“Had to purchase this tyre after a puncture, in the dry was ok, rain made it an interesting ride. Completed 3400 miles on it before it completely squared off. I would avoid it if you can, it is the Marks & Spencer's of...”
Dunlop Sportmax D207e
The Dunlop Sportmax D207e is a High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Motorcycles.
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2019.
- 6owner reviews
- 16,050miles driven
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Across 6 owner ratings the Dunlop Sportmax D207e averages 53%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 6.8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 4.3. 17% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings
- Owner score 53%
- Dry Grip 68%
- Wet Grip 57%
- Road Feedback 57%
- Comfort 57%
- Handling 53%
- Wear 43%
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“Had the earlier versions of these fitted on two bikes, both fitted by previous owners, utterly dreadful ditch finders, when you manage to light up the rear tyre on an RS125 in second gear IN THE DRY! You know you have a...”
All 6 Dunlop Sportmax D207e reviews
- Kawasaki 650 Versys
- 225/45 R17 H
- 3,400 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Average
Completed 3400 miles on it before it completely squared off.
I would avoid it if you can, it is the Marks & Spencer's of bike tyres.
- Kawasaki 650 Versys
- 225/45 R17
- 3,750 miles
- Mostly Town
- Easy Going
- Yamaha R1
- 180/55 R17 W
- 1,900 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
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- Yamaha R1
- 180/55 R17
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
- BMW Ducati 750SS IE, Aprilia RS125
- 225/45 R17
- 3,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
My experience of Dunlops is similar to that of Firestones, in that they are the most dangerous tyres I have ever had the displeasure to own, on my Ducati I got to a point where I wouldn't ride the bike is it just felt unsafe and took all my confidence, on my BMW E39 528i the rear tyres were Dunlops the first time I drove it spiritedly I lost the back end with a spectacular slide and drift.
I have yet to have one good experience on the Dunlops, I doubt I will as I refuse to fit them to my car, I would rather put Linglongs or Wanlis on, at least I know I would paying the correct amount of money for a truly crap tyre
- Honda CBR600F Y 2000
- /70 R17 W
- 4,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
Doesn't warm up very quickly, and doesn't warm up alot at that. Not very confidence inspiring, doesn't give alot of feedback on what's going on.
Will be changing it for sure when it get's near thee limit, or maybe as a set when i next change the rear.
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