DUNLOP Motorcycle Tires
From Daytona to the dunes — Dunlop has a tire for every road, track, and trail you ride.
Dunlop is one of the most complete tire brands on the planet, and MTC carries 50 of their families to prove it. Street sport, cruiser, adventure, motocross, enduro, vintage — Dunlop makes a purpose-built tire for virtually every discipline, and they make it well. That breadth is rare, and it's why Dunlop has been the OEM fitment on more factory motorcycles than almost any other brand.
What Dunlop is known for is consistency and range. Their Sportmax line — especially the Q5 and Q5S — competes directly with Pirelli and Michelin at the sport/track level. Their Geomax MX and Enduro tires are proven in professional off-road racing. Their cruiser lineup handles everything from a blacked-out bagger to a whitewall dresser. At MTC, we stock it all, price it below MSRP, and install it same-day walk-in.
Heritage
Dunlop's motorcycle tire story starts in 1888 when John Boyd Dunlop invented the pneumatic tire in Belfast — yes, that Dunlop. The brand grew into a global performance leader through decades of Grand Prix and Supercross racing, becoming the tire of choice for legends like Valentino Rossi in his early career and countless AMA champions. Today Dunlop operates as part of Goodyear in North America and Sumitomo Rubber in other markets, but the racing DNA and engineering infrastructure remain intact — and it shows in the compound work behind tires like the Q5S and Geomax MX53.
MTC’s Take
Dunlop sits in a unique position: they're a legitimate premium brand that consistently prices more accessibly than Michelin or Pirelli. That's a real advantage. On the sport side, the Sportmax Q5 and Q5S are legitimate 8.7-rated performers — sticky, predictable, and track-capable without requiring you to be on slick-level heat cycles to work them. The Roadsmart IV is a top-tier sport-touring option that holds its own against the Michelin Road 6. The Geomax MX and Enduro families are pro-level off-road rubber used by factory-supported riders — not just marketing. Where Dunlop earns slightly lower scores is in some of their older cruiser and utility lines (D404, D402, K330, K505) — these are reliable OEM-replacement tires, not performance showcases, and we rate them honestly. Overall, Dunlop is the strongest all-around catalog we carry — if you ride it, they make a tire for it, and most of them are genuinely good.
Dunlop's sharpest street-to-track crossover yet — built for riders who carve canyons on Monday and hit the pit lane on Saturday.
Dunlop's sharpest street-to-track crossover yet — built for riders who carve canyons on Monday and hit the pit lane on Saturday.
The Q5S is the go-to choice for serious street riders and track day regulars who want elite grip without changing tires between sessions.
Dunlop's race-bred dual-purpose sport tire built for riders who demand real grip on the street and serious performance on track day.
Dunlop's race-bred dual-purpose sport tire built for riders who demand real grip on the street and serious performance on track day.
The Q5 is the go-to choice for aggressive street riders and track day regulars who need one tire that handles both worlds without compromise.
Dunlop's flagship sport-touring tire — built for Orange County canyon runs, cross-state tours, and everything in between without swapping rubber.
Dunlop's flagship sport-touring tire — built for Orange County canyon runs, cross-state tours, and everything in between without swapping rubber.
The Roadsmart IV is the go-to tire for riders who log real miles, attack real corners, and want one tire that handles both without apology.
Dunlop's dual-compound sport-touring tire built for riders who rack up serious miles without giving up wet-weather confidence or canyon-road grip.
Dunlop's dual-compound sport-touring tire built for riders who rack up serious miles without giving up wet-weather confidence or canyon-road grip.
The Roadsmart III is built for high-mileage street riders who need genuine wet-weather capability and predictable handling across every kind of road condition.
Dunlop's latest-gen motocross tire built for mixed terrain dominance — from hardpack to soft loam, front and rear, youth to full-size.
Dunlop's latest-gen motocross tire built for mixed terrain dominance — from hardpack to soft loam, front and rear, youth to full-size.
Built for motocross racers and aggressive trail riders who need reliable, consistent grip across changing terrain conditions throughout a full moto or ride.
Puncture-proof foam insert engineered for serious off-road competition — zero-flat reliability for racers and hardcore trail riders who can't afford a DNF.
Puncture-proof foam insert engineered for serious off-road competition — zero-flat reliability for racers and hardcore trail riders who can't afford a DNF.
Purpose-built for off-road racers and hard-terrain riders who demand zero-flat reliability and accept a finite service life as part of race prep
A purpose-built race tire for mini bikes, pit bikes, and racing scooters — when lap times matter more than commute miles.
