Dunlop, a renowned motorcycle tire manufacturer, has been producing motorcycle tires in the U.S. for more than 50 years. The company, originally established in Ontario in 1923, relocated its motorcycle tire production to Tonawanda, New York in 1973. A significant partnership with Harley-Davidson was forged in 1978, leading to groundbreaking innovations like wide white walls and multitread touring motorcycle tires. Dunlop’s commitment to excellence is evident in today’s high-quality motorcycle tires. A reviewer’s praise for the Dunlop American Elite tires, calling them the best road tires they’ve tried in over 48 years, attests to this. Additionally, Dunlop is the chosen tire for MotoAmerica and American Flat Track racing series, further testament to their quality.

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires has established itself as the largest motorcycle tire manufacturer fully operational within the United States, focusing specifically on the North American market. For over fifty years, this facility has been producing motorcycle tires, with its partnership with Harley-Davidson propelling technological and innovative strides. The proximity of the R&D and manufacturing to the North American motorcycle market has been instrumental to Dunlop’s success. Furthermore, Dunlop’s commitment to North American Road Racing and Flat Track is evidenced by the locally designed and built tires. The Buffalo, New York-based R&D team is dedicated to American racing and serves as the official tire of MotoAmerica and American Flat Track series, with all tires in the series developed and manufactured by Dunlop. Numerous popular Dunlop tires, including the American Elite, D401, D402, D407, D408, Sportmax Q5, Sportmax Q5S, Trailmax Mission, and others are produced in the very facility that began production in 1973.