I just found this on Dunlop's Instagram. They are releasing the all new Q4 tires. I literally know nothing about them. I love the Q3+, can't wait to try these!
Goddamn!!! https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/tire-line/sportmax-q4/ Introducing the all-new Sportmax Q4. Bold look, bold performance for bold riders. A purpose-built track-day tire achieves lean angles up to 62 degrees! More than any other street-legal tire Dunlop has ever made.
It sure would give a lot of confidence in leaning the bike over, no way possible to lean it too far for the tire!
They also make a 180/60-17. I want to try that and see if it works steering by having a steeper profile/larger contact patch.
Web site says they don't fit our bikes. WTH NOPE! THESE WON'T FIT YOUR 2014-2015 HONDA VFR 800 F / FD NOPE! THESE WON'T FIT YOUR 1998-2009 HONDA VFR 800 FI / ABS Did I miss something? Sure they just don't recommend them.
Could be something wrong with their website or they don’t have the sizes our bikes use shipping yet. 120/70/17 front 180/55/17 rear
They have 180/55 and 180/60. Both sizes will fit our rear wheel, 5.5". Their website says the 180 fits 5.00" to 6.00".
Yeah I just hit the guickly fit button on the site. Figured they had a tire that fit. Looking forward to hearing from you track guys on how they perform. "62 degree" I'd feel like my helmet was dragging lol
I just got off of the phone with Dunlop Dave (Dave Johnson Consumer Affairs Dunlop Motorcycle Tires P.O. Box 1109, Buffalo, NY 14240 phone. 330.833.2826) He sent me this article about the Q4. You guys read it. Incredible! https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2018/05/13/dunlop-sportmax-q4-tire-review-13-fast-facts/
So sounds like a pure sport tire, maximum traction, minimum miles. Most track guys will go for that, as most use their bikes on the track, with nary a day on public roads. It's good to know though, that one could use the Q4 on public roads without worrying about getting a ticket.