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2 1 ON ROAD Whether you re a club racer or adventure bike enthusiast, ride a high-performance sports bike or a cruiser, we ll have a fitment to suit. We re continually expanding our already extensive range of tyres so you can choose the best tyre for your requirements and make the most out of your motorcycling experience whatever machine you ride RIDE WITH CONFIDENCE PERFORMANCE, PRECISION, PASSION Global Motorsport Race To Road Philosophy OE TECHNOLOGY SportSmart Qualifier II qualifier Specific OE tyres: D218, D210, D214 RoadSmart II roadsmart StreetSmart K70, K81, K82, 900 Specific OE tyres: D221, D220ST K701/K700 Specific OE tyres: D103, K388, K GP, 900 D404 elite 3 K177, K555 F14, F17, F20, F24 K127, K425, K525, K527 Specific OE tyres: cruisemax, d206, d250, d251, d417, 491 ELITE II harley-davidson D407-D408 D401, D402 K591, GT502 Other Harley-Davidson tyres: D427, D207, D208, Qualifier ICONS TYRE USAGE: RACING vs ROAD TYRE USAGE: ROAD vs OFF-ROAD TYRE CONSTRUCTION: BIAS (CROSSPLY) TYRE CONSTRUCTION: RADIAL

3 3 RIDE WITH CONFIDENCE Our engineers and designers across Europe, Japan and North America are committed to developing high-performance street tyres. Sharing our expertise on global projects involving R&D, innovation, testing, Original Equipment (OE) and motorsport enables us to capitalise on our strengths. This results in the mass production of high-quality products, which continue to perform well in independent tests. However, our work is never complete. We are continually developing and testing new technologies and compounds in order to further improve our street tyres so that you can always ride with confidence. We use our racing experience to develop and improve the performance of our street tyres and many of the technologies we use in our modern motorcycle products were initially proven on the track. Dunlop engineers were the first to apply race tyre performance standards to street tyres. Low profile tyre shapes, radial constructions, directional and cosecant curve tread designs, aramid casing materials and Multi-Tread (MT) Technology were all developed through racing.

4 5 Performance Precision Passion Dunlop produces an extensive range of tyres to suit all types of motorcycles, from supersport and 125cc bikes to off-road and race machines. Our involvement at the highest levels of motorcycle racing underlines our total belief in the concept of race to road. Factory-backed Motocross World Championship teams from Honda and Kawasaki chose Dunlop in We work closely with motorcycle manufacturers, industry experts and our own motorsport team to ensure that our street tyres meet the requirements of one of the world s most demanding customer segments motorcyclists. Our rigorous extreme-conditions test programme assures motorcyclists of the reliability, value for money and strong reputation of Dunlop tyres. Choosing the correct tyre may seem like a daunting prospect after all, tyre selection is dependent not just on the make and category of bike but also on its purpose. MOTOR.DUNLOP.EU Motorsport has always been where Dunlop pushes boundaries, develops technologies and builds partnerships, allowing our approach to offer motorists and their vehicles the quality, durability, and endurance of tyres designed from racing through to road. Our motorsport website offers insights into Dunlop s motorsport activities. In the realm of two-wheeled motorsport, Moto2 and Moto3 are both covered in depth as well as the FIM Endurance World Championship and the Isle of Man. Dunlop doesn t just limit its focus to track based motorsport development; it goes off-road too saw the return of Dunlop to the World Motocross Championship and appeared on two works-backed MX1 entries in Reports of the challenges and successes can be found online. What is learned by our exploits on the track is applied on the road. Our engineers were the first to apply race tyre performance standards to tyres designed for everyday motoring. If you d like to have the latest motorsport news delivered straight to your inbox, both our newsletter and the press releases are available by free subscription from which will also keep you updated with Dunlop s motorsport activities around the world. ISLE OF MAN

5 7 Race To Road Philosophy In the precise world of motorcycle racing, where engineering meets cutting-edge computing power, it s a sobering realisation that the final connection between track and rider is a patch of material, which started its life in a tree. The racing tyre must provide not only ultimate mechanical grip but also answers to the questions posed by the most highly demanding of environments. For Dunlop, excellence comes from refining and optimising the connection between tyre and road. Feedback is crucial. The experience of the street rider is as important to us as the information stream flowing from the Dunlop GP champion, pit crew member and race engineer. The result is a winning riding experience on road or on track.

