65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR vs Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II — 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
83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II — better wet, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR if dry matters 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)
Sportmax Qualifier HR leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Sportmax Qualifier HR | Sportmax Qualifier II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 95 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Sportmax Qualifier II leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | Sportmax Qualifier HR | Sportmax Qualifier II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 40 | 75 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Sportmax Qualifier II leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Sportmax Qualifier HR | Sportmax Qualifier II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 95 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Sportmax Qualifier II leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Sportmax Qualifier HR | Sportmax Qualifier II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 40 | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Sportmax Qualifier II leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Sportmax Qualifier HR | Sportmax Qualifier II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 95 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR | Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 83 |
| Dry | 100 | 95 |
| Wet | 40 | 75 |
| Comfort | 90 | 95 |
| Treadwear | 40 | 70 |
| Handling | 90 | 95 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 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 Sportmax Qualifier HR is perceived as a performance-oriented tire best suited for lightweight, lower-horsepower motorcycles in dry conditions. While it offers high levels of confidence and agility, its utility is significantly hampered by poor wet-weather performance and exceptionally short tread life.
Pros
- Excellent dry-weather grip and handling
- High confidence during aggressive cornering
- Reduced rotational inertia suitable for smaller displacement bikes
Cons
- Very poor tread longevity, even on low-power motorcycles
- Significant lack of traction in wet conditions
Observations
- Users note that the H-rated specification is well-matched for smaller displacement bikes (e.g., 60BHP range) to improve acceleration.
- Despite the lower power output of the intended vehicle class, the tire still suffers from rapid tread wear.
The Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II is regarded as a responsive and confidence-inspiring tire that offers excellent feedback and predictable handling characteristics. While it performs well in spirited riding conditions, users note that it requires a brief warm-up period to reach optimal operating temperatures in colder weather.
Pros
- Quick and agile turn-in response
- High levels of grip and tactile feedback
- Predictable behavior when approaching the limit of traction
- Reliable performance in wet conditions
Cons
- Requires significant warm-up time in cold temperatures
- Performance is sensitive to ambient temperature fluctuations
Observations
- Sportbike riders, specifically those on middleweight machines like the Kawasaki ZX6R, report a noticeable improvement in agility compared to competing brands.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR | B · Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Dunlop
83
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II — better wet, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II scores 75 vs 40 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II scores 70 vs 40 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR scores 100 vs 95 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II scores 95 vs 90 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier HR
Tire B · Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II
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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.