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 Sportsmart — 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 + 0 road tests and 13 + 11 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Roadsmart and Sportsmart are level at 76.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 11 reviews
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
Sportsmart +378Why this score
Source Roadsmart Sportsmart Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 75 (est.) Reviews found online 79 84 Roadsmart: 60% × 72.4 (est.) + 40% × 78.7 = 75
Sportsmart: 60% × 74.6 (est.) + 40% × 84.1 = 78
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).
No road tests of dry for Sportsmart. 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 +276Why this score
Source Roadsmart Sportsmart Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 77 (est.) ≈ 75 (est.) Reviews found online 81 78 Roadsmart: 60% × 76.5 (est.) + 40% × 81.4 = 78
Sportsmart: 60% × 74.6 (est.) + 40% × 77.8 = 76
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 Sportsmart. 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
Level75Why this score
Source Roadsmart Sportsmart Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 78 77 Roadsmart: 40% × 70.5 (est.) + 60% × 77.9 = 75
Sportsmart: 40% × 70.4 (est.) + 60% × 77.3 = 75
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 Sportsmart. 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 +269Why this score
Source Roadsmart Sportsmart Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 74 71 Roadsmart: 60% × 69.2 (est.) + 40% × 74 = 71
Sportsmart: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 70.8 = 69
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 Sportsmart. 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)
Sportsmart +484Why this score
Source Roadsmart Sportsmart Reviews found online 80 84
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Roadsmart | Dunlop Sportsmart |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 76 |
| Dry | 75 | 78 |
| Wet | 78 | 76 |
| Comfort | 75 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 80 | 84 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Roadsmart
76
/ 100
Sportsmart
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 Sportsmart
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip that inspires rider confidence
- Predictable feedback and handling, especially when approaching the limit
- Fast warm-up times suitable for both road and occasional track use
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, ranging from 3,000 to 8,000 miles depending on usage
- Stiff N-TEC construction can feel harsh over road imperfections
- Occasional reports of air pressure retention issues on specific rear units
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Roadsmart | B · Dunlop Sportsmart |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Dunlop Roadsmart
76
/ 100
Dunlop Sportsmart
Too close to call: Dunlop Roadsmart and Dunlop Sportsmart are within 2 points overall. Dunlop Sportsmart is stronger on dry. Dunlop Roadsmart rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 13 reviews), so read this result as provisional. Dunlop Sportsmart rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 11 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Sportsmart scores 78 vs 75 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop Roadsmart
Tire B · Dunlop Sportsmart
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Roadsmart or Sportsmart?
Which is better in the wet, Roadsmart or Sportsmart?
Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 76 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Roadsmart or Sportsmart?
Dunlop Sportsmart, 78 vs 75 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Roadsmart or Sportsmart?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 75 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Roadsmart or Sportsmart?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 69 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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