PRECISION HANDLING & TENACIOUS GRIP! A NEW BREED OF HIGH PERFORMANCE ROAD TYRE. NEW DUNLOP TYRES TyreFort 88-98 Wingfoot Way Birmingham B24 9HY tel: 0121 6 0 fax: 0121 6 6437 email: marketing@dunloptyres.com LIT CODE: XXXXXXXXX
DUNLOP PURE RACE-BRED TECHNOLOGY, WIN AFTER WIN Dunlop is part of the very fabric of motorsport. Understanding the combination of bike, rider and tyre is at the heart of Dunlop s unswerving success. Winning is in the DNA of every tyre we produce for riders all over the world, from track to road, to off-road. Our passion drives success. The technology and know-how from track success is now available on the road with the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier Dunlop. Riders Know. JOHN McGUINNESS 2005 ISLE OF MAN TT WINNER GREGORIO LAVILLA 2005 BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPION LEON HASLAM GSE AIRWAVES DUCATTI BRITISH SUPERBIKES CHRISTIAN ELKIN 2005 BRITISH 125 GP CHAMPION tel: 0121 6 0
SPORTMAX QUALIFIER//...NO.1 IN MAJOR TEST THE ULTIMATE HIGH PERFORMANCE MOTORCYCLE MAGAZIN overall traction was excellent at all lean angles. This tyre felt like it was putting down a big footprint and feedback was superb, communicating what was happening at the contact patch at all times. awesome, predictable traction with great stability. RATED FIRST FOR: HANDLING BRAKING TRACTION STEERING BEST OVERALL TYRE: DUNLOP SPORTMAX QUALIFIER SPORT RIDER MAGAZINE STREET TYRE SHOOTOUT RESULTS - DECEMBER 2005 DUNLOP SPORTMAX QUALIFIER MICHELIN PILOT POWER BRIDGESTONE BT-014 METZLER SPORTEC M-1 PIRELLI DIABLO AVON VIPER SPORT CONTINENTAL CONTISPORT ATTACK tel: 0121 6 0
Features Effect Benefits Detail THE STUNNING NEW SPORTMAX QUALIFIER FROM DUNLOP// DUNLOP CTCS (Carcass Tension Control System) Technology New tread design Controls local area stiffness Improves suspension capability Allows tailor made size development Gives more consistent contact area Improves tread stiffness Reduces steering effort Improves road feedback at acute lean angles Better handling Constant feedback Optimizes pressure distribution Better grip and durability Allows smoother Transient Performance Reduces step wear PRECISION HANDLING OF A RACE TYRE WHEN CORNERING Single aramid 0 degree Dunlop JLB breaker belt Provides a more stable contact patch Reduces distortion and rapid heat build-up Increased grip Stable handling TENACIOUS GRIP AT EXTREME LEAN ANGLES Limits the dynamic growth of the tyre CONSTRUCTION TAILORED FOR EACH FASTER WARM-UP TIME NON-STOP ROAD FEEDBACK YOU CAN TRUST Compounds Ensures wide range of operating temperatures Harmonises and enhances the elasticity of the rubber Requires minimum warm-up time Results in excellent grip in both wet and dry Time HOW WE GOT HERE... Faced with a variety of technical challenges Dunlop has maximised unique technological features. From strengthening stability whilst still delivering precise road handling, to ensuring the swift application of race technology for the road. WHY WE QUALIFY... Evolution is a relentless and often dynamic force. Every year it shaves that extra ounce or vital second off the latest generation of SuperSport bikes. As these bikes become ever more powerful and complex, riders have become increasingly demanding, experimenting with different riding styles and expecting more and more from their tyres. By consulting many of the finest sport riders Dunlop has learned what today s bikers want from their tyres. Better handling, increased grip and improved road feedback, together with a faster warm-up time. THE ANSWER SPORTMAX QUALIFIER The Sportmax Qualifier is a new breed of