Dunlop Roadsmart

New shape Honda Hornet (2009). Bike came with Michelin Pilot Power E, which I had to change at 7800 miles due to the rear squaring off and on the legal limit.

I ride a mixture of roads, ranging from the odd commute into Central London (15 miles each way), some motorway/fast A road slogs, but I enjoy playing along B and country roads.

Tyres are quite neutral steering and are very firm at correct front/rear pressures. Grip in wet is much better than the Michelins, however in the dry there is less feel although within 100 miles I was leaning over right to the edge of the tyres. VERY hard wearing (took 800 miles to remove all of centre chicken strips!).

Overall the tyres are very good but I don't think they suit the way I ride this bike. I like to feel the rear tyre bite into the tarmac when I give it the beans, which I have now lost. The firmer construction may suit heavier bikes and/or those looking for all round/commuting/longer life tyres.

Terrific tire. Went to these after Metzler Z6, and Pirelli Diablo Stradas, both of which were quite good but gave no warning before wearing to the threads. I used to completely deflate the rear tire just so I could physically feel how thin it was getting.

The Roadsmarts are very neutral steering, which took some getting used to. They're way more grippy on the sides and give huge confidence dry and wet. I probably get about the same mileage, (around 6k) and they will eventually square off like any tire, but there are wear bars and the squaring seems to have much less effect on the handling. Would definitely buy again. Also looking at the BT0-23's as I would like to have quicker steering.

Came as standard on my bike.

Ignoring the stigma of Dunlop, I purchased these when they where first out, The tyre fitted was about to put something else on (I cant remember, Probably pilots) when he suggested I try these with £15 knocked off, I agreed.

I drove out of the garage wondering if I was foolish to stick Dunlops on.

It didnt take long before I was cornering faster, Riding in the wet faster and having the confidence that made me feel like I was Rossi.

I'm going back to fit my fourth set on, Curious about the Dunlop SportSmarts, But I wish to remain with such an outstanding and long lasting tyre I can trust.

I highly recommend these, But far too many people bash my opinion for the mere fact these are Dunlops. Try them, Your riding WILL improve!!!

Roadsmarts are Dunlops 1st bash at a premium sports touring tyre.

I bought a 1995 CBR600F with some BT-020 thrown on them, hated them with a passion.
Constantly slipping out on the rear in the wet, gave me no confidence at all.

I put a pair of Roadsmarts on and was totally amazed. I actually started to love riding the bike, rather than liking it if that makes any sense.

Would definatley get these again, and im gonna put them on my ZXR400 which have conti road attacks on there that i also hate. Not my choice though, they came with the bike.



In short.... Roadsmarts are the best out there right now.