Dunlop is undoubtedly one of the most effective manufacturers of cutting edge tires. The Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tire is an addition to the growing list of high-end quality tires of Dunlop. It replaces the road or track day tire Qualifier that garnered a famous spot as the Motorcyclist’s Best New Product in 2006. Moreover, in 2008 Dunlop bagged 20 AMA championships in the 600 Supersport competitions. Dunlop did not stop there and actually won various awards in the motorcycle community. With such achievements, the Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tire got its cutting edge technology as a culmination and integration of the various technologies in the previous models.
Dunlop Sportmax Q2 Newest Technology Integrations
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Intuitive Response Profile (IRP). One of the latest integration in the Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tire is the new and improved IRP. This technology created a taller tire with the crown considerably raised while the shoulders have steeping angles. This results in a stiffer and pointed profile of the Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tire allowing the rider to experience a quick steeping performance and a more effective grip during a full lean.
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Jointless Ban technology (JLB). Another incredible advancement with the Dunlop Sportmax Q2 is the JLB technology. This technology allowed the rider to gain full stability of the Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tire. This is credited to the new and improved carcass of the rear tire with the application of a new aramid belt that winds up in the entire structure of the tire. With this technology, the Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tire provides riders with a better cornering feel.
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Multi-thread technology (MT). The Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tire technology integration with the MT is a common feature in any Dunlop tire. The notable application in this technology is the utilization of the widely known UFCB polymers, or commonly referred as ultra-fine carbon black. This particular technology provides riders with a longer mileage and a better and effective cornering grip.
The Comparable Performance Development
Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tire’s performance development increases drastically compared to its predecessor, the Qualifier, along with the other previous Dunlop tires. The following criteria were tested and the performances show promising results for the new and improved Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tire:
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Traction – 20 % increased
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Drive Grip – 15 % better
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Cornering Stability – 25% better
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2.81 second improvement compared to Qualifier
The Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tire’s specs which include the sport track capability, construction highlights of the carcass and the claimed improvements over the previous tire models make the tire best suited for both the track and the road performances.
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