hey just noticed dunlop coming out with the "RoadSmart"

[chiller]

anyone have any details on it other then what's listed there? says will be out first quarter of 08...its listed as street/sport touring...they make them for our size, 120/70/18 and 170/60/17

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/


here's a screen shot capture of the page in case someone's too lazy to look themselves...

 

[Highrider]

Here's the comparison to some of the other brands.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Agz_iwOfxw

 

[dduelin]

Some of us were talking about this new Dunlop a week or so ago in another thread. It wasn't yet then on the Dunlop website so it must have just appeared.

I saw a magazine article recently about the tire and how Dunlop had the press launch at a racetrack the MCN video showed and let motojournalists compare it to the Michelin PR 2 and the Bridgestone 021 on the track and a road circuit. Dunlop is very confident this tire is the better of those three but I wonder why they did not include the Avon Storm in the comparison. Avons good.

Reportedly Dunlop was ready to release the Roadsmart some months ago but Michelin launched the PR 2's with independent test data showing the PR 2's the better tire so Dunlop continued working on the tire until they were confident the RS is a better tire than the PR 2. We are certainly are enjoying the results of better tire technology in the marketplace these days. Almost too many good choices....

 

[Northeast Rider]

I'm ready to tire-up. Had the 020's,021's no complaints, lower mileage on the 021's then I hoped for, but good in rain, good on dry........

Was thinking PR2's, but ........something NEW!......anybody see pricing on these?

 

[Lead_Deficiency]

sounds nice, wonder how they'll hold up to a heavy bike?

i'm due for a new set of meats

 

[Jefro]

I've been checking with my local Dealer who says the major distributors don't have the tire yet.
Jefro.

 

[TearlessTom]

Statistically speaking I wonder how subjective this test was. Did the driver know what tire he was testing? I would think he at least knew who he was testing for and since they are signing his paycheck he may have pushed the tire a little harder.

When it is a double blind or at least a blind repetitive test it may hold some credence. Until then it is just advertisement.

Don't get me wrong I am not saying it is a bad tire. If it is running in the company of the other tires it can't be too bad, just possible bad testing data.

Thomas

 

[hojo in sc]

My friend just put some Avon's on that have the different compounds, will let ya know in about 6,000 miles how it holds up.

 

[CaST]

Statistically speaking I wonder how subjective this test was. Did the driver know what tire he was testing? I would think he at least knew who he was testing for and since they are signing his paycheck he may have pushed the tire a little harder.

When it is a double blind or at least a blind repetitive test it may hold some credence. Until then it is just advertisement.

Don't get me wrong I am not saying it is a bad tire. If it is running in the company of the other tires it can't be too bad, just possible bad testing data.

Thomas

Its obviously not a structured statistical test but a subjective test based upon this one person's rides on a test track. Nothing statisical about it. Having said that I am sure that if he wants to continue to be paid by Dunlop, he'd better use all his experience to get it right because I am sure that all companies have the competitive intention to create the "best tire."

 

[snowmoer]

They don't call them DunFLOPS for nothing. I had two bikes with Dunlops on them when I got the bike. Could not get them off fast enough. I will not be looking at these when it is time for new tires. I just never liked the feel of the Dunlops. I like the PR's I have now, and am looking forward to the PR 2's. YMMV.

 

[dduelin]

The British mag Bike did a blind test last year of a number of tires for street and dual purpose use. The rider was not allowed to see the tires on the bike. I'm sure a statistician could find fault with the methodology but at least it appeared that ad dollars had nothing to do with the outcome.

 

[Gearbear]

I've had good experience with Dunlops over thirty years of riding but my last OEM Dunlop 220 on my ST was a disappointment. Never felt like it had a solid bite on the road. In corners I could drift the back end around a lot with just a little extra throttle. Today I received a new Pilot Road 2 rear tire, I'm looking forward riding on it. Maybe later I'll try this new Dunlop RoadSmart after more real-world reviews come in.

 

[badkeltec]

The original Dunlaps that came on my bike gave me 5500 miles. I switched to Metzler Z6 in hopes of better milage, but not to be. The first set gave me 3300 miles, worn to the threads. The second set at 2400 miles and am hoping for maybe another 800 miles if im lucky.I called Avon to check on the Storms and after 20 minutes on line they admitted they are in the process of trying to get better milage out of them.(I appreciated them for being honest, and volunteering that I might be happier with the Conti-road sport.) I live near Deals Gap and ride most days to work, 15 miles on 28 north from Franklin if anyone is familiar, I know poor me.. I wore out this set in 2 1/2 months and Im despertly searching for a higher mileage tire. Has any one tried the Metzler 880 on front and back, I understand they make a size that will fit. I believe they are radials and not biased ply. Ive read in the past with members running them on rear and different tire on front.

 

[kwslhs]

Can't wait to hear some real world news.

I've always had decent luck with Dunlops.

*shrugs*

 

[George]

sizes for the 1100? (following up on the lazy comment. )

 

[Highrider]

At the bike show Friday I talked to the Dunlop rep about the Roadsmart availability. Most dealers are getting the tires in stock as of the end of January. SWmototire has them in stock now. Here are the sizes and prices:

Code Name Price
310800 Dunlop RoadSmart 120/60ZR17 $107.95
310801 Dunlop RoadSmart 120/70ZR17 $110.95
310802 Dunlop RoadSmart 120/70ZR18 $113.95
310810 Dunlop RoadSmart 150/70ZR17 Sorry out of stock $130.95
310811 Dunlop RoadSmart 160/60ZR17 $131.95
310812 Dunlop RoadSmart 170/60ZR17 $132.95
310813 Dunlop RoadSmart 180/55ZR17 $137.95
310814 Dunlop RoadSmart 190/50ZR17 sorry out of stock $140.95
310815 Dunlop RoadSmart 160/60ZR18 Sorry out of stock $136.95


I'll need new tread about April, I am going to keep my eye on these.

 

[George]

No sizes for the standard 1100.

 

[Mark]

sizes for the 1100? (following up on the lazy comment. )

No front wheel for the ST1100.
Mark

 

[badkeltec]

Nice to know roadsmarts are now available, just ordered a set from swmoto,they have them in stock. As most of my riding is in the mountains here in western nc Ill let you know how they wear.

 

[Byron]

Well I love the feel and handling of the Avon Storm but my last set only lasted 5,261 miles. I've ordered a set of the Dunlop StreetSmart's to see what they will do.