6 9 OE Original Equipment (OE) fitments are developed in conjunction with motorcycle manufacturers at an early stage in a bike s development. The OE tyre supplier for a new model will be selected according to its fit with the characteristics of the bike and its intended purpose. Dunlop technicians work closely with a motorcycle manufacturer to develop OE fitments until the desired level of performance is achieved. We re proud to have been selected as OE on some of the world s finest motorcycles.

7 11 TECHNOLOGY We were the first to apply race tyre performance standards to street tyres. With engineers and designers across Europe, Japan and North America, Dunlop boasts a truly global Research & Development operation with innovations quickly put to the toughest test of all racing. With innovations such as low profile tyre shapes, radial constructions, directional and constant curve tread designs, aramid casing materials, Multi-Tread (MT) technology as well as JLT the latest Dunlop technology all directly developed through our passion for motorsport. NEW MULTI-TREAD (MT) TECHNOLOGY Years of success in global Superbike, Endurance and GP championships have resulted in the development of a pioneering multi-compound, which is transferred to many of our current Sportmax track and road products. By mixing compounds the same tyre can display different performance properties when at maximum leaning angles than when upright during straight line speed. JOINESS BELT (JLB) CONSTRUCTION All our Sportmax street tyres are designed using a combination of Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) as well as JointLess Belt (JLB) construction (either front or rear). JLB construction eliminates the belt overlaps resulting in smoother handling and a more stable contact patch with the road. NTEC Dunlop s ingenious NTEC pressure adjust system allows the rider to optimise the tyre by adjusting inflation pressure. For dry track days, deflating the tyre will deliver predictable and tenacious handling on the limit. Back on the road, re-inflating to the manufacturer s recommended pressures will reward the rider with class-leading levels of grip and performance. JLT Jointless Tread (JLT) strip-winding technology allows multiple compounds to be precisely positioned on the tyre to achieve advantages in durability, wear resistance, grip from the tread centre to shoulder and high-speed tyre stability.

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9 15 USAGE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY REAR For supersport and hypersport riders, the SportSmart is quite simply the tyre you d design for yourself. Its Multi-Tread construction gives you race-quality grip, high mileage and the confidence to push your bike on wet or dry roads. Dunlop s unique NTEC system lets you fine-tune the SportSmart s inflation pressure for totally connected track day performance. F/R RIM SIZE L/S / CODE F /60 ZR 17 (55W) /70 ZR 17 (58W) R 160/60 ZR 17 (69W) /55 ZR 17 (73W) /50 ZR 17 (73W) /55 ZR 17 (75W) Test winner: The most versatile tyre we ve tested. Our first five-star tyre. BIKE On the road they re hugely confidence inspiring. On the track they re superb. I can t fault them. RIDE

10 17 USAGE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY REAR REAR Using race-derived technology from the world-dominating D211GP race tyre, the Qualifier II brings Multi-Tread (MT) compound to the street, giving faster warm up times, excellent traction, more grip and longer life from the word go. Qualifier II s Carcass Tension Control System (CTCS) allows specific areas of the tyre to be tensioned to different stiffness, meaning high speed corners now come with more grip and more stability as standard. F /70 ZR 16 (61W) /60 ZR 17 (55W) /65 ZR 17 (56W) /70 ZR 17 (58W) Yamaha YZF-R1 (2012) K (58W) Honda CBR1000 RR (2012) R 160/60 ZR 17 (69W) /60 ZR 17 (72W) /55 ZR 17 (73W) /50 ZR 17 (73W) K (73W) Honda CBR1000 RR (2012) /55 ZR 17 (75W) Yamaha YZF-R1 (2012) /50 ZR 17 (75W) For me it s all about confidence and the Dunlops were best in the wet. The Qualifier II was around six seconds faster than the nearest rival. LondonBikers.com It s clear Dunlop has put itself on top of the sports bike tyre pile. MCN