A purpose-built race tire for mini bikes, pit bikes, and racing scooters — when lap times matter more than commute miles.
The TT93 GP Pro is the go-to choice for mini-bike and scooter racers who need maximum dry-track grip and DOT certification — wet roads and long commutes are not its calling.
Dunlop's hard enduro weapon — a super-soft gummy compound built for riders who need maximum traction on rocks, roots, and technical terrain, full stop.
Dunlop's hard enduro weapon — a super-soft gummy compound built for riders who need maximum traction on rocks, roots, and technical terrain, full stop.
The EN91EX is purpose-built for serious hard enduro riders who put grip above all else and accept the wear trade-off that comes with it.
A purpose-built 40/60 adventure tire engineered for riders who spend more time on dirt than pavement — without abandoning highway confidence.
A purpose-built 40/60 adventure tire engineered for riders who spend more time on dirt than pavement — without abandoning highway confidence.
Best suited for adventure riders who spend the majority of their miles off pavement and need a tire that handles wet conditions and mixed terrain without a swap.
Dunlop's rally-raid rear tire built for large-displacement adventure bikes that eat desert terrain and still need to cover highway miles between stages.
Dunlop's rally-raid rear tire built for large-displacement adventure bikes that eat desert terrain and still need to cover highway miles between stages.
The D908RR Rear is purpose-built for rally-raid and remote backcountry riders who need genuine off-road aggression with enough highway capability to link it all together.
A purpose-built performance tire for Harley-Davidson V-Rod, Night Rod, and Street Rod riders who expect their rubber to keep up with the machine.
A purpose-built performance tire for Harley-Davidson V-Rod, Night Rod, and Street Rod riders who expect their rubber to keep up with the machine.
The D207 ZR is the go-to rubber for V-Rod owners who ride their bike like it was built to be ridden — hard, confident, and in control.
Dunlop's purpose-built enduro tire engineered for riders who race through sand, mud, and intermediate terrain without swapping rubber between stages.
Dunlop's purpose-built enduro tire engineered for riders who race through sand, mud, and intermediate terrain without swapping rubber between stages.
Best suited for enduro racers and serious trail riders who need one tire to handle varied dirt conditions across long, demanding rides.
A genuine off-road performer with street credentials — built for riders who spend real time in the dirt and need DOT legality to get there.
A genuine off-road performer with street credentials — built for riders who spend real time in the dirt and need DOT legality to get there.
The D606 is the right call for riders who prioritize off-road performance and need their tire to survive a mix of fire roads, loose terrain, and connecting pavement.
Endurocross-bred rear knobby built for extreme technical terrain — rocks, mud, roots, and everything in between.
Endurocross-bred rear knobby built for extreme technical terrain — rocks, mud, roots, and everything in between.
Best suited for Endurocross competitors and serious technical trail riders who put grip first and log minimal pavement miles
Dunlop's dedicated sand-and-mud motocross tire — built for riders who thrive where the track gets loose, deep, and unforgiving.
Dunlop's dedicated sand-and-mud motocross tire — built for riders who thrive where the track gets loose, deep, and unforgiving.
The MX14 is built for one job — dominating sand and mud — and it executes that mission better than nearly anything else in the motocross segment.
Dunlop's purpose-built motocross tire engineered for intermediate-to-hard terrain — where hardpack grip, knob durability, and slide control decide motos.
Dunlop's purpose-built motocross tire engineered for intermediate-to-hard terrain — where hardpack grip, knob durability, and slide control decide motos.
Best suited to motocross and off-road riders who spend most of their time on intermediate-to-hard terrain and demand predictable slide with lasting knobs.
Dunlop's all-weather all-rounder built for riders who carve canyons on Saturday and commute through rain on Monday.
Dunlop's all-weather all-rounder built for riders who carve canyons on Saturday and commute through rain on Monday.
The Mutant is the go-to choice for year-round street riders who want sport-tier feedback and outstanding wet-weather confidence without sacrificing daily usability.
Dunlop's versatile sport-street tire built for canyon carvers and high-mileage riders who refuse to choose between grip and longevity.
Dunlop's versatile sport-street tire built for canyon carvers and high-mileage riders who refuse to choose between grip and longevity.
The Roadsport 2 is the go-to choice for Orange County riders who split time between canyon runs and daily miles and need reliable wet-weather confidence throughout.
Dunlop's all-around sport-road tire built for riders who demand real grip in real conditions — wet streets, canyon carves, and everything in between.
Dunlop's all-around sport-road tire built for riders who demand real grip in real conditions — wet streets, canyon carves, and everything in between.
