 109,908 miles 7.3
10 Dunlop Roadsmart Replaced by Dunlop RoadSmart III 85% 13 57,970 miles 7.7
11 Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE Replaced by Metzeler Roadtec 02 85% 7 48,650 miles 7.6
12 Michelin Road 5 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 84% 24 103,300 miles 7.6
13 Michelin Pilot Road 2 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 83% 16 121,500 miles 7.7
14 Michelin Pilot Road 4 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 83% 19 94,486 miles 7.4
15 Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 Replaced by Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33 81% 9 29,007 miles 7.3
16 Pirelli Angel ST 81% 11 62,080 miles 7.5
17 Pirelli Angel GT Replaced by Pirelli Angel GT II 80% 12 53,188 miles 7.5
18 Avon Cobra Chrome 79% 10 70,300 miles 7.3
19 Pirelli Angel GT II 79% 7 26,839 miles 7.4
20 Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 Replaced by Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 78% 4 31,480 miles -
21 Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 Replaced by Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33 77% 3 13,000 miles -
22 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 77% 9 5,808 miles 6.8
23 Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T30 EVO Replaced by Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33 75% 10 56,477 miles 6.8
24 Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact 73% 13 50,803 miles 6.6
25 Avon Storm 3D XM 72% 12 35,808 miles 6.7
26 Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 71% 11 62,400 miles 6.6
27 Metzeler Tourance Next Replaced by Metzeler Tourance Next 2 68% 3 8,006 miles -
28 Dunlop RoadSmart II Replaced by Dunlop RoadSmart III 68% 4 46,500 miles -
29 Michelin Pilot Street 63% 22 74,350 miles 5.6
30 Dunlop ScootSmart 58% 8 37,070 miles 6.3
31 Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra 53% 4 18,700 miles -

A tire needs at least 3 owner reviews to appear here. Owner ratings reward different things to tests - comfort, wear and value show up over thousands of miles, not on a test track.

What drivers say about Motorcycle Summer Premium Touring Tires

The most recent owner reviews from this category, in their own words.

100%
Avon Spirit ST 180-55-17 Honda VFR 800 4,660 miles October 29, 2026

Spectacular tire both in cold and rain and with temperatures of up to 33 degrees.
Mounted on a VFR 800, even wear, very good grip, much better than the Road 4 and 5 from Michelin...
Sporty feel, I will definitely mount again...

94%
Pirelli Angel GT II 160-60-17 Honda nc750x 4,039 miles October 23, 2026

After completing a 4,000 km tour with my NC750 dct, let me share my thoughts on the tire.
I'm not someone who pushes my motorcycle to its limits. I realized how much I trust the tire when my foot touched the ground in a corner.
In dry weather, it holds up really well as long as you wait for the tire to reach its ideal temperature.
During my tour, there were plenty of mountain passes, dirt roads, and bumpy roads. Initially, I was hesitant, but I rode on all roads with a sense of security without feeling any slip.
Moreover, I was riding with a passenger and all my bags full.
The Dunlop D609 tire from my previous motorcycle had completely squared off after 6,000 km. Now, at the same mileage, my tire still looks new. I'm very happy.
There were plenty of things that could challenge a tire.
Excess weight,
Extreme heat,
Dirt roads,
Mountain passes,
Rain,
High-speed highway rides,
etc.

Especially on low-quality roads, the noise of the tire competing with the engine noise caught my attention.

100%
Avon Cobra Chrome 225-45-17 3,500 miles October 22, 2026

These Avon Cobra Chrome tires were offered at a buy now reduced rate. Excellent grip in the dry. I did have an incident in the wet on a freshly tarmaced road. Where the back end slipped out on a bend. Causing me to drop the bike. But overall these Cobra Chrome tires look smart. Give a good ride. I will definitely buy again when they're replaced👍👍🙂

63%
Avon Cobra Chrome 200-55-17 Harley-Davidson Fatboy 4,000 miles September 26, 2026

I am a mature rider riding an old harley fatboy on days out around Wales mainly.The tire is comfortable and stable but after 3000 miles the mot guy recommends a new back tire 4000 its completely gone (thats not even one summer) .I am amazed at how many miles they say these tires can do

67%
Michelin Road 6 180-55-17 Honda VFR 800 500 miles September 23, 2026

Save your money and buy Metzeler. Michelin are noisy, had to go back to get the front re balanced, and the handling is not better than the Z8 interact which are over £120 less fitted. Z8's are also more stable at motorway speed and grip just as well in the wet. Sadly I fell for the Michelin marketing. What do they say about a fool and their money soon parted?

64%
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 180-55-17 Yamaha Tracer 9 2,000 miles September 20, 2026

Had this tire on the s1000xr and now in the tracer 9.

it's the OEM tire.

For a summer tire, should have more grip at warmer days with hot tarmac...

