Updated October 2026

Dunlop RoadSmart III review

Name: Dunlop RoadSmart III
Brand: Dunlop

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Owners 80 · 16 reviews analysed Road tests 72 · 1 test

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The Dunlop RoadSmart III is highly regarded as a durable, high-performance sport-touring tire that excels in longevity without sacrificing significant grip. Users consistently praise its stability and confidence-inspiring handling across a variety of motorcycles, particularly heavy touring bikes and sportbikes used for long-distance travel.

Owners rate it 8.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

80/100

From 16 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 87%

Dry

Overall dry

81.6

Corner stability

79.5

Dry traction

79.8

Steering response

Wet

Overall wet

82.5

Wet traction

80.8

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

76.5

Handling

Overall handling

82.7

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By road tests

72/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry

71.9

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 16 owner reviews found online.

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.
Stable performance under heavy loads, including luggage and pillion passengers.

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.

Worth knowing

BMW K1600GTL owners report the tire is an excellent match for the bike's weight and touring demands.
Sportbike riders (e.g., GSXR1000) appreciate the tire as a long-lasting alternative to pure sport rubber without losing agility.
The stiff carcass design is noted to sharpen steering response, which is particularly beneficial for heavier touring motorcycles.