Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209

I fitted these to a 2010 YZFR6. Gentle riding on first 150 miles. Used t/o Summer & Winter - current.

Both Front & Rear tyres have a hard compound centre which helps with wear.

Both F & R tyres have sound micro grippage - where the tyre forms into the surface, but it needs smooth handling to do so. Macro grip is pretty standard stuff.

Fantastic dry grip on the F tyre, with no slippage at lean angles on A & B roads (65 - 85mph). Doesn't like gravel just like any other tyre so add caution. R tyre needs loads of heat before grip's affective (4 miles dry avg. 65mph). R Slips on dry too often in town with hard braking, but good cornering characteristics & responsive.

F & R hold their own in the wet, with more confidence in country bends on wet surfaces (@ 65 - 70mph) than dry funny enough, but caution on soaked surfaces with only macro grip taking effect. The F tyre offers good drainage, R tyre keeps up fine with good grip on the edge.

On M roads (60 - 1600mph) & track there was no issue with grip & handling on turns & overtaking. Responsive R tyre.

Back tyre needed replacing after 4500 miles, 6000 for the front. Wish I could've had more.

Comfy & R6 don't go together!

Priced around the same as Avon Viper Sport AV59's. Ok price.

Great for starting out on race track.

Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 so far is very durable to use on a high speed rides plus twisty. You can lean as far as 45 degrees angle or can go as far to the corner edge of the sidewall.

Done 12,000+ kms since installation and still has more miles to go. Has not tested it much on a wet road here in UAE but am confident it does gives a good grip.

Need to check it on my first trackday and will be back here for the new comments.

Ive got a gsxr 750 k1 , was running pireli corsas, but last year switched to michline 2cts , were a very goot tire , but bit unsure in the wet n very pricy, this year i got a set of dunlop d209 qualys , bet ive ever had , did a track day on them ,started wet , then got dryer threw the day , were very gripy evin in the wet, filled me full of confidence , were very progresive , ,felt like i could lay down power when cranked over, fast heat up , would buy again

Firstly the bike eats rear tyres. These are one of the best I've tried.
Most of the roads are good A's, some B's with the odd motorway.
Able to corner well over a ton plus, often 2 up. Never given me a bad moment.
Not really able to comment on them in the wet as I put my sensible hat on when it rained.
Tyre has worn well with hardly any squaring in the centre.
Would I buy again - yes I have.

Great tyres at a great price. Perfect balanced tyre for both road and the occasional track use.

The grip, wet or dry is very good, although this tyre still doesn't inspire me to get the bike right down. Maybe that just because i've not had the bike long, but i can't help but feel they could give a little bit more.

The feedback in the wet is very good, you can feel when it's starting to go, and have sufficient warning to correct yourself before it does. Still spun it up in the wet through 2nd, but that's rather to be expected.

Not a noisy tyre at all, and very comfortable to ride on. Tyre life seems to be fantastic thus far, tyre hasn't squared off too much, and loads of tread left on it.

Wouldn't buy again, purely because i want to try some different tyres to see what feels good.