Michelin Power 5

Name: Michelin Power 5
Brand: Michelin
Rating: 79 (14 reviews)

Ultra High Performance Summer

The Michelin Power 5 is a summer sport motorcycle tire with strong dry and wet grip and quick warm-up. Riders are less consistent about its handling when pushed hard, while rear tire wear and squaring-off are common concerns.

The quick answer

Owners say 79% from 16 owner reviews 60% would buy again Read 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.

16owner reviews
40,006miles driven

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Tire Reviews Score

Michelin Power 5

6.8/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

Limited Confidence
16 owner reviews

How this score is built

Source	Better than	Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet	–	0%
Owner reviews16 owner reviews · rated 79%	39%	52%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts	–	48%
Combined	41%	6.8

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

Limited
Medium
High

Owner reviews decide 52% of this score. The other 48% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many miles does the Michelin Power 5 last?

Based on test and owner data, the Michelin Power 5 is expected to last around 6,167 miles (9,925 km).

What do owners say about the Michelin Power 5?

Across 16 owner ratings the Michelin Power 5 averages 79%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.7 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7.1. 85% of owners score it 70% or better.

How comfortable and quiet are the Michelin Power 5?

Owners rate the Michelin Power 5 8.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 14 reviews.

How well do the Michelin Power 5 wear, according to owners?

Owners rate the Michelin Power 5 7.1 out of 10 for wear across 14 reviews.

Would owners buy the Michelin Power 5 again?

60% of owners say they would buy the Michelin Power 5 again, based on the 15 owner reviews that answered the question. 20% of them gave it the highest possible answer.

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What do owners say about the Michelin Power 5's tread life?

Of the 13 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Power 5, 10 mention tread life: 4 praise it (long-lasting) and 6 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "Tire wear is rather dissapponying as well". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Michelin Power 5's dry grip?

Of the 13 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Power 5, 8 mention dry grip: 8 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Very good grip, especially on the dry". Read those reviews

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Michelin Power 5 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 14 reviews

The Michelin Power 5 is generally praised as a strong street-sport tire, with many riders highlighting confident dry and wet grip, fast warm-up, and reassuring handling and braking feel. Higher-scoring reviews especially emphasize real-world performance in mixed conditions and predictable cornering. The most consistent drawback is wear/squaring-off (often appearing mid-to-late life), and a smaller but recurring theme is reduced stability/confidence at maximum lean or track-style riding, particularly as the tire approaches higher wear.

What owners mention most counted across 13 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 16 ratings

Owner score 79%
Dry Grip 87%
Comfort 85%
Road Feedback 85%
Handling 82%
Wet Grip 81%
Wear 71%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 78%

“I've only use it in the summer (all dry and hot), rear tire only . Sub 4000km till it reach the twi on the side. 10/10 tire till it reach 80% wear, then the tire feel a bit indecisive, with decent lost of performance...”

Yamaha Tracer 9
3,000 miles

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Most critical 51%

“I’ve installed this tire on two of my bikes with strong engine braking, the front tire feels sketchy and most of my mate at least on one occasion said that they almost lost the front tire, the rear tire squares off...”

Yamaha MT 07
1,300 miles

Read full review → 879 found this helpful

All 14 Michelin Power 5 reviews

Score spread across 13 written reviews

77%

Member August 26, 2026

Initial Impressions

Yamaha MT10
225/45 R17
1,500 miles

Have run these for 2yrs,my second year with the new set due to the hot weather my front is down to the wear bar on the edges, I do push the front on the cornerers, the rear is fine so I have now bought a power 6 to try while the 5 rear wears,see how the 6 performs !!

78%

Member August 21, 2023

Yamaha Tracer 9
180/55 R17
3,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

I've only use it in the summer (all dry and hot), rear tire only . Sub 4000km till it reach the twi on the side. 10/10 tire till it reach 80% wear, then the tire feel a bit indecisive, with decent lost of performance coming out of corners.
Tracer 9 2016 (33psi front cold, 36 psi rear cold)

76%

Member July 8, 2023

Yamaha XJR1300sp
180/55 R17
5,500 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

Very good grip, especially on the dry and good handling, but the back tire wears quickly. 5000 miles and your almost on the mark..

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99%

Member October 12, 2022

190/50 R17
8,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

Brilliant tires.i ride 2018 fireblade. Dry n wet riding no problems, bike goes n stays were you want it to. Ride it hard at times. Just starting to flatten of after 8k miles so still mileage left in them. Will definitely use them again. K Hodgson.

74%

Member August 19, 2022

Triumph Speed Triple
/55 R17
6 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

180/55 zr17 power 5 on a Triumph Speed Tripple 1050. Great all around tire. Wet or dry. Tips in to the corners with confidence. change line mid corner no problem. Starting to square of at 6,500-ish miles. They warm up fast. One of the best tires (in my opinion) for mileage to grip ratio. Sudden downpour ,standing water is no problem. Not a track day tire and thats ok. If you are a typical Sport bike rider with average or better than average riding skill these tires wont let you down. I am replacing my rear tire next week. Frontm still looks great. Expecting a 2 to 1 tire ratio.

51%

Member July 26, 2022

Yamaha MT 07
180/50 R17
1,300 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

I’ve installed this tire on two of my bikes with strong engine braking, the front tire feels sketchy and most of my mate at least on one occasion said that they almost lost the front tire, the rear tire squares off after 2.5k kms and has almost no grip on the middle strip. I’ll never buy this tire again and give Michelin thumb down on this failure. I have the Power GP on one of my bikes and I take my hat for it, I hope Michelin have improved the Power 6 tire otherwise I’ll be only using Power GP for now.

Member March 5, 2022

Ducati
200/55 R17
6,500 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

Tire felt really good with plenty grip even before full scrub in. Warms up really quickly and feels good even with low road temperatures. In comparison my super corsa's always felt like they lost temperature and grip very easy in colder weather. Had no nervous moments in the dry and only one in the wet being a little too enthusiastic will the throttle. Managed to get 6500miles out of the back before squaring off, while the front looks good for another 6k. Have purchased again for the new season.

81%

Member March 5, 2022

Ducati 1199 Panigale
200/55 R17
6,500 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

62%

Member February 19, 2022

Honda CBR650R
190/55 R17
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

On normal roads, pretty good all rounder. Dry grip is good. Impressive in the wet grip. Couldn’t break traction no matter how hard I accelerate or braked. On track, was rather dissatisfied with the dry performance at max lean angle. It doesn’t hold the line well when at max lean angle hence, it didn’t instill confidence in me to hit the corner hard. Will probably try Rosso 4 next or I’ll go back to S22. Tire wear is rather dissapponying as well. The rear tire middle section is worn down to the markers with 50% left on the sides. And I’m a guy who hit the twisties a lot. Front tire is left with 50% as well.

76%

Member October 23, 2021

225/45 R17
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

Used these on my ktm duke 790 and instantly knew these were my new favorite tires. Quick warm up and brilliant feel. Compound felt spot on and even road hard in the rain still in sports mode and the traction light never lit up. Real world excellence

71%

Member April 12, 2021

Honda CB1000r
180/55 R17
2,500 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

Power 5 is an Ok tire, At 2500 miles it is starting to show some squaring off, tread depth is 2mm rear, 3mm front. I think the S22 out performs this tire, the S22 is also less expensive. If I was going to spend this level of money again it would probably buy the M9RR.

90%

Member August 7, 2020

225/45 R17
2,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

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