Dunlop tyres

Me - though I'm not sure about the GT bit.

Very good grip and confidence inspiring, though I don't do many wet miles.

I had my Aanakees taken of at PDI and the Dunlops fitted - so far so good.
 
I had a pair fitted to my GSA after previously having a pair fitted to my CB1100 and loving them.

They suit the bike really well. Very good in the wet too.

The pair on my CB lasted forever... think I’d had 10k out of them when I sold it. It was making about 100hp at the wheel too, and I did use it all.

I’m not sure about the GT bit.
GT has stiffer walls for heavier bikes, right? I’ll have a look on mine but it wasn’t offered when I had them fitted. If there is a GT option on GSA sizes then they might be worth having.




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I have Roadsmart IIIs on my GSA and Bandit 1250 - very good tyres IMHO, I would recommend them.
 
Had them on mine , done around 4000 miles, very good in dry and wet, seem to wear well, although the rear is starting to square off now, pleased with them 😃
 
developer said:
Me - though I'm not sure about the GT bit.

Very good grip and confidence inspiring, though I don't do many wet miles.

I had my Aanakees taken of at PDI and the Dunlops fitted - so far so good.
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I was on the Dunlop site and im sure it said there was a GT option for ‘heavy’ adventure type bikes, I will need to have another look.


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How do they compare to the RP5?
 
I had RS3s on my K1600GT and will be putting them on my new one at the first change. And will give them a go on my GSA as well. Very good grip wet or dry, no cupping or deforming with miles.

They do seem to have quite stiff sidewalls that really suits big, heavy bikes, but there is no special "GT" heavy duty version - in fact the complete opposite, they do a "SP" version version for lighter, sportier bikes.
 
Belco100 said:
I had RS3s on my K1600GT and will be putting them on my new one at the first change. And will give them a go on my GSA as well. Very good grip wet or dry, no cupping or deforming with miles.

They do seem to have quite stiff sidewalls that really suits big, heavy bikes, but there is no special "GT" heavy duty version - in fact the complete opposite, they do a "SP" version version for lighter, sportier bikes.
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Please look at the Dunlop site pics above. It definately describes them as a GT tyre, "Dunlops new GT Tyre" :nenau:augie
 
Yes, I get what you mean, Dunlop are calling them all GT (Grand Touring?) tyres.

But with, for example, the Pirelli Angel, Michelin Pilot Road 4 and many others there is a "GT" or "HWM" (Heavy Weight Motorcycle) version of the tyre that sits beside the standard version and has stiffer sidewalls and are recommended for things like the K1600 as they have stiffer sidewalls to handle the extra weight. So you would put Michelin Pilot Road 4 on a GS and Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT on the K1600.

The Roadsmart 3 is a pretty tough tyre with stiff sidewalls and there is not a special heavy duty version, and I use it on my K1600 as it handles the weight well and grips and steers as good as sport tyres did a few years ago. As the GSA is quite a big beast I will probably put them on that at the next tyre change as well - but it is a road only tyre with no off-road ability.
 
Belco100 said:
Yes, I get what you mean, Dunlop are calling them all GT (Grand Touring?) tyres.

But with, for example, the Pirelli Angel, Michelin Pilot Road 4 and many others there is a "GT" or "HWM" (Heavy Weight Motorcycle) version of the tyre that sits beside the standard version and has stiffer sidewalls and are recommended for things like the K1600 as they have stiffer sidewalls to handle the extra weight. So you would put Michelin Pilot Road 4 on a GS and Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT on the K1600.

The Roadsmart 3 is a pretty tough tyre with stiff sidewalls and there is not a special heavy duty version, and I use it on my K1600 as it handles the weight well and grips and steers as good as sport tyres did a few years ago. As the GSA is quite a big beast I will probably put them on that at the next tyre change as well - but it is a road only tyre with no off-road ability.
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Thats fine, if im off road, then ive crashed into a hedge :eek: Dont do any off piste riding, i dont have the legs for it. Ive been looking at PR5s and they dont seem to be doing well at all. I used to use PR3s and thought they were brilliant but not available now AFAICS. So looks like it will be RSs when time comes. :thumb2
 
Belco100 said:
Yes, I get what you mean, Dunlop are calling them all GT (Grand Touring?) tyres.

But with, for example, the Pirelli Angel, Michelin Pilot Road 4 and many others there is a "GT" or "HWM" (Heavy Weight Motorcycle) version of the tyre that sits beside the standard version and has stiffer sidewalls and are recommended for things like the K1600 as they have stiffer sidewalls to handle the extra weight. So you would put Michelin Pilot Road 4 on a GS and Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT on the K1600.

The Roadsmart 3 is a pretty tough tyre with stiff sidewalls and there is not a special heavy duty version, and I use it on my K1600 as it handles the weight well and grips and steers as good as sport tyres did a few years ago. As the GSA is quite a big beast I will probably put them on that at the next tyre change as well - but it is a road only tyre with no off-road ability.
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Will you be putting the "GT" or "HWM" tyres on the GSA? Do you think the added weight of the Adventure model would benefit from them? Asking as I have a GSA.
 
Delboy777 said:
Thats fine, if im off road, then ive crashed into a hedge :eek: Dont do any off piste riding, i dont have the legs for it. Ive been looking at PR5s and they dont seem to be doing well at all. I used to use PR3s and thought they were brilliant but not available now AFAICS. So looks like it will be RSs when time comes. :thumb2
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Del I have PR5 on currently so interested in your statement that they 'are not doing well'. Could you share what you've seen, heard read as need to change mine very shortly. Had Roadsmart 3 on before and really liked them but PR5 have lasted better.
 
Wonkey donkey said:
Del I have PR5 on currently so interested in your statement that they 'are not doing well'. Could you share what you've seen, heard read as need to change mine very shortly. Had Roadsmart 3 on before and really liked them but PR5 have lasted better.
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I think it was on here somewhere i saw it. The PR5s had a very funny wear pattern on them and were just about shot at 4k miles i think it was. Take a look using search function im sure it was in the last couple of weeks. When i read the post it immediately put me off them.
 
Wonkey donkey said:
Del I have PR5 on currently so interested in your statement that they 'are not doing well'. Could you share what you've seen, heard read as need to change mine very shortly. Had Roadsmart 3 on before and really liked them but PR5 have lasted better.
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I cant find it now :blast perhaps you should just ignore my ramblings. I definately saw it but cant remember where now :nenau:D
 
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