PIRELLI Motorcycle Tires
Italian engineering, Orange County grip — 37 Pirelli families in stock and ready to mount today.
Pirelli is one of the few tire brands that can genuinely claim world-class performance across every discipline — sport, cruiser, adventure, motocross, trial, and scooter. When you see a Pirelli Diablo on a MotoGP support grid or a Scorpion Rally on a Dakar-prepped BMW, that's not marketing. That's a company that has put rubber to pavement at the highest levels and brought the technology back down to street riders.
At MTC, we stock 37 Pirelli families — more than almost any brand we carry. That depth is intentional. Whether you're chasing corner exits on an R1, commuting on a scooter, or heading into Baja on a dual sport, there's a Pirelli built for your exact use case. We carry it below MSRP, and our walk-in mount & balance means you're back on the road the same day.
Heritage
Pirelli has been building tires since 1872, making it one of the oldest tire manufacturers on the planet. The Italian company entered motorcycle racing in earnest through the 1990s and became a dominant force in Superbike and Supersport competition, eventually securing exclusive tire supply contracts for the WorldSBK championship. That racing pedigree feeds directly into consumer lines like the Diablo Supercorsa and Diablo Rosso IV Corsa — tires that carry genuine race-derived compound and carcass technology, not just the name.
MTC’s Take
Pirelli sits comfortably in the premium tier — comparable to Michelin and Bridgestone at the top end, clearly above value brands like Kenda or IRC. Where Pirelli earns its premium is specificity: their lineup isn't padded with one-size-fits-all compromises. The Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4 and Rosso IV Corsa are legitimate track-day weapons. The Angel GT is a touring tire that doesn't bore you to death. The Scorpion Rally is a favorite among serious ADV riders. The one honest caveat: mileage on the hotter sport compounds (Supercorsa, Rosso IV Corsa) trades off hard against grip — these are not commuter tires. Riders who push on weekends and cruise the rest of the week tend to step down to the Rosso IV for the better balance. Compared to Michelin, Pirelli often wins on feel and feedback at the limit; Michelin counters with slightly longer tread life on street compounds. Both are excellent — it often comes down to personal preference and what your specific bike likes.
Pirelli's fourth-generation street sport tire — WSBK-engineered grip for supersport and naked bike riders who want real performance every single day.
Pirelli's fourth-generation street sport tire — WSBK-engineered grip for supersport and naked bike riders who want real performance every single day.
The Rosso IV is the go-to tire for Orange County sport and naked bike riders who ride hard on weekends and still need real-world wet grip and durability Monday through Friday.
Pirelli's premier street-legal track tire — built for riders who ride to the circuit, then ride it hard.
Pirelli's premier street-legal track tire — built for riders who ride to the circuit, then ride it hard.
The SP-V4 is built for the rider who logs track days regularly and wants one tire that handles the commute there and the hot laps after.
Pirelli's most track-focused DOT street tire — built for canyon carvers and track day regulars who refuse to compromise on dry grip.
Pirelli's most track-focused DOT street tire — built for canyon carvers and track day regulars who refuse to compromise on dry grip.
The Rosso IV Corsa is the go-to for Orange County riders splitting time between canyon roads and circuit sessions who prioritize outright dry grip above everything else.
Pirelli's flagship dual-compound sport tire — built for track-day riders and serious canyon carvers who demand race-derived grip with a street-legal tread.
Pirelli's flagship dual-compound sport tire — built for track-day riders and serious canyon carvers who demand race-derived grip with a street-legal tread.
The Supercorsa V3 is best suited to riders who split serious time between the track and aggressive street riding and prioritize grip above all else.
Pirelli's sport-touring benchmark — built for riders who demand canyon grip and commuter longevity in the same tire, season after season.
Pirelli's sport-touring benchmark — built for riders who demand canyon grip and commuter longevity in the same tire, season after season.
Best suited to high-mileage sport and sport-touring riders who want real corner confidence alongside exceptional longevity in mixed daily and weekend conditions.
Dakar Rally-proven dual-sport rubber built for Orange County riders who push past the pavement and need a tire that keeps up.
Dakar Rally-proven dual-sport rubber built for Orange County riders who push past the pavement and need a tire that keeps up.
Best suited to adventure and dual-sport riders who split time between pavement and dirt and need a tire that genuinely handles both without sacrificing longevity.
Pirelli's long-haul sport-touring tire built for heavy bikes, two-up riders, and spirited miles without the mileage guilt.
Pirelli's long-haul sport-touring tire built for heavy bikes, two-up riders, and spirited miles without the mileage guilt.
