The Dunlop TT100 GP Radial
Winning heritage with new technologies
Dunlop launch TT100 GP Radial for growing retro market
Inspired by the first production tyre to achieve a 100mph lap at the Isle of Man TT
50 year anniversary of the 100mph lap record
Dunlop TT100GP Radial European debut at the Isle of Man Classic TT
Dunlop will reveal their latest tyre for the growing modern retro and heritage markets at the Classic TT Races, which begins on August 17th on the infamous and challenging Isle of Man mountain circuit.
The Dunlop TT100 GP Radial is Dunlop’s new tyre for one of the fastest growing segments in the European motorcycle market. The retro sports roadster market, which comprises machines as diverse as the BMW R NineT, Yamaha XSR and the Kawasaki Z900RS, has captured the imagination of riders looking to combine state of the art performance with a heritage look.
Many riders in this segment will choose a contemporary design such as Dunlop’s RoadSmart III for touring or the latest SportSmart TT for occasional track riding. However, an increasing number of riders are seeking an authentic look to suit their bike’s image.
The Dunlop TT100GP Radial draws inspiration from one of the company’s greatest racing arenas. Dunlop is the most successful tyre in the history of the Isle of Man TT, with more wins than any other tyre manufacturer in the 2019 races. 50 years ago, it was another landmark year for Dunlop. Malcolm Uphill rode his works Triumph Bonneville to victory with the fastest lap of 100.37mph riding on Dunlop K81 tyres. This was the first time a production tyre had been used to break ‘the ton’ on the 37.7 mile (60.6km) mountain circuit and Dunlop rechristened the K81 as the TT100 to commemorate this achievement. The TT100 has remained in production since, underlining Dunlop’s commitment to providing tyres for classic motorcycle owners.
Modern technology in a familiar style
The Dunlop TT100GP Radial incorporates the look of the TT100, blending the classic tread pattern with technology that can harness the sportsbike-level performance of a modern retro bike.
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