Dunlop Motorcycle Europe has been named the Official Tyre Partner of RAPID Training, supporting its new partnership with Honda to deliver advanced rider coaching in the UK.
As part of the partnership, Dunlop will supply a selection of its most popular road and track tyres for use on RAPID Training’s fleet of instructor bikes. These courses are designed to build skill and confidence across both road and track disciplines, for riders of all levels of ability.
Founded in 1997, RAPID Training has long been recognised as one of the UK’s leading rider development organisations, delivering expert coaching across both road and track applications. Its recently announced partnership with Honda formalises a shared commitment to improving standards in rider skill and safety, bringing a number of new project partners on board, including Dunlop.
As the Official Tyre Partner, Dunlop will supply three of its most popular road and track products to support the programme: SportSmart TT, a proven 50/50 road and track tyre; Dunlop RoadSmart IV, its premium sport-touring tyre; and Dunlop’s newest hypersport product, SportSmart mk4.
These tyres will be fitted to Honda’s selected training bikes, with the Honda NT1100 supplied to coaches for road-based tuition, and the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade chosen for more advanced track-based activities.
The announcement comes during a strong period of recognition for Dunlop’s latest sport-touring and hypersport products. In April, RoadSmart IV swept ratings in a road tyre test by MOTORRAD, while in March, SportSmart mk4 marked its first anniversary with a double test win in two leading European motorcycle publications.
Peter Huckin, Dunlop Motorcycle Sales and Marketing Manager UK and Ireland, said: “We are proud to be selected as a partner for the Honda RAPID Training programme. By combining our tyre technology with Honda’s engineering excellence and RAPID’s expert tuition, this initiative provides riders with the tools they need to build confidence and develop their skills in a structured environment.
“Working with RAPID Training gives us a highly credible group of coaches who can share real-world feedback with riders across the country. The response so far has been extremely positive, with coaches impressed by the performance of our products across both road and track applications.”
