Dunlop Mutant
WatchDunlop has unveiled the new Mutant, an incredibly versatile tyre that brings the crossover approach to the tyre market. Dunlop's latest Mutant can provide all-season, all-roads versatility to over 370 different bike models, whether they be an adventure bike, sport-touring, naked, retro or a scrambler.
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Top 3 Dunlop Mutant Reviews
Given 90%
while driving a
Suzuki Sv650s
(160/60 R17)
on mostly town
for 10,000 spirited miles
Keep in mind that these are motorcycle tires.
These tires are exceptional at this price point since they are almost as good as Michelin Road 6.
The dry grip and wet grip is exceptional, haven't slipped by accident or in any other circumstances.
They are kind of noisy but that's because of the additional treads which help with the grip in wet conditions.
No wear is noticeable yet on the tires since my motorcycle isn't that powerful, so on a 100+ HP motorcycle they'd be more worn out.
I'd buy these for any naked, adventure or scrambler type of motorcycles.
These tires are exceptional at this price point since they are almost as good as Michelin Road 6.
The dry grip and wet grip is exceptional, haven't slipped by accident or in any other circumstances.
They are kind of noisy but that's because of the additional treads which help with the grip in wet conditions.
No wear is noticeable yet on the tires since my motorcycle isn't that powerful, so on a 100+ HP motorcycle they'd be more worn out.
I'd buy these for any naked, adventure or scrambler type of motorcycles.
Given 71%
while driving a
Ducati Multistrada v2s 2023
(170/60 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 6,500 average miles
I've used the dunlop mutants on my ducati multistrada v2s and i'm not too happy about them. My only reference is the OEM pirelli scorpion trail 2s and the mutants are worse on dry, they slip more than the scorpions; not much, they just slip enough to make me loose confidence.
On wet i'd say they are equal, maybe a bit better than the pirelli's, but i ride very carefully on the wet anyway.
Off road is their strong area. you can feel them grip much better than the oem pirelli's, but since i very rarely go off road, i'll stick to the pirelli's for my next tyre change.
Finally, they are not as durable; they squared off after only 8000km. now i'm at 10000km on them and looking to take them off. The pirelli's started squaring at 10000 and i changed them at 13000. The tread is still adequate though, it's the squaring that makes me wanna take them off, as they've become more "edgy" on lean.
On wet i'd say they are equal, maybe a bit better than the pirelli's, but i ride very carefully on the wet anyway.
Off road is their strong area. you can feel them grip much better than the oem pirelli's, but since i very rarely go off road, i'll stick to the pirelli's for my next tyre change.
Finally, they are not as durable; they squared off after only 8000km. now i'm at 10000km on them and looking to take them off. The pirelli's started squaring at 10000 and i changed them at 13000. The tread is still adequate though, it's the squaring that makes me wanna take them off, as they've become more "edgy" on lean.
Given 99%
while driving a
Kawasaki zzr600 d2
(180/55 R17)
on mostly motorways
for 100 spirited miles
Bought them for my 2008 ZZR600 , BEST DECISION IVE EVER MADE. They handle fantastic in the rain highly recommend for any motorcycle
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Given 80%
while driving a
Kawasaki ZR7S
(160/60 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 3,000 average miles
After the OE Bridgestones wore out, I replaced them with the Dunlop Mutants recommended for the ZR7 by several people online. They are a revelation! The Bridgestones were especially sketchy in the wet but the Mutants are sure-footed and inspire confidence, yet don’t seem to be wearing quickly. They can even handle some mud and grass. I recommend them.
Given 100%
while driving a
Suzuki DL 650 2014
(155/70 R17)
on mostly country roads
for 5,000 average miles
I bought a set of Dunlop Mutant tyres for my Suzuki V Strom 650 and usually when I put new tires I am extremy careful for the first 100 miles as most of the tires are slippery when new. However I put those tyres on my bike and went for a ride, completely forgetting that I have new tyres and need to be careful. The most amazing thing for me was that I didn't even noticed that they are new. No hesitation on the curves, no slippery situations, nothing which indicates any sort of issue. I am already on +5000 miles on my bike and they are still in a wonderful condition to take many more miles. Exceptional handling in all kinds of conditions - wet, dry, back roads, light offroads, in wide variety of temperatures. I haven't tried them dyring thw winter only, bit everything else is no issue with the Dunlop Mutant. I will definitely buy them again.
Given 91%
while driving a
Triumph tiger 1050
(180/55 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 700 spirited miles
Fitted to a Triumph Tiger Sport motorcycle..these are the best tyres I have had on any motorcycle and in every category as they are true all year round tyres
Given 76%
while driving a
(160/60 R17)
on mostly country roads
for 4,000 spirited miles
I bought my vitpilen 701 last year, with a set of s21's (OEM). at 6500km i swapped those with pilot power 2CT's ,untill 12.500 km and now I'm almost done with my dunlop mutants I have been using since that day. (the new version, not the sportsmax). For starters: These look gorgeous! But thats no reason to buy tyres, I know! I bought them because I am a bit of a hooligan rider: I dont maintain high speeds but I'm always accelerating very hard, cornering very sharp and braking very late, when possible i take shortcuts trough sand, gravel, bad roads etcetera. I am extremely surprised about the dry cornering grip, It is at least as good as any other tyre I ever owned (road 4, road 4, rosso corsa 2,...) And i gain distance over my high power bike buddies in the twisties, using the tyres on their outmost edges. They also are extremely stable in fast corners, no dancing rear wheel. Wet braking is exellent, no aquaplaning, but accelerating in wet triggers traction control very very quickly so I dont dare to push them in corners when it is raining. Mileage is as expected: i measured 2 mm of restprofile on my rear wheel today. after about 4500KM . but i repeat: I accelerate hard, always. front tyre is surely ready for another round. sand and gravel give reasonable grip, grass is slippery AF.