I wrote to Dunlop asking a definition of their newest tire "Sportsmart"! This is their response!
From: consumeraffairs@dunloptire.com
To: @msn.com[/email]
Subject: Re: Dunlop Tire Contact Form Submission
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:58:52 -0500
Good morning Steven,
Thank you for taking the time to contact Dunlop Motorcycle and ATV.
The SportSmart is comparable to Q2. Both products were developed for the Sportbike segment. Both Q2 and SportSmart are outstanding when used on the track. Q2 was designed for US roads while SportSmart was designed for European roads. There is quite a big difference in road infrastructure and weather, which directly affects motorcycle treadwear.
In Europe, the landscape between regions just a few kilometers apart can be completely different. From narrow and twisty roads to cities mainly consisting of roundabouts. Roundabouts replace our traditional four-way signal intersections. Commuters in Europe subject their tires to more cornering forces while US roads subject tires to more braking and acceleration forces (stop and go).
On average Europe has 20-30% more rain days than the US. Also, gas prices in Europe are 2x higher than US. So Europeans tend to use motorcycles more for commuting. With this being said, the SportSmart needed to focus on European commuters with their wet twisty roads as well as track-day enthusiasts.
The Sportsmart will not be brought into the USA.
Should you need further information or assistance, please call Dunlop Consumer Affairs @ 800-845-8378
or e-mail us.
regards,
Virginia Gallant
Consumer Affairs Representative.
Consumer Affairs
Dunlop Motorcycle & ATV Tire Division
From: consumeraffairs@dunloptire.com
To: @msn.com[/email]
Subject: Re: Dunlop Tire Contact Form Submission
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:58:52 -0500
Good morning Steven,
Thank you for taking the time to contact Dunlop Motorcycle and ATV.
The SportSmart is comparable to Q2. Both products were developed for the Sportbike segment. Both Q2 and SportSmart are outstanding when used on the track. Q2 was designed for US roads while SportSmart was designed for European roads. There is quite a big difference in road infrastructure and weather, which directly affects motorcycle treadwear.
In Europe, the landscape between regions just a few kilometers apart can be completely different. From narrow and twisty roads to cities mainly consisting of roundabouts. Roundabouts replace our traditional four-way signal intersections. Commuters in Europe subject their tires to more cornering forces while US roads subject tires to more braking and acceleration forces (stop and go).
On average Europe has 20-30% more rain days than the US. Also, gas prices in Europe are 2x higher than US. So Europeans tend to use motorcycles more for commuting. With this being said, the SportSmart needed to focus on European commuters with their wet twisty roads as well as track-day enthusiasts.
The Sportsmart will not be brought into the USA.
Should you need further information or assistance, please call Dunlop Consumer Affairs @ 800-845-8378
or e-mail us.
regards,
Virginia Gallant
Consumer Affairs Representative.
Consumer Affairs
Dunlop Motorcycle & ATV Tire Division
