Tire Reviews - Dunlop Roadsmart (Rear)

The Dunlop Roadsmart is a relatively new tire. It received good reviews in the press. Riders have reported interesting behaviors with the dual compound rear. The rear tire of the Dunlop Roadsmart is rated very well. Probably the best independent review was provided by Motorcycle USA. Riders on this site and others have had generally positive, but mixed reviews for the Dunlop Roadsmart. Some have reported a ridge forming on the tire, which they feel inhibits turn-in. We need more rider reviews on this tire to help clarify whether this is much of an issue.

Overall Tire Rating

Overall Performance = 9.3
Dry Traction
9.6
    Avg. # of Twisty Miles
3,720
 
Wet Traction
9.1
    Avg. # of Straight Miles
5,760
 
Cornering Stability
9.3
    Avg. # of Total Miles
6,600
 
Steering Response
9.5
    Riding Style
7
 
Ride Comfort
8
    Tire Pressure
44
 
Noise
8
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
9
     
 

 

 

Rider Reviews

 


By Rick G riding a Ducati ST3
April 23, 2009
 
Pros: Great all around tires. Very good traction in all conditions. Best wear I have experienced in a sport touring tire. At least 2000 miles left after almost 5000 miles. Was more reasonable than Metzler Z6 that I had prior.
   
Cons: None so far.
       
Overall Performance = 9
Dry Traction
9
    # of Twisty Miles
3,360
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
1,440
 
Cornering Stability
9
    # of Total Miles
4,800
 
Steering Response
8
    Riding Style
8
 
Ride Comfort
9
    Tire Pressure
38
 
Noise
9
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


Roadsmart VFR Rear By Tshelver riding a Honda VFR 800 VTEC
January 9, 2009
 
Pros: Excellent wet traction Very good front / rear balance Neutral handling
   
Cons: None.
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
9
    # of Twisty Miles
600
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
1,400
 
Cornering Stability
9
    # of Total Miles
2,000
 
Steering Response
8
    Riding Style
7
 
Ride Comfort
8
    Tire Pressure
42
 
Noise
8
    Total Weight in Pounds
780
 
Tread Life
9
     
 

 


By Anonymous riding a Honda ST1300
December 28, 2008
 
Pros: Never had any issues with the tire's ability to function in dry or wet conditions.
   
Cons: Expected better mileage for a dual compound tire.
       
Overall Performance = 7
Dry Traction
9
    # of Twisty Miles
1,440
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
5,760
 
Cornering Stability
8
    # of Total Miles
7,200
 
Steering Response
8
    Riding Style
7
 
Ride Comfort
8
    Tire Pressure
44
 
Noise
8
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
7
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 8
Dry Traction
8
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
8
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
8
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008

       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 9
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
6,000
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
6,000
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 8
Dry Traction
8
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
8
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
8
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 8
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
8
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
8
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 9
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
8
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
8
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 9
Dry Traction
8
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
8
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 9
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
8
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 8
Dry Traction
8
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
8
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
8
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 8
Dry Traction
8
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
8
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
8
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 9
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
8
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 8
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
8
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
8
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 9
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
8
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 9
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 9
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 

 

Tire Reviews - Dunlop Roadsmart (Front)

The Dunlop Roadsmart is a relatively new tire. It received good reviews in the press. Unlike the rear, the front is not a dual compound tire. Probably the best independent review was provided by Motorcycle USA. Riders on this site and others have had generally positive, but mixed reviews for the Dunlop Roadsmart front.

Overall Tire Rating

Overall Performance = 9.3
Dry Traction
9.9
    Avg. # of Twisty Miles
5,300
 
Wet Traction
9
    Avg. # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
9.8
    Avg. # of Total Miles
5,300
 
Steering Response
9.7
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8.9
     
 

 

 

Rider Reviews

 

 


Disappointing by Tony riding a Concours 14
July 21, 2009
 
Pros: Good out of the box tire. Warmed up quickly and handled the corners and wet traction. Smooth transitions in corners when new. I loved the tire when I first got it.
   
Cons: The tire wore extreemly badly on both shoulders forming a ridge 3/4" off center on each side. After about 4k miles the bike wanted to fall in corners or at low speeds when you transitioned off center. The millage was 25% down from the d205 and the d220.
       
Overall Performance = 4
Dry Traction
9
    # of Twisty Miles
2,400
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
4,000
 
Cornering Stability
3
    # of Total Miles
6,400
 
Steering Response
3
    Riding Style
9
 
Ride Comfort
9
    Tire Pressure
42
 
Noise
8
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
4
     
 

 


Roadsmart VFR By Tshelver riding a Honda VFR 800 VTEC
January 9, 2009
 
Pros: Best wet weather tire ever ridden Neutral, easy handling. Very good traction. Lasting very well so far.
   
Cons: None.
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
9
    # of Twisty Miles
600
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
1,400
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
2,000
 
Steering Response
9
    Riding Style
7
 
Ride Comfort
8
    Tire Pressure
36
 
Noise
8
    Total Weight in Pounds
780
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
5,300
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
5,300
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 8
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
8
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 8
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 8
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 7
Dry Traction
8
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
6
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
8
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
8
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 9
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 9
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
8
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
8
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 10
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
10
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
10
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
10
     
 

 


By Anonymous
December 28, 2008
       
Overall Performance = 8
Dry Traction
10
    # of Twisty Miles
 
Wet Traction
6
    # of Straight Miles
 
Cornering Stability
8
    # of Total Miles
 
Steering Response
10
    Riding Style
 
Ride Comfort
    Tire Pressure
 
Noise
    Total Weight in Pounds
 
Tread Life
6
     
 

 

 

 
   
   
   
   
 
                   
     
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