PIRELLISportStreet

Sport Demon™

Name: Sport Demon™ Motorcycle Tires
Brand: PIRELLI
Rating: 8.2 (14 reviews)

Pirelli's dual-compound street sport tire built for medium-displacement riders who want real grip on weekdays and weekends without burning through rubber.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Sport · Street Recommended

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BrandPIRELLI

TypeSport / Street

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes14

Dual-compound tread puts grippy edges where cornering loads hit hardest and durable rubber down the center where mileage is made

Silica-blended compound stays pliable in cooler morning temps — no extended warm-up ritual before the tire works for you

Progressive groove geometry channels water out from under the contact patch, keeping wet-road feedback honest and predictable

Profile geometry tuned for medium-displacement naked and standard platforms — steering stays neutral without feeling vague

Wide size catalog covers the most popular 600–750cc naked and sport-touring fitments from SV650 to MT-07 to Ninja 650

Consistent wear pattern means you get long, even tire life — not a hot center strip and fresh edges when it's time to swap

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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

🛞 Running a spoked wheel? Parts Unlimited Standard Tubes fit 100/90-18 — from $8 →

Save below MSRPIn-stock · ships fastWalk-in install

MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.2/10

★★★★☆

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.

Performance

Dry Grip8.3

Wet Grip8.1

Street Manners8.7

Track Capability6.2

Mileage8.4

Value8.5

Best For

Daily Sport Rider

You're on an SV650, MT-07, or Ninja 650 and it sees real miles — not just weekend garage queen miles. Monday through Friday you're threading traffic; Saturday you're in the canyons. You need a tire that shows up for both without asking you to choose.

Perfect Match

Versatile Street Pilot

Your ride schedule is unpredictable — errands one day, a two-hour backroad loop the next, rain on the way home either way. You're not chasing lap times; you want stable, readable handling and a tire that earns its keep across the miles.

Great Match

Track Day Enthusiast

The Sport Demon can survive a track day on a middleweight, but its compound isn't engineered for sustained heat cycles at race pace. If you're running regular track sessions or pushing hard in hot conditions, step up to something purpose-built.

Consider Pirelli Diablo Rosso III

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	100/90-18	—	0305-0257	3852200	—	$171.02$207.34Save $36
Front	110/70-17	—	0305-0590	2589300	8019227258936	$188.35$228.33Save $40
Front	110/90-18	—	1404400	4025600	8019227402568	$201.61$244.42Save $43
Front	120/70-17	—	0306-0264	1564700	8019227156478	$219.44$265.99Save $47
Rear	N/A	—	1343100	2589500	8019227258950	$224.55$272.20Save $48
Rear	110/80-17	—	0306-0853	2096600	8019227209662	$125.36$151.95Save $27
RearOOS	110/90-18	—	1404500	1404500	8019227140453	$211.40$256.27Save $45
RearOOS	120/80-18	—	1404600	1404600	8019227140460	$215.39$261.11Save $46
Rear	130/70-18	—	1343400	1343400	8019227134346	$234.67$284.45Save $50
Rear	130/80-18	—	0306-0128	4026300	8019227402636	$203.47$246.63Save $43
RearOOS	140/70-15	—	0306-0843	3841200	8019227384123	$196.83$238.95Save $42
Rear	140/70-17	—	0306-0624	2589600	8019227258967	$229.07$277.70Save $49
RearOOS	140/70-18	—	0306-0864	4026400	8019227402643	$214.15$259.95Save $46
Rear	150/70-17	—	0306-0127	1343300	8019227134339	$255.66$309.90Save $54

Frequently Asked

Most riders on medium-displacement bikes see 7,000 to 10,000 miles from the rear depending on how hard they ride, bike weight, and road surface. Smooth street riders on lighter bikes frequently push past 9,000 miles. Heavier machines and more aggressive throttle habits will trend toward the lower end. Front tires typically outlast two rear replacements.

It handles wet roads better than most tires in this category. The silica compound keeps the tire from going wooden in cold, damp conditions, and the progressive groove layout actively moves water out from under the contact patch. Wet feedback is honest and predictable — this isn't a tire that surprises you when the road gets slick.

On a medium-displacement bike doing occasional track days at a measured pace, yes — it'll get you around. What it won't do is hold up to sustained high-temperature cornering loads the way a dedicated sport compound will. If track riding is a regular thing for you, the Pirelli Diablo Rosso series is the smarter investment.

Pirelli designed this tire around sporty middleweight platforms — SV650, MT-07, Ninja 650, CB500 series, and comparable naked, standard, and light sport-touring bikes. The size range and construction prioritize versatility and everyday rideability over the kind of outright performance a 1000cc superbike demands.

For most riders, yes — noticeably so. The Sport Demon typically delivers better wet-weather confidence, sharper feedback, and longer life than the conservative OEM rubber that ships on many middleweight bikes. It feels sportier than stock without sacrificing the longevity that makes a street tire practical.

It's not a hard rule, but matching front and rear ensures the bike handles consistently and predictably. If budget is a factor, the rear tire is the priority — it carries more load and wears faster. Just don't let the front run too long after a rear swap; mismatched wear across the axles affects how the bike steers and responds.

Pirelli Sport Demon Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Pirelli Sport Demon for riders across Orange County — whether you're in Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, or Huntington Beach — who want a genuine sport street tire without paying superbike prices or sacrificing mileage to get it. This is Pirelli's answer for the SV650, MT-07, Ninja 650, and similar naked and standard riders who put real miles on their bikes year-round. We sell it below MSRP and carry it on the shelf ready to go.

Walk in any day and we'll mount and balance a set while you wait. Our flat-rate pricing keeps it simple: $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire — no surprises at the register. The Sport Demon's dual-compound construction and silica-enhanced tread make it a smart pick for Southern California riding, where a Tuesday commute can turn into a canyon run by Saturday. It grips well in the dry, stays honest in the wet, and doesn't quit early.

If you're not sure the Sport Demon is the right fit for your bike and riding style, call us at (714) 516-9059 and talk to someone who actually rides. We'll tell you straight whether this tire makes sense or whether something else in the Pirelli lineup serves you better. No pressure, no upsell — just the right tire for your specific situation, mounted and balanced at our Orange County shop.

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