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Diablo Rosso™ II

Pirelli's street-performance benchmark — built for aggressive canyon riding and occasional track days on sport and naked bikes.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Sport · Street Recommended
PIRELLI Diablo Rosso™ II motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandPIRELLI
TypeSport / Sport-Touring
FitmentFront & Rear
Sizes7
Slick shoulder zone eliminates tread interruption at full lean, maximizing contact patch where it counts most in hard corners
Enhanced Patch Technology (EPT) distributes load evenly across the footprint through every lean angle for consistent, predictable feedback
Functional Groove Design (FGD) channels water efficiently without sacrificing the dry-grip characteristics sport riders demand
Dual-compound construction pairs a grippy outer edge with a more durable center strip — balancing corner performance with everyday wear life
Z-speed rated for high-performance bikes; built to handle the speeds modern sport and naked machines are capable of
Wide size range fits a broad roster of middleweight to literbike sport bikes, naked standards, and sport-oriented platforms
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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

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MTC Rating
MTC Score
8.2/10
★★★★☆
Best suited for aggressive street riders and occasional track day participants who want real performance grip without swapping tires every few months.
Performance
Dry Grip8.7
Wet Grip7.4
Street Manners8.5
Track Capability7.8
Mileage7.6
Value8.0
Best For
Aggressive Street Rider
You're threading canyon roads on weekends and want a tire that rewards commitment at full lean — not one that has you second-guessing mid-corner. Weekday commutes happen, but they're not what you bought the bike for. The Rosso II gives you sport-bike confidence on the street without forcing you onto a dedicated track compound.
Perfect Match
Occasional Track Day Enthusiast
A few track days a season, mostly novice or intermediate run groups, with the bulk of your miles on public roads — that's exactly who this tire was designed around. You don't want the hassle of mounting a second set for the occasional CVMA or Streets of Willow morning, and with the Rosso II, you don't have to.
Great Match
Sport-Touring Rider
If you're racking up serious miles, planning multi-day runs up the coast, or spending a lot of time in wet conditions, the Rosso II's sport bias may leave you wanting more longevity and wet-weather confidence than it's designed to deliver.
Consider Pirelli Angel GT
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
FrontOOS120/70ZR170301-044821488008019227214888
FrontOOS120/70ZR170303-017822919008019227229196
RearOOS160/60ZR170302-055820702008019227207026
RearOOS170/60ZR170302-061920703008019227207033
RearOOS180/55ZR170304-018320685008019227206852
RearOOS190/50ZR170302-055920686008019227206869
RearOOS200/50R170302-070823220008019227232202
Frequently Asked
The Rosso II is a meaningful step forward — not just a rebadge. Pirelli updated the compound formula and introduced Enhanced Patch Technology to optimize the contact footprint at varying lean angles, something the original didn't have. The shoulder profile is also more aggressive, and the revised groove design improves wet-weather capability. If you ran the original, the II will feel more composed and confidence-inspiring across the board.
Real-world street mileage typically lands between 4,000 and 6,500 miles. Riding style and bike weight are the biggest variables — someone hammering a liter bike through canyon runs every weekend will hit the low end, while a moderate-paced rider on a middleweight naked can stretch toward the upper range. The dual-compound design does extend life compared to pure race-spec rubber, so you're not burning through sets every few months.
Yes, for novice and intermediate pace — they handle occasional track use without issue. If you're running advanced groups consistently or chasing lap times seriously, you'll eventually want a dedicated DOT race or slick tire that's optimized for sustained heat cycles. The Rosso II's grooved tread and street compound are genuinely capable on track, just not built for that as a primary use case.
Wet grip scores a 7.4 here — solid for a performance sport tire, but not in the same category as a dedicated all-weather or sport-touring compound. The Functional Groove Design does a good job evacuating water in moderate rain, and you'll have usable confidence in damp conditions. In heavy downpours or standing water, dial back your pace accordingly — these were engineered for performance, not monsoons.
They come up to operating temperature relatively quickly for a sport tire, but a couple of miles of progressive riding before you start loading them up at full lean is always the right call — especially on cold Southern California mornings. Avoid hard braking and aggressive acceleration in the first mile or two. Once warm, they deliver consistent, predictable performance through the session.
The size range covers a wide spread of modern sport bikes, naked standards, and sport-oriented machines — think Yamaha MT series, Kawasaki Z series, Triumph Street Triple, and most middleweight to open-class sport bikes. If you're not sure whether your fitment is covered, call us at (714) 516-9059 and we'll confirm sizing before you come in.

Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Pirelli Diablo Rosso II for Orange County riders who want genuine sport-bike grip without the compromise of a full race compound. Whether you're carving Ortega Highway on the weekend or threading through Irvine and Anaheim traffic during the week, the Rosso II is engineered to deliver confident, predictable performance across both scenarios. It's one of the most well-rounded sport tires on the market, and we keep it on the shelf ready to mount.

Walk into our Orange shop and we'll have your Rosso IIs mounted, balanced, and ready to ride the same day. Our install pricing is straightforward: $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire — no surprises at the register. We sell below MSRP on Pirelli's full Diablo lineup, so you're getting race-heritage rubber at a price that makes sense. Riders from Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Fullerton, and Huntington Beach make the trip specifically because we're fast, honest, and actually know tires.

If you're trying to decide between the Rosso II and something like the Pirelli Angel GT or another sport-touring option, our staff can walk you through the trade-offs based on how and where you actually ride — not a spec sheet. Give us a call at (714) 516-9059 or just come by. No appointment needed for walk-in service.

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