Michelin Pilot Road 3 vs Pilot Road 4

Michelin are a French tyre manufacturer known for their expertise in various tyre types, including car tyres, commercial tyres, and motorbike tyres.

A renowned motorcycle tyre series that Michelin have been producing and developing for a number of years is their Pilot Road/Road motorbike tyres.

Latest releases of these tyre include the Pilot Road 5 and the Road 6; however, today we will be discussing both the Pilot Road 3 and Pilot Road 4 tyres.

This article will cover the features of both tyre models, comparing the difference between the two through our own data from Blackcircles.com customers.

Pilot Road 3 Overview

The Michelin Pilot Road 3 is a motorbike tyre that Michelin released globally back in 2011.

The Pilot Road 3 is equipped with Michelin’s 2CT dual-compound technology. This technology applied to the Pilot Road 3 increases the tyre life and cornering stability, adding to both the reliability and performance of the tyre.

Michelin have also developed X Sipe Technology (XST) on the premium tyre, integrating dual action sipes onto the tyre’s tread further reducing the risk of aquaplaning.

These technologies applied to the Pilot Road 3 has made it stand the test of time, making it a tried and tested model for Michelin.

The Pilot Road 3 replaced the Pilot Road 2 upon its release in 2011.

Pilot Road 4 Overview

The Michelin Pilot Road 4 is a premium motorbike tyre manufactured by Michelin since 2014.

Developed with Michelin’s Water Brake Technology, the Pilot Road 4 has enhanced levels of grip on wet and slippery surfaces, making it a fantastic tyre for winter driving.

Also being produced with rubber compounds, the Pilot Road 4 has a 20% greater tread life than its predecessor, the Pilot Road 3.

Michelin’s XST+ is developed on the Pilot Road 4, which reinforces both wear and longevity of the tyre.

A reliable tyre for motorbike users, the technologies used on the Pilot Road 4 has made this model a standout amongst competitors.

The Pilot Road 4 replaced the Pilot Road 3 when it was released globally in 2014.

Customer Reviews

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Blackcircles.com customers review their previous order from four main categories, those being:

• Overall Ratings
• Would the customer buy the tyres again
• Does the vehicle feel better to drive
• Were the tyres value for money

Pilot Road 3 Customer Reviews

Over 71 Blackcircles.com customers has reviewed the Michelin Pilot Road 3 as follows:

• Overall rating of my tyres – 4.4/5
• I would buy the same tyres again – 4.6/5
• The bike feels better to drive – 4.4/5
• The tyres were value for money – 4.2/5

Pilot Road 4 Customer Reviews

Over 358 Blackcircles.com customers has reviewed the Michelin Pilot Road 4 as follows:

• Overall rating of my tyres – 4.5/5
• I would buy the same tyres again – 4.5/5
• The bike feels better to drive – 4.5/5
• The tyres were value for money – 4.4/5

Pilot Road 3 Common Tyre Sizes

• 110/70 R17
• 120/70 R17
• 160/60 R18

Most popular rim size: 17-inch

Pilot Road 4 Common Tyre Sizes

• 120/70 R17
• 180/55 R17
• 160/60 R17

Most popular rim size: 17-inch

Pilot Road 3 Common Bike Manufacturers

• Yamaha
• BMW
• Kawasaki

Pilot Road 4 Common Bike Manufacturers

• Honda
• Yahama
• Suzuki

Price Ranges

Prices for fully fitted tyres typically vary between different tyre sizes.

Fully fitted Michelin Pilot Road 3 prices range from £131.57 to £196.56.*

Fully fitted Michelin Pilot Road 4 prices range from £120.35 to £166.03.*

*Please note, tyre prices may fluctuate in time, with fully fitted tyre prices being from the date of writing (04/09/2024)