Said to deliver a significant improvement in performance over the outgoing MX-11, Dunlop’s newly announced Geomax MX-12 is aiming to be your go-to-tyre for sandy or muddy conditions.
With many years of experience working within MXGP, Dunlop say this product includes three significant new design features across the tread and casing.
A new ‘V-Block’ technology has been shown to improve traction upon exiting corners and increases contact patch size for better braking stability.
The rear tyre uses their new ‘Progressive Cornering Block Technology’ which delivers improvements in cornering stability thanks to enhanced side grip and slide control.
Finally, the tyre casing has been completely redesigned to improve traction and shock absorption properties. Dunlop’s new ‘Carcass Tension Control Technology’ creates an enlarged diameter for an increased tyre footprint, which when combined with the outgoing MX-11’s macro-molecular polymer is said to increase durability.
“Our development work in FIM World MXGP has helped Dunlop riders get to the top step of the podium six times in the last twelve months. In such intense competition, we are always pushing to bring a higher level of performance,” comments Andy Marfleet, marketing manager, Dunlop Motorcycle EMEA. “We’ve included technologies such as Progressive Cornering Block Technology and our latest Carcass Tension Control System to help give riders at all levels the grip, durability and control they need to win in the toughest conditions.”
Once it becomes available in the UK, the MX-12 will sit alongside the MX-3S soft-to-medium and MX-52 medium-to-hard terrain options within their Geomax motocross range.
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View the Dunlop motocross range here – stocks of the MX-11 are still available.
