Kevin Hynes
New Braunfels, TX
Dunlop Roadsmart
This review is based on only one ride. Just replaced a worn out Pirelli Scorpion Sync front tire on my Ducati Multisrada with the Dunlop Roadsmart. After the first ride I believe I made an excellent choice. Turn in, grip and straight line stability have all improved. The bike has better stability while braking into a corner as well. I can't give an honest answer on “wet traction” or “tread life” yet so I picked “5” based on previous Dunlop tires I've used. My Pirelli went 10,000 miles so I hope the Dunlop is that good. Initial impressions are great. A great replacement for the Scorpion Sync.
Alan Jines
Idaho Falls, ID
New Roadsmart Tire
We have only ridden on it once, a short ride. New tires are always great compared to old ones and that is true for this one. The only meaningful thing I can say is that when we had it mounted the dealership commented that it was a nice tire and required no balancing weights at all.
Kevin Ayers
League City, TX
Dunlop Roadsmart tires
Cannot say enough good things about this tire! Amazing feel and grip. Only have about 500 miles on both tires and what a difference they make. Was caught in a rainstorm for about 120 miles and never once felt either tire waver. Travelling on the interstate at speeds of 50-70mph and I don't ever recall feeling so well planted and sure footed. Will definitely buy another set of these when the time comes.
Frank
Fairfield, CA
Great Tire
3500 miles and not much wear. Have both front and rear. Stability is excellent. The rear SportMax was done in 3600 miles, the wear is not noticeable.
Craig
Nevada City, CA
Dunlop works for me
This tire handles great. I can't speak to tread life or wet traction as I haven't had the tires that long or ridden in the rain.
mark s zvosec
lorain, OH
dunlop roadsmart tire - front
excellent traction in all riding conditions cornering and in the twisties wet or dry tire gives good feedback to rider.
Loren Everhart
Shelby, NC
Dunlop - Roadsmart Sport Touring Front Tire
Only about 600 miles on the tire so far. Seems to perform well with the D220 I have on the rear. Haven't had it in the mountains yet so can't say how it will be in the switch backs.
Charles Brabec
Milan, MI
Good Tire
I have had them on my 1996 Honda VFR750 for a month now and they have handled perfectly in all riding conditions. I can not comment on the tread life so far (as I have only put 1000 miles on it) but I am hoping for a long run with it.
Ricardo Schiesser
The Colony, TX
Not many miles on the new front tire yet (I have not tried in the rain)
So far, a good tire. Steering effort at low speed has improved, not sure about the cornering ability (I need to develop more confidence on it to lean more aggressively).
Michael
Montgomery, NY
Great tire
Sticky enough, turn in great, don't make the bike stand up when braking. Tread life should be good for 10k or so.
John Fraser
Sausalito, CA
Wow! sport touring tires that rival pure sport bike tires
I put a set of Roadsmart tires on my 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 after two consecutive sets of Meltzer’s Sportec 6 sport touring tires. What a transformation of the bike's handling for the better! They perform just like the justifiably highly praised but much softer Dunlop Qualifiers that I have on my Honda VFR800. They turn in much better than the Meltzer’s. They grip far better in turns and the ride is much more comfortable. These tires are a quantum improvement over any of the other sport touring tires out there. I haven't had them on long enough to check on their durability so I can't vouch for how long they will last. Otherwise I cannot praise these tires highly enough.
lew stewart
loganville, GA
Just Bought
After the Polaris/Suzuki dealer finished the tune up, tires and installing GPS on my bike, I took it out for a spin. The first second I pulled out on the hwy, I thought I was on a different bike! I thought I was on a GXSR 750 the way the bike turned in so easy and was willing to lean over as far as I wanted to go with no effort at all. On the interstate, it felt like I was riding on air but with a lot of grip. It felt so great and the bike handled so well. I'll update the tire later on the mileage part. But so far the tires have made my bike and riding experience far better than I ever expected. Will buy them again!