![]() The front is a single compound.ĭunlop says it’s every bit as durable as the previous version and consistent through its life, which is something we’ll put to the test when we fit a set to one of MCN’s 2022 long term test fleet bikes. The rear is dual compound – soft on the edges for grip and hard in the middle for stability and durability. Without sending you to sleep explaining the minutia of the technical upgrades, all you need to know it has a new tread pattern, construction and profiles. Their grip in all weather conditions never failed to impress even on a superbike.Ī new tyre from the ground-up the RoadSmart IV isn’t just a tweak of the old version. They used to fit them to the Honda Ron Haslam Race School bikes and as a Honda Fireblade-riding instructor, I did thousands of laps in the rain and shine before they sadly closed at the end of 2020. That was a fine tyre, not only on the road, but on the track, too. Available in a staggering 24 sizes (the biggest fitment range of all the manufacturers) it replaces the RoadSmart III. As a result, the major tyre companies fall over themselves to produce rubber that’s not only durable and grippy in the wet, but compliment the sporty character of your bike, too.ĭunlop’s RoadSmart are right up there in the top tier of the breed and now there’s a new version: the RoadSmart IV. Unsurprisingly it’s the most hotly contested tyre category. More than ever sports touring tyres have become all the rubber you’ll ever need for your road bike – from small nakeds to tall-roaders, adventure bikes, big tourers, sportsbikes and everything in between. ![]()
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