Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: O.C. on May 21, 2016, 11:34:34 AM

Title: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: O.C. on May 21, 2016, 11:34:34 AM
I have just read a report in Motorcycle Sport & Leisure and  it seems that the Dunlop RS3 could well be the tyre of choice over Angel Gts and PR4s, improved longevity better grip in both wet and dry   :yes: 

Is anyone using them on their GTR yet ? 
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: PRD on May 21, 2016, 11:58:02 AM
As long as it is not a Michelin will be fine.
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: virginiajim on May 22, 2016, 11:12:58 PM
As long as they aren't made by Dunlop, they should be good.
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: beegee on May 23, 2016, 02:04:31 AM
Nice quotes here :mfr_lol:
Always in for a try :punk:
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: O.C. on May 23, 2016, 07:05:50 AM
specific responses ...?.....as usual  :mfr_lol:   
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: Charlie747 on May 23, 2016, 07:43:20 AM
Quote from: O.C. on May 23, 2016, 07:05:50 AM
specific responses ...?.....as usual  :mfr_lol:   

Give us a chance OC we're all working our way through what we've got Angel, PR's, T30 etc etc   :scooter:
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: O.C. on May 23, 2016, 08:38:36 AM
Quote from: Charlie747 on May 23, 2016, 07:43:20 AM
Give us a chance OC we're all working our way through what we've got Angel, PR's, T30 etc etc   :scooter:

I wasn't rushing anyone Charlie, but commenting on replies received...ya grumpy beggar...so come on get yer fingers out    :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:   
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: Charlie747 on May 23, 2016, 12:00:45 PM
Quote from: O.C. on May 23, 2016, 08:38:36 AM
I wasn't rushing anyone Charlie, but commenting on replies received...ya grumpy beggar...so come on get yer fingers out    :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:   

If yer offering to fund the odd burn out or two mate  :whistling:  :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: virginiajim on May 23, 2016, 01:11:49 PM
They have not been a popular tire for the bike at least in anecdotal evidence.  However, you may want to start a thread on our site in either The Bike or the Accessories section.  Makes no difference which one you use.
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: O.C. on May 23, 2016, 01:17:42 PM
Cheers Jim..will do  :smiley: 
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: virginiajim on May 23, 2016, 01:25:44 PM
You'll get the same chatter as you do here of course, but you may find someone that's actually used them.
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: O.C. on May 23, 2016, 02:00:38 PM
Its always useful to gain extra information especially from those that have used them 
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: virginiajim on May 23, 2016, 02:02:12 PM
We've never let that stop us in the past...
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: O.C. on May 23, 2016, 02:06:06 PM
I've added a post on your site  :smiley: 
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: Charlie747 on May 23, 2016, 02:21:37 PM
Hey Jim..........

Has OC told yer he don't want no negative comments  :innocent:  :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: O.C. on May 23, 2016, 02:23:32 PM
Only from you Charlie....and where did you get that idea from  :whistling:   
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: Charlie747 on May 23, 2016, 02:50:01 PM
Quote from: O.C. on May 23, 2016, 02:23:32 PM
Only from you Charlie....and where did you get that idea from  :whistling:   

Last time someone asked about tires (see how I slipped into USA talk there) they gave a long list of requirements for the answer.

Ultimately the guy with the sword had to put his foot down and that was that   :rip:
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: virginiajim on May 23, 2016, 07:11:40 PM
Uh oh...   Best be sharpening up the sword then... :mfr_lol:

It really could be that the tires are fairly new and not enough people have run them as yet.  I can't even find them for sale in the US.
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: O.C. on May 23, 2016, 09:07:09 PM
Yep,correctamundo Jim, :yes:

Roadsmart 3 not Roadsmart 2, which is why I was wondering if anyone had experience of the third version yet  :smiley: 
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: Charlie747 on May 23, 2016, 09:09:38 PM
Quote from: O.C. on May 23, 2016, 09:07:09 PM
Yep,correctamundo Jim, :yes:

Roadsmart 3 not Roadsmart 2, which is why I was wondering if anyone had experience of the third version yet  :smiley: 


:yes:
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: virginiajim on May 23, 2016, 09:39:18 PM
I'd be interested in a price comparison between them and the PR4/PR3.   Are they for sale in the UK yet?
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: O.C. on May 24, 2016, 08:49:45 AM
Here Jim, 


http://www.oponeo.co.uk/moto-tyre-details/dunlop-sportmax-roadsmart-ii-120-70zr17-58-w-front-tl#112036325

http://www.oponeo.co.uk/moto-tyre-details/dunlop-sportmax-roadsmart-iii-190-50zr17-73-w-rear-tl#111249576
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: virginiajim on May 24, 2016, 07:01:51 PM
What's the price of a PR3/4?
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: O.C. on May 24, 2016, 08:04:16 PM
comparable I would say, various deals are available over here, Debs bought a pair of PR4s quite recently, I cant recall exactly what she paid
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: PaulB on May 24, 2016, 08:38:38 PM
The pair were about £185 delivered. I got them from the same place thanks to Debs' recommendation :yes:

Cheers

Paul B.
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: virginiajim on May 27, 2016, 11:59:41 AM
Well, based on feedback from our site, they haven't been found for sale in the US yet.
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: O.C. on May 27, 2016, 12:24:45 PM
Blimey.....are you saying that EU is one step ahead of the good 'ol US of A  :mfr_lol:   

I think I will be fitting them when I've knackered the OEM Bridgsnots on mine, and will be able to report back afterwards  :smiley: 
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: virginiajim on May 27, 2016, 12:38:36 PM
Different market entirely than the US..  Evidently they think you're more eager to try something new than US.
Title: Re: Dunlop Road Smart 3
Post by: O.C. on May 27, 2016, 01:29:06 PM
 :agree: