Choosing a complete front-and-rear powersports tire set can feel like a compromise between wheel size, riding style, and price. This group of four sets covers both sides of that choice: a Harley-Davidson touring set, two cruiser-oriented D404 sets, and a sportbike pair. Prices run from USD 145.00 to USD 443.98, so the final decision hinges on what your bike rides on and how you plan to use it.
Quick take
If you ride a Harley-Davidson touring bike, the D402 is the set described for that job. If you ride a non-Harley cruiser, the lower-priced D404 blackwall set gives you a load-focused package. If you ride a sportbike, the ZR17 set is the one designed for that.
| Tire set | Price | Price bar | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlop D402 MT90B16 / MU85B16 | USD 443.98 | Harley-Davidson touring riders | |
| DUNLOP D404 130/90-16 & 150/80-16 Blackwall | USD 289.78 | Non-Harley cruisers wanting a blackwall set | |
| Dunlop D404 130/90B16 & 150/80B16 | USD 314.98 | Cruiser riders who want the same D404 sizing with US origin noted | |
| Front/Rear 120/70ZR17 & 180/55ZR17 | USD 145.00 | Sportbike riders with 17-inch wheels |
Decision matrix
- Harley-Davidson touring rider? Choose the D402 set. It is an approved Harley-Davidson touring tire with an H speed rating.
- Cruiser rider on a non-Harley, non-Indian bike? The D404 is not recommended for Harley or Indian applications, so the D404 set is the better fit.
- Want the same D404 sizing but are willing to pay more? The other D404 set uses the same nominal front/rear sizes and part numbers, with US origin noted.
- Sportbike rider? The ZR17 set is the only ZR-rated pair here, with DOT-certified construction and fitment examples like Honda CBR600 and Suzuki GSXR.
Product notes
Dunlop D402 MT90B16 / MU85B16 Front & Rear Set
This is the highest-priced set in the group, but it brings a touring-focused construction that matches its target use. A three-ply polyester casing with two fiberglass belts and an offset center groove helps with stability over rain grooves while reducing cupping. The H-rated D402 is an approved Harley-Davidson touring tire, and the set includes the MT90B16 front and MU85B16 rear. The one clear limitation is cost: it sits at the top of this group's price range, about USD 155 above the lower-priced D404 set, and the 16-inch touring sizing is not meant for sportbikes.
DUNLOP D404 130/90-16 & 150/80-16 Blackwall Set
This three-hundred-dollar pair is built around the D404's high-load, bias-ply design, and the blackwall treatment keeps the look plain and simple. The set has a front load rating of 67 and a rear of 71, and the offset center groove is meant to deliver straight-line stability. The package contains two tires: a 130/90-16 front and a 150/80-16 rear. The limitation is that this D404 is not recommended for Harley-Davidson or Indian applications, so this set is not the answer for those brands.
Dunlop D404 130/90B16 & 150/80B16 Set
This is the other D404 package, essentially the same front and rear sizes plus the same part numbers, but listed at a higher price. It is a bias-ply set with the same 130/90B16 front and 150/80B16 rear dimensions, and the tires are marked TL (tubeless) and made in the United States. The reason to choose it over the cheaper D404 set is the US country of origin and the TL notation. The limitation is cost: it is about USD 25 more than the blackwall D404 set while offering the same sizing and load ratings.
Front/Rear 120/70ZR17 & 180/55ZR17 Sportbike Set
The lowest-priced set in this comparison, this pair is sized for 17-inch sportbike wheels. It uses the popular 120/70-17 front and 180/55-17 rear format, carries a ZR speed rating, and is DOT-certified. Fitment examples include Honda CBR600, Suzuki GSXR, and Kawasaki Ninja models, and the tire construction reduces rolling resistance and reinforces the sidewall. The limitation is the size focus: this is a 17-inch set, so it will not address the 16-inch cruiser wheel sizes found in the D402 and D404 packages.
Final recommendation by use case
For Harley-Davidson touring bikes, the D402 set is the clear choice. For non-Harley cruisers, the lower-priced D404 blackwall set gives you a load-focused cruiser package for less; the other D404 set is worth the extra money only if US origin and TL notation matter to you. For sportbikes, the ZR17 set is the exact size match and the easiest on the wallet.
