Sports touring performance for lightweight bikes: Dunlop Sportmax Q-Lite
Dunlop’s Luca Davide Andreoni calls Sportmax Q-Lite a “great combination of style and technology” (Image: Goodyear)
It’s already mentioned the upcoming arrival of the Trailmax Raid, which will debut in March, but Dunlop is further adding to its portfolio this year with the launch of a new sports touring tyre, the Dunlop Sportmax Q-Lite. It says this tyre “combines hypersport-style performance with a high-mileage tread and improved handling,” a mix that makes Sportmax Q-Lite suitable to “tackle the demands of daily riding on lightweight bikes,” such as the 125cc and 250cc categories.
The tyre brings hypersport design and performance to the lightweight sector. Dunlop says advances in the single radius profile of the Sportmax Q-Lite gives the rider a similar feel at any speed or lean angle. “This feature is crucial to giving riders a consistent level of confidence whether riding in the city or navigating a twisty road.”
Sportmax Q-Lite replaces the TT900 GP. Manufacturer-led testing of the two products (sizes 110/70-17 and 140/70-17) shows a 60 per cent mileage improvement for the newer tyre as well as a “marked improvement in overall grip and handling” thanks to breakthroughs in tread design that allow for an optimised contact patch even under high loads.
Dunlop Sportmax Q-Lite (Image: Goodyear)
Bespoke compound & hypersport-inspired pattern
Dunlop has developed a bespoke compound for the Sportmax Q-Lite. This features a full carbon compound with state-of-the-art grip resins that provide added grip on both wet and dry surfaces by optimising the pattern design, tyre profiles, tread compound and casing construction.
The hypersport-inspired tread pattern gives Sportmax Q-Lite a sporty appearance, and Dunlop says the tyre has “grip and handling to match.” Structurally, tyre casing stiffness has been optimised per individual size by adjusting the casing construction and number of breakers. Furthermore, groove shapes were developed using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) simulation to optimise mileage and reduce uneven wear.
Style & technology
“Dunlop Sportmax Q-Lite is a great combination of style and technology, blinking the eye to young motorcycle enthusiasts who are looking for outstanding grip and protection combined with a stylish design,” comments Luca Davide Andreoni, marketing manager, Dunlop Europe.
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