Choosing front and rear tires is one of the highest-impact decisions you can make in the powersports tires, brakes, and suspension world. The set you pick has to fit your wheel sizes, carry your bike's expected load, and match the kind of riding you do. These four Dunlop sets all use a 16-inch front tire, but they split on rear width, load ratings, construction, and whether Dunlop positions the tire for Harley-Davidson touring. That split changes which set belongs on your bike.
Quick Take
If a Harley-Davidson touring bike is what you ride, the Dunlop D402 set is the one with an explicit touring approval in its description. If you're on a non-Harley cruiser and want the least expensive set, the D404 130/90-16 and 150/80-16 Blackwall set takes that spot. Want a wider 15-inch rear? The D404 Cruiