The fifth generation Sportmax Q5 is a purpose-built, track-day tire that's been in the making for over 4 years. An evolution of the popular Sportmax Q4 and MotoAmerica road race tires, the Q5 features the best, cutting edge technologies. Taking all of the excellent performance features of a track tire, yet keeping it street legal.
- Jointless Tread (JLT) technology allows for a continuously wound strip to optimize placement of the compound in specific areas of the tire for optimal stability, flex and grip
- Improved compound features Dunlop's Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology, creating more bonding points with polymers and improving heat distribution throughout
- Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) for ultra-linear and responsive steering with increased contact patch
- User-friendly design offers track day performance, with excellent grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Optimized tread pattern and position to aid in quicker warm-up time and wet weather performance
- Taller, narrower profile to aid with turn-in and feel, with increased footprint at camber
- Enhanced construction, profile, compound and tread pattern
The Dunlop Sportmax Q5 is a fifth-generation rear tire designed specifically for track-day enthusiasts who demand high performance combined with street legality. Developed over four years of precision engineering, this tire is an evolution of the renowned Sportmax Q4 and MotoAmerica race tires, integrating advanced technologies to deliver superior grip, stability, and responsiveness. Its purpose-built design ensures optimal performance in both wet and dry conditions, making it a versatile choice for riders seeking track-ready capabilities without compromising street legality.
A key feature of the Q5 is the Jointless Tread (JLT) technology, which utilizes a continuously wound strip to precisely place the compound in critical zones for enhanced stability, flex, and grip. This results in a more predictable and confident ride during aggressive turns and high-speed maneuvers. The tire’s improved compound incorporates Dunlop's Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology, which creates more bonding points with polymers and improves heat distribution, contributing to longer-lasting performance and better durability. The intuitive response profile (IRP) offers ultra-linear steering, ensuring that rider inputs are translated into precise control with increased contact patch for better handling.
Designed with rider feedback in mind, the Q5 features an optimized tread pattern and positioning to facilitate quicker warm-up times and superior wet weather performance. Its taller, narrower profile enhances turn-in response and overall feel, while the increased footprint at the camber ensures stability during aggressive cornering. The combination of enhanced construction, unique profile, advanced compound, and tread pattern makes this tire a reliable and high-performing choice for serious sportbike riders who want track-day capabilities in a street-legal package.
Features:
- Jointless Tread (JLT) technology for optimized compound placement and enhanced stability
- Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology for improved heat distribution and durability
- Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) for ultra-linear, responsive steering
- Excellent grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Optimized tread pattern for quick warm-up and wet weather performance
- Tall, narrow profile for better turn-in and feel with increased footprint at camber
- Enhanced construction, profile, and tread pattern for high-performance reliability
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