Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 13 reviews
Dunlop Roadsmart looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
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Dunlop Roadsmart 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 13 + 16 owner reviews. How we score
RoadSmart III leads, 80–76 Narrow edge
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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.
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75
Dry
RoadSmart III +277Why this score
Source Roadsmart RoadSmart III Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 72 (est.) 72 Reviews found online 79 85 Roadsmart: 60% × 72.4 (est.) + 40% × 78.7 = 75
RoadSmart III: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 85.3 = 77
No road tests of dry for Roadsmart. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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78
Wet
RoadSmart III +583Why this score
Source Roadsmart RoadSmart III Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 77 (est.) ≈ 80 (est.) Reviews found online 81 87 Roadsmart: 60% × 76.5 (est.) + 40% × 81.4 = 78
RoadSmart III: 60% × 79.8 (est.) + 40% × 87.4 = 83
No road tests of wet for Roadsmart. 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).
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75
Comfort
RoadSmart III +378Why this score
Source Roadsmart RoadSmart III Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 78 82 Roadsmart: 40% × 70.5 (est.) + 60% × 77.9 = 75
RoadSmart III: 40% × 71.3 (est.) + 60% × 81.9 = 78
No road tests of comfort for Roadsmart. 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).
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71
Treadwear
RoadSmart III +576Why this score
Source Roadsmart RoadSmart III Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 74 83 Roadsmart: 60% × 69.2 (est.) + 40% × 74 = 71
RoadSmart III: 60% × 72.3 (est.) + 40% × 82.5 = 76
No road tests of treadwear for Roadsmart. 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).
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80
Handling (owners)
RoadSmart III +686Why this score
Source Roadsmart RoadSmart III Reviews found online 80 86
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Roadsmart | Dunlop RoadSmart III |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 80 |
| Dry | 75 | 77 |
| Wet | 78 | 83 |
| Comfort | 75 | 78 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 80 | 86 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Roadsmart
80
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RoadSmart III
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Roadsmart
Pros
- Excellent grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Neutral and predictable steering characteristics
- High level of rider confidence during cornering
Cons
- Tendency for the rear tire to square off with mileage
- Soft shoulder rubber may wear faster than the center
- Occasional reports of rear wheel slippage in wet conditions for some riders
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 Roadsmart | B · Dunlop RoadSmart III |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Dunlop Roadsmart
80
/ 100
Dunlop RoadSmart III
Narrow edge: Dunlop RoadSmart III — better handling, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score. Dunlop Roadsmart rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 13 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 enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop RoadSmart III scores 86 vs 80 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop RoadSmart III scores 83 vs 78 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop RoadSmart III scores 76 vs 71 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop RoadSmart III scores 78 vs 75 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop Roadsmart
Tire B · Dunlop RoadSmart III
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Roadsmart or RoadSmart III?
Which is better in the wet, Roadsmart or RoadSmart III?
Dunlop RoadSmart III, 83 vs 78 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Roadsmart or RoadSmart III?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 77 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Roadsmart or RoadSmart III?
Dunlop RoadSmart III, 78 vs 75 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Roadsmart or RoadSmart III?
Dunlop RoadSmart III, 76 vs 71 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