The Dunlop Sportmax Q5 rear motorcycle tire is a street-legal track tire designed for riders who want race-derived performance without sacrificing everyday usability. This rear tire uses advanced Dunlop technology to deliver strong dry grip, improved wet traction, responsive handling, and consistent performance on both the street and racetrack. Its 180/55ZR17 size and (73W) speed rating make it suitable for select sport and supersport motorcycles equipped for this fitment.
Developed by the same engineers and manufactured on the same equipment used for MotoAmerica race slicks, the Sportmax Q5 incorporates race-inspired construction and compounds in a DOT-approved, tubeless design. The tire's updated profile increases the contact patch at more extreme lean angles, helping provide greater stability, traction, and rider confidence during aggressive cornering. New race-derived compounds further enhance grip while maintaining a more predictable feel through transitions.
The Sportmax Q5 is also designed to be user-friendly for track-day riders. Improved tire compliance and quicker warm-up characteristics help the tire reach effective operating performance without requiring tire warmers for track use. As with any high-performance motorcycle tire, proper fitment, inflation pressure, break-in, and application should be confirmed using the motorcycle manufacturer's recommendations and Dunlop's guidelines. This product is manufactured by Dunlop and is identified by manufacturer and vendor part number 45247185.
Features:
- Size: 180/55ZR17 rear motorcycle tire
- Model: Sportmax Q5
- Brand: Dunlop
- Manufacturer: Dunlop
- Manufacturer and vendor part number: 45247185
- Application: Street-legal track and sport motorcycle use
- Construction: Tubeless design with a (73W) speed rating
- Performance: Race-derived compounds provide high levels of dry grip
- Handling: Updated profile increases the contact patch at extreme lean angles
- Warm-up: Designed for track use without requiring tire warmers
- Ride quality: Improved compliance, wet grip, and warm-up performance