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Pirelli’s new Diablo Rosso tyres caters specifically for riders of sportsbikes and street bikes

Safe and stable on the road, they are more than adequate for the novice or intermediate group on a track day.

Pirelli's new mixed-compound Diablos should give the best of both worlds. Whitham gives 'em the berries round his favourite twisties - Monza

And for winter conditions, which is what this test is all about, these are definitely better than the more sports-oriented Avons.

Pirelli's new mixed-compound Diablos should give the best of both world