11 19 Qualifier offers excellent value for money performance in terms of both mileage and wet grip. The JointLess Belt (JLB) rear tyre minimises tread centre growth at high speeds, reducing distortion and maintaining a stable contact patch to give smoother handling. USAGE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY REAR Specific OE tyres D218 F /60 ZR 17 (55W) /70 ZR 17 (58W) MT (58W) Suzuki B-KING (2007) PT-G (58W) Honda CBR 600 RR (2007) /70 ZR 18 RP (59W) HD Sportster XR R /60 ZR 17 (66W) /60 ZR 17 (69W) /55 ZR 17 (73W) HD (73W) HD Sportster XR /50 ZR 17 (73W) /50 ZR 17 NK (75W) Suzuki B-KING (2007) D210 F /70 ZR 17 T (58W) Suzuki Bandit / 1250S (2007) R 180/55 ZR 17 N (73W) Suzuki GSF 1200 (2006), Bandit 1250 / 1250S (2007) F /70 ZR 17 (58W) Yamaha YZF-R1 (2009) G (58W) Kawasaki Z750R (2010) J (58W) Kawasaki Z1000 (2010) R 180/55 ZR 17 (73W) Kawasaki Z750R (2010) 190/50 ZR 17 (73W) Kawasaki Z1000 (2010) 190/55 ZR 17 (75W) Yamaha YZF-R1 (2009) D214 F /70 ZR 17 (58W) Kawasaki Z (2013) R 180/55 ZR 17 (73W) Kawasaki Z (2013)

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13 23 USAGE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Dunlop s RoadSmart II premium sport touring tyre provides the benchmark of balanced all-round excellence for demanding riders. Using JointLess Belt (JLB) and Multi-Tread (MT) technologies, it offers an optimised blend of traction, grip, stability, comfort, handling and rider involvement, together with excellent mileage. We believe the Dunlops offer the best all round performance for real world road riding. FAST BIKES F /70 ZR 17 (54W) /60 ZR 17 (55W) /70 ZR 17 (58W) J (58W) Kawasaki ER6 F, ER6 N (2012) /80 ZR 18 (58W) /70 ZR 18 (59W) /80 R 19 59V R /70 R 17 69V /70 ZR 17 (69W) /60 ZR 17 (69W) J (69W) Kawasaki ER6 F, ER6 N (2012) /70 ZR 17 (73W) /60 ZR 17 (72W) /55 ZR 17 (73W) /50 ZR 17 (73W) /55 ZR 17 (75W) /60 ZR 18 (70W) New Dunlop RoadSmarts let you push much harder in the wet. MCN Amazing - not just paying for a brand. BIKE

14 25 USAGE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY A great all-rounder in a wide variety of fitments, the RoadSmart has been praised over the years by leading European journalists. Roadsmart s acclaimed Multi-Tread (MT) technology provides harder, tougher rubber in the centre for excellent durability desired by touring riders, while a softer and more grippy compound will satisfy sport touring riders when cornering. F /60 ZR 17 (55W) /70 ZR 17 (58W) CQ- (58W) Honda VFR 1200F (2010) K CQ- (58W) Kawasaki ER6 (2009) G CQ- (58W) Yamaha XJ6 Diversion (2009) L 130/70 ZR 17 CQ (62W) Honda DN-01 (2008) R 160/60 ZR 17 (69W) G (69W) Kawasaki ER6 (2009) L (69W) Yamaha XJ6 Diversion (2009) /60 ZR 17 (72W) /55 ZR 17 (73W) /50 ZR 17 K (73W) Honda DN-01 (2008) /55 ZR 17 K (75W) Honda VFR 1200F (2010) The RoadSmart s performace on a track was such that you had to keep reminding yourself that it isn t a track tyre. BikeAnimal.com We can t recommend the Dunlop RoadSmart highly enough. MCN

