Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 11 reviews
Dunlop GP Racer D211 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
Updated
Dunlop GP Racer D211 vs Dunlop RoadSmart III — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 1 road tests and 11 + 16 owner reviews. How we score
RoadSmart III leads, 80–76 Narrow edge
Add your size for an exact match
/R
Both Amazon links then search this exact size.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 85 · 16 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 6 in 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tyre Test (dry braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
-
81
Dry
GP Racer D211 +477Why this score
Source GP Racer D211 RoadSmart III Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 76 (est.) 72 Reviews found online 88 85 GP Racer D211: 60% × 76.1 (est.) + 40% × 87.7 = 81
RoadSmart III: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 85.3 = 77
No road tests of dry for GP Racer D211. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
-
75
Wet
RoadSmart III +883Why this score
Source GP Racer D211 RoadSmart III Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 74 (est.) ≈ 80 (est.) Reviews found online 77 87 GP Racer D211: 60% × 73.9 (est.) + 40% × 76.5 = 75
RoadSmart III: 60% × 79.8 (est.) + 40% × 87.4 = 83
No road tests of wet for GP Racer D211. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for RoadSmart III. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
-
74
Comfort
RoadSmart III +478Why this score
Source GP Racer D211 RoadSmart III Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 77 82 GP Racer D211: 40% × 70.2 (est.) + 60% × 76.5 = 74
RoadSmart III: 40% × 71.3 (est.) + 60% × 81.9 = 78
No road tests of comfort for GP Racer D211. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for RoadSmart III. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
-
67
Treadwear
RoadSmart III +976Why this score
Source GP Racer D211 RoadSmart III Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 68 83 GP Racer D211: 60% × 66.9 (est.) + 40% × 67.5 = 67
RoadSmart III: 60% × 72.3 (est.) + 40% × 82.5 = 76
No road tests of treadwear for GP Racer D211. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for RoadSmart III. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
-
87
Handling (owners)
GP Racer D211 +186Why this score
Source GP Racer D211 RoadSmart III Reviews found online 87 86
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop GP Racer D211 | Dunlop RoadSmart III |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 80 |
| Dry | 81 | 77 |
| Wet | 75 | 83 |
| Comfort | 74 | 78 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 87 | 86 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Neutral
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Recomputed
Headline score
76
/ 100
GP Racer D211
80
/ 100
RoadSmart III
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A GP Racer D211
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip comparable to dedicated racing slicks
- Fast warm-up times providing confidence-inspiring feedback
- Predictable handling and stability during aggressive cornering
Cons
- Can feel slippery and unstable during the initial cold-start phase
- High price point in certain markets
- Performance is heavily dependent on maintaining correct tire pressures
Tire B RoadSmart III
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and mileage compared to dedicated sport tires.
- Sharp, responsive steering and handling characteristics.
- Consistent and reliable grip in both dry and wet road conditions.
Cons
- Occasional reports of rear-end slippage during aggressive cornering with power input.
- Front tire wear can be uneven or faster than expected depending on suspension setup.
- Some users noted a firm ride quality due to the stiff carcass construction.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop GP Racer D211 | B · Dunlop RoadSmart III |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Dunlop GP Racer D211
80
/ 100
Dunlop RoadSmart III
Narrow edge: Dunlop RoadSmart III — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Dunlop GP Racer D211 if dry matters most to you. Dunlop GP Racer D211 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 11 reviews), so read this result as provisional. Dunlop RoadSmart III rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 16 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop RoadSmart III scores 76 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop RoadSmart III scores 83 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop GP Racer D211 scores 81 vs 77 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop RoadSmart III scores 78 vs 74 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop GP Racer D211
Tire B · Dunlop RoadSmart III
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
GP Racer D211 or RoadSmart III?
Which is better in the wet, GP Racer D211 or RoadSmart III?
Dunlop RoadSmart III, 83 vs 75 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, GP Racer D211 or RoadSmart III?
Dunlop GP Racer D211, 81 vs 77 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, GP Racer D211 or RoadSmart III?
Dunlop RoadSmart III, 78 vs 74 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, GP Racer D211 or RoadSmart III?
Dunlop RoadSmart III, 76 vs 67 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology