Dunlop Announces New Geomax EN91 DOT Approved Knobbies

New DOT knobbies from Dunlop designed to enhance traction in sand & mud.

Published on 08.22.2019

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Dunlop continues to expand its line of DOT street-legal knobby tires with the addition of the Geomax Enduro EN91. Designed to tackle a wide variety of off-road terrain, the EN91 was originally created for European Enduro racing, and is now available in the U.S. with significant improvements. According to Dunlop, the Geomax EN91 offers great performance and durability for long-distance rides and races.

The EN91 features a new tread pattern designed to enhance sand and mud traction and offer nimble handling. Tilt Crown Block (TCB) technology was developed for the rear tire to help provide higher grip on rocky terrain by alternating the angle of the knobs on a singular row to offer multiple biting edges.

tire design — HEX Shape Block design increases traction while the central blocks of the Tilt Crown Block bend in the direction of movement ensuring reliable contact.

Dunlop also adjusted the shape of the blocks on the front tire to create a staggered stair-step pattern of blocks to improve grip on rocky surfaces.

The front and rear tires are equipped with Dunlop’s patented Block-In-A-Block technology to improve flex of the knobs, resulting in more durability; as well as increasing the size of the contact area of each knob for greater traction control. Finally, a new compound has been introduced, designed to provide maximum grip as well as provide longer tread life.

The Geomax Enduro EN91 is DOT approved for highway use and is applicable for FIM Enduro races. The U.S. team competing in the 2019 International Six-Day event just chose the Enduro EN91 as the official team tire.

Front:
90/90-21 54R TT

Rear:
140/80-18 70R TT
120/90-18 65R TT

For more information visit dunlopmotorcycletires.com

Author: Rob Dabney

Rob Dabney started a lifelong obsession with motorcycles at the age of 15 when he purchased his first bike – a 1982 Honda MB5. Through his 20’s and 30’s he competed in off-road desert races, including the Baja 250, 500 and 1000. Eventually, his proclivity for exploration led him to dual sport and adventure riding. Rob’s never-ending quest to discover what’s around the next bend has taken him on Adventures in Mexico, North Africa, Europe, and throughout the American West. As a moto journalist, he enjoys inspiring others to seek adventure across horizons both near and far.