Best suited for sport and naked bike riders who split time between daily streets, wet SoCal winters, and weekend canyon runs — and want one tire that handles all of it.
Dunlop's dedicated quarter-mile weapon — built for metric and V-twin drag bikes that need every ounce of launch traction the strip can give.
Dunlop's dedicated quarter-mile weapon — built for metric and V-twin drag bikes that need every ounce of launch traction the strip can give.
The Dragmax is a single-purpose drag racing tool — if you're chasing elapsed times on the quarter-mile, this is your tire; if you're street riding, look elsewhere.
Race-bred motocross front tire built for intermediate terrain — from local track days to regional amateur competition.
Race-bred motocross front tire built for intermediate terrain — from local track days to regional amateur competition.
Built for competitive amateurs and aggressive off-road riders who need proven front-end grip across varied track conditions without constant tire swaps.
Dunlop's purpose-built trials tire — engineered for maximum low-speed traction and technical precision on rock, roots, and extreme terrain.
Dunlop's purpose-built trials tire — engineered for maximum low-speed traction and technical precision on rock, roots, and extreme terrain.
The TL01 is built for one job — trials and extreme technical terrain — and it does that job exceptionally well. Not the tire for your commute.
Dunlop's refined scooter tire built for confident all-weather commuting and everyday riding — wet grip and mileage without compromise.
Dunlop's refined scooter tire built for confident all-weather commuting and everyday riding — wet grip and mileage without compromise.
The Scootsmart 2 is the go-to choice for scooter commuters and weekend riders who need dependable wet-weather grip and genuine mileage in one package.
Dunlop's American-made cruiser tire built for Harley-Davidson riders who demand longevity, wet confidence, and classic style mile after mile.
Dunlop's American-made cruiser tire built for Harley-Davidson riders who demand longevity, wet confidence, and classic style mile after mile.
The American Elite is the go-to cruiser tire for Harley and V-twin riders who prioritize real-world mileage, wet grip, and loaded-bike stability over track-day performance.
Dunlop's heavy-duty touring tire built for Gold Wing mileage, all-weather grip, and the long haul — not the canyon sprint.
Dunlop's heavy-duty touring tire built for Gold Wing mileage, all-weather grip, and the long haul — not the canyon sprint.
Best suited for high-mileage Gold Wing and cruiser riders who need dependable all-weather grip and long replacement intervals over sport performance.
Dunlop's purpose-built radial for Harley-Davidson V-Rod and Street Rod platforms — serious grip for liquid-cooled performance cruisers that demand more than standard cruiser rubber.
Dunlop's purpose-built radial for Harley-Davidson V-Rod and Street Rod platforms — serious grip for liquid-cooled performance cruisers that demand more than standard cruiser rubber.
Built for V-Rod and Street Rod riders who actually use the horsepower — best on the street, not the track.
Dunlop's race-bred soft-terrain weapon — built for loam, sand, and mud where knob integrity and deep penetration win.
Dunlop's race-bred soft-terrain weapon — built for loam, sand, and mud where knob integrity and deep penetration win.
Built for committed off-road riders who need maximum knob strength and deep-terrain penetration in loam, sand, and mud.
Dunlop's factory-spec cruiser tire built for Harley-Davidson Sportster and Dyna riders who demand OE reliability, all-weather confidence, and serious mileage.
Dunlop's factory-spec cruiser tire built for Harley-Davidson Sportster and Dyna riders who demand OE reliability, all-weather confidence, and serious mileage.
The D401 is the go-to choice for Harley Sportster and Dyna owners who want factory-match reliability, solid wet grip, and maximum mileage from a street cruiser tire.
A reinforced cruiser and touring tire built for V-twin torque, heavy loads, and all-weather mileage on Harley-Davidson and Indian platforms.
A reinforced cruiser and touring tire built for V-twin torque, heavy loads, and all-weather mileage on Harley-Davidson and Indian platforms.
Best suited to high-mileage V-twin riders who need load-carrying confidence and all-weather grip without overpaying for sport performance they'll never use.
Dunlop's OEM-spec Harley-Davidson cruiser tire built for long-haul confidence, heavy loads, and all-weather reliability on Softails, Dynas, and Sportsters.
Dunlop's OEM-spec Harley-Davidson cruiser tire built for long-haul confidence, heavy loads, and all-weather reliability on Softails, Dynas, and Sportsters.
The D402 is the go-to OEM replacement for Harley riders who log serious highway miles and need a tire that wears evenly, carries the load, and stays confidence-inspiring in the rain.
