MICHELINSportCruiser

Scorcher Sport

Name: Scorcher Sport Motorcycle Tires
Brand: MICHELIN
Rating: 8.3 (2 reviews)

Michelin's OE performance tire for modern Harley-Davidson platforms — built for grip, wet confidence, and riders who actually push their machines.

MTC8.3/10★★★★☆Sport · Cruiser Performer

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BrandMICHELIN

TypeSport / Cruiser

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes2

2CT/2CT+ Dual Compound Technology puts a harder center strip for longevity where you cruise and softer shoulder rubber where you lean — grip where it counts, mileage where it helps

Co-engineered with Harley-Davidson as factory fitment on performance models including the LiveWire electric motorcycle and Pan America

Tuned radial casing construction matched to modern H-D chassis geometry for precise feedback and stable cornering behavior

W-speed rating (168+ mph) delivers structural integrity and heat management well beyond any real-world street demand

Wet grip is a genuine strength — Michelin's latest compound technology makes this one of the most rain-confident tires in the H-D performance segment

Premium Touch Technology keeps the sidewall aesthetic dialed in to match the look of high-end Harley platforms

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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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MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.3/10

★★★★☆

The go-to upgrade for modern Harley-Davidson performance riders who want real sport-tire grip and all-weather confidence without sacrificing street manners

Performance

Dry Grip8.4

Wet Grip8.7

Street Manners8.9

Track Capability6.2

Mileage7.8

Value8.1

Best For

Performance H-D Owner

You're running a Sportster S, Pan America, LiveWire, or a performance-spec Touring model and you want tires that match the bike's capability. You ride in mixed conditions, care about wet-weather feedback, and you're willing to trade some mileage for a tire that actually lets you feel what the chassis is doing.

Perfect Match

Spirited Street Rider

You've moved past old-school cruiser rubber and you're not going back. Backroads on weekends, commuting through the week — you need a tire that holds up in both worlds. The Scorcher Sport's dual compound keeps tread life reasonable while the shoulder grip rewards the days you actually ride the way the bike was meant to be ridden.

Great Match

Maximum Mileage Tourer

If you're racking up highway miles in a straight line and your primary concern is getting past 10,000 miles on a set of tires, this isn't your tire. The Scorcher Sport is built around performance, not longevity — look at the Michelin Commander III or Dunlop American Elite if mileage is the priority.

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Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	120/70ZR17	—	0303-0266	39116	086699391162	$187.78$211.95Save $24
RearOOS	180/55ZR17	—	0304-0289	65840	086699658401	$247.10$278.95Save $32

Frequently Asked

It was co-developed with H-D and serves as OE fitment on performance models like the LiveWire and Pan America, so the casing tune and compound profiles are specifically dialed for Harley chassis dynamics. That said, if the size and load rating fit your bike, it can work on other platforms — just know the tire is optimized for H-D geometry and may behave differently elsewhere.

The 2CT/2CT+ setup puts harder-wearing rubber in the center tread where straight-line contact happens most, which extends life compared to a full-soft sport compound. Most riders on heavier H-D platforms see somewhere in the 6,000–8,000 mile range depending on riding style and load. That's a real-world trade-off for a tire in this performance class — it's not a touring tire, and the mileage reflects that.

It's a street tire, not a track tire, and the score reflects that. It'll handle spirited riding and won't embarrass itself at a novice track day, but it's not engineered for the sustained heat cycles that dedicated track rubber is built around. If you're spending regular time on circuit, look at a purpose-built track option instead.

W-rated tires are tested and certified for sustained speeds above 168 mph. For street use, that rating is really a signal of structural integrity and thermal stability — the tire is built tough enough to handle heat and stress well beyond anything you'll encounter on California roads. It's a meaningful performance margin, not just a number.

Meaningfully better. Michelin brought their current-generation compound technology into the Scorcher Sport, and wet performance is one of its clearest strengths — it scores an 8.7 here, which is high for the segment. Riders report predictable, confidence-building behavior in rain with strong water evacuation even in heavier conditions. It's a real upgrade over previous Scorcher designs.

On a performance-oriented bike, matched tires front and rear make a noticeable difference in handling balance and grip consistency. It's the right call whenever possible. If you're replacing just one due to damage or a slow-roll failure, try to match the wear level of the remaining tire as closely as you can — mismatched wear affects how the bike tracks and corners.

Michelin Scorcher Sport Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Michelin Scorcher Sport for Harley-Davidson riders across Orange County — from Irvine and Anaheim to Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Mission Viejo. If you're on a modern performance H-D platform and the stock tires have you feeling like the bike has more to give than the rubber underneath it, the Scorcher Sport is the upgrade that closes that gap. It's Michelin's OE-spec performance tire, co-developed with Harley-Davidson and fitted from the factory on the LiveWire and Pan America, built from the ground up for riders who actually use what their bikes are capable of.

Walk into MTC and we'll mount, balance, and dispose of your old tires the same day — no appointment needed. Our pricing is straightforward: $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire, and we sell the Scorcher Sport below MSRP dealer pricing. The dual-compound construction and radial casing aren't just marketing — they translate to real-world wet grip, confident cornering, and the kind of street manners that make mixed-weather Southern California riding feel predictable and planted.

Whether you're commuting through Fullerton or running the canyons above Laguna Beach, the Scorcher Sport handles both without compromise. Stop by our Orange location or call us at (714) 516-9059 to confirm fitment for your specific H-D model and get on a set that actually matches what your bike was designed to do.

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