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Dunlop extends championship-winning motocross tyre range with Geomax MX34 intermediate tyre

Motorsport, Product News

Dunlop has added the new Geomax MX34 to its championship-winning Geomax motocross range. The versatile MX tyre contains several innovations that build on its acclaimed predecessor, the manufacturer says, offering increased grip and consistency on a range of intermediate surfaces. The new tyre is available from July 2023 in 17 sizes, sitting between the Dunlop Geomax MX14 for sand and mud performance and the intermediate to hardpack-focused Geomax MX53.

11th July 2023/by Andrew

Febvre claims Lombok victory on Dunlop Geomax motocross tyres

Romain Febvre claimed his second consecutive victory in MXGP, winning the inaugural FIM Motocross World Championship round in Lombok, Indonesia. It was the second time in two weeks that the Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team rider visited the top of the podium. Febvre used Geomax MX34 front and MX14 rear tyres to manoeuvre through the mix of sand and dirt terrain in the high heat and humidity.

3rd July 2023/by Andrew

Dunlop targets back-to-back wins at 24H Spa EWC race

Dunlop is supplying its KR109 and KR108 endurance racing motorcycle tyres this weekend at the second round of the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC). With the 2022 winner of the 24H Spa EWC Motos a Dunlop partner – the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team – the brand is seeking a repeat of last year’s successful outing. David Auerbacher, Dunlop EWC event leader, said: “BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team showed pace and determination at Le Mans, and a back-to-back Spa win is the target this weekend. We’re also impressed with the new KM99 team, which challenged for the top four at Le Mans and is sure to be a podium contender, too. In Superstock, the quality of the field increases year on year. Tecmas might be the favourite after its Le Mans success, but a whole host of teams, representing several manufacturers, will be challenging at Spa.”

16th June 2023/by Andrew

Dunlop joining Harley-Davidson’s 120th anniversary celebration

Company News, International News

Harley-Davidson receives a lot of stick about the average age of its bikes’ owners, but even the most senior hog rider is a spring chicken in comparison to the brand itself. This year Harley-Davidson marks its 120th anniversary and will celebrate next month with the HD120 event at the Puskás Aréna. Dunlop will join the company in Budapest from 22 to 25 June.

26th May 2023/by Stephen

Yokohama, Dunlop tyres OE on Lexus RZ 450e

With the Lexus RZ, Toyota is offering a comfortable full-electric SUV with an official range of up to 271 miles. The standard rims fitted to entry-level RZ 450e models in the UK are 18-inch alloys, with the Yokohama Advan V61 as original equipment in sizes 235/60R18 103H for the front wheels and 255/55R18 105V for the rear. Opt for 20-inch rims, and the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 comes as standard equipment in the front size 235/50R20 104V XL and 255/45R20 105W XL.

13th April 2023/by Stephen

Focus on key designs – Goodyear’s plans for Avon two-wheeler portfolio

Avon Tyres entered the Goodyear fold in 2021 and was integrated into the wider group of brands over the following year. Its new owner considers Avon “one of the motorcycle industry’s longest-established tyre brands” and now plans a “fresh focus” for the British marque with a “reinvigorated approach.” At the same time, Goodyear says the Avon brand will remain a key part of its portfolio in the passenger vehicle segment.

31st March 2023/by Stephen

Trailmax Raid – Dunlop’s new 50/50 tyre

Dunlop has officially unveiled its 50/50 trail tyre, Trailmax Raid. Designed for 50 per cent on-road and 50 per cent off-road use, the new offering is the latest addition to the brand’s strong presence in the adventure and trail segment.

15th February 2023/by Stephen

Sports touring performance for lightweight bikes: Dunlop Sportmax Q-Lite

This year Dunlop is launching a new sports touring tyre, the Sportmax Q-Lite. It says this tyre “combines hypersport-style performance with a high-mileage tread and improved handling,” a mix that makes Dunlop Sportmax Q-Lite suitable to “tackle the demands of daily riding on lightweight bikes” such as the 125cc and 250cc categories.

2nd February 2023/by Stephen

March launch for Dunlop Trailmax Raid

A new on-/off-road Dunlop motorcycle tyre for adventure bike riders who “don’t set limits to their riding possibilities” will debut in 2023. Full details of the Dunlop Trailmax Raid aren’t yet available, but the team from Dunlop promise they’ll have more to say about the tyre next month ahead of its introduction from March onwards.

31st January 2023/by Stephen

KTM, Husqvarna & GasGas factory editions riding on Dunlop Geomax MX33

Dunlop shares that its Geomax MX33, a “proven championship-winning tyre,” has once again been chosen as original equipment on the factory edition models from three of the most successful motocross racing brand’s.

20th December 2022/by Stephen

Erik Willems wins Enduro European Championship on Dunlop Geomax EN91

Dunlop rider Erik Willems was crowned 2022 Enduro European Champion following the final meeting of the season in Rudersdorf, Germany. The Belgian rider raced a Husqvarna with standard Dunlop Geomax EN91 tyres, winning both the overall and E2 classes. The victory marks the continuation of a successful partnership between rider and tyre supplier. In 2021, Willems raced with Dunlop in the enduro Junior World Championship and moved up to win the European Championship in his debut season at the top of European enduro competition.

8th December 2022/by Andrew

Porsche chooses Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 for 718 Cayman GT4 RS

Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 tyres are available as an ‘N2-rated’ original equipment option on the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, the range-topping variant of Porsche’s 718 family. Porsche has homologated the N2 version of Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 for use on the 718 Cayman GT4 RS as well as the 718 Cayman GT4 in the front axle size 245/35ZR20 and in 295/30ZR20 for the rear axle.

29th November 2022/by Stephen

Goodyear investing 16.5 million euros in Montluçon motorcycle tyre production, ends light-truck tyre making

Company News, International News

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Following the news that it is consulting on the closure of the Cooper Melksham tyre factory, Goodyear has announced that it is set to invest 16.5 million euros into the “modernisation” of its Montluçon, France tyre production plant over the next 18 months. The news also marks the end of light truck tyre production at Montluçon. Prior to the announcement, the production of two-wheel tyres accounted for 50 per cent of the site’s activity and the site has also made motorsport tyres during its recent history.

18th October 2022/by Chris

Dunlop tyres for latest BMW S 1000 RR

BMW has selected Dunlop SportSmart TT as an original equipment fitment on its new 2023 S 1000 RR. It will fit the tyre in the front wheel size 120/70ZR17 and two rear sizes, 190/55ZR17 and 200/55ZR17.

10th October 2022/by Stephen

New Dunlop Qualifier Core sizes

Several additional sizes have joined the Dunlop Qualifier Core line-up, meaning that fitments are now available across multiple sports and naked segments. The new dimensions include a 120/60ZR17 front and three new rears: 190/50ZR17, 190/55ZR17 and 200/50ZR17. These join the launch rear sizes of 160/60ZR17 and 180/55ZR17, plus the 120/70ZR17 front fitment.

13th September 2022/by Stephen