The Dunlop Sportsmart is a Max Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Motorcycles.
The quick answer
Owners say87%from 11 owner reviews100% 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 January 2022.
How comfortable and quiet are the Dunlop Sportsmart?
Owners rate the Dunlop Sportsmart 8.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 9 reviews.
How well do the Dunlop Sportsmart wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Dunlop Sportsmart 7.7 out of 10 for wear across 9 reviews.
Would owners buy the Dunlop Sportsmart again?
100% of owners say they would buy the Dunlop Sportsmart 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 Sportsmart's dry grip?
Of the 9 owner reviews analyzed for the Dunlop Sportsmart, 8 mention dry grip: 8 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Extremely confident inspiring - 120mph knee drag and powerslides up to around 150mph". Read those reviews
What tire pressure should i use for track day on these tires front/back? (Dunlop sportsmart tt)
I ride a SUZUKI GSXR 600 K8
February 19, 2019
I'm afraid my knowledge of track day bike pressures is very limited, you'd be better off asking on a bike track day forum, sorry!
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I ride a cbr 900rr 2001 honda fireblade. What are the recommended front/rear tire pessures for general foad use for my Dunlop sportmart mt.
February 26, 2017
Unfortunately we're unable to give specific answers on pressures. Your motorcycle handbook or Honda will be able to answer that as tire pressures are vehicle, not tire specific.
Across 11 owner ratings the Dunlop Sportsmart averages 87%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.4 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 7.6. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 11 ratings
Owner score87%
Dry Grip94%
Handling91%
Road Feedback90%
Comfort85%
Wear77%
Wet Grip76%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 90%
“I am on my 4th rear 3rd front, I have used these tires all year round pretty much since they were released, my last rear I got 7.5k miles out of, they were just starting to square off and I had a 2k euro trip lined up...”
Nearly 5000 miles on these tires and Ive just gotten onto the wear bars. Very good even wear despite commuting for the first 3000 miles.
Extremely confident inspiring - 120mph knee drag and powerslides up to around 150mph. The tire doesnt reach a "cliff" when grip runs out, instead it just taps you on the shoulder and gives you a quiet warning.
At the end of the tires life, the grip doesnt just disappear, instead you start getting slides more frequently - I have had a few front end slides but more rear from early and abrupt throttle application.
These tires really take a hammering and soak up bumps beautifully. These tires also enable me to keep up with my buddy who uses D211 GP Racers
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I am on my 4th rear 3rd front, I have used these tires all year round pretty much since they were released, my last rear I got 7.5k miles out of, they were just starting to square off and I had a 2k euro trip lined up otherwise I believe I would have hot 8k miles out of them. I am truly amazed at how little mileage some have been getting from theirs going by some of the other reviews, the lowest mileage I got out of a set was abou 4.5k but that was the onlt set to date I have done a track day on. Hot, Cold, wet or dry I always have confidence in these tires and I for one seem to get touring tire mileage out of this sport/track focused tire. I recomend them to anyone who asks, not many take me up on the suggestion but no one who has has ever complained.
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Got caught out at Ramsey twice last year, TT and Manx GP. No matter, long way round or over the mountain to my digs....over the mountain! Even when the fog closed in on a soaking road with standing water I felt safe on these and was close to 150 on the mountain mile without a wobble. They have served me proud and I have just replaced them after 4000 HARD ridden miles. I ride fast roads and they allow you to get good stable lean angles at all times. I use 34 front and drop the rear to 36 for everyday use and as low as 33 when going stupid ( on closed roads.....mmmm).
I ride a ten year old R1. It eats tires and it ate these too ..... but ....
I haven't had a track and 'swift' road riding tire that offers similar dry grip which has lasted as long. (Pirellis came close but not all that close). More importantly for me, 'cos I also commute on the bike, is what happens when it rains .... and NOTHING I've ridden which have similar dry high performance characteristics of these things gets anywhere close in the wet.
They're pretty worn now (I really came here to find prices for my next pair). Last week it had rained and stopped but the road was damp. A loon in a 4x4 slammed on for no good reason just as I was pulling in from overtaking a couple of cars behind it. I had to brake so hard the bike pulled an involuntary stoppie - and they stayed well planted ..... on a damp road.
They're not as good in the wet as the pilot 3s on my missus BM but they're a hard act to beat.
Good tire but had loads of trouble with back tire going down, had to pump it up every time i wanted to go out and the rear is bald after only 3000 miles. Bought another rim and had it repowder coated and the tire still lost air, it always seemed to go down to about 20psi a week. Front tire is still good and hasen't been any trouble. Going to buy again but if this one goes down will be getting the shop to swap it right away this time. When changing the pair will be looking at another make though...
Made the switch to these from the diablo corsa's that my 675 came with out of the shop, I hated the feeling of being like bambi on ice when it came to being out on a slightly wet road. So I decided to give these a go. I'll admit I came off the bike while scrubbing them in, so barely had 100 miles on them. If I'd known then what I'd known now about how grippy the tire was, I would of pushed the tires onto the edges instead of standing it up. In all the dunlops are a fantastic tire, the grip in both dry and wet gave me plenty of confidence even after my earlier spill on them. I'll ride in all weathers except the most extreme, snow and ice are where I draw the line, but having been caught in quite a few heavy downpours I'd have to say that they did the job amazingly well. As for how long they'll last I've pushed mine rather hard, high speeds, twisty roads, the lot and they're just coming up to 6500+ miles, needing to change them now, but they've lasted a good while in the process. Well recommended for anyone who wants a tire that'll give plnety of grip in the dry or wet and won't need replacing after over a couple 1000 miles.
Had these on for 500 miles
Cracking tire. Warms up fast etc. looked at the D211 but choose these for lnoger life.
Pressures running 34f 32R and so so much grip for road riding.
Gave confidence to bank the bike over and slam the knee down, Even when it starts to slide, its very easy to control and hold.
Cant wait to get on track with them.
Will buy again
An excellent all-rounder. Good combination of grip and life.
Coped with the big torque, power and weight of the B-King.
The N-TEC construction is stiff and finds all the bumps. I found reducing the tire pressures gave an improvement if feel and handling.
Riding solo on road I used 33F 36R.
