- Jointless Tread (JLT) technology allows for a continuously wound strip to optimize placement of the compound in specific areas of the tire for optimal stability, flex and grip
- Improved compound features Dunlop's Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology, creating more bonding points with polymers and improving heat distribution throughout
- Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) for ultra-linear and responsive steering with increased contact patch
- User-friendly design offers track day performance, with excellent grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Optimized tread pattern and position to aid in quicker warm-up time and wet weather performance
- Taller, narrower profile to aid with turn-in and feel, with increased footprint at camber
- Enhanced construction, profile, compound and tread pattern
The Dunlop Sportmax Q5 Rear Tire is a purpose-built, track-day tire designed to deliver exceptional performance for sport and sport-touring motorcycles. Developed over four years, this fifth-generation tire combines advanced technology with street legality, making it an ideal choice for riders who demand high grip and precise handling both on the track and in everyday riding. Its radial construction ensures durability and stability, while the directional pattern enhances steering response and wet weather performance. The tire's profile is taller and narrower, improving turn-in and rider feel, with an increased footprint at the camber to optimize grip during aggressive cornering.
The Sportmax Q5 features Dunlop's innovative Jointless Tread (JLT) technology, which employs a continuously wound strip for precise compound placement, resulting in enhanced stability, flexibility, and grip. Its improved compound, infused with Dunlop's Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology, ensures better bonding with polymers and more effective heat distribution, extending tire life and maintaining consistent performance. The tire's intuitive response profile (IRP) provides ultra-linear steering feedback, offering increased contact patch and responsiveness, vital for high-performance riding. The tread pattern is optimized for quick warm-up and excellent wet weather performance, making it versatile across different conditions.
Compatible with 17-inch wheels and rated for speeds up to 168 mph, the Dunlop Sportmax Q5 rear tire is tubeless and designed for rear wheel applications. Its high load index and W speed rating ensure it can handle demanding riding styles while maintaining safety and reliability. Whether you're at a track day or enjoying spirited rides on the street, this tire offers a blend of performance, durability, and confidence that meets the needs of modern sport and touring motorcycle riders.
Features:
- Jointless Tread (JLT) technology for optimized compound placement, improving stability, flex, and grip
- Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology in the compound for better heat distribution and polymer bonding
- Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) for ultra-linear steering and increased contact patch
- Designed for track day performance with excellent wet and dry grip
- Optimized tread pattern for quick warm-up and wet weather handling
- Taller, narrower profile enhances turn-in and rider feel with increased footprint at camber
- Radial construction for durability and stability
- Directional tread pattern for precise steering response
- Rated for speeds up to 168 mph with a load index of 66W
- Tubeless design suitable for rear wheel installation on 17-inch rims
