New tire options for Svarty. Dunlop Mutants.

[Dan00Hawk]

The Pirelli Scorpion STR Rally that comes OEM are quite highly rated. But I'm looking for something that might have a bit better manners on pavement, and a little longer lasting, while still giving me some basic capability on light dirt/gravel roads.

These Dunlop Mutant Crossovers look quite promising to fit my needs, and it appears they'll be available in the OEM sizes (110/70 17 and 150/60 17) and a +1 size (120/70 17 and 160/60 17) based on the fitment guide listed. I'm more interested in the stock size to keep the bike nimble without any extra rotating mass, though. I can't find anyplace selling them yet, so they may not be in stock in the USA right now.

Dunlop Introduces Versatile New Street Tire Called "Mutant"

Dunlop has introduced a versatile new motorcycle street tire called the "Mutant." It is available in sizes to fit 250 different motorcycles.

www.roadracingworld.com

 

[Vintage Veloce]

Hmm... that press release doesn't say anything about any dirt capability. They talk about the tread being good in the rain...
But this video shows some dirt!

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[Dan00Hawk]

Hmm... that press release doesn't say anything about any dirt capability. They talk about the tread being good in the rain...
But this video shows some dirt!

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Yeah, the other things I've read indicate it can handle some mild off roading. I wouldn't choose it for mud or rocky terrain, but that's not the intent of our bikes anyway.

 

[Ben Oldschool]

Looks like the direction I’d be headed in if only I had a Svart!
Dunlop always seems to be more “popular “ in the UK than US State-Side of late with Pirelli advancing first in endurance results then followed by Sprint classes.