Michelin’s Pilot Road range of tyres contains a number of tyres across the family that are developed for different bikes but deliver an excellent performance.
When doing your research, you will likely have come across the Pilot Road GT 4 and the Pilot Road 4 Scooter.
If you are trying to work out which motorcycle tyres are best for you, we have written this article to help you differentiate between the two. And to explore what type of bike each tyre is best suited to.
Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT vs Pilot Road 4 Scooter: What's the difference?
The biggest difference between the Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT and Michelin Pilot Road 4 Scooter is the type of two-wheeled vehicle they have been specifically designed for.
The Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT is a premium sport-touring motorcycle tyre developed for heavier touring motorcycles. It features Michelin's 2AT (Dual Angle Technology) construction to improve stability, particularly when riding with luggage or a passenger, while maintaining excellent wet-weather grip through Michelin's Water Brake Technology.
The Michelin Pilot Road 4 Scooter (also known as the Pilot Road 4 SC) has been engineered specifically for maxi scooters. Its construction and profile have been optimised for scooter chassis, delivering dependable grip, stability and confidence in both urban environments and longer-distance rides.
In simple terms:
- Choose the Pilot Road 4 GT if you ride a large touring motorcycle.
- Choose the Pilot Road 4 Scooter if you ride a maxi scooter.