Dunlop SportMax Roadsmart IV Arrives

[exgman]

A newer version of the Dunlop Roadsmart III is now available. See: https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/tire-line/sportmax-roadsmart-iv/

Advertising says there's no need to look for a "GT" version of the tire:

 

[ken e]

Put on a set of RS III's a few months ago on the 2012 R1200RT and now have 4600 commuter miles on them.
They seem quite stiff / heavy and after using Michelin PR 4 and 5 GT's, I would consider the Dunlop RS III's already a GT tire.

My riding style and nose heavy bike wear out the front tire faster than the rear, even with the GT tires. Have wanted to try using a GT on the front and a standard rear to get them to both hit the wear bars at about the same time.

 

[lee]

Put on a set of RS III's a few months ago on the 2012 R1200RT and now have 4600 commuter miles on them.
They seem quite stiff / heavy and after using Michelin PR 4 and 5 GT's, I would consider the Dunlop RS III's already a GT tire.

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A friend left on a trip a few days ago with new Road Smart IV tires. He has used several sets of the 3.
Here's a copy of his comments.

Darrell’s comments - Comparing to the Roadsmart III the tires (especially the front) seem more compliant (softer feel) to road surface imperfections such as expansion joints or cracks in the pavement. I sense the bike has a sharper turn in on corners but will comment on this further after I get some time in the Black Hills this week and the Colorado Rockies a few days from now. With the high temps and sun causing warm road surfaces the tires do allow the bike to move on any tar snakes running parallel to the line of travel, but no different than the Roadsmart III. My initial reaction on tire wear is surprising considering the heat, speed and flatter roads I’ve been riding on.

 

[lstayner]

Interesting, The website says they aren't applicable to a 2018 RT. The sizes are the same as the III.

 

[PGlaves]

I noticed the comment about the new tire seeming to lean into corners more easily. Regardless of the tire brand/model that is almost always true when a new nicely round or oval section tire replaces one that has had the center flattened by use.

 

[lee]

I noticed the comment about the new tire seeming to lean into corners more easily. Regardless of the tire brand/model that is almost always true when a new nicely round or oval section tire replaces one that has had the center flattened by use.

He was comparing to new Roadsmart III tires. Darrell has worn out at least nine sets of Roadsmart III, so he's very familiar with them.

 

[kurmugin]

Following.

I'm currently on my third set of Continental Road Attack 3, and I love them. I tried the Roadsmart 3, and found them to be too turney-iny at low speeds, like in stop and go traffic. Otherwise, I really liked the Roadsmart 3s.

I'm excited to hear more about the Roadsmart 4.