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Pirelli Angel GT

Replaced by the Pirelli Angel GT II

The Pirelli Angel GT is a touring motorcycle tire with favorable wet and dry grip and owner praise for quick warm-up. Steering response and tread life are less consistent, with some riders finding the handling less responsive than they wanted.

The quick answer

Owners say 80% from 12 owner reviews 75% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 3rd average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P3 of 7 · 2014 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 September 2026.

  • 12owner reviews
  • 53,188miles driven
  • 1professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Pirelli Angel GT

7.5/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 12 owner reviews

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews12 owner reviews · rated 80% 63% 44%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 56%
Combined 52% 7.5

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 44% of this score. The other 56% 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

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2014 2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tire Test Motorrad · 180/55 ZR 17 P3 / 7 Placing only
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The latest test

2014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tire Test P3 of 7

A touring tire with a sporty character strong in both the dry and wet

Winner: Michelin Pilot Road 4

Every independent test of the Pirelli Angel GT, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20142014 Motorrad Premium Touring Motorcycle Tire TestMotorrad · 180/55 ZR 17P3 / 7
Frequently Asked Questions
What do owners say about the Pirelli Angel GT?
Across 12 owner ratings the Pirelli Angel GT averages 80%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.5 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7.6. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 82% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli Angel GT?
Owners rate the Pirelli Angel GT 8.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 11 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli Angel GT wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli Angel GT 7.6 out of 10 for wear across 11 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,620 miles.
Would owners buy the Pirelli Angel GT again?
75% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli Angel GT again, based on the 12 owner reviews that answered the question. 33% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Has the Pirelli Angel GT been replaced?
The Pirelli Angel GT has been replaced by the Pirelli Angel GT II.
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Questions and Answers for the Pirelli Angel GT

Are these dual compound front and rear
April 18, 2017
Unfortunately we are unsure as to whether these tires are dual compound.

Pirelli Angel GT Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 11 reviews

The Pirelli Angel GT receives mainly positive owner feedback, with wet and dry grip the clearest strengths and two riders noting quick warm-up. Nine of 11 reviews are positive overall, although steering feel draws an even split of praise and criticism. Two riders describe less satisfying handling, including slower responses or understeer. Tread life is mixed, with two end-of-life accounts disappointed by durability, despite a favorable later-life touring report. Seven reviews do not identify a stage of use, so reports of changing feel and uneven wear do not establish a general pattern as the tire ages.

What owners mention most counted across 10 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 12 ratings

  • Owner score 80%
  • Dry Grip 85%
  • Comfort 83%
  • Wet Grip 82%
  • Handling 79%
  • Road Feedback 78%
  • Wear 76%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 64%

“The tire I have is a 150/70 R17 not listed above, fitted to the rear of my Honda VFR1200 Crosstourer. this was fitted two years ago and has only done 3620 miles since then, the tire is close to the limit of the wear...”

  • Honda VFR 1200 Cross Tourer
  • 3,620 miles
Read full review → 1,003 found this helpful
Most critical 33%

“I had a set of the Angle ST and they were great, 14000K and still going when I sold the bike, and they handled good. I am riding a Kawasaki 650 Ninja now and replaced the stock tires with the Angle GT, big mistake...”

  • Kawasaki ER6F
  • 400 miles
Read full review → 690 found this helpful

All 11 Pirelli Angel GT reviews

Score spread across 11 written reviews
76%
Member
Initial Impressions
Mounted on TDM 900.
Heats up quickly.
Very good grip.
Poor durability for a touring tire.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 10
96%
Member
Initial Impressions
All the good makes very similar , My Multistrada 1200s with side and top box seems well planted and the tires can cope with more than I throw at them . Get warm very quickly and excellent in the wet
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 30
64%
Member
The tire I have is a 150/70 R17 not listed above, fitted to the rear of my Honda VFR1200 Crosstourer. this was fitted two years ago and has only done 3620 miles since then, the tire is close to the limit of the wear indicators and I may get another 500 miles. While it has performed well I am far from happy with the milage that I have had out of it, unless I am expecting too much?? My last bike was a Pan European 1300, which traveled all over and was use abroad for 3 year, I got much better wear from the tires on that, using Bridgestone tires.....
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 1,003

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87%
Member
Been using these on my FJR1300, fantastic tire although i would emphasise on making sure you buy the 'A' spec tire as the previous owner hadn't and front tire worn badly on the shoulders due to the excess weight of the FJR, good feedback and confidence in the wet and great mileage.Work equally well two up and loaded for touring,no complaints. Will be replacing with another set shortly
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 955
77%
Member
Phenomenal tire! Had a puncture in my old front Avon which flicked a nail into the rear Avon.
Had these fitted as replacements having never ridden on Pirellis before & they have been brilliant. Even when new & they were bedding in they were awesome! After the tires were worn in they were so grippy that my confidence as a rider improved as well. Will definitely be buying again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 739
90%
Member
  • 225/45 R17
Great touring tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 604
33%
Member
I had a set of the Angle ST and they were great, 14000K and still going when I sold the bike, and they handled good.

I am riding a Kawasaki 650 Ninja now and replaced the stock tires with the Angle GT, big mistake, ruined the handling - with tire pressure at recommend 32 and 36 the rear tire felt flat and tame, with 32 and 40 it improved the lackluster tracking of the rear tire coming out of a turn but the lively switching of the stock tire is still gone. Might get you good mileage, but not worth the loss of handling on a sport bike. All the pro reviews are only interested in getting to do another review down the road.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 4
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 690
94%
Member
I bought these for my GSXR 600K7 after killing my Brigestones on the M27 / M3 traveling to work. I really cant fault the tires, I ride mainly during the week and occasionally at the weekend. Don't get me wrong, im no driving Miss Daisy my bikes been race tuned by Crescent with a few performance upgrades. I would say 98% of rides will never get close to the limitations of this rubber.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 728
90%
Member
I have these on my 2011 Aprilia rsv4 factory and for wear these are buy far the best tires I have had. Had them on for 5000 miles and no where near the end of there life.road feel is good but never going to be as good as a sport tire, great in the wet and inspire confidence. if you are looking for a long life tire that you can push to the limit on occasions I would 100% recommend these.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 602
80%
Member
When new, the front/rear combo felt great. As the front wore (my VFR800 eats front tires) it started under-steering lots and i lost confidence in it and could not wait for it to wear out completely and be replaced. One section of the front tread pattern where a small block exists on the edge and is unsupported it wears (scrubs) much quicker and goes to the bottom of the tread whereas the rest of the tire has tread remaining. Rear tire has a flat profile from new (big footprint when vertical) and gets flatter as it wears. Tip into corners a bit slow but not too bad and you get used to it. Wet performance is good. Super comfortable for touring. The front tire's construction is not stiff enough for me and as it wore it started feeling mushy and lost feel/feedback. Rear felt good till the end. Reluctant to use front tire again and while rear is OK, it's profile is not optimal for hills riding. Have moved on the different tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 697
96%
Member
I bought these tires after reading several magazines and put them on my ZZR 1100 and they performed excellent. The roads and area that I live mean that it's often more wet than dry. After doing 2k I would recommend. I matched a pair for Front and Rear.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 713
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