Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Best tyres and oil for your R1200RT/R1250RT get other users opinions here.
User avatar
David.
Subscriber
Posts: 8007
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:29 pm
Location: North Yorkshire
Bike Model and Year: R1200RT (Camhead) 2012
Been liked: 332 times
Great Britain

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by David. »

B787MECH wrote:Shame it doesn't actually state Heavyweight or anything but I think 73W amounts to the same thing.
The 73W load rating seems to be an industry standard for 180/55/ZR/17 rear tyres recommended for RT's.
Our Gee
Posts: 765
Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:43 am
Location: North Yorkshire UK
Bike Model and Year: R1200RT 2011
Been liked: 24 times
Great Britain

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by Our Gee »

David. wrote: New pair of RS I's fitted today at NBT, fitting charges can & do vary depending on the cost of/profit in the tyres themselves.

For example, today, the pair of tyres were £184 & I was charged £10 for both (£5 each) to be fitted & dynamically balanced to loose wheels.

In the past, the same tyres cost £168, but was charged £16 for fitting for both (£8 each).
Hello David,

I would be interested to know the date of manufacture of your new Road Smarts. (Week Number and Year is on the offside sidewall) Thanks.
User avatar
David.
Subscriber
Posts: 8007
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:29 pm
Location: North Yorkshire
Bike Model and Year: R1200RT (Camhead) 2012
Been liked: 332 times
Great Britain

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by David. »

Our Gee wrote:I would be interested to know the date of manufacture of your new Road Smarts. (Week Number and Year is on the offside sidewall).
Front = Week 01 & Year 17

Rear = Week 41 & Year 16
Our Gee
Posts: 765
Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:43 am
Location: North Yorkshire UK
Bike Model and Year: R1200RT 2011
Been liked: 24 times
Great Britain

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by Our Gee »

Thanks
User avatar
David.
Subscriber
Posts: 8007
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:29 pm
Location: North Yorkshire
Bike Model and Year: R1200RT (Camhead) 2012
Been liked: 332 times
Great Britain

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by David. »

The bike has now done 25,500 miles, that's 5,000 miles on the current, fourth pair of tyres. Both the F&R are legal with about 1mm of serviceable tread remaining.

The ride is not compliant, therefore will be changing for a new pair of RS 1's.
Last edited by David. on Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:56 am, edited 1 time in total.
simbo
Posts: 1371
Joined: Fri Sep 16, 2016 10:33 pm
Location: Greater Manchester
Bike Model and Year: RT 2011
Has liked: 68 times
Been liked: 96 times
Great Britain

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by simbo »

David. wrote: The bike has now done 25,500 miles, that's 5,000 miles on the current, fourth pair of tyres. Both the F&R are legal with about 1mm of serviceable tread remaining.

The ride is not compliant, therefore will be changing for a new pair of RS 1's.

You need some PR4's! You'll get 10k out of them and save yourself some candy  8)
The GS 'is' the better bike :-)
User avatar
David.
Subscriber
Posts: 8007
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:29 pm
Location: North Yorkshire
Bike Model and Year: R1200RT (Camhead) 2012
Been liked: 332 times
Great Britain

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by David. »

Got a new pair of Roadsmarts today, £169 plus £5.50 each fitted & balanced to loose wheels = £180 all in.
User avatar
David.
Subscriber
Posts: 8007
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:29 pm
Location: North Yorkshire
Bike Model and Year: R1200RT (Camhead) 2012
Been liked: 332 times
Great Britain

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by David. »

Dunlop don't seem to list the original Roadsmart, https://www.dunlop.eu/en_gb/motorcycle/ ... rt-touring#/ are they no longer in production.
User avatar
David.
Subscriber
Posts: 8007
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:29 pm
Location: North Yorkshire
Bike Model and Year: R1200RT (Camhead) 2012
Been liked: 332 times
Great Britain

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by David. »

My tyre fitter of choice, NBT, have confirmed that Dunlop Roadsmarts are now indeed discontinued, https://www.nationalbiketyres.co.uk/dunlop
gogs01
Posts: 628
Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2015 8:32 am

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by gogs01 »

David. wrote: My tyre fitter of choice, NBT, have confirmed that Dunlop Roadsmarts are now indeed discontinued, https://www.nationalbiketyres.co.uk/dunlop
But you can get Roadsmart IIIs, suitable for the RT.
I've used Dunlops in the distant past and I was impressed with the consistency from new to worn out which other tyres didn't have.  I might be tempted to try these Dunlops at some time in the future.
My 4th R1200RT = 2016 (2017 MY) R1200RT LE
User avatar
smileymiley
Posts: 390
Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:24 am
Location: Grantham
Bike Model and Year: R1200RT 17MY
Has liked: 2 times
Been liked: 11 times
Great Britain

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by smileymiley »

gogs01 wrote: But you can get Roadsmart IIIs, suitable for the RT.
I've used Dunlops in the distant past and I was impressed with the consistency from new to worn out which other tyres didn't have.  I might be tempted to try these Dunlops at some time in the future.
Roadsmart III's for me  👍
Great tyre.
Vini, Vidi, Velcro....... I came, I saw, I stuck around.
User avatar
David.
Subscriber
Posts: 8007
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:29 pm
Location: North Yorkshire
Bike Model and Year: R1200RT (Camhead) 2012
Been liked: 332 times
Great Britain

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by David. »

Roadsmart III's are not one of the BMW Motorrad recommended tyres for my bike.
User avatar
RT Slim
Posts: 16
Joined: Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:47 pm

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by RT Slim »

Another positive vote for Dunlop RS3's. Great price point, longevity and handling.
simbo
Posts: 1371
Joined: Fri Sep 16, 2016 10:33 pm
Location: Greater Manchester
Bike Model and Year: RT 2011
Has liked: 68 times
Been liked: 96 times
Great Britain

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by simbo »

David. wrote: Roadsmart III's are not one of the BMW Motorrad recommended tyres for my bike.

And?.. Break free from the motherships recommendations and feel liberated! They won't thank you for being a loyal servant. 👍 PR 4's, you'll be able to ride in the rain then 😁
The GS 'is' the better bike :-)
User avatar
smileymiley
Posts: 390
Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:24 am
Location: Grantham
Bike Model and Year: R1200RT 17MY
Has liked: 2 times
Been liked: 11 times
Great Britain

Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Post by smileymiley »

RT Slim wrote: Another positive vote for Dunlop RS3's. Great price point, longevity and handling.
I posted a link sometime ago that shows BMW R1200RT being tested with Dunlop Roadsmart III's. Surely BMW wouldn't have allowed it if they didn't agree to it?
Vini, Vidi, Velcro....... I came, I saw, I stuck around.
Post Reply