Dunlop has added two new rear tire sizes to the existing DUNLOP MUTANT tire sizes, so that 140 more motorcycle models can now be equipped with the world's first crossover tire.
With the new dimensions 150 60ZR17 and 160/60ZR17, drivers of supermoto such as the KTM 690 SMCR and Husqvarna 701 Supermoto can now for the first time fall back on the unique MUTANT performance. Pilots of entry-level machines as well, because the rear tire size 150/60ZR17 fits, among other things, on motorcycles KTM 390 RC or Kawasaki Z400. With the wider tire size 160/60ZR17, sporty mid-range bikes in particular can be equipped: there are tire approvals for the Honda CBR 500R, Triumph Bonneville Speed Twin, Kawasaki Ninja 650 / Z650 and Versys 650 models.
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07.Nov.2019 - Dunlop introduces 2020 the new Mutant, an extremely powerful and incredibly versatile high-performance tire. The mutant follows a novel crossover approach and does not have much in common with the Supermoto tire Sportmax Mutant * introduced in 2006. By the beginning of 2020, the crossover tire will inspire riders of more than 370 motorcycles. The possible applications are as varied as the tire options.
The new DUNLOP MUTANT incorporates many years of development expertise in racing, hypersport and sport touring. The highest level of wet performance features are provided by technologies adopted from Dunlop's rain race tires KR191 / KR393, used for example in the World Endurance Championship (EWC) and the Moto2 World Championship. Features of Dunlop's Hypersport SportSmart TT were used to provide excellent and very sporty handling even on dry roads. Last but not least, RoadSmart III's experience in the sport touring segment ensures a particularly long service life of the 2-component rubber compound (multi-tread) used.
Dmitri Talboom, product manager at Dunlop Motorrad Europe, explains: "Our development team has brought all this knowledge together to develop a tire for almost any season. The blending of blends, materials and designs from the three segments has resulted in a hybrid performance tire for the most demanding conditions, with Speedindex W even having an M + S tag. "
With the number of dimensions, consisting of 4 front and 3 rear tire sizes, more than 370 different models can be equipped with the new Mutant. Not only typical crossover bikes like the Ducati Multistrada, BMW S1000 XR or Yamaha Tracer can be covered. Touring duo drivers such as BMW R1250 GS or KTM 1290 Super Adventure S can also rely on the crossover tires, as do drivers of naked bikes, scramblers and retro motorcycles.
Especially for the latter, the spectacular tread design offers a distinctive look that perfectly reflects the style of the retro bike. "Research from Dunlop shows that these drivers are looking for a product that gives them the performance and handling of Hypersport tires while providing the confidence and confidence to enjoy the ride in almost any weather. Only the Mutant offers this unique crossover appeal, "summarizes Dmitri Talboom.
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