Dunlop Geomax MX54 First Look: Hard Pack MX Tire

Dunlop has released the Geomax MX54, a new motocross tire designed for intermediate-to-hard terrain, covering a wider variety of track surfaces than its predecessor, the Geomax MX53.

The MX54 is built to provide better grip and longer durability, making it suitable for everyone from weekend amateurs to pro racers. The tire features a new carcass design and rubber compound for improved durability over long motos.

It is designed to hold a predictable feel as a track dries out, from morning moisture to late-day hard-pack.

The front MX54 gets an all-new tread pattern aimed at sharper turn-in, more cornering stability, and better braking, with a continuous center groove for braking grip on slick, hard-packed dirt.

The rear borrows its tread pattern from Dunlop’s Geomax Factory Spec race tire for more drive grip and slide control when on the gas.

Dunlop reduced the number of rear blocks to create more continuous spacing between rows and made the blocks about 5 percent taller to improve traction and durability.

The rear tires have shaped cornering knobs that bite harder as the bike leans, plus a varied knob layout for steadier grip.

According to Dunlop, the MX54 is 1.64 seconds faster per lap than the MX53 on a Honda CRF450R at its proving grounds in Huntsville, Alabama. The new Dunlop Geomax MX54 is available in six front sizes and 11 rear sizes.

Dunlop Director of Motorcycle Marketing & Motorsports Chad Geer stated, “The MX54 represents the next step in our motocross tire evolution.

We’ve taken everything we learned from the success of the MX53 and applied it to a tire that delivers more consistency, more control, and more confidence for today’s riders and racing conditions.” Dunlop Motorcycle Europe Marketing Manager Roberto Finetti added, “The new Dunlop Geomax MX54 features advancements that allow it to be much more versatile than MX53.

We have worked closely with top MXGP teams to deliver improved grip across all terrain for riders of all levels.”