PIRELLICruiserSport

Night Dragon™

Name: Night Dragon™ Motorcycle Tires
Brand: PIRELLI
Rating: 8.2 (14 reviews)

Pirelli's sport-derived cruiser tire built for V-Twin and metric riders who want real handling — not just miles of straight-line comfort.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Cruiser · Sport-Biased Street

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BrandPIRELLI

TypeCruiser / Sport

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes14

Sport-tire compound technology adapted specifically for V-Twin and metric cruiser platforms — more feedback, more confidence at lean

Engineered casing absorbs road irregularities without the vague, disconnected feel typical of softer cruiser rubber

Consistent grip through the full lean-angle range, so the tire stays communicative whether you're upright on the freeway or working a canyon sweeper

Tread architecture balances responsive turn-in with respectable wear life — you don't have to choose one or the other

Fourteen size options spanning 15- to 21-inch wheel diameters with rear sections up to 240mm — covers the full cruiser spectrum from bobbers to baggers

Load and speed ratings spec'd to meet real cruiser performance demands, not just check a compliance box

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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

8.2/10

★★★★☆

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.

Performance

Dry Grip8.4

Wet Grip7.8

Street Manners8.6

Track Capability4.5

Mileage7.3

Value7.9

Best For

Canyon Carver on Chrome

You ride a cruiser because you love the look and the low-slung feel — but you're not out there cruising in the slow lane. Weekends mean twisty backroads and you want a tire that actually talks to you through the bars, holds its line at lean, and rewards clean, committed inputs. You'll trade a few thousand miles off the rear for a bike that handles like it means it.

Perfect Match

Spirited Commuter

Your cruiser does daily duty through Orange County traffic and suburban streets where a little agility goes a long way. You appreciate a tire that makes a heavy bike feel more nimble — responsive off the throttle, stable mid-corner, and predictable when you're lane-splitting or threading gaps. Weekend backroad runs are a bonus the Night Dragon handles without complaint.

Great Match

Long-Distance Tourer

If your priorities are maximum mileage, bulletproof wet-weather confidence, and comfort across multi-day, multi-thousand-mile routes, the Night Dragon's performance compound will work harder than you need it to and wear faster than you'd like. A dedicated touring tire will serve your riding style better — and last longer doing it.

Consider Avon Cobra Chrome or dedicated touring rubber

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	100/90-19	—	0305-0081	3745400	8019227374544	$152.84$185.27Save $32
Front	110/90-19	—	0305-0284	4205000	8019227420500	$160.99$195.16Save $34
Front	130/60B19	—	0305-0565	2812100	8019227281217	$177.04$214.59Save $38
Front	130/70R18	—	0303-0189	2211300	8019227221138	$230.85$279.87Save $49
Front	130/80B17	—	0305-0283	2211400	8019227221145	$221.73$268.77Save $47
Front	130/90-16	—	0305-0285	2211500	8019227221152	$194.48$235.74Save $41
FrontOOS	130/90-16	—	0302-0645	4302700	—	$176.56$214.05Save $37
Front	140/75R17	—	0301-0143	1815000	8019227181500	$207.51$251.52Save $44
Front	150/80-16	—	0305-0192	1815400	8019227181548	$221.98$269.11Save $47
Front	90/90-21	—	0305-0193	4525100	—	$151.71$183.92Save $32
RearOOS	180/60R16	—	0306-0528	2595700	8019227259575	$267.99$324.85Save $57
Rear	180/70B15	—	0306-0117	1815500	8019227181555	$281.58$341.34Save $60
Rear	180/70R16	—	0304-0198	2212300	8019227221237	$310.19$376.04Save $66
RearOOS	240/40R18	—	0302-0253	1862300	8019227186239	$305.71$370.62Save $65

Frequently Asked

The difference is noticeable from the first canyon run. Pirelli applied sport-tire construction logic to the Night Dragon, which means quicker turn-in, better mid-corner feedback, and grip that holds through aggressive lean angles — characteristics you don't normally find in cruiser rubber. Riders coming off traditional touring tires frequently comment that the whole bike feels lighter and more willing to change direction.

Plan on roughly 7,000–10,000 miles from the rear and 12,000–16,000 miles from the front under normal street conditions. That's shorter than a dedicated touring tire, which is the direct trade-off for a performance-oriented compound that grips and communicates the way this one does. If you're pushing it hard on canyon roads, expect the lower end of that range.

It handles wet pavement competently — water evacuation is solid and the tire's behavior in the rain is predictable, not nervous. It won't match a sport-touring tire purpose-built for wet-weather grip, but for typical Southern California riding it's more than adequate. If you're commuting through consistent rain, a tire with a stronger wet-weather focus might suit you better.

It's at home on V-Twin and metric cruisers where the rider actually wants the bike to handle — bobbers, power cruisers, sport-influenced models, and modern baggers all fall in its wheelhouse. The size range covers most American and Japanese cruiser platforms. Riders on heavy full-dress touring bikes who prioritize mileage over corner feel may want to look at touring-specific options instead.

Technically possible, but not something we'd recommend. The front and rear Night Dragons are engineered as a system — matched compounds and casing construction that work together to deliver predictable, balanced handling. Mix in a different brand and you're introducing variables that can make the bike's behavior harder to read, especially at the limit. Run them as a set.

If handling matters to you, yes. The Night Dragon brings a level of feedback and cornering confidence that's genuinely rare in the cruiser segment — and that translates directly to rider confidence on real roads. It's priced in the premium tier, and the performance justifies it for riders who are actually using the tire's capability. Pure mileage hunters will find better value elsewhere.

Pirelli Night Dragon Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Pirelli Night Dragon for cruiser riders throughout Orange County — from Anaheim and Fullerton to Newport Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo, and Huntington Beach. This is Pirelli's answer for V-Twin and metric cruiser owners who want sport-tier handling without giving up the look and feel of their machine. The Night Dragon's sport-derived compound and performance casing construction make it one of the most capable cruiser tires on the market, and we carry the full size range so we can fit your bike the same day you walk in.

At MTC, we mount and balance every Night Dragon in-house at our Orange County shop. Walk-in tire service runs $69 per tire for mounting, $9.95 for balancing, and $3.50 for disposal — no appointment needed, no dealership markup, no waiting a week for a parts order. We also price below MSRP on Pirelli tires because we buy direct and move volume. Whether you're on a Softail, a Yamaha V-Star, a Honda Shadow, or a modern bagger, we'll spec the right Night Dragon fitment and get you back on the road fast.

The Night Dragon is a tire worth considering seriously if you've ever felt like your cruiser is holding back your riding. That sport-compound grip, the casing feedback at lean, the way it sharpens turn-in on a heavy bike — it changes how the whole machine feels without touching the suspension. Come into MTC and talk tires with our team, or call us at (714) 516-9059 to check availability on your size. We're the motorcycle tire experts Orange County riders trust.

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The AV92 Reinforced is the go-to choice for power cruiser and bagger riders who want genuine wet-weather confidence and long-haul durability without sacrificing street feel.

Best for

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