The Dunlop Sportmax Slick is a high-performance tire meticulously engineered for track day enthusiasts and professional motorcycle racers. As the official tire of the MotoAmerica racing series, the Sportmax Slick demonstrates its capabilities on the most demanding circuits.
This tire prioritizes exceptional grip and predictable handling at extreme lean angles. Dunlop achieves this through advanced construction techniques, including their N-TEC system, which combines a compliant cut-breaker construction with stiffer, continuously wound aramid-fiber, and Jointless Band (JLB) construction. This technology maximizes feel and stability, inspiring rider confidence. The Jointless Tread (JLT) further enhances stability, reduces flex, and creates a consistent footprint during braking, cornering, and acceleration.
The Sportmax Slick features updated front and rear profiles designed to increase the contact patch at extreme lean angles, resulting in improved lateral grip. Dunlop utilizes multiple compounds to meet the diverse requirements of road racing courses and conditions. The front profile, derived from the Sportmax Q5 development, is taller and narrower, providing improved trail braking feedback and more precise turn-in. The rear tire's redesigned profile generates increased lateral and acceleration grip, along with improved compliance. The tire's construction also incorporates a new sidewall design with taller sidewalls for enhanced cushion and bump absorption, improving traction on uneven surfaces.
Compared to its predecessors, the Sportmax Slick offers enhanced grip and predictability. It has proven its performance by setting numerous track records in the MotoAmerica series. The Sportmax Slick is designed to provide racers and track day riders with the confidence and performance needed to push their limits.
