MICHELINSportSport-Touring

Power 5

Name: Power 5 Motorcycle Tires
Brand: MICHELIN
Rating: 8.4 (6 reviews)

Michelin's all-conditions sport tire engineered for year-round grip — built for riders who won't park the bike when the sky goes gray.

MTC8.4/10★★★★☆Sport · All-Weather Recommended

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BrandMICHELIN

TypeSport / Sport-Touring

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes6

Dual-compound 2CT and 2CT+ construction with silica integration delivers confident traction across dry, wet, and cold-morning conditions

11% void ratio front and rear actively channels water away from the contact patch — wet grip is a design priority, not an afterthought

Premium Touch technology sustains performance characteristics throughout the tire's life, so the last 1,000 miles feel closer to the first

W-speed rated for sustained velocities above 168 mph — fully capable under hard sport riding without restriction

Matched front-rear system engineered together for predictable handling balance at the limit and in compromised conditions

Year-round usability with silica compounds that stay pliable in cooler temps — one tire set handles SoCal winters and summer canyon days equally well

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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

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Save below MSRPIn-stock · ships fastWalk-in install

MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.4/10

★★★★☆

The Power 5 is the go-to choice for year-round sport riders who need real wet-weather confidence without giving up strong dry performance

Performance

Dry Grip8.6

Wet Grip9.1

Street Manners9.0

Track Capability7.4

Mileage7.8

Value8.2

Best For

Year-Round Sport Rider

You're on the bike 10 to 12 months a year on a modern sportbike or naked, and Orange County's morning marine layer or the occasional winter rain isn't going to stop you. You want one tire that handles whatever the road throws at it without keeping a second set in the garage.

Perfect Match

Aggressive Street Enthusiast

Canyons, back roads, and the occasional track day — you ride hard but you're not one-dimensional about it. When a multi-day trip turns sketchy or Ortega Highway gets greasy after a drizzle, you need a tire that stays composed, not one that just survives.

Great Match

Dedicated Track Competitor

If timed laps and maximum dry-edge stability are the mission, the Power 5's wet-weather engineering is capability you're paying for but rarely using. Put that budget toward a tire built purely for the track instead.

Consider Michelin Power Cup 2 or Power GP

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	120/70ZR17	—	0301-0829	82645	086699826459	$203.14$238.95Save $36
Rear	160/60ZR17	—	0302-1408	50992	086699509925	$217.29$256.95Save $40
Rear	180/55ZR17	—	0302-1409	89914	086699899149	$249.40$294.95Save $46
RearOOS	190/50ZR17	—	0302-1410	32169	086699321695	$271.34$319.95Save $49
Rear	190/55ZR17	—	0302-1411	21837	086699218377	$284.46$334.95Save $50
Rear	200/55ZR17	—	0302-1412	82384	086699823847	$292.17$344.95Save $53

Frequently Asked

The Power RS was a dry-first tire with solid wet manners as a secondary benefit. Michelin flipped that priority with the Power 5 — wet-weather capability is now the headline, not the footnote, while dry grip remains genuinely strong. If you ride year-round and deal with variable conditions, the Power 5 is the more capable all-around tool.

It'll handle casual track days and open-laps sessions at a reasonable pace without issue. But if you're running timed sessions and chasing lap times, the Power 5 isn't the right tool — its 7.4 track score reflects that honestly. Step up to the Power Cup 2 or Power GP for dedicated track use and save the Power 5 for what it does best: street riding in all conditions.

Most riders see roughly 4,000–6,000 miles from the rear and 6,000–8,000 from the front under mixed sport-street riding. Heavier bikes, aggressive throttle habits, and canyon riding will pull those numbers down. The Premium Touch compound helps performance hold up as the tire wears, so you're not riding on a significantly degraded tire at the end of its life.

Michelin designed the front and rear as a matched system — the profiles and compounds are calibrated to work together. Mixing brands introduces unpredictable handling variables, especially in wet conditions or when you're pushing the limits. Run them as a pair for the performance and safety the tire was designed to deliver.

The silica-enhanced compound stays more pliable in cooler temps than most pure sport tires, making it a realistic choice for early-morning canyon runs or late-season rides. That said, no tire is immune to physics — when temps drop close to freezing, give yourself extra warm-up time and adjust your pace accordingly. For most Orange County riding conditions, the Power 5 handles seasonal variation without asking you to change tires.

Plan for around 100 miles of progressive riding — varied speeds, gradual lean angle increases, and nothing aggressive with the brakes or throttle. Manufacturing release agents need to scrub off the surface before the tire is fully hooked up. Be especially cautious in wet conditions on a fresh set, as new tires can be slippery until properly scuffed in.

Michelin Power 5 Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Michelin Power 5 for sport and sport-naked riders throughout Orange County who want one tire to handle every season. Whether you're coming in from Irvine, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, or running Ortega on weekends, the Power 5's wet-grip-forward engineering and dual-compound construction make it the right call when you can't predict the morning weather. No need to swap sets when the seasons shift — this tire earns its year-round reputation.

We mount and balance walk-in at our Orange location for $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire — no appointment required. Our team sells below MSRP dealer pricing on the full Michelin lineup, including the Power 5 in both front and rear fitments. If you're not sure whether the Power 5 or a more track-focused option like the Power Cup 2 is the better fit for your riding, call us at (714) 516-9059 and we'll give you a straight answer.

We serve riders across Anaheim, Fullerton, Mission Viejo, and the wider Orange County area every day. The Michelin Power 5 consistently scores at the top of its class for wet grip and street manners — and we keep it in stock because our customers actually ride it, not just test it. Stop by, get mounted same day, and ride out with a tire that's ready for whatever SoCal throws at you.

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