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Dunlop Sportsmart Mk4
Launched Oct 2024, this replaces the Sportsmart Mk3 and is a tyre aimed at high performance road riders
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Description
The Two Tyres 1-minute guide to the Dunlop Sportsmart Mk4
What is it: Dunlop’s latest road-focused Hypersports tyre.
What tyre it replaces: Surprise surprise, it replaces the Sportsmart Mk3.
Who is it aimed at: Dunlop’s motorcycle tyre range is a couple of levels up on pretty much every other manufacturer’s in terms of track focus. That means this Sportsmart Mk4, while it could be used on a trackday, is a much better bet for road-only performance bike riders. And that’s no bad thing, as we think a lot of Dunlop’s Hypersports tyres are pretty hardcore and require a lot more care in terms of getting them properly warmed up on the road. Not so with the Sportsmart Mk4. It features a dual-compound rear to improve longevity but unlike all the other manufacturers who put a stickier compound on the shoulders, Dunlop used a high-silica compound to ensure the edge of the tyres perform well in wet and cold conditions.
Typically seen on: Supersport, Sportsbikes and Performance Nakeds.
Sportsmart Mk4 highlights: Dunlop’s Dynamic Front Formula (DFF) essentially means the front tyre is developed to provide incredibly light and quick steering.
Sportsmart Mk4 sizes: All 17″ with just the 120/70-17 front and rears from 160/60 right up to 200/55.
A more extreme option: If you want a stickier Dunlop, the next level up is the Sportsmart TT and then there’s the Dunlop GP212 Racer Treaded and then (yes, there’s an even stickier one!) the D213 GP Pro.
A cheaper option: The Dunlop Qualifier Core doesn’t have all the latest greatest tech but it’s still a decent Sports tyre.
The competition: The closest rivals are the Bridgestone S23, Pirelli Rosso 4, Metzeler M9RR and Michelin Power 6.
Dunlop’s Product Information
Dunlop launches SportSmart mk4 as latest premium hypersport tyre
- Dunlop’s new premium road-focused hypersport tyre
- Huge improvement in all performance-related areas
- Massive progress in wet grip and handling
Replacing the highly popular SportSmart Mk3 in the range, which was launched in 2019, the new SportSmart mk4 represents a substantial improvement thanks to the relentless continuous development of every component in the tyre. Designed for use predominantly on roads, SportSmart mk4 sits in the range alongside the road/track-focused SportSmart TT.
New compound delivers improved wet weather performance
The new tyre’s compound enables dramatically improved wet weather performance with a 20% gain in traction on low grip surfaces and an 18% improvement on medium grip surfaces, along with improved dry weather traction. The new MultiTread compound features a new polymer blend and the latest high surface area silica, wet and dry grip resins and ‘Fine Carbon’ technology.
OPTIMISED FRONT PROFILE AND REVISED SIDEWALL TRANSITION
Provides light handling and reduced stand-up tendency when braking in curve whilst delivering perfect feedback.
NEW COMPOUND BLEND
All new compound blend which combines wet grip resin in the shoulder compound with silica and ultra-fine carbon black. This provides increased safety margin on wet surfaces and better outright performance within a wider operating range.
DFF-OPTIMISED MOULD PROFILE AND SECTION SHAPE
Using Dunlop’s proven DFF (Dynamic Front Formula) the front and rear tyres’ section shapes have been intricately optimised and matched to provide responsive handling and confidence-inspiring stability.
Race-winning technology gives a more precise and rewarding ride
The SportSmart mk4 features most of Dunlop’s key technologies and benefits from the latest advances in motorcycle tire development, such as Dynamic Front Formula, which helps to obtain the perfect balance between reduced steering effort, grip, stability and feel for the right match between both tires, Carcass Tension Control System to tune the casing tension and optimise the footprint to get the most out of the tread compound, and Single Cord JLB in the front tire.
As a result, SportSmart mk4 gives riders an easy turn-in, low-effort direction changes, excellent steering precision and neutral behaviour in corners. Rider comfort is improved for a more enjoyable and precise ride on bumpy or poorly maintained roads.
“Feedback from test riders indicates a near absence of stand-up when braking at lean, and that the tires are impervious to load changes in general,” explains Dmitri Talboom, Product Manager, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe. “This is an indication of the improvements our R&D team has made in all aspects of the tyre’s performance to give sports bike riders of all abilities a rewarding experience. The most demanding riders will value the incredible level of performance, especially in colder or wet conditions, while other riders will notice the precision, ease of turn-in and added comfort to make their rides more enjoyable.”
Tyre Sizes
Front Sizes
- 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) TL
Rear Sizes
- 160/55 ZR17 M/C (69W) TL
- 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) TL
- 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) TL
- 190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W) TL
- 200/55 ZR17 M/C (78W) TL
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