The Angel GT Reinforced is the go-to choice for heavy bike owners and two-up riders who log serious miles and still want real cornering confidence.
Pirelli's WSBK-bred sport tire built for aggressive street riders who want race-derived grip without giving up real-world usability.
Pirelli's WSBK-bred sport tire built for aggressive street riders who want race-derived grip without giving up real-world usability.
The Rosso III is the go-to for Orange County riders who ride hard on the street, hit a few track days a season, and want real grip without swapping rubber every few months.
Pirelli's dual-compound ADV/sport-touring tire built for high-mileage riders who ride in all conditions and refuse to choose between grip and longevity.
Pirelli's dual-compound ADV/sport-touring tire built for high-mileage riders who ride in all conditions and refuse to choose between grip and longevity.
Best suited for high-mileage adventure and sport-touring riders who need reliable wet-weather grip and consistent handling through a full tire's life.
Pirelli's dual-compound performance tire built for power cruisers that actually get ridden hard — Ducati Diavel, V-Rod, Rocket III, and beyond.
Pirelli's dual-compound performance tire built for power cruisers that actually get ridden hard — Ducati Diavel, V-Rod, Rocket III, and beyond.
Best suited to performance cruiser riders in Southern California's dry climate who want sport-inspired handling without giving up real-world street manners.
Championship-bred motocross rubber built for mid-hard to hard-pack terrain — the race-proven choice for track warriors and hard-country trail riders.
Championship-bred motocross rubber built for mid-hard to hard-pack terrain — the race-proven choice for track warriors and hard-country trail riders.
Best suited to motocross racers and hard-country trail riders who need race-level grip and long-lasting durability on firm, rocky terrain.
A competition-bred motocross tire built for medium-to-soft terrain transitions — from club racers to youth riders learning their first laps.
A competition-bred motocross tire built for medium-to-soft terrain transitions — from club racers to youth riders learning their first laps.
Best suited for motocross riders who tackle mixed or soft-transitioning track conditions and want competitive grip with better-than-average wear life.
Pirelli's street-leaning dual-sport built for adventure riders who spend more time on pavement than dirt — without giving up either.
Pirelli's street-leaning dual-sport built for adventure riders who spend more time on pavement than dirt — without giving up either.
The Rally STR is the go-to choice for adventure riders splitting 60–70% of miles on pavement who want genuine wet-weather confidence and real-world durability.
Pirelli's dual-compound street sport tire built for medium-displacement riders who want real grip on weekdays and weekends without burning through rubber.
Pirelli's dual-compound street sport tire built for medium-displacement riders who want real grip on weekdays and weekends without burning through rubber.
The Sport Demon is the go-to for medium-displacement street riders who split time between the daily commute and weekend canyon runs and need a tire that handles both honestly.
MX32-derived compound meets trail-ready construction — built for riders who know their terrain runs mid-soft and want a tire that's honest about it.
MX32-derived compound meets trail-ready construction — built for riders who know their terrain runs mid-soft and want a tire that's honest about it.
Best for dirt-focused riders who spend weekends on variable backcountry terrain and want purposeful, condition-matched grip over a do-everything compromise
Pirelli's track-proven Diablo DNA, purpose-engineered for high-performance maxi-scooters that demand real motorcycle-grade grip.
Pirelli's track-proven Diablo DNA, purpose-engineered for high-performance maxi-scooters that demand real motorcycle-grade grip.
Best suited to performance maxi-scooter riders who want motorcycle-caliber grip and all-weather confidence in a purpose-built scooter fitment.
Pirelli's sport-touring DNA repackaged for scooters — reinforced construction, high-silica grip, and all-weather confidence for commuters and maxi-scooter riders alike.
Pirelli's sport-touring DNA repackaged for scooters — reinforced construction, high-silica grip, and all-weather confidence for commuters and maxi-scooter riders alike.
Best suited to daily urban and maxi-scooter riders who need reliable wet-weather grip and reinforced durability without paying sport-tire premiums.
Pirelli's sport-derived scooter tire built for maxi-scooter riders who demand real grip and wet-weather confidence on every ride.
Pirelli's sport-derived scooter tire built for maxi-scooter riders who demand real grip and wet-weather confidence on every ride.
Best suited for spirited maxi-scooter riders who want genuine sport-tire feedback and all-weather confidence for daily Orange County riding.
Pirelli's street-performance benchmark — built for aggressive canyon riding and occasional track days on sport and naked bikes.
