83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop D212 GP Pro vs Dunlop GP Racer D209 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop D212 GP Pro — better comfort, treadwear and wet. Pick the Dunlop GP Racer D209 if dry and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
GP Racer D209 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | D212 GP Pro | GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
D212 GP Pro leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | D212 GP Pro | GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
D212 GP Pro leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | D212 GP Pro | GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 60 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
D212 GP Pro leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | D212 GP Pro | GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 50 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
GP Racer D209 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | D212 GP Pro | GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop D212 GP Pro | Dunlop GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 71 |
| Dry | 90 | 100 |
| Wet | 80 | 70 |
| Comfort | 90 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 50 |
| Handling | 80 | 90 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop D212 GP Pro is highly regarded by sportbike riders for its exceptional grip and handling characteristics, providing a confidence-inspiring 'on rails' feel. While primarily a track-focused tire, users report that it performs impressively even when utilized for daily street riding on high-performance motorcycles.
Pros
- Exceptional levels of mechanical grip
- High confidence and stability during cornering
- Consistent performance across varying road surface conditions
Cons
- Potential for rapid tread wear due to the soft, performance-oriented compound
- Requires careful tire pressure management to optimize handling
- Not optimized for long-distance touring or longevity
Observations
- Users piloting liter-class sportbikes like the Honda CBR1000RR report significant handling improvements.
- The tire demonstrates strong performance characteristics when used on high-torque, large-displacement sport motorcycles.
The Dunlop GP Racer D209 is highly regarded by riders for its exceptional dry-weather performance and rapid warm-up characteristics. It is positioned as a track-focused tire that provides superior feedback and grip, comparable to premium racing alternatives, though it is not intended for touring applications.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip performance
- Rapid warm-up time
- Excellent rider feedback and communication
- Triple-compound construction for balanced wear
Cons
- Limited wet-weather capability
- Not suitable for long-distance touring
Observations
- Users report that the tire's performance characteristics are highly competitive with premium track-day tires like the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop D212 GP Pro | B · Dunlop GP Racer D209 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Dunlop
71
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop D212 GP Pro — better comfort, treadwear and wet. Pick the Dunlop GP Racer D209 if dry and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop D212 GP Pro scores 90 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop D212 GP Pro scores 80 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop D212 GP Pro scores 80 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop GP Racer D209 scores 100 vs 90 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop D212 GP Pro
Tire B · Dunlop GP Racer D209
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.