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 Rear Tire is a purpose-built, track-day tire engineered for high-performance sportbikes. Developed over four years and evolved from the popular Q4 model, the Q5 combines cutting-edge technology with street legality, making it an excellent choice for riders seeking optimal grip and stability in both racing and street riding. Its design balances track-ready performance with practical street use, ensuring dependable handling in diverse conditions. The tire features a jointless tread (JLT) technology that allows for a continuously wound strip, maximizing the placement of compounds for enhanced stability, flex, and grip during aggressive riding.
Dunlop’s Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology enhances the tire’s compound, promoting better bonding with polymers and improved heat distribution, which contributes to consistent performance and longevity. The tire’s intuitive response profile (IRP) ensures ultra-linear and responsive steering, providing increased contact patch and precise control during cornering. Its optimized tread pattern and positioning facilitate quicker warm-up times and excellent wet weather performance, making it suitable for unpredictable conditions on track days or spirited street rides.
Designed with a taller, narrower profile, the Sportmax Q5 improves turn-in responsiveness and rider feedback, while the increased footprint at the camber enhances grip during aggressive maneuvers. The tire’s advanced construction, tread pattern, and compound work together to deliver a balanced mix of grip, stability, and durability. Whether navigating wet roads or dry asphalt, the Dunlop Sportmax Q5 rear tire offers consistent performance, confidence, and responsiveness, making it an ideal choice for serious sportbike riders looking to maximize their track-day experience without sacrificing street legality.
Features:
- Jointless Tread (JLT) technology for optimized compound placement and enhanced stability
- Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology for improved heat distribution and bonding
- Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) for ultra-linear steering and increased contact patch
- Excellent wet and dry grip for versatile track day performance
- Optimized tread pattern for quicker warm-up and wet weather handling
- Tall, narrow profile for improved turn-in and feedback
- Enhanced construction and tread pattern for durability and performance
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