MICHELIN REVIEW & ROADTEST. POWER CUP2, GP2, AND POWER 6, BMW S1000XR, TUONO 1000R, YAMAHA MT-10

Описание: MAESTRO DESCRIBES AND TESTS THE MICHELIN SUPERSPORT PRODUCT LINE, POWER CUP 2, POWER GP2, AND POWER 6.

Michelin’s Power series of high-performance motorcycle tires is built for riders who demand precision, grip, and track-day readiness. Each model caters to different levels of street vs. track use

Power Cup 2

Purpose: Designed primarily for track use (~90%), with just enough tread to be street-legal
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Tech Highlights:

2CT+ (rear) and 2CT (front) dual compound for longevity and shoulder grip
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Synthetic component technology enables ultra-quick warm-up, mimicking slicks
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Tire Pressure:

Cold (min): Front ~30.5 psi, Rear ~21.8 psi. Hot (after laps): Front ~34.8 psi, Rear ~24.7 psi
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User Reviews:

Riders rave about its “phenomenal” grip and track confidence—e.g., “grip is like riding on rails” for canyon and track use
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Longevity is decent for track-focused tires—around 3 to 600 miles on track
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UK and Australia reviews echo excellent track behavior and fast warm-up
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Power GP2

Purpose: A balanced 50/50 street-track tire—ideal for daily riding and occasional track days
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Tech Highlights:

Dual-compound build: carbon black on shoulders for grip; silica center for durability & wet grip
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Modified tread pattern—less tread on sidewalls—for greater lean grip.

Improvements over predecessor (Power GP): up to 15% better in dry grip, wet grip, durability, and handling
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Tire Pressure:

Cold: Front ~30.5 psi, Rear ~27.5 psi
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Rider Feedback:

Strong praise for dry grip, wet road competence, and longevity (e.g., 8,000 km on an MT-10)
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MCN review calls it perfect for sporty summer riding, with warm-up in 1–2 laps and great feel at the limit
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Reddit sees it as a step up from Power 6—“trust the GP2 more on track”
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Power 6

Purpose: The most road-oriented among the three—more mileage, broad riding range.

Comparison:

Positioned below GP2 and Cup 2 in Michelin's lineup, with wider operating range but less extreme grip
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Community Feedback:

Riders report good mileage but consider GP2 notably better on track—offering improved handling and grip progression