Dunlop SportSmart TT review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 62 · 8 reviews analysed Road tests 51 · 1 test
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The Dunlop SportSmart TT is praised by riders for its exceptional dry grip, impressive track capabilities, and confidence-inspiring cornering precision. However, users frequently note significant shortcomings in wet weather performance and a lack of cold-weather grip.
Owners rate it 10.6 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
62/100From 8 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
51/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop SportSmart TT is praised by riders for its exceptional dry grip, impressive track capabilities, and confidence-inspiring cornering precision. However, users frequently note significant shortcomings in wet weather performance and a lack of cold-weather grip.
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip and traction during cornering and acceleration
- Fast warmup time on both street and track
- High stability and excellent steering feedback
- Dual-compound setup with great rubber contact at full lean
Cons
- Poor performance and lack of grip in wet conditions
- Slower warmup and potential slipping in colder weather
- Stiffer carcass reduces comfort and increases sensitivity to road imperfections
- Rapid tread wear, making them unsuited for high-mileage touring
Worth knowing
- Riders using sportbikes like the 2014 Yamaha R1 reported incredible grip and confidence at high lean angles.
- Suitable for a dual-purpose lifestyle combining spirited road riding and fast-group track days.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Sport and Hypersport Motorcycle tire Test · 190/55 R17
10th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 11th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 12 |
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