15 27 The Dunlop K70 range has been specially developed to visually complement the classic bikes of yesterday whilst giving riders the confidence that comes from Dunlop s up-to-date tyre technology. USAGE CONSTRUCTION F/R RIM SIZE L/S / CODE R S P P N EW Combining classic looks with modern technology, the StreetSmart is ideal for older or classic bikes. Innovative Silica compound offers longer mileage and better wet performance. USAGE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY USAGE F/R RIM SIZE L/S / CODE F / V / V / S / S H / H / H V / V / H V 19 R In 1969 the 100 became the first tyre to lap the course at over 100mph on a production bike. The K of today bears the same unmistakeable Dunlop style but benefits from ever-evolving tyre development to create a great mix of tradition and technology / V / V / H / V CONSTRUCTION F/R RIM SIZE L/S / CODE F H 19 52H F/R H /85 H 18 64H H 19 61H The Dunlop K82 perfectly mixes performance with economy to create the ideal tyre for older classic and lightweight bikes. It features a replica 100 tread pattern, reminiscent of the legendary tyre that was on the first production motorcycle to lap the circuit at over 100mph. USAGE CONSTRUCTION H / H V F/R RIM SIZE L/S / CODE / S F/R S / S S H S / H S / H S V S / V /70 B 17 69H V /70 B 17 73V 110/ H / H V / H / V H R 16 The 900 is a great choice for today s lightweight race replicas. For junior riders, it provides the perfect opportunity to use their two-stroke race replica bikes for their primary purpose achieving big lean angles. USAGE CONSTRUCTION F/R RIM SIZE L/S / CODE F/R P P

16 29 Specific OE tyres D221 K701/K700 F /70 ZR 17 A-G (58W) Kawasaki Versys (2007) /70 R 18 A 63V Suzuki VZR (2006), (2011) R /60 ZR 17 G (69W) Kawasaki Versys (2007) /40 R 18 79V Suzuki VZR 1800 (2006), (2011) F /70 R 18 59V Kawasaki GTR (1994) R /80 R 16 J 71V Kawasaki GTR (1994) D220ST F /60 ZR 17 L (55W) Suzuki SV650, SV650S, SV650SU (2003) 130/70 R 17 G 62H Kawasaki VN1500 Mean Streak (2002) /70 ZR 18 L (59W) Honda ST (2002) G (59W) Yamaha Road Star Warrior (VX1700) (2002) R /60 ZR 17 L (69W) Suzuki SV650, SV650S, SV650SU (2003), SV650, SV650S (2007) 170/60 R 17 G 72H Kawasaki VN1500 Mean Streak (2002) /60 ZR 17 L (72W) Honda ST (2002) 200/50 ZR 17 (75W) Yamaha Road Star Warrior (VX1700) (2002)

17 31 Specific OE tyres D103 F / S Yamaha TZR 125 R 140/70-17 A 66S Yamaha TZR Specific OE tyres Roadmaster 100GP F /90-19 G 57H Kawasaki W650 (2000), W800 (2010) R / H Kawasaki W650 (2000), W800 (2010) K388 F 16 80/ A 45P Suzuki RG Gamma, GR125 R 18 90/ P Suzuki RG80 Gamma, GR F 17 70/ P Honda ANF 125 Innova (2003) R 80/90-17 AG 50P Honda ANF 125 Innova (2003) K205 F / V Kawasaki GPX 600 R R 130/ V Kawasaki GPX 600 R