Pirelli's street-performance benchmark — built for aggressive canyon riding and occasional track days on sport and naked bikes.
Best suited for aggressive street riders and occasional track day participants who want real performance grip without swapping tires every few months.
Pirelli's legendary 90/10 knobby — built for riders who live in the dirt and only tolerate pavement when necessary.
Pirelli's legendary 90/10 knobby — built for riders who live in the dirt and only tolerate pavement when necessary.
Best suited to riders spending the majority of their time on unpaved surfaces who need a DOT-legal tire capable of handling serious off-road terrain.
Pirelli's competition-born trials tire built for technical terrain mastery — from indoor arenas to extreme singletrack and rock gardens.
Pirelli's competition-born trials tire built for technical terrain mastery — from indoor arenas to extreme singletrack and rock gardens.
The MT 43 Pro is built for riders who spend most of their time picking lines through technical terrain, not cruising boulevards.
Pirelli's evolved cruiser touring tire — built for V-Twin and metric cruiser riders who demand serious mileage without giving up confident handling.
Pirelli's evolved cruiser touring tire — built for V-Twin and metric cruiser riders who demand serious mileage without giving up confident handling.
The Night Dragon GT is the go-to cruiser tire for V-Twin and metric riders who prioritize durability and highway stability without sacrificing corner confidence.
Pirelli's street-biased scrambler tire — built for canyon carving, rain-ready, and capable enough when the pavement ends.
Pirelli's street-biased scrambler tire — built for canyon carving, rain-ready, and capable enough when the pavement ends.
Best suited for scrambler and lightweight ADV riders who spend the majority of their time on pavement but refuse to be stopped by a dirt road.
Pirelli's sport-derived cruiser tire built for V-Twin and metric riders who want real handling — not just miles of straight-line comfort.
Pirelli's sport-derived cruiser tire built for V-Twin and metric riders who want real handling — not just miles of straight-line comfort.
The Night Dragon is built for the cruiser rider who still carves corners — best suited for spirited street miles on V-Twins and metric platforms where handling matters as much as mileage.
Pirelli's reinforced cruiser tire built for serious mileage and V-Twin torque — ideal for long-haul riders who refuse to sacrifice grip for longevity.
Pirelli's reinforced cruiser tire built for serious mileage and V-Twin torque — ideal for long-haul riders who refuse to sacrifice grip for longevity.
The Night Dragon GT Reinforced is the go-to choice for high-mileage cruiser riders who want Pirelli grip and durability in a tire built for big, torquey bikes.
Sport-touring performance engineered specifically for scooters — from vintage Vespas to modern maxi-scooters, built for riders who won't compromise on wet-weather grip.
Sport-touring performance engineered specifically for scooters — from vintage Vespas to modern maxi-scooters, built for riders who won't compromise on wet-weather grip.
The Angel Scooter is best suited for year-round urban and weekend riders who want sport-touring wet grip and ride comfort over maximum mileage.
Pirelli's dedicated soft-terrain motocross tire — built for muddy and sandy conditions where grip is everything and race results are on the line.
Pirelli's dedicated soft-terrain motocross tire — built for muddy and sandy conditions where grip is everything and race results are on the line.
The MX Soft is a single-purpose competition tire — unmatched in mud and sand, but only buy it if that's where you actually ride.
Pirelli's street-biased adventure tire for riders who live on pavement but won't turn down a gravel road — built to handle both without compromise.
Pirelli's street-biased adventure tire for riders who live on pavement but won't turn down a gravel road — built to handle both without compromise.
Best suited for adventure and dual-sport riders who spend the majority of their miles on pavement and want confident handling in any weather with occasional off-road ability.
Pirelli's premium adventure-touring tire built for riders who split time between canyon roads, commutes, and gravel exploration — without compromising either end.
Pirelli's premium adventure-touring tire built for riders who split time between canyon roads, commutes, and gravel exploration — without compromising either end.
Best suited for adventure and crossover riders who prioritize wet-weather confidence and pavement performance with honest light off-road capability on the side.
Pirelli's sport-bred cruiser tire built tough — reinforced for load, tuned for riders who actually lean their bikes.
Pirelli's sport-bred cruiser tire built tough — reinforced for load, tuned for riders who actually lean their bikes.
Best suited for V-Twin and metric cruiser riders who push lean angles and carry loads but still want Pirelli sport-tire feedback on the street.
Pirelli's proven dual-sport workhorse — built for riders who split time between OC pavement and weekend dirt excursions without swapping tires.
Pirelli's proven dual-sport workhorse — built for riders who split time between OC pavement and weekend dirt excursions without swapping tires.
