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Dunlop Trailmax Meridian review

The Dunlop Trailmax Meridian is highly regarded by adventure motorcycle riders, particularly those transitioning from premium competitors like the Michelin Road 5 Trail. Users report that the tire offers performance parity or superiority, making it a strong contender for high-performance adventure touring bikes.

Relative score
80/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
84/100
2 reviews
Dunlop Trailmax Meridian
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

84%
Would buy again 95%
Dry
Overall dry
85%
Corner stability
90%
Dry traction
80%
Steering response
90%
Wet
Overall wet
80%
Wet traction
70%
Comfort
Overall comfort
85%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
70%
Handling
Overall handling
85%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Dunlop Trailmax Meridian is highly regarded by adventure motorcycle riders, particularly those transitioning from premium competitors like the Michelin Road 5 Trail. Users report that the tire offers performance parity or superiority, making it a strong contender for high-performance adventure touring bikes.

Pros

  • Excellent handling characteristics comparable to top-tier competitors
  • Strong performance on heavy adventure motorcycles
  • High level of rider confidence and reliability

Worth knowing

  • Users specifically noted high satisfaction when fitted to the BMW R1250GS platform.
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