The Dunlop Sportmax Q5 rear motorcycle tire is a street-legal track tire designed for riders who want race-inspired performance without sacrificing everyday usability. This 200/55ZR17 (78W) TL tire is engineered for sport motorcycles requiring a high-performance rear fitment and is manufactured by Dunlop for demanding street and track applications.
Developed by the same engineers and manufactured on the same equipment used for MotoAmerica race slicks, the Sportmax Q5 incorporates advanced race-derived technology in a road-legal package. Updated compounds deliver strong dry grip, while the revised construction improves compliance, warm-up behavior, and confidence during aggressive riding. The tire’s updated profile increases the contact patch at greater lean angles, helping provide more usable grip and reduced slip when cornering hard.
The Sportmax Q5 is also designed for user-friendly track performance. It does not require tire warmers for track use, allowing riders to focus on setup and riding preparation with less equipment. Its wet-grip improvements add versatility for changing conditions, while the high-performance tread and construction remain focused on responsive handling and precise cornering. Confirm the 200/55ZR17 rear fitment and load and speed requirements for your motorcycle before installation. Vendor part number 873-0819 and manufacturer part number 45247189 identify this Dunlop Sportmax Q5 rear tire.
Features:
- Fitment: Rear motorcycle tire designed for sport motorcycles using a 200/55ZR17 (78W) TL application.
- Performance: Street-legal track tire utilizing technology developed for MotoAmerica race slicks.
- Grip: Race-derived compounds provide strong dry traction and confident cornering performance.
- Handling: Updated profiles increase the contact patch at extreme lean angles for improved grip and reduced slip.
- Ride Compliance: Revised construction improves tire compliance and overall rider feel.
- Warm-Up: Designed for track use without requiring tire warmers.
- Versatility: Improved wet grip and warm-up characteristics support changing riding conditions.
- Identification: Dunlop manufacturer part number 45247189; vendor part number 873-0819.