high performance road tyre designed with riders in mind...giving unique road feedback on both corners and straights. Simply put, no matter how far you lean, the Sportmax Qualifier will respond. Fit Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier tyres to your bike. Then ask yourself the question do you qualify? We think you ll enjoy finding out the answer. SIZE RANGE 1/70 ZR 16 M/C (61W) TL 110/70 ZR 17 M/C (54W) TL 120/60 ZR 17 M/C (55W) TL 120/65 ZR 17 M/C (56W) TL 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL STOP PRESS! SPORTMAX QUALIFIER CHOSEN FOR THE 2006 VIRGIN MOBILE YAMAHA R6 CUP SIZE RANGE 150/60 ZR 17 M/C (66W) TL 160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W) TL 170/60 ZR 17 M/C (72W) TL 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL 190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL 190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL 200/50 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL tel: 0121 6 0
QUALIFIER// FITMENT & PRESSURE DOES YOUR BIKE QUALIFY? APRILIA RS 125 R 1998-2000 125 RS 250 250 RS 250 250 RSV Mille/R /Factory/Nero 1993 > 1.85 2.05 27 29 < 1997 2.00 28 2.00 28 M IE M2 M IE M4 2000-2002 BUELL SS (ZDM 906SC) XB 9 S Lightning XB 9 R Firebolt 2.40 2.70 34 916 (ZDM 916 S) 916 1994-1999 CAGIVA 650 Monster S4 916 ST 4 (S2) (ZDMS2) 916 DUCATI 1998-2003 M Monster (M3, 1994-2001 ZDM, M Dark) ST 2 (S1) (ZDM S1) 620 Sport (Variante 00,V5) 620 (ZDM H3) 2000 > Biposto (H3) DUCATI (CONTINUED) SS IE (ZDM V1) Raptor 944 996 Biposto (ZDM H2) 996 996 SPS (ZDM H1) 996 ST4S(S2) 996 998 Biposto,998 R, Strada (H3), R 749 (H5) 749 Monster (ZDM M1) 1998-2001 2001-2003 1995-1999 998 SPS (ZDM S) 998 S (ZDM H2) 999, 999S (H4) 998 Supersport (Variante 03, V5) 1996 > M IE (Variante 04, M4) SS IE (V2) 1999 > Multistrada DS (A1) HONDA 800 Supersport (Variante 02, V5) 800 CBR F CBR F CBR FS CBR RR VFR F VFR 800 F 800 M 800 IE (Variante 05, M4) 800 Monster (ZDM M, M2) SS IE (V2) 1995-1999 1991-1998 1999 > 2001-2002 1993-1999 1990-1997 1998-2000 Pressures shown are a guide only, always check with your motorcycle manufacturers handbook tel: 0121 6 0
QUALIFIER// FITMENT & PRESSURE DOES YOUR BIKE QUALIFY? HONDA (CONTINUED) SUZUKI (CONTINUED) CBR RR Fireblade 1992-1999 1/70ZR16 (61W) SV 650 AV / S / SU 650 1999 CBR RR Fireblade 2000-2003 GSX-R 1996-1999 Hornet GSX-R CBR RR 2004 > GSX-R VTR Firestorm TL S / R 1997-2003 VTR SP-1 GSF 1200 S / SA 1200 VTR SP-2 GSX 1400 1400 2000-2001 KAWASAKI 2000 > TRIUMPH ZX 6 R (F) 1995-1997 Daytona ZX 6 R (G) 1998-1999 Daytona 650 650 ZX 6 R (J) 2000-2001 Daytona T595 ZX 6 R 6 Daytona I single-side swingarm ZX6RR (K) Speed Triple (T509) 2000-2004 ZX6RR Sprint ST (T695) 1999-2004 ZR 7 / S 1999-2005 YAMAHA ZXR / R 1989-1995 FZS Fazer 1998-2004 ZX 7 R / RR FZS 6 / FZ6 Fazer ZX 9 R (B,C) 1994-1999 120/70ZR17 (58W FZR R 1994-1995 2. 2.70 33 ZX 9 R (E,F) 2000-2003 190/50ZR17 (73W YZF R Thundercat 1996-2001 Z 190/50ZR17 (73W 2.95 42 YZF R6 1999-2004 ZX 10 R 190/50ZR17 (75W) YZF-R6 2005-2006 ZX 10 R* 2006 > 190/55ZR17 (75W) YZF-R6** ZRX 1200 / R 1200 SZR 660 660 2.05 29 FZR R OWO1 2. 2.70 33 YZF R / SP YZF-R7 (OW02) TRX 850 850 FZR EXUP 1989 > 2003-2004 2005 > 1995 > 2004-2005 KTM Superduke 990 2005 > 2.40 2.60 34 MV AUGUSTA F4, F4 Strada 2. 33 SUZUKI 2003-2004 2005 > 2004 > 2006 > 1996-1998 1994 > GSF 2000-2004 YZF R Thunderace 1996 > GSF S 2000-2004 YZF R1 GSX-R FJR 10 / A 10 * TREAD PATTERN: Qualifier F MTJ ** TREAD PATTERN: Qualifier FPT, TREAD PATTERN: Qualifier PT Pressures shown are a guide only, always check with your motorcycle manufacturers handbook tel: 0121 6 0