20/04/2026
Dunlop RoadSmart IV sweeps ratings in road tire test by MOTORRAD
Dunlop RoadSmart IV has been named the winner of the latest road tire test by leading German magazine MOTORRAD, earning particular praise for its excellent handling and balanced performance in all conditions. (1)
Dunlopâs premium sport touring tire impressed MOTORRADâs testers in the comparison, where three road-focused tires in sizes 120/70 R19 front and 170/60 R17 rear were tested on a BMW R 1300 GS. RoadSmart IV secured first place overall in the road tire category, delivering class-leading wet performance and joint-best results in the dry sub-category.
The result marks the second time in five years that the tire has taken top honours in a MOTORRAD test. It also continues a strong run of success for Dunlop in independent testing this year, following SportSmart mk4âs comparable overall victory in MOTORRADâs earlier sport tire test.
MOTORRADâs testers particularly praised RoadSmart IVâs precise dry handling and feedback. Testers noted it âturns in more easily than its competitors,â and is âhighly recommendedâ for motorcycles that typically have sluggish steering behaviour. Editors commented it âdid not feel unstableâ on the BMW R 1300 GS test bike, but rather it "excelled with high cornering speed, solid grip at maximum lean angle, and extremely precise feedback.â
RoadSmart IV also impressed in wet conditions, with testers commending its âextremely easy manoeuvring ability in fast cornering sequences,â with its precise rider feedback âclearly signalling the limits in a user-friendly manner.â
MOTORRAD summarised the tire as an âincredible all-rounderâ with âexcellent handling and top performance in all conditions,â concluding: âOn the GS, riders can use it to annoy superbike riders.â
This strong performance across both dry and wet conditions also earned RoadSmart IV the magazineâs âKauftippâ (âpurchase recommendationâ) awards.
Roberto Finetti, Marketing Manager, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe: âThis result for RoadSmart IV reinforces our goal to deliver a perfect balance of outstanding dry performance and exceptional wet grip and precise handling, even after several thousand kilometres. Weâre proud to see it recognised once again as a benchmark in the sport touring segment.â