Best 100 Motorcycle Tires in 2026

Maximum confidence, in wet and dry conditions mile after mile

#1 for Wet Grip on the Road - MICHELIN Road 5 tires offer superior wet weather grip versus leading competitors due to patented MICHELIN XST Evo siping and our latest 2CT and 2CT+ tread compounds*

Even after 3,500 miles, MICHELIN Road 5 tires stop as short as new MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tires thanks to evolutionary MICHELIN XST Evo sipes

Champion on wet surfaces especially when braking, the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tire provides versatility and longevity.

Increased Stability for GT Motorcycles - Thanks to novel MICHELIN 2AT Technology, you’ll feel totally safe on straight stretches and curves alike with your GT, even when heavily loaded, whether alone or with a passenger. Equipped with a revolutionary architecture providing firmness and comfort, the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 GT tire is perfect for long trips.

XST+ Technology Providing for Superb Braking on Wet Surfaces - Thanks to its new XST+ sipe technology, the MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 tire boasts a 17% shorter braking time on wet surfaces than its nearest rival*, and 24% shorter times on extremely slippery wet surfaces such as white traffic lines and pedestrian crossings.

The MICHELIN tire for all types of cruisers, offering more longevity without compromising stability and handling.

Proven Longevity - The benchmark in longevity – commissioned third-party tests show that the MICHELIN Commander II rear tire lasts almost twice as long as its main competitors.*

No Compromise on Stability and Manuverability - Thanks to its high-density and therefore stiffer frame (MICHELIN Amplified Density Technology), MICHELIN Commander II features premium handling and responsiveness. The top layers in rear tires are made of aramid fibers, which combine resistance and a lightweight feel for perfect stability, even at high speeds.

The newest Michelin tire for all types of V-twin cruisers and touring bikes.

Class-Leading Mileage for Touring Bikes.

Michelin Commander III Touring tires offer an average of 25% longer tread life among leading competitors (based on third-party tests).

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WHATEVER the Terrain...

Following an extensive three-year development and testing program, Michelin has launched the new StarCross 5 range of off-road / motocross tires that deliver high performance in a wide array of conditions.

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Hervorragende Nass- und Trockenhaftung - Die MICHELIN 2CT Technology, vereint mit einer optimalen Gummimischung, ergibt einen exzellenten Grip auf trockenen und nassen Straßen.

Stabilität in der Kurve und bei Geradeausfahrt - Die Karkasse des MICHELIN Pilot Power 2CT bietet Handlichkeit, Lenkpräzision und Stabilität.

The Original Equipment MICHELIN tire designed and developed to deliver superior performance with long, even tread wear on Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Maximum Grip, Even in the Rain - Thanks to its unique multi-rubber blend, the MICHELIN Scorcher 31 tire provides for outstanding grip. Ride with total safety, even in the rain.

Stability at High Speeds - Our engineers created this high-quality tire using a hyper-functional and high-quality material: aramid fiber renowned for its use in the aviation industry. Super lightweight and resistant, this material provides for responsiveness and maximum stability, even at high speeds.

Silica tread compound yields more mileage compared to MICHELIN Anakee 2 tires

Innovative tread pattern inhibits irregular wear patterns, while evacuating water, dirt and mud

Enhanced ride qualities

Tremendous Wet Grip - New silica tread compounds provide tremendous wet grip for added confidence on slippery wet roads

Designed for approximately 80% on-road / 20% off-road use

A New Level of Stability - MICHELIN Bridge Block Technology introduced on MICHELIN Anakee Wild tires combined with MICHELIN 2CT+ Technology in the rear tire provides a new level of on-road stability.

MICHELIN Anakee Adventure - Confidence on any adventure.

80% On Road / 20% Off Road.

Tremendous Wet Grip: New silica tread compounds provide tremendous wet grip for added confidence on slippery wet roads.

Uni-directional pattern for reliable performance on dry and wet surfaces

Designed primarily for Japanese cruisers, the Exedra G series provides long mileage, good stability, crisp handling and riding comfort

G700 series is the popular original equipment choice on many of the Japanese cruisers such as Yamaha Royal Star, Kawasaki Vulcan and Suzuki Intruder.

Cruiser Touring Tire Commander II 2 130/80B17 65H Front

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Legendary performance...improved! Increased Wet Grip! - 15% more grip than the Michelin® Road 5 tire in wet conditions thanks to 100% Michelin® Silica Technology™ tread compounds and a new tread pattern featuring Michelin® Water Evergri

Ride Even Longer! - The Michelin® Road 6 tire delivers 10% longer tread life compared to the previous generation.

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All-new compounds, combined with an innovative tread pattern inspired by our Dakar winning Michelin Desert Race tire, offer extraordinary longevity for extended adventures.

In addition to proven off-road performance, front/rear casing design ensures impeccable on-road stability and comfort.

Offset blocks and curved tread grooves provide true off-road performance, especially in soft and challenging conditions.

MICHELIN DEFENDER2 TIRE—The MICHELIN Defender2 tire is our longest-lasting tire – completely redesigned to offer increased tread life, this all-season tire also delivers stopping power so you can drive with confidence even in bad weather conditions

ENGINEERED TO OUTLAST—The MICHELIN Defender2 tire can offer 2 years of additional treadlife compared to three leading competitive tires, outlasting them by up to 25,000 miles on a treadwear test

PEACE OF MIND—Bring peace of mind to your drive with the dependable MICHELIN Defender2 tire. This safe tire features Locking 3-D Sipes that provide hundreds of biting edges for extra grip to deliver better stopping distances than three leading competitive tires on wet and dry pavement