Dunlop Sportmax Q2 Tire Review
Motorcycle USA jets out to Pahrump, Nevada to see how good the all-new Dunlop Sportmax Q2 really is. Check out the full report in our Dunlop Sportmax Q2 Tire Review.
The new Dunlop Sportmax Q2.
The full Dunlop crew responsible for the new Q2 tire and all the invited journalists for the launch in Pahrump, Nevada.
Data showing the difference between the previous Qualifier and new Q2 around VIR during testing.
We tested the new tire of everything from 600s to V-Twins to 1000s at SMMP. No matter the bike the Dunlop Q2 performed.
This Suzuki GSX-R1000 fitted with full data and GPS sensors was the test mule used to develop the new Sportmax Q2.
You know what they are thinking, 'Man, I hope they like the tire!'
Full-lean, knee on the ground, and still able to wave to Mom!
Dunlop Sportmax Q2 Tire Review
Updated side grip was easily noticeable on the new Dunlop Q2.
On the gas with plenty of grip to spare, Dunlop’s Q2 handled the power and heat with ease.
A look at Dunlop's Q2 rear multi-tread technology.
The Dunlop Q2 features a new profile that changes the contact patch and heat distribution when at lean.
Now you see me...
...now you don't.
Dunlop's Sportmax Q2 mated well with Yamaha's new R1. In fact, it mated well with everything we rode.
New continuous sidewall hex beads are featured on the Q2 both front and rear.
Profile comparison between the previous Dunlop Qualifier profile (blue) and the new, more aggressive Sportmax Q2 (red).
Dunlop Sportmax Q2. Much of the technology comes from the Sportmax GP-A road race tire, including a similar tread pattern as well as the compounding used on the sides of the tire.
Hard to top a well-setup Honda CBR1000RR and Dunlop’s new Sportmax Q2. This was a sought after bike among journos throughout the day.
They should have just named it the Dunlop Benchmark, as it’s once again set a new standard for street/trackday tires to aim for.