The MT 16 Garacross is the right call for adventure and dual-sport riders who need one tire to handle both the 55 freeway and a weekend fire road.
Pirelli's street-smart sport tire built for daily riders who want real-world grip, reliable wet performance, and mileage that actually makes sense.
Pirelli's street-smart sport tire built for daily riders who want real-world grip, reliable wet performance, and mileage that actually makes sense.
Best suited to daily sport riders and canyon weekend warriors who need durable, all-condition performance without sacrificing Pirelli's handling reputation
Pirelli's purpose-built hard-pack off-road tire — built for desert runners, enduro racers, and rocky single-track where durability counts.
Pirelli's purpose-built hard-pack off-road tire — built for desert runners, enduro racers, and rocky single-track where durability counts.
The Scorpion XC Mid Hard is built for desert and hard-pack riders who need a durable, consistent tire that outlasts softer compounds on abrasive terrain.
A street-biased dual-sport tire built for riders who ride pavement hard but still need real off-road capability when the road runs out.
A street-biased dual-sport tire built for riders who ride pavement hard but still need real off-road capability when the road runs out.
Best suited for adventure and dual-sport riders who spend the majority of their miles on pavement but want a tire that won't quit when the road does.
Pirelli's hardpack-to-intermediate MX tire built for riders who need grip, durability, and terrain versatility in one package.
Pirelli's hardpack-to-intermediate MX tire built for riders who need grip, durability, and terrain versatility in one package.
Best suited for trail riders and intermediate competitors who need a durable, predictable off-road tire across hardpack and mixed terrain.
Pirelli's proven scooter-specific tire engineered for year-round urban confidence — built for 50–150cc riders who demand wet-weather reliability and planted cornering feel.
Pirelli's proven scooter-specific tire engineered for year-round urban confidence — built for 50–150cc riders who demand wet-weather reliability and planted cornering feel.
Best suited to daily scooter commuters and weekend urban riders who prioritize wet-weather confidence and stable cornering over outright dry performance or maximum mileage.
Pirelli's 70/30 adventure-touring tire built for dual-sport and ADV riders who live on pavement but refuse to avoid the dirt road home.
Pirelli's 70/30 adventure-touring tire built for dual-sport and ADV riders who live on pavement but refuse to avoid the dirt road home.
Best suited to ADV and dual-sport riders who put most miles on pavement but need real capability when the road ends
What's the difference between the Diablo Rosso IV and the Diablo Rosso IV Corsa?
The Rosso IV is the street-biased version — excellent grip with better everyday mileage and wet performance. The Rosso IV Corsa uses a softer, more race-spec compound with a modified profile that rewards aggressive corner speeds and track-day use. If you're mostly street with occasional track outings, the standard Rosso IV is the smarter daily choice. If you're flipping your priorities toward track with some street, the Corsa is worth the shorter lifespan.
Are Pirelli Supercorsa tires street legal or just for the track?
The Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4 is DOT-legal and fully street-legal — SP stands for Street/Production. That said, they need heat to work properly, so cold early-morning canyon runs or wet roads are not where they shine. Riders who use Supercorsas on the street tend to be experienced and aggressive; if you're doing mixed street and track, they're a serious option, but the Rosso IV Corsa may be a more balanced call.
How does the Scorpion Rally hold up for serious off-road adventure riding?
The Scorpion Rally is one of the most respected ADV tires in the segment — it handles dirt, gravel, and loose terrain far better than most dual-purpose tires without completely sacrificing highway manners. Riders on large-displacement adventure bikes (GS, Africa Twin, KTM Adventure) frequently run it for Baja trips and backcountry riding. If you're 60% or more off-road, the Rally is the right call. For more pavement-heavy routes, step over to the Scorpion Trail II or III.
Does MTC stock Pirelli scooter tires, or just sport and street fitments?
We stock the full range — including the Angel Scooter, Diablo Rosso Scooter, and their reinforced variants. Scooter tires are one of the most overlooked upgrade opportunities we see; a lot of riders run way too long on worn OEM rubber and don't realize how much grip they're leaving behind. Walk in, we'll size it up, mount it, and balance it while you wait.
Is Pirelli priced higher than other brands at MTC?
Pirelli is a premium brand and priced accordingly, but we sell all Pirelli tires below MSRP. For the performance you're getting — especially on the Diablo and Scorpion lines — the price-to-performance ratio is strong. We can also help you match the right tire to your actual riding style so you're not overspending on race compound when a sport-touring tire would serve you better and last longer.