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19 35 Designed for high mileage and heavy loads, the Harley-style D404 delivers increased riding comfort with reduced rolling noise. Its bias-ply construction enables smooth and comfortable riding. Available with either black or white sidewalls, the D404 is based on Harley-Davidson s legendary tread pattern and offers the widest range of sizes for custom bikes. The Elite 3 Bias suits a wide range of large touring motorcycles, as well as some of the most popular cruisers. It offers class-leading wet road grip, excellent durability and the profile has been designed to give a more secure feeling when leaned over. The Elite 3 Radial is a wide tyre option that will certainly make a big visual impression. USAGE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY USAGE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY F / P / S H WWW J 67H Suzuki VZ P 67H Kawasaki VN900 Classic & VN900 Classic LT (2006) X 67H Yamaha XVZ1300 (2006) / H WWW G 71H Kawasaki VN1500 Classic Tourer (2000) / P Kawasaki BN125A Eliminator (1997) / S Honda VT 750 C2 (1997) G 64S Honda VT 750 C (2004) / H Honda VTX 1300S (2003) WWW Honda VT1100 C / H Yamaha XVS950 (2009) P / H Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star, Kawasaki EN S 19 49S / H J 48H Kawasaki VN900 Custom (2006) / S Honda Shadow Spirit VT750DC (2007) R / P Kawasaki BN125A Eliminator (1997) G 66P Honda VT125C (KGBA) (1999) / S Kawasaki EN H /90-15 G 74H Suzuki VZ /90 B 15 74H WWW / S Honda VT 750 C (2004), Shadow Spirit VT DC (2007) 170/ S Honda VT 750 C2 (1997), Yamaha XVS 650, XVS 650 Drag Star 180/ H Kawasaki VN900 Custom (2006) Kawasaki VN900 Classic & VN900 Classic LT (2006) / H /80-16 G 71H /80 B 16 71H WWW F / H Honda GL /70 R 18 63H HD Screamin Eagle Road King (2006), VICTORY Vision, Cross Road, Cross Country & Hammer (2011) 21 90/ H Honda Fury (2009), VICTORY Vegas, Vegas 8-Ball, Zach Ness Vegas (2011) R /80 B 16 80H Honda GL /60 R 16 80H VICTORY Vision, Cross Road & Cross Country (2011) /50 R 18 76H Honda Fury (2009) /40 R 18 79V HD Screamin Eagle V-Rod (2005), V-Rod, Night Rod Special (2006) 250/40 R 18 81V VICTORY Hammer & Vegas Jackpot (2011) WWW = Wide Whitewall MWW = Medium Whitewall RWL = Raised White Letter SW = Slim White Sidewall WLT = White Lettering

20 37 FRONT AND REAR K177 FRONT F14 F / H WWW / H R /80 B 16 75H F G 49S Yamaha K555 F17 F / H V / S R / H / V / S H Honda VT 1100 C WWW Honda VT 1100 C3 J 77H Honda VTX 1300S (2003) /70 B 16 75H Yamaha XVZ1300 (2006), XVS950 (2009) F20 F / S / H F / V WLT Yamaha V-Max F24 F / S H / S Honda VT 750 DC (2000) /90-19 G 62H WWW = Wide Whitewall MWW = Medium Whitewall RWL = Raised White Letter SW = Slim White Sidewall WLT = White Lettering

21 39 REAR K127 Specific OE tyres Cruisemax R / S F / H WWW Victory High-Ball (2011) R 150/ H WWW Victory High-Ball (2011) K425 D206 R / S G 70S H / V S Honda VT 750 DC (2000), VT 750 C F /80 R 17 72H Honda F6C R /70 R 16 77H Honda F6C K525 R / V WLT Yamaha V-Max D250 F /70 R 18 63H Honda GOLDWING (2002) R /60 R 16 74H Honda 1800 GOLDWING (2002) K527 D251 R / V F /80 R 16 71V Kawasaki VN2000-A /70 R 18 63H Honda VTX 1800 (2001) L 63H Yamaha XV 1900 (2006) R /70 R 16 77H Honda VTX (2001) 200/60 R 16 79V Kawasaki VN A /60 R 17 78H Yamaha XV 1900 (2006) D417 R /55 B 18 74H Victory - Kingpin, Kingpin 8-Ball, Vegas, Vegas 8-Ball, Zach Ness Vegas (2011) ELITE II F /90 B 16 67H RWL Victory Judge (2012) /70 B 18 63H Victory - Kingpin, Kingpin 8-Ball (2011) R /90 B 16 77H RWL Victory Judge (2012) WWW = Wide Whitewall MWW = Medium Whitewall RWL = Raised White Letter SW = Slim White Sidewall WLT = White Lettering

