Writing about the
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT given
86% (225-45-17-)
Driving on
mostly country roads for 2000
spirited miles
Originally running some dreadful Dunlops on my Ducati fitted by p/o, and after a few moments on Dunlops (frankly the most dreadful tires I have ever used, on car and 2 bikes) it get to a point where I refused to even ride the bike with Dunlops, which left me deciding what tires, BT023 but I couldn't get any so fitted the PP2CT, the difference is night and day.
Bad points
Progessivenees- they are either on or off, there is no middle ground
Cold- they are ok, and heat up quick enough
Cold with damp conditions- take longer to heat up but they are ok, I wouldn't commute on them through town as the tire just will not get warm enough to be of benefit to you.
Good points
When they are on they grip and grip and grip
Drop in is instant
Good amount of confidence from them in the corners, you start to go wrong on a corner, and the tires really let you shift the bike around.
Rain riding is good, channels which go to edge of the tire
Retain heat when stopped
Lean angles are awesome
Really good performance summer tire, not brilliant for commuting as it does need to get hot, really soft compound even when cold you can squish the rubber with your finger.