A 17-inch radial version appeared in DUNLOP “TT100GP” series, which has been loved as a high grip tire since long ago. The size of 120 / 70ZR17 and 180 / 55ZR17 will be the main products of it that size is compatible with recent neoclassic motorcycle.
Inherits the tread pattern of the excellent tire “TT100GP”
Speaking of DUNLOP TT100GP, it is a biased tire that has been loved by many riders as a synonym for domestic high grip tire since the ’70s. It is currently being upgraded internally and has been lineup centered on sizes such as 18 inch and 19 inch that fit the classic motorcycle.
“TT100 GP Radial” released this time was remade as a radial tire for neoclassic motorcycles such as KAWASAKI Z900RS and YAMAHA XSR900/700, following the original tread pattern. It’s a tire that maintains the performance of the latest radial tires, but it gets a more classical look.
[DUNLOP TT100GP Radial]
While following the image of TT100GP, the tread pattern has been modified to have optimum rigidity for radial structure using DUNLOP’s analysis technology, and it is compatible with design, performance and abrasion resistance. It adopts a 2-cut belt which is highly responsive to the inner structure and a Joint-Less Belt (JLB) structure emphasizing stability on the rear, and is realizing characteristics that are easy to handle without experience. It has secured abrasion resistance while exhibiting excellent grip under wet and low temperature, with silica blending into the compound and blending of polymer with high bonding force with it.
The size for front is 1 size (120/70 ZR 17), Size for rear are 2 sizes (180/55 ZR 17 and 150/70 R 17), It is an open price. On march 2019, 120/180 size is on sale, 150 size is on May.
The size is three. The rear 150 size with a (※)mark can also be installed in the spoke wheel by inserting a tube.
This is a bias version of TT100GP. It looks like classic but is adopted a compound for racing, etc. It has a very high ability as a high grip tire. Here is a new size 100 / 90-18 56H (OEM size such as Triumph Street Twin etc) was added for the front.
Also announced for new high grip and adventure tire
In addition, the high grip radial tire “Sports Max Q4” and the on / off tire for large adventure motorcycles “Trail Max Mix Tour” that were developed and produced at DUNLOP US base this time was simultaneously announced. The former seems to be a product pursued as much as possible with the grip ability for the circuit course, made from a tread pattern with extremely few grooves, and it will be one of concern to the circuit faction.
[DUNLOP Sports Max Q4] Q4 has an equal spec. with DUNLOP slick tire, with a maximum bank angle of 62 degrees. The release will be March, 2019′ and the price is open.
Sports Max Q4 size lineup. It will be 6 sizes of 1 size for front and 5 size for rear.
[DUNLOP TRAILMAX MIXTOUR] In addition to on-road driving performance, it is also pursuing the runability of the dart road during touring, assuming long distance touring. The price is open.
The size of the mix tour scheduled to be released in April 2019 is 6 sizes, 3 sizes for front and 3 sizes for rear. The lineup will be expanded sequentially after the autumn of 2019.
Original Source[ Young Machine ] (*Japanese)
