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Pirelli Angel GT II

Replaces the Pirelli Angel GT

The Pirelli Angel GT II is a summer motorcycle touring tire with generally favorable dry and wet grip, accurate handling and useful tread life. Its ride can feel firm over bumps, and one test found dry braking less competitive.

The quick answer

Owners say 79% from 7 owner reviews 86% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 3rd average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P2 of 6 · 2024 See every test

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 October 2026.

  • 7owner reviews
  • 26,839miles driven
  • 2professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Pirelli Angel GT II

7.4/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 7 owner reviews

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews7 owner reviews · rated 79% 69% 32%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 68%
Combined 51% 7.4

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

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 32% of this score. The other 68% 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.

The tests behind it

  1. 2024 Best Motorcycle Tires for 2024 Motorrad · 180/55 R17 P2 / 6
  2. 2020 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tire Test 180/55 R17 P3 / 6

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Pirelli Angel GT II averages a finish of 3rd.

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The latest test

Best Motorcycle Tires for 2024 P2 of 6

Road: For those who want to ride very sportily, the Pirelli Angel GT II is the tire of choice. Although it does not steer as agilely into corners as the Michelin or Dunlop, it convinces with high cornering stability and neutral steering behavior throughout the lean angle range. Once brought up to temperature, it provides crystal-clear feedback for grip. Wet: The sporty Angel GT II does not allow itself any weakness in wet conditions. It achieves good to very good values in all test criteria, whether it's cornering speed, braking measurements, or traction. The limit range is very forgiving and announces the grip limit in good time. Wear: The Pirelli can not only go fast but also go the distance. With excellent wear values on the front and rear tires, it secures second place in this evaluation category. Proof that fast rubber can now also last a long time. Conclusion: For sporty riders, the Pirelli Angel GT II is a recommendation. It performs well not only on dry country roads but also in mixed conditions, paired with excellent wear characteristics. Overall: Very Good..

Strong: Wet Braking Winner: Michelin Road 6 GT

Every independent test of the Pirelli Angel GT II, newest first
YearTestResultAward
2024Best Motorcycle Tires for 2024Motorrad · 180/55 R17P2 / 6
20202020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tire TestMCN · 180/55 R17P3 / 6
Frequently Asked Questions
What do owners say about the Pirelli Angel GT II?
Across 7 owner ratings the Pirelli Angel GT II averages 79%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.7 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 6.8. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 86% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli Angel GT II?
Owners rate the Pirelli Angel GT II 6.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli Angel GT II wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli Angel GT II 8.1 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,020 miles.
Would owners buy the Pirelli Angel GT II again?
86% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli Angel GT II again, based on the 7 owner reviews that answered the question. 43% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Pirelli Angel GT II replace?
The Pirelli Angel GT II is the successor to the Pirelli Angel GT in Pirelli's range.
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Pirelli Angel GT II Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 7 reviews

Dry grip is the most consistently praised aspect of the Pirelli Angel GT II, with five favorable accounts against one complaint in seven reviews. Wet grip is also generally liked, with three positive mentions against one criticism, although one owner reports very poor confidence in both conditions. The 81.1% average reflects six positive reviews and one below 40%, so that negative experience differs sharply from the majority. Two end-of-life accounts describe useful service, while another owner raises a wear concern and individual reports mention squaring or cupping. With no owner writing a later review of the same tire, there is no shared follow-up pattern to establish how grip changes with age.

What owners mention most counted across 7 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings

  • Owner score 79%
  • Dry Grip 87%
  • Wet Grip 81%
  • Wear 81%
  • Handling 80%
  • Road Feedback 71%
  • Comfort 68%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 97%

“I Have worn down my second pair and I made 11.000km with pack. Yes it is hard to belive but it is true. I ride Moto Guzzi Norge 1200cc - it has 245kg and me with 115kg. I drive mainly up on regulations. The tire is a...”