76%
Pirelli Angel GT 170-60-17 Yamaha TDM 900 3,418 miles September 12, 2026
Mounted on TDM 900.
Heats up quickly.
Very good grip.
Poor durability for a touring tire.
96%
Avon Spirit ST 225-45-17 BMW K1600gt 3,000 miles September 3, 2026

Great tires. Holding up well on my BMW K1600gt. A good all rounder.

90%
Continental RoadAttack 4 GT 190-55-17 Aprilia RSVR Tuono 6,500 miles September 3, 2026

Compared to Pilot Power and 2CT that I rode for many years on different bikes, the Conti's are more enduring with a hughe higher milage (about 30% more). The Michelin's really stood out on feedback both in wet and dry conditions, but the Conti's do the same and their limit is higher. So the road attack is better in dry and in wet conditions in both feedback and in performance.
Now that the tires are worn, this still counts. It is very clear when going into corners that you go over to the side, but the grip is still there.

Guides and features for Motorcycle Summer Premium Touring Tires

All Motorcycle Summer Premium Touring Tires on Tire Reviews

The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too little evidence to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. The most researched this month: Michelin City Grip 2, Bridgestone Battlax BT 023, Michelin Pilot Street.

All Motorcycle Summer Premium Touring Tires
Tire TR Score Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 8.7 89% 47 210,650 miles
Michelin Road 5 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 7.6 84% 24 103,300 miles
Michelin Pilot Road 3 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 8.3 90% 22 120,499 miles
Michelin Pilot Street 5.6 63% 22 74,350 miles
Metzeler ROADTEC 01 7.3 85% 21 109,908 miles
Michelin Pilot Road 4 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 7.4 83% 19 94,486 miles
Michelin Pilot Road 2 Replaced by Michelin Road 6 7.7 83% 16 121,500 miles
Dunlop RoadSmart III 7.7 89% 16 63,006 miles
Avon Spirit ST 7.1 89% 14 37,106 miles
Dunlop Roadsmart Replaced by Dunlop RoadSmart III 7.7 85% 13 57,970 miles
Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact 6.6 73% 13 50,803 miles
Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR 7.9 86% 12 31,630 miles
Pirelli Angel GT Replaced by Pirelli Angel GT II 7.5 80% 12 53,188 miles
Avon Storm 3D XM 6.7 72% 12 35,808 miles
Pirelli Angel ST 7.5 81% 11 62,080 miles
Bridgestone BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 6.6 71% 11 62,400 miles
Avon Cobra Chrome 7.3 79% 10 70,300 miles
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T30 EVO Replaced by Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33 6.8 75% 10 56,477 miles
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 Replaced by Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33 7.3 81% 9 29,007 miles
Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 6.8 77% 9 5,808 miles
Michelin City Grip 2 7.9 91% 8 54,900 miles
Dunlop ScootSmart 6.3 58% 8 37,070 miles
Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE Replaced by Metzeler Roadtec 02 7.6 85% 7 48,650 miles
Pirelli Angel GT II 7.4 79% 7 26,839 miles
Dunlop RoadSmart II Replaced by Dunlop RoadSmart III - 68% 4 46,500 miles
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra - 53% 4 18,700 miles
Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 Replaced by Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 - 78% 4 31,480 miles
Bridgestone Exedra Max - 86% 3 25,000 miles
Metzeler Tourance Next Replaced by Metzeler Tourance Next 2 - 68% 3 8,006 miles
Metzeler Tourance - 88% 3 29,500 miles
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T31 Replaced by Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33 - 77% 3 13,000 miles
Dunlop StreetSmart - 87% 2 9,500 miles
Michelin CITY Pro - 71% 2 4,000 miles
Michelin Road 5 GT - 83% 2 10,000 miles
Bridgestone Battlax BT46 - 84% 2 3,000 miles
Metzeler Roadtec 02 - 81% 2 4,950 miles
Michelin Road 6 GT - 80% 2 16,000 miles
Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo - 78% 1 100 miles
Continental Road Attack 2 Evo - 90% 1 -
Michelin Pilot Power 3 Scooter - 74% 1 5,000 miles
Dunlop Elite 4 - 81% 1 -
Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 - 90% 1 6,000 miles
Continental ContiTour - 40% 1 12,500 miles
Bridgestone Battlax BT45 - 39% 1 1,200 miles
Metzeler Roadtec 01 Scooter - 96% 1 5,500 miles
Michelin Commander III - 76% 1 7,000 miles
Michelin Road 6 - 67% 1 500 miles
Dunlop Roadsmart IV GT - 91% 1 2,200 miles
Continental RoadAttack 4 GT - 90% 1 6,500 miles
14 more tires in this category have no reviews yet

Avon Cobra, Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41, Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33, Continental ContiLegend, Dunlop American Elite, Dunlop RoadSmart III SC, Metzeler SPORTEC 01, Metzeler Tourance Next 2, Michelin City Extra, Michelin Commander II, Michelin Pilot Road 4 Scooter, Michelin Scorcher, Pirelli Diablo PowerCruiser, Pirelli Scorpion Trail

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