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Michelin Road 5 Test Results

2020 1 publication

Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Michelin Road 5 averages a finish of 5th.

  • 1Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 5thAverage finish
  • 20%Field beaten on average
  • 1Publications
Michelin Road 5

1 test in 2020

The latest test

2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tire Test P5 of 6

The Road 5 makes the bike light to steer, nimble and accurate. They make direction changes easy and it feels like you can place the bike anywhere you want, with great confidence even from cold. Very stable at lower speeds but w hen riding quickly they felt a bit overwhelmed by the weight of the BMW.

Winner: Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE

Record by discipline

Where the Michelin Road 5 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 1 P4 of 6 40% -

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Michelin Pilot Road 4 Predecessor 1 1 1st 100%
Michelin Road 5 This tire 1 0 5th 20%
Michelin Road 6 Successor 0 - - -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 1 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.

The Michelin Road 5 finished fifth of six in the 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tire Test, with the tester favoring its light, accurate steering and easy direction changes. It inspired confidence even from cold and felt stable at lower speeds. Dry braking was fourth of six at 52.01 meters, 2.8% longer than the best result.

The reservation was stability when riding quickly, where the tester felt it became overwhelmed by the weight of the BMW. That limits the otherwise positive handling verdict to the conditions in which it felt composed. This is a single test with only one measured discipline, so it does not establish a wider pattern or a verdict on wet performance or tread life.

Performance Strengths

  • Steering feel Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Light, nimble and accurate steering, 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tire Test
  • Dry handling Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Easy direction changes and accurate bike placement, 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tire Test
  • Cold-weather grip Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Tester reported great confidence even from cold, 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tire Test

Performance Weaknesses

  • High-speed stability Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Felt overwhelmed by the weight of the BMW when riding quickly, 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tire Test

Every test, newest first 1

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2020 1 test
P5 of 6 Beat 20% of the field

2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tire Test

MCN 180/55 R17

The Road 5 makes the bike light to steer, nimble and accurate. They make direction changes easy and it feels like you can place the bike anywhere you want, with great confidence even from cold. Very stable at lower speeds but w hen riding quickly they felt a bit overwhelmed by the weight of the BMW.

WinnerMetzeler Roadtec 01 SE

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