Updated September 2026

Dunlop TrailSmart Max review

Name: Dunlop TrailSmart Max
Brand: Dunlop

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 81 · 3 reviews analysed

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The Dunlop TrailSmart Max is highly regarded by adventure motorcycle riders for its exceptional balance between sport-touring road performance and light off-road capability. Users consistently praise its handling, wet-weather confidence, and comfort, positioning it as a superior upgrade over many original equipment tires.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

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

81/100

From 3 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 93%

Dry

Overall dry

80.7

Corner stability

78.8

Dry traction

80.5

Steering response

78.8

Wet

Overall wet

82.9

Wet traction

80.9

Comfort

Overall comfort

82.3

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

79.8

Handling

Overall handling

80.2

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Excellent handling and turn-in precision on tarmac
Strong wet-weather grip and stability
High levels of rider comfort and low noise output
Versatile performance across varying road conditions

Cons

Limited performance in deep mud or technical off-road terrain
Tendency to power slide under aggressive acceleration in heavy rain
Perceived as less capable in off-road environments compared to dedicated dual-sport tires

Worth knowing

Riders of large-displacement adventure bikes like the BMW R1200 GSA report high satisfaction with longevity and road-biased performance.
Users of mid-weight adventure bikes like the V-Strom 650 appreciate the high grip levels on tarmac but note the tire's limitations on loose gravel surfaces.