A dependable bias-ply cruiser tire built for metric and Japanese platforms — the OE-trusted choice for Shadow, V-Star, and Vulcan riders who want mileage and comfort over track credentials.
A dependable bias-ply cruiser tire built for metric and Japanese platforms — the OE-trusted choice for Shadow, V-Star, and Vulcan riders who want mileage and comfort over track credentials.
The D404 is the go-to replacement tire for metric cruiser riders who want honest mileage and predictable street manners without paying for performance they'll never use.
Dunlop's 80/20 dual-sport workhorse — built for riders who commute all week and hit fire roads all weekend.
Dunlop's 80/20 dual-sport workhorse — built for riders who commute all week and hit fire roads all weekend.
The D604 is the go-to choice for dual-sport and adventure commuters who need one tire to handle both the 91 Freeway and a Saturday fire road run.
Dunlop's proven 50/50 dual-sport tire — built for riders who split their week between asphalt commutes and dirt trail detours without swapping wheel sets.
Dunlop's proven 50/50 dual-sport tire — built for riders who split their week between asphalt commutes and dirt trail detours without swapping wheel sets.
The D605 is the go-to choice for dual-sport commuters and weekend trail riders who need one tire that handles both worlds without excelling in either extreme.
Dunlop's purpose-built desert endurance tire — engineered for riders who live off-road and treat pavement as a necessary inconvenience.
Dunlop's purpose-built desert endurance tire — engineered for riders who live off-road and treat pavement as a necessary inconvenience.
Built for desert racers and serious off-road riders who prioritize durability and traction in harsh terrain over any street-going capability.
Honda's Gold Wing OE touring tire — built for maximum load, long hauls, and confident wet-weather grip across every mile.
Honda's Gold Wing OE touring tire — built for maximum load, long hauls, and confident wet-weather grip across every mile.
The D423 is purpose-built for Gold Wing riders who load up, ride far, and want predictable wet-weather confidence mile after mile.
Dunlop's hardworking dual-sport tire built for riders who clock real miles on both pavement and dirt without babying their rubber.
Dunlop's hardworking dual-sport tire built for riders who clock real miles on both pavement and dirt without babying their rubber.
Best suited for adventure and dual-sport riders who split time evenly between paved roads and unpaved terrain and want a tire that earns its keep over the long haul.
OE-spec cruiser tire built specifically for the Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan — factory-validated handling and predictable wear for heavy V-twin riders.
OE-spec cruiser tire built specifically for the Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan — factory-validated handling and predictable wear for heavy V-twin riders.
The D251 is the right call for VN2000 Vulcan owners who want factory-spec confidence and predictable wear without chasing aftermarket variables.
Dunlop's street-legal off-road workhorse — built for dual-sport riders who split time between hardpack trails and asphalt connector miles.
Dunlop's street-legal off-road workhorse — built for dual-sport riders who split time between hardpack trails and asphalt connector miles.
Best suited to dual-sport and adventure riders who spend most of their time on dirt and gravel with occasional street miles mixed in.
Dunlop's OE-spec street tire built for lightweight sport bikes — restores factory handling feel with reliable everyday performance.
Dunlop's OE-spec street tire built for lightweight sport bikes — restores factory handling feel with reliable everyday performance.
Best suited for lightweight sport bike riders who want OE-faithful handling and dependable daily street performance without pushing into track territory.
Period-correct looks with modern-compound reliability — built for classic British bikes that deserve to be ridden, not just shown.
Period-correct looks with modern-compound reliability — built for classic British bikes that deserve to be ridden, not just shown.
The TT100-K81 is the go-to for classic British bike owners who want authentic looks backed by modern rubber they can actually trust on the road.
OE-spec replacement rubber engineered for mid-displacement cruisers and touring platforms that rewards riders who trust the factory's homework.
OE-spec replacement rubber engineered for mid-displacement cruisers and touring platforms that rewards riders who trust the factory's homework.
Best suited to V-twin cruiser and touring riders who want their bike to feel exactly as the factory intended — mile after mile.
A genuine 50/50 dual-sport tire built in Buffalo, NY — made for riders who split real miles between pavement and dirt.
A genuine 50/50 dual-sport tire built in Buffalo, NY — made for riders who split real miles between pavement and dirt.
The Mission is built for riders who genuinely split time between pavement and dirt — it delivers balanced capability rather than excelling at either extreme.
Classic whitewall style meets dependable all-season performance — built for vintage, retro, and heritage cruisers that demand both looks and real-world capability.
Classic whitewall style meets dependable all-season performance — built for vintage, retro, and heritage cruisers that demand both looks and real-world capability.
