At DMG Motorsports, we present the Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser in 260/40 VR 18 M/C (84V) TL — the boldest rear tire in Pirelli's legendary Diablo lineup, purpose-built for riders who demand sportbike-level performance from their power cruiser or performance bagger. Born from the same racetrack DNA that defines the entire Diablo family, the Powercruiser is Pirelli's first cruiser-oriented tire to carry the iconic Diablo name, bringing race-developed technology squarely into the custom touring world. Whether you're carving sweeping backroads or hammering long highway straights, this radial rear tire delivers the grip, precision, and wet-weather confidence your machine deserves — all in the commanding 260/40-18 fitment built for the most aggressive custom builds on the market.
Features:
- Race-Inspired Diablo Lineage: The first cruiser tire in Pirelli's racetrack-developed Diablo line, combining the Diablo family's sporty DNA with the freedom and spirit of the custom touring world.
- Flash Tread Pattern: Pirelli's iconic dual center grooves provide directional stability and even wear, while the flash shape channels water efficiently from the center to the outside of the contact patch for confident wet-weather performance.
- Slick Shoulder Design: Wide slick areas at the shoulders and mid-lean zone — inspired by the acclaimed Diablo Rosso IV — deliver excellent grip and line-holding ability when cornering at higher lean angles.
- Silica-Enriched Dual Compound (Cap&Base): A softer shoulder compound with advanced plastifying resins maximizes lean-angle grip, while a harder central compound ensures stability, durability, and consistent performance. Silica content promotes quick warm-up and grip in both wet and dry conditions.
- Radial Construction with 0-Degree Steel Belt: High-stiffness radial structure enhances handling and stability across all lean angles, with controlled contact-patch deformation for smooth, predictable traction feedback throughout the tire's entire lifespan.
- Multi-Radius Aggressive Profile: More pointed and aggressive than typical custom-touring profiles, the multi-radius design enables quicker turn-in response and confident direction changes, while the flatter shoulder section maximizes cornering grip and trajectory control.
- Optimized Sidewall Height: Provides excellent traction when accelerating on the straight and out of corners, with a balanced front-to-rear contour relationship for neutral, precise bike behavior.
- Dynamic Handling & High-Speed Stability: Delivers excellent traction and stability at high speed with a high level of steering precision, developed with direct input from Pirelli's Supersport and Racing divisions.
- High-Contrast Sidewall Design: Premium high-visibility lettering, the iconic Flash icon, the Diablo logo, and the signature Plunga shape adorn the sidewall, adding an elegant, high-performance aesthetic to match the tire's capability.
- Size & Construction: 260/40 VR 18 M/C (84V) TL — V-speed rated (149+ mph), tubeless, radial rear fitment for the largest, most custom-friendly cruiser and bagger wheel configurations.
