The Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 is a Ultra High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Motorcycles.
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Owners say84%from 11 owner reviews73% would buy againRead the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated February 2021.
How comfortable and quiet are the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209?
Owners rate the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 9.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 11 reviews.
How well do the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 6.8 out of 10 for wear across 11 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 4,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 again?
73% of owners say they would buy the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 again, based on the 11 owner reviews that answered the question. 64% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209's dry grip?
Of the 11 owner reviews analyzed for the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209, 8 mention dry grip: 7 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "In the dry and warm/ hot these tires are spectacular they just grip". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209's tread life?
Of the 11 owner reviews analyzed for the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209, 8 mention tread life: 3 praise it (long-lasting) and 5 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "done literally just over 2k on an SV 650 and the tire was way over 50% wear". Read those reviews
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Across 11 owner ratings the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 averages 84%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 9.5 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.8. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 91% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 11 ratings
Owner score84%
Comfort95%
Road Feedback92%
Dry Grip90%
Handling84%
Wet Grip76%
Wear68%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 74%
“had them on my modded 2009 R1, they are ok but not near the limit, the low down torque hit can cause them to break traction sometimes and they require you to push them to get the heat in to be able to get the best out...”
“Great tires in the dry. Cant really comment on wet as I take it real easy when the roads are wet, to the point wher I couldnt compare once tire from another. Rubbish on wear though, done literally just over 2k on an SV...”
“Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 so far is very durable to use on a high speed rides plus twisty. You can lean as far as 45 degrees angle or can go as far to the corner edge of the sidewall. Done 12,000+ kms since...”
Front and back, back tire wear fast on middle but after 10,00km after 12,000 km tire on middle was flatt with pin in tire. On the side it was still good
had them on my modded 2009 R1, they are ok but not near the limit, the low down torque hit can cause them to break traction sometimes and they require you to push them to get the heat in to be able to get the best out of them. New they are very good but seemed to drop off, although they had tread left the grip wasnt there like when new
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Not much to say really and its always hard picking a tire that works with a motorbike as my SV hated Dunlops but the CBR loves them.
Feedback in the dry and wet in cool/ cold temps is very good (maybe too much for some) but I find when riding in slick conditions like we are at the moment with all mud and leaves on the road the slight twitch you get from the rear or front lets you know its getting close to the sliding point so you can wind it in before getting hurt.
In the dry and warm/ hot these tires are spectacular they just grip, I'm more of an old school rider (29 yrs old ha) but I've learn't to lean the bike rather than hanging off it and the only time I have come close to losing it was when leaning a little to much and nearly rolled off the shoulder but the feedback saved me as the rear gave a little slip. I will say though these tires when at the steeper leaning angles give the sensation of a slide but its firmly planted so don't worry.
Wear is the only niggle I have, the back has lasted about 1600 miles and has about another 400ish left in them but I will probably change it in about 200 as its approaching winter. The front has had the same number and has about another 1000 left in it but the shoulders are getting a little steeped so might have to change before then.
Comfort is fine, and on the CBR600 F3 (1998) that these are on I run the rear at 38psi (42psi is book pressure) and the front at 36 in the summer and 34 in the winter but those are my personal choices as I find they offer me the best riding experince.
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Cant really comment on wet as I take it real easy when the roads are wet, to the point wher I couldnt compare once tire from another.
Rubbish on wear though, done literally just over 2k on an SV 650 and the tire was way over 50% wear when I picked up a nail and decided to just replace the tire rather then bothering with a repair.
Good tires, but wouldnt buy again purely from the terrible lifespan you get from them.
had these on a 2009 R1 and a 2010 R1. done motorways, town, silverstone in the wet and dry. tires are awesome in the dry, however if you just commute, they arent for you. the sides are very sticky and give plenty of warning on a big bend before you go falling off and dying, wet grip is fine if you adjust your riding style accordingly. under hard braking these bad boys just sink their teeth into the road and you WILL stop. you'll go over the bars before the front skids out if your doing it right.
full confidence in this tire and would definatley buy again fo road and track.
you will chew through a pair in 1000 miles if you hack it though!! quite pricey, but if you've got a cheap bike then go and buy cheap tires.
I fitted these to a 2010 YZFR6. Gentle riding on first 150 miles. Used t/o Summer & Winter - current.
Both Front & Rear tires have a hard compound center which helps with wear.
Both F & R tires have sound micro grippage - where the tire forms into the surface, but it needs smooth handling to do so. Macro grip is pretty standard stuff.
Fantastic dry grip on the F tire, with no slippage at lean angles on A & B roads (65 - 85mph). Doesn't like gravel just like any other tire so add caution. R tire needs loads of heat before grip's affective (4 miles dry avg. 65mph). R Slips on dry too often in town with hard braking, but good cornering characteristics & responsive.
F & R hold their own in the wet, with more confidence in country bends on wet surfaces (@ 65 - 70mph) than dry funny enough, but caution on soaked surfaces with only macro grip taking effect. The F tire offers good drainage, R tire keeps up fine with good grip on the edge.
On M roads (60 - 1600mph) & track there was no issue with grip & handling on turns & overtaking. Responsive R tire.
Back tire needed replacing after 4500 miles, 6000 for the front. Wish I could've had more.
Comfy & R6 don't go together!
Priced around the same as Avon Viper Sport AV59's. Ok price.
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 so far is very durable to use on a high speed rides plus twisty. You can lean as far as 45 degrees angle or can go as far to the corner edge of the sidewall.
Done 12,000+ kms since installation and still has more miles to go. Has not tested it much on a wet road here in UAE but am confident it does gives a good grip.
Need to check it on my first trackday and will be back here for the new comments.
Ive got a gsxr 750 k1 , was running pireli corsas, but last year switched to michline 2cts , were a very goot tire , but bit unsure in the wet n very pricy, this year i got a set of dunlop d209 qualys , bet ive ever had , did a track day on them ,started wet , then got dryer threw the day , were very gripy evin in the wet, filled me full of confidence , were very progresive , ,felt like i could lay down power when cranked over, fast heat up , would buy again
Firstly the bike eats rear tires. These are one of the best I've tried.
Most of the roads are good A's, some B's with the odd motorway.
Able to corner well over a ton plus, often 2 up. Never given me a bad moment.
Not really able to comment on them in the wet as I put my sensible hat on when it rained.
Tire has worn well with hardly any squaring in the center.
Would I buy again - yes I have.
The grip, wet or dry is very good, although this tire still doesn't inspire me to get the bike right down. Maybe that just because i've not had the bike long, but i can't help but feel they could give a little bit more.
The feedback in the wet is very good, you can feel when it's starting to go, and have sufficient warning to correct yourself before it does. Still spun it up in the wet through 2nd, but that's rather to be expected.
Not a noisy tire at all, and very comfortable to ride on. Tire life seems to be fantastic thus far, tire hasn't squared off too much, and loads of tread left on it.
Wouldn't buy again, purely because i want to try some different tires to see what feels good.