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23 43 The Dunlop D401 is the only tyre approved by Harley-Davidson for its cruiser models. Its advanced tread patterns and unique compounds deliver outstanding wet or dry grip on Harley-Davidson cruiser models, for which it is the Original Equipment tyre. The specially formulated compound is extremely durable, meaning you can keep on cruising for longer. USAGE CONSTRUCTION The Harley-Davidson Motor Company chooses Dunlop s D408F as Original Equipment (OE) on its Rocker, Rocker C and selected Screamin Eagle and Softail motorcycles. Engineered in partnership with Harley-Davidson, the OE D408F features a computer-optimised compound and reversed-pattern tread to faithfully transfer the classic V-twin s torque to the road, delivering strong, secure handling in all conditions. Angled lateral grooves promote efficient water release, so even when you re caught in the rain you ll still be enjoying that uniquely relaxed Harley state of mind. F/R RIM SIZE L/S / COMMENTS CODE F 19 90/ H / H WWW R /90 B 16 73H /80 B 16 71H MWW HD XL1200V Seventy-Two 2012 WWW /70 B 17 73H HD FLD Dyna Switchback (2012) 200/55 R 17 78V HD FLSTSB Softail Cross-Bones USAGE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY F/R RIM SIZE L/S / COMMENTS CODE R /65 B 16 81H SW WWW /60 R 17 78H /55 R 17 78V /55 B 18 80H /50 R 18 76V HD CVO Softail Convertible FLSTSE (2010) /40 R 18 79V HD CVO Softail - FXSBSE Breakout (2013) F /90 B 16 67H WWW /80 B 17 65H SW /75 R 17 67V /70 B 18 63H /70 R 18 63V HD CVO Softail Convertible FLSTSE (2010) / H /60 B 19 61H HD CVO Street Glide (2011) /60 B 21 63H HD CVO Softail - FXSBSE Breakout (2013) MH H The Dunlop D402 is the only tyre approved by Harley-Davidson for its touring bikes. Clever computer-designed tread profiles give you confidence over the slippery stuff like rain grooves and steel grates. They also reduce cupping so the tyre wears evenly. A three-ply polyester casing with two fibreglass belts means that even if you pack to the max, the D402 will get you there in style. USAGE CONSTRUCTION F/R RIM SIZE L/S / COMMENTS CODE F 16 MT90 B 16 72H SW WWW /70 B 18 63H HD FLD Dyna Switchback (2012) MH H H MWW HD XL1200V Seventy-Two R 16 MT90 B 16 74H SW WWW MU85 B 16 77H SW WWW WWW = Wide Whitewall MWW = Medium Whitewall RWL = Raised White Letter SW = Slim White Sidewall WLT = White Lettering

24 45 Other Harley-Davidson tyres D427 F /90 B 16 67H HD Dyna Fat Bob FXDF (2008) R 180/70 B 16 77H HD Dyna Fat Bob FXDF (2008) D207 The K591 is the only tyre Harley-Davidson trusts for its sports bikes. Developed from the K591 racing tyre for outstanding grip in wet or dry conditions, the K591 will inspire confidence in corners and impress with its excellent tread life. This street tyre is the only one approved by Harley-Davidson for its sports models. Its unique tread pattern ensures minimal stepping as the tyre wears out. R /55 ZR 18 (74W) HD V-Rod, Night Rod, Street Rod (2006) USAGE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY F/R RIM / COMMENTS SIZE L/S CODE F /90 V 19 51V R /90 B 16 64V /80 B 16 71V /70 B 17 73V D208 F /70 ZR 19 (60W) HD V-Rod, Night Rod, Street Rod (2006) Made for the Harley SE Softail Deuce, the GT502 is Original Equipment (OE) replacement rear tyre for the Harley-Davidson FXSTDSE2. QUALIFIER F /70 ZR 18 RP (59W) HD Sportster XR 1200 R /55 ZR 17 HD (73W) HD Sportster XR USAGE CONSTRUCTION F/R RIM SIZE L/S / COMMENTS CODE F /90 V 19 57V / V HD Dyna Wide Glide (2010) R /90 B 16 64V /80 B 16 71V /60 B 17 75V HD Screamin Eagle Deuce (wide tyre option), Dyna Wide Glide (2010)

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