The Cruisemax Whitewall is the go-to choice for heritage and retro cruiser riders who want honest all-weather performance wrapped in classic styling.
Dunlop's retro-block street tire built for custom builds, classic dual-sports, and scooters that demand period-correct looks without sacrificing real-world reliability.
Dunlop's retro-block street tire built for custom builds, classic dual-sports, and scooters that demand period-correct looks without sacrificing real-world reliability.
Best suited for custom builders and retro-machine commuters who want a period-correct tire that handles daily streets with confidence and reasonable longevity.
A period-correct reproduction tire built for classic British machines — the right rubber for your Triumph, BSA, or Norton restoration.
A period-correct reproduction tire built for classic British machines — the right rubber for your Triumph, BSA, or Norton restoration.
Best suited to classic British motorcycle owners who prioritize period-correct authenticity and relaxed street riding over outright modern performance.
A street-legal trials tire built for riders who tackle technical terrain first and pavement second — the K950 bridges trail and tarmac without asking you to compromise.
A street-legal trials tire built for riders who tackle technical terrain first and pavement second — the K950 bridges trail and tarmac without asking you to compromise.
Best suited for trials competitors and dual-sport riders who prioritize technical off-road capability and need reliable — not thrilling — street manners in between.
Dunlop's street-smart sport tire built for lightweight nakeds and small-displacement sport bikes that need real grip without burning through rubber.
Dunlop's street-smart sport tire built for lightweight nakeds and small-displacement sport bikes that need real grip without burning through rubber.
The GPR-300 is the right tire for lightweight sport and naked bike riders who want confident street performance and honest mileage without chasing a track podium.
A period-correct tire built for 100–125cc vintage classics — modern construction underneath, old-school looks on top.
A period-correct tire built for 100–125cc vintage classics — modern construction underneath, old-school looks on top.
The K990 is purpose-built for small-bore vintage riders who want correct-era looks with the reliability and wet-weather manners of a modern tire.
OE-spec replacement rubber built for mid-displacement street bikes that demand predictable, factory-tuned handling mile after mile.
OE-spec replacement rubber built for mid-displacement street bikes that demand predictable, factory-tuned handling mile after mile.
Best suited for OE-focused owners and daily commuters on mid-displacement bikes who prioritize predictable, factory-spec handling over outright grip performance.
Dunlop's OE-spec street tire built for reliable, everyday performance on bikes that left the factory wearing it.
Dunlop's OE-spec street tire built for reliable, everyday performance on bikes that left the factory wearing it.
The K330 is built for riders who want their bike to feel exactly as it did from the factory — reliable, predictable, and priced right for everyday street use.
Are Dunlop tires good for track days, or are they more of a street tire?
Both, depending on which model you choose. The Sportmax Q5 and Q5S are legitimate track-day tires — excellent corner feel, fast warm-up, and real grip at lean. The Roadsmart IV and Roadsport 2 are built for street miles with sport characteristics. Come into MTC and tell us your riding mix — we'll point you at the right Dunlop for your actual use.
How does Dunlop compare to Michelin or Pirelli at the sport level?
At the top of the Sportmax line, Dunlop is a genuine peer — the Q5S in particular competes directly with the Michelin Power GP and Pirelli Supercorsa in real-world track testing. Where Michelin edges ahead is in longevity on some street compounds, and Pirelli has a slight edge in pure track-spec feel. Dunlop's advantage is price — you typically pay less at MTC for comparable performance.
I ride motocross — which Dunlop Geomax should I be on?
It depends on your track conditions. The MX53 is the gold standard for hard-to-intermediate packed tracks, while the MX34 suits softer, more varied terrain. The MX14 is Dunlop's next-generation intermediate/hard tire with updated casing stiffness. All three are factory-level rubber — we stock them at MTC and can have you mounted and out the door same day.
Does Dunlop make a good tire for my Harley-Davidson?
Absolutely — it's actually one of Dunlop's strongest segments. The American Elite, D401, D402, and Elite 4 are all purpose-built for American V-twins, with load ratings and profiles dialed for cruiser geometry. The American Elite is our most popular Harley fitment. If you want whitewall, the Cruisemax Whitewall covers that too. Walk into MTC with your bike and we'll find the right fit below MSRP.
What's the difference between the Sportmax Q5 and the Q5S?
The Q5 is Dunlop's sport-street tire — excellent for spirited canyon riding and occasional track days, with a compound balanced for real-world street temperatures. The Q5S is the sport-biased version, with a softer, stickier compound that performs best when you're pushing hard and the tire is up to temperature. Both earn an 8.7 from us — the right one depends on how and where you ride most.