I attended the AIMExpo Motorcycle Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio a few weeks ago and the Dunlop tire rep I talked to stated that next year the Q3+ should be available in RC390 sizes, 110 front, 150 rear. I'm hopefully this happens as I use Q3's on my other bikes and really like them.
m3hl
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They have already confirmed the tire for next year. I seriously cant wait. I love the Q3 and it is way easier for me to get dunlops.
Dunlop Expands Sportmax Q3+ Line - Cycle News
Dunlop Expands Sportmax Q3+ Line - Cycle News
karizzle38
New Member
Yessss!!! Thanks for the info, can't wait.
m3hl
Member
IT's also the replacement for the Alfa 13 which is discontinued.
green_bread
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Isnt this the tire they were using in the RC Cup this year? Or was it just the current Q3s?
m3hl
Member
I thought they just started to test it for NEXT year,. but I could be wrong. What I want to know is if this in-fact a standard Q3+ in the new size, or if it is actually a race tire just using the name.
karizzle38
New Member
Dang, I have the alpha 13's on my bike currently and I love them. Hopefully the Q3+ will be an equivalent level of grip.
Fangfactor
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Alpha 14's have just been released in Australia
m3hl
Member
Awesome! how much are they? I think the Alfas were like $250/pair. I just dont want to cough up for SCs.
Just noticed today on Motosports website, you can get the Q3+ in 110 front ($123) and a 150 rear ($147) along with a $50 prepaid card (rebate), so not a bad deal. It does say it takes 4-6 days to ship from warehouse.
https://www.motosport.com/dunlop-sportmax-q3-plus-front-tire
https://www.motosport.com/dunlop-sportmax-q3-plus-rear-tire
https://www.motosport.com/dunlop-sportmax-q3-plus-front-tire
https://www.motosport.com/dunlop-sportmax-q3-plus-rear-tire
parillaguy
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The national Canadian race series (CSBK) is using the new Q3+ as the spec race tire for the lightweight class. They say that the tire is much better race tire than the Alpha13. The only caution is that they can be overheated if left on warmers too long or warmers set for 80+ degrees.
OldVet
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According to the Dunlop rep I spoke with the Q3+ will knock two seconds per lap off of your time... I put them on my KTM 1290 Super Duke R and love them, I haven't put them on my 390 yet but looking forward to...
parillaguy
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I have a set on my RC390 race bike. Not as good as the Pirellis but stick well enough. Just remember not to leave them on the warmers as long as other tires and to be very careful on first time out as they seem to have a lot of release agent on the them from new. parillaguy
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