Michelin’s street legal sportbike tire designed for 90% track use
Michelin Power Cup 2
Designed for the track, approved for the road
- Michelin’s street legal sportbike tire designed for 90% track use
- Plug-and-play performance
- Optimum dual compound distribution
- Optimized for track use
- Michelin’s Premium Touch™ technology
Minimum Cold Pressure on Track (1)
- Front 30.5 psi
- Rear 22 psi
Target Hot Pressure
- Front 34.8 psi
- Rear 24.65 psi
(1) Pressure taken with tire and rim at ambient temperature, just before the first ride or just before installing the tire warmers.
Key benefits for Michelin Power Cup 2 tire
Michelin Power Cup 2 Technologies
MICHELIN 2CT Technology
MICHELIN 2CT Technology combines two types of rubber on the tread: a harder compound in the center designed to maximize longevity, and a softer compound on the shoulders to enhance grip while cornering. This design ensures the ideal balance between performance and durability.
MICHELIN 2CT + Technology
MICHELIN 2CT+ Technology is an evolution of MICHELIN 2CT. It extends the harder center compound underneath the softer shoulder compound to increase rigidity and enhance cornering stability.
MICHELIN Carbon Black Technology
MICHELIN Carbon Black Technology uses a rubber compound infused with carbon black to optimize dry grip and tire longevity during sporty riding.
MICHELIN Premium Touch Design
MICHELIN Premium Touch Design is a patented dark, velvet-like texture. This innovation adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, enhancing the vehicle’s design with a premium visual effect.
MICHELIN Radial-X EVO Technology
MICHELIN Radial-X EVO Technology is an innovation that enhances MICHELIN Radial-X technology. It delivers improved stability and responsiveness at high speeds.
MICHELIN Aramid Shield Technology
MICHELIN Aramid Shield Technology incorporates an additional aramid ply that wraps around the tire, preventing deformation at high speeds.
MICHELIN, Official MotoGP™ class tire
Since 1973, we are proud to count more than 540 race wins and 36 world champion titles that prove Michelin’s skills and know-how at the highest level in motorbike racing. MICHELIN Power ranges benefit from the latest technologies developed in MotoGP™.
Power Cup 2 TIRE REVIEW
There are 10 reviews for the Power Cup 2
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When asked, 100% of reviewers recommend this tire
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1-5 on 10 reviews
Posted on September 12, 2024 by Anonymous
Collected by Bazaarvoice
Must try these tires, gripping performance is just phenomenal!
Upgraded from power 5 to power cup 2 on my 16 S1000rr, took it out on 3 track days at NJMP and a 800+ mile long distance hard canyon ride in Vermont, the power 5 was already a excellent performing on track and street, wow, the power cup 2 was just amazing, no tire warmers, running 34 hot front and 28 hot rear at 70 - 78 degrees ambient temp, tire wear was phenomenal and consistent, 80 mph at 57 degrees lean, grip is like riding on rails, I've never felt more confident on any other tires. I'm excited to upgrade to slicks.
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Vehicle Make: Bmw S1000rr
Purchase date: 06/18/24
Posted on June 13, 2024 by Anonymous
Collected by Bazaarvoice
Sticky AF
These tires were on my brand new Duke 890R and I love them. My first experience with Michellin and so far I love them.
Vehicle Make: KTM 23 Duke 890 R
Purchase date: 06/14/23
Posted on April 28, 2024 by Anonymous
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Love em
Took my 890R KTM to Andalusia and did 4 days on these tyres. Cup 2. They were great and only had a few slides on last day. Temperature was about 20c average. Very impressed.
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Vehicle Make: KTM Duke 890R
Purchase date: 05/17/23
Posted on October 31, 2022 by Anonymous
Collected by Bazaarvoice
The Best Sport-Focused tire
I'm on my fourth set of PCIIs with my gsxr1k track bike and all I can say is, wow. These tires perform as well, and last longer, than any other manufacturer's offering in this class. I get 30% more sessions compared to others. That said, my longevity rating is based on pure track use. I can get about 5-600mi out of a set, on track, and that, to me, is amazing. This is not a street bias tire. If you're expecting to get 1000mi+ look elsewhere - this is not the tire for you. If you want a very predictable, even-wearing, long lasting, no-tire-warmer track tire that performs confidently at full wear, this is what you're looking for. I'm sure this tire will perform phenomenally on the street, as well, but you'll be burning them up quickly. Keep the above in mind and I think you'll find this tire quite satisfying, and well worth the money. [Haven't tested in wet conditions and this is an obligatory field so only 1 star reported so as to fulfill this requirement]
Hi Ray, thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback of the MICHELIN Power Cup 2 tires! Feel free to tag us on social media @MichelinMotorcycle.US or #MichelinOnMyMoto.
Michelin US
November 1, 2022
Posted on October 19, 2021 by Anonymous
Collected by Bazaarvoice
Superb trackday tire!
Awesome tire, I run them on trackdays and they hook amazing, the front is just top notch, you can feel the grip and it just hooks. The rear is great, and you can feel it when it starts to get a little lose. I recommend running warmers with these on the track so you don’t get a cold tear and shred the tires quickly. I use warmers and they wear amazingly. Cold pressure I started with 31front and 23rear in 60f weather which ended up with to high of pressure coming off the track (38front and 30rear). Lowered pressure to 34.5 front and rear 25psi hot(check temp coming off the track) that was the perfect psi and the bikes hooked brutal, pulling the front wheel of the ground coming out of the corner. (21 panigale v2). Enjoy this tire is superb and I wish Michelin would do a better way of explaining the tire more in depth(such as pirelli, dunlop etc) and marketing sucks also.
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Michelin US
October 21, 2021
Legal Mentions
1 Based on external test conducted at the Cartagena Circuit in Spain using a 2019 Suzuki® GSX-R1000R fitted with 120/70 ZR 17 front and 190/55 ZR 17 rear tires comparing lap times of MICHELIN® Power Cup 2 tires with MICHELIN® Power Cup Evo tires. Local on-track results may vary. NOTE: MICHELIN® POWER® Slick 2 tires and MICHELIN® POWER® Cup 2 tires can suffer from cold breaks if stored, transported or handled below 41ºF. Do not mount at temperatures below 50ºF.