DUNLOPTouringCruiser

D423

Name: D423 Motorcycle Tires
Brand: DUNLOP
Rating: 7.8 (2 reviews)

Honda's Gold Wing OE touring tire — built for maximum load, long hauls, and confident wet-weather grip across every mile.

MTC7.8/10★★★★☆Touring · OE Gold Wing

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BrandDUNLOP

TypeTouring / Cruiser

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes2

Co-developed with Honda specifically for the GL1800 platform — casing stiffness, load ratings, and profile geometry are all dialed to Gold Wing specs

Touring tread pattern engineered for stability under two-up loads and full luggage, not stripped down for sport performance

Wet-weather compound priority: predictable traction on rain-soaked interstates and mountain passes is a design goal, not an afterthought

Sidewall identification coding lets you quickly verify correct fitment across all GL1800 variants — standard, Tour, F6B, Airbag DCT

Even wear across heavy-load miles means you're not sacrificing longevity for a sticky compound that burns off fast

Proven across transcontinental touring distances — not a new experiment, but a tire with real-world long-haul validation

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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

Save below MSRPIn-stock · ships fastWalk-in install

MTC Rating

MTC Score

7.8/10

★★★★☆

The D423 is purpose-built for Gold Wing riders who load up, ride far, and want predictable wet-weather confidence mile after mile.

Performance

Dry Grip7.5

Wet Grip7.8

Street Manners8.5

Track Capability3.0

Mileage8.2

Value7.6

Best For

The Transcontinental Tourer

You're putting 15,000-plus miles a year on a loaded Gold Wing and you want a tire that handles the weight, holds up in the rain, and doesn't leave you guessing. The D423 is exactly what your bike was designed to run — OE-engineered, proven over long hauls, and built to wear evenly rather than burn out chasing grip scores it doesn't need.

Perfect Match

The Two-Up Weekender

Weekend runs with a passenger and a loaded trunk are where the D423 earns its keep. The casing handles the extra weight without getting squirrely, wear stays even, and the handling feedback is consistent and predictable — exactly what you want when you're responsible for someone riding pillion.

Great Match

The Canyon Carver

If you're pushing deep lean angles solo and want a sportier profile with a grippier dry-weather compound, the D423 wasn't designed for your riding style. It's built for stability under load, not maximum cornering aggression — a sport-touring alternative will serve you better.

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Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
FrontOOS	130/70R18	—	0303-0227	45232176	848983014443	$304.81$362.95Save $58
Rear	200/55R16	—	0304-0249	45232107	848983014450	$399.59$475.95Save $76

Frequently Asked

Yes — the D423 was built around Honda's GL1800 platform and its specific weight, power, and chassis dynamics. It covers the major Gold Wing variants: standard DCT, Tour, F6B, and Airbag-equipped models. You could technically fit it on another heavy tourer with matching load ratings, but the performance balance was calibrated for the Gold Wing specifically — running it outside that application may not give you what the tire is actually capable of.

The D423 isn't competing in that segment — it's doing something different. Sport-touring tires chase sportier profiles and softer compounds for more aggressive lean angles and higher dry grip. The D423 trades that for even wear under heavy loads, stable handling two-up, and dependable wet-weather behavior. If you're riding a Gold Wing the way it was intended — loaded, long-distance, with a passenger — the D423's conservative engineering is actually the right call. Riders who prioritize solo sport performance may want to look elsewhere.

Most riders report somewhere in the 10,000–14,000 mile range, which varies based on load, pace, and road surface. Two-up touring with luggage tends to land in the lower half of that window; solo highway cruising can push toward the top. The touring compound wears predictably and evenly, so you generally won't see sudden drop-offs in performance as the tire ages — it just gradually lets you know it's getting close to end-of-life.

Wet-weather traction is one of the D423's genuine strengths — the tread geometry and compound were built with rain in mind, not as a compromise. Riders consistently report composed, predictable behavior on wet highways and in mountain rain. Since it's not a sport tire chasing dry-grip numbers, it doesn't sacrifice wet performance to get there — the balance is weighted toward all-weather confidence.

Load ratings on paper don't tell the whole story. The D423 wasn't just spec'd to a number — it was developed alongside Honda's engineering team to match the Gold Wing's specific suspension geometry, weight distribution, and power delivery. A generic tourer with the same load rating won't have that chassis-specific tuning. For riders who want the tire their bike was actually designed around, the D423's OE pedigree justifies its position in the segment.

The alphanumeric code on the sidewall identifies the tire's type and specification, letting you quickly confirm you're putting the right tire on the right Gold Wing variant. This matters because the GL1800 lineup has meaningful differences — the standard DCT, Tour, and Airbag models vary in weight and equipment. The coding system is your verification that the construction and load rating match your specific configuration, not just a Gold Wing in general.

Dunlop D423 Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Dunlop D423 for Gold Wing riders throughout Orange County — whether you're coming from Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, or Newport Beach. The D423 is one of the most purpose-specific tires in the touring segment: it was co-developed with Honda for the GL1800 platform, meaning it's not just a tire that fits your Gold Wing — it's the tire built around it. We carry it at below-MSRP dealer pricing because Gold Wing riders put on serious miles and shouldn't be paying over the odds for a tire they'll replace on a regular schedule.

Walk in and we'll mount and balance your D423 the same day — no appointment needed. Our flat-rate service pricing keeps it straightforward: $69 per tire for mounting, $9.95 for balancing, and $3.50 for disposal. If you're running a loaded touring setup or two-up riding, getting the fitment right matters more than it does on a lighter bike — our technicians understand the GL1800's specific requirements and will make sure you're leaving on rubber that's spec'd correctly for your variant.

Questions about whether the D423 is the right call for your riding style, or want to compare it to a sport-touring alternative? Call us at (714) 516-9059. We'll give you a straight answer based on how you actually ride — not just what's in stock. Serving Orange County's touring and Gold Wing community from our shop in Orange, CA.

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