  • 6,800 miles
Read full review → 1,026 found this helpful
Most critical 16%

“So I have these tires on my bike, as they came with it from new. The tires are 190 wide and feel like they are 120 from a 50cc scooter. Absolutely shocking. I used to have a bike with 160 rear tire that had 100x more...”

  • 2,000 miles
Read full review → 979 found this helpful
Longest term 93%

“Have these tires on a "sport touring" VFR800 6gen. Not used for commuting everyday, but rather for all gas no brakes activities when i take it, or used to travel with a pillion and all the luggage for a long distances...”

  • Honda VFR 800
  • 11,000 miles
Read full review → 1,009 found this helpful

All 7 Pirelli Angel GT II reviews

Score spread across 7 written reviews
94%
Member
Initial Impressions

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.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1
88%
Member
  • 180/55 R17
hi to all , i ride z900 rs ,got 11k from gt's and now my gt 2 are due ,i got 18 k on them very happy ;;thay keep up with diablos on country roads at very high speeds on max corner thay will slide , but let you know their limit ,,
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 883
97%
Member
  • 180/55 R17
  • 6,800 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I Have worn down my second pair and I made 11.000km with pack. Yes it is hard to belive but it is true. I ride Moto Guzzi Norge 1200cc - it has 245kg and me with 115kg. I drive mainly up on regulations.
The tire is a beast and must have.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,026

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93%
Member
Have these tires on a "sport touring" VFR800 6gen. Not used for commuting everyday, but rather for all gas no brakes activities when i take it, or used to travel with a pillion and all the luggage for a long distances.
At this point tires have 17k kms on them.
Front tire: Started cupping a little bit @10k from both sides from the center. Center ridge is fine, but you can feel unevenness near it with a finger, or sometimes when tire pressure is high(hot summer day) while cornering.
Rear tire: Held really well considering how many straight up, high speed kms are on it. About third is with a pillion and luggage on. @17k kms rear tire is absolutely squared off and is about 1mm from wear limits.

Had no issues with traction whether its dry or wet. From all these kms i've done with them, just a couple rear slips when rear was obviously too cold and i was expecting it to slip, nothing more. Would buy again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,009
90%
Member
I've driven approximately around 3000 km's now on these tires with my Tracer 700. I must say I'm very satisfied with these Pirelli's. Grip in the dry is as you would expect from a premium tire. The tire gives confidence in the corners, without feeling too soft. Also, the rear of the bike never stepped out so far. Grip in the wet is very good with these tires. On a weekend inthe Eifel in Germany it was pouring rain (we where there already, so we went riding to make the most of our trip). On the twisty roads the tires boosted my confidence in the bike. Handling was good and braking performance was exceptionnel. I've had no ABS interference with these tires (as long as you brake in normal circumstances, thus not stomping the brake, but braking progressively). My only concern is the wear. Thread on the tires is still in very good shape. But since I often commute on the bike (highway) the rear tire is beginning to square off a bit. With the Dunlop Roadsmart 3's I had on before, I feel it took longer before they started to feel squarly. As compared to the Dunlops the dry grip of the Pirelli's is better. Dunlops stepped out on me on some occasions, Pirelli's did never so far. Wet grip on the Pirelli's is about the same, but braking on the Pirelli's feels a bit more confident.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,126
90%
Member
I've run my bike usually 120-170kph often in rough cement and smooth asphalt. Love the twisties and it shows on my tire wear. I'm confident even in rain or wet roads. I've had no problem so far.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 888
16%
Member
  • 190/55 R17 R
  • 2,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
So I have these tires on my bike, as they came with it from new. The tires are 190 wide and feel like they are 120 from a 50cc scooter. Absolutely shocking. I used to have a bike with 160 rear tire that had 100x more grip than these Angel GT II tires. They’re dreary and hard in the dry, even slipping occasionally for no apparent reason. And in the wet... well skateboard wheels have more grip. I daren’t lean the bike over more than 15 degrees due to fear of the front tire kicking out; which so far has happened 10 times in 2 months. The only reason I’ve not come off the bike is due to the traction control.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 979
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