The Michelin City Grip 2 is a scooter tire with favorable rider reports of dry and wet grip and precise steering feedback. Comfort is less unanimous, and the small sample is weighted towards early impressions.
The quick answer
Owners say91%from 8 owner reviews100% would buy againRead the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2026.
What do owners say about the Michelin City Grip 2?
Across 8 owner ratings the Michelin City Grip 2 averages 91%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.6 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 8.4. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Michelin City Grip 2?
Owners rate the Michelin City Grip 2 8.4 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Michelin City Grip 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Michelin City Grip 2 8.5 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Michelin City Grip 2 again?
100% of owners say they would buy the Michelin City Grip 2 again, based on the 8 owner reviews that answered the question. 88% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Questions and Answers for the Michelin City Grip 2
tire says 45psi max
what do you think is a good tire pressure for every day riding 1 person
July 8, 2024
Generally you should start with whatever your vehicle manufacturer recommends. I'm not sure where this could be listed for your motorcycle but I'm sure a quick search with the year and model would tell you.
Riders most often praise the Michelin City Grip 2 for dry grip, with four of seven reviews highlighting it and three also liking steering feel and feedback. Wet grip draws three favorable comments without a recurring complaint. All seven reviews are positive, averaging 90.6%, while comfort is less unanimous, with two favorable accounts and one criticism. More than half the reviews describe initial use, so the picture is weighted towards early impressions. The later-use reports are encouraging about durability, but the small sample and absence of repeat-rider updates do not establish a typical lifespan or a pattern of grip loss as it wears.
What owners mention most counted across 7 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 8 ratings
Owner score91%
Dry Grip96%
Wet Grip95%
Handling93%
Road Feedback90%
Wear85%
Comfort84%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 83%
“So , its third time when im replaying tire First set of stock tires was awful, I replaced them with city grip 2 after a month . So tires in front made around 13k miles , front of tricity is quite heavy due to suspension...”
“Just have this thing fitted on my Primavera last year, replacing the stock OG City Grip. It has more grip, so predictable that you can lean longer with the scooter and you'll feel confident when you want to counter...”
So , its third time when im replaying tire
First set of stock tires was awful, I replaced them with city grip 2 after a month .
So tires in front made around 13k miles , front of tricity is quite heavy due to suspension so they wear out quicker
Rear around 17k
Im daily driving with 30kg of tools so this may have a small impact but maybe 10% more.
They need 5min to warm up to be super sticky,
In wet its good not great, i can only comare them with stock ..
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Just have this thing fitted on my Primavera last year, replacing the stock OG City Grip. It has more grip, so predictable that you can lean longer with the scooter and you'll feel confident when you want to counter back. Feedback is excellent, and it feels less bumpy when driving on rough country roads. No signs of excessive wear or cupping after 15000 miles, and just a slight performance decrease (because sometimes I drive it on rough surfaces). Overall a nice upgrade for all of you Vespa users who wants to upgrade from an OG City Grip.
For what it is, this tire is amazing! I paired these with EBC sintered brake pads and hardened vented EBC rotors on a 250cc Honda scooter. The braking strength and grip is astonishing for a scooter with 12 inch wheels. I'm concerned that it might have strong enough braking power to actually collapse the little front suspension or steering head bearing and fold the front wheel under the bike in a panic stop with a fully loaded bike and warm tires- its THAT strong on dry roads with warm rubber, the grip is just endless. When the rubber is cold-cold, it's really best to ride quite delicately, and this it true for literally all tires. These tires warm up quickly and that's when they bite into the street and start to really work. In turns, they are stable, predictable, very grippy and offer excellent feedback. My 250 scooter drags hard parts on the street when I lean it all the way over in the curves, both left and right. Turn-in is sharp and precise. Grip is progressive in the way it eventually crosses the limit, giving the rider a very good chance to counter maneuver and save it. This second-gen tire does much better than the original city grips, which struggled with the painted lines on the road when wet. Since these are "M+S" tires, they are technically all-season tires. I can attest to their reliability in all weather, as I've daily driven this Honda scooter throughout winter in the Alps of Austria. Rain, snow, freezing temps, all are possible when the bike is ridden appropriately for the conditions. Tires are not a cure-all, but quality rubber certainly changes the riding experience, and these Michelins are my only choice. Wear is only just now becoming discernible after 2,500km, and performance is unaffected. Price is slightly higher than competition, but undoubtedly worth it to me. I wouldn't need any additional sporty performance than what I'm getting from this all season tire, so it is used in all seasons. It does just as great in the city as it does on the motorway or canyons. My wife hated motorcycles and the idea of riding, but she is now applying for her motorbike license after riding less than one season with me. I can't help but believe that these Michelins played a role in that effect.
93%
Member
120/80 R14
500 miles
A Combination of Roads
Easy Going
There bloody good tires for wet weather highly recommend them for scooters
100%
Member
120/70 R12
300 miles
Mostly Town
Average
Had these fitted to my GTS300 a few weeks back, replacing the usual (and OEM) Michelin City Grips. Two things are instantly obvious, compared to the already good City Grips:
1) these are way more confident leant over, presumably because of the shape, which is much more like a "proper" motorcycle tire, and what must be more sticky rubber at the edges;
2) they feel stiffer (at the same pressure) so float over bumps better, rather than getting bogged down on them.
Both dry and wet grip are excellent (once the initial sheen has worn off!). I live in London so don't often push too hard but while I've definitely almost lost the front on the City Grips once or twice over the years these feel rock solid. They also improve the feel of the bike even riding in a straight line. All in all, a very good upgrade for very little extra money...
