Dunlop Motorcycle Europe has launched ScootSmart 2, a new all-season scooter tyre aimed at improving grip, handling and durability for riders in urban environments.
The tyre builds on the original ScootSmart, first introduced in 2012, and has been developed to meet the demands of modern scooter users who rely on their vehicles for daily commuting and longer city journeys.
Dunlop said the updated design delivers improvements across key performance areas including wet grip, braking and handling, while maintaining the durability associated with its predecessor.
ScootSmart 2 features a new high silica compound designed to enhance traction across a range of temperatures and road conditions.
A revised tread pattern supports water dispersion and braking performance, with Dunlop’s internal testing indicating a 10% reduction in wet braking distance compared with the previous version.
The tyre has also been developed with a broad size range, ultimately covering 75 sizes and rim diameters from 10 to 16 inches, accounting for around 84% of the scooter market.
This is intended to ensure compatibility across a wide range of vehicles, from smaller commuter scooters to larger performance models.
Roberto Finetti, marketing manager, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe, said: “With the introduction of ScootSmart 2, Dunlop builds on the proven success of ScootSmart to deliver a clear step forward in performance for today’s scooter riders.
“The tire offers stable and well-balanced handling, even for the most demanding riders with a more spirited riding style. Urban riding is full of contrasts.
“ScootSmart 2 is designed to handle all of them, and our broader launch campaign brings that idea to life in a way that feels dynamic, with playful assets that resonate with the needs of riders in cities, always ready to stop and go.”
Dmitri Talboom, product manager, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe, added: “In developing ScootSmart 2, we set out to build on a product that already had a very strong reputation among scooter riders across Europe.
“We have combined expertise from our sport touring products with a design tailored to optimise urban riding, and have achieved marked improvements in wet grip, braking and handling.
“The end result is a tire that gives supreme all-round performance, while also delivering the versatility that is essential for everyday use across sporty, classic, high-end performance and commuter scooters.”
Dunlop said ScootSmart 2 will be available across Europe in Q2 2026, with the full size range expected to be rolled out by Q4 2026.
