Michelin Pilot Road 4 vs Road 6

Michelin are a leading tyre manufacturer that have been producing top quality tyres for a number of decades.

The French tyre brand are not just known for their extensive car tyre range, with Michelin manufacturing premium tyres for many vehicle segments.

One of these segments is bike tyres, with their Road/Pilot Road tyre series being popular with motorbike enthusiasts across the world.

This article will be comparing two popular Michelin motorbike tyre models, discussing their features, how customers feel about the tyres, and more.

Pilot Road 4 Overview

The Michelin Pilot Road 4 is a sport touring motorcycle that was released globally by Michelin in 2014.

Michelin has developed the Pilot Road 4 to perform throughout winter seasons. Through Michelin’s Water Brake technology, the grip on wet and slippery surfaces are enhanced, making for a smooth drive through challenging driving conditions.

Tread life for the Pilot Road 4 is also a strong suit, with the tyre being manufactured with rubber compounds. This gives the Road 4 a 20% better tread life than the Pilot Road 3, the model’s predecessor.

Michelin also developed the Pilot Road 4 with their XST+ technology, which bolsters the longevity and rigidness of the tyre.

The Pilot Road 4 replaced the Pilot Road 3 upon its release in 2014.

Road 6 Overview

The Michelin Road 6 is a premium motorcycle tyre introduced globally back in 2022.

Michelin has developed the Road 6 with 100% Silica Technology tread compounds, strengthening the tyre’s grip by 15% compared to its predecessor (Michelin Road 5).

The high tech compound also contributes to the tyre’s longevity, increasing it by a further 10%, allowing for long rides and stronger durability.

Michelin’s Aramid Shield Technology further secures the tread, providing strengthened stability. Additionally, the Road 6 benefits from Michelin’s 2CT+ Technology, boosting the tyre’s stability.

Upon its release in 2022, the Road 6 replaced the Michelin Road 5.

Customer Reviews

Our customer review system allows customers at Blackcircles.com to provide feedback for their previously purchased tyre.

The four categories customers can review from are as follows:

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

Pilot Road 4 Customer Reviews

Over 363 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

Road 6 Customer Reviews

Over 209 customers at Blackcircles.com have reviewed the Michelin Road 6:

• Overall rating of my tyres – 4.7/5
• I would buy the same tyres again – 4.7/5
• The bike feels better to drive – 4.6/5
• The tyres were value for money – 4.2/5

Pilot Road 4 Common Tyre Sizes

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

Most popular rim size: 17-inch

Road 6 Common Tyre Sizes

• 120/70 R17
• 170/60 R17
• 120/70 R19

Most popular rim size: 17-inch

Pilot Road 4 Common Bike Manufacturers

• Honda
• Yahama
• Suzuki

Road 6 Common Bike Manufacturers

• BMW
• Triumph
• Yamaha

Price Ranges

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

Fully fitted Michelin Pilot Road 4 prices range from £120.35 to £171.29.*

Fully fitted Michelin Road 6 prices range from £120.35 to £214.33.*

*Please note, tyre prices may fluctuate in time, with fully fitted tyre prices being from the date of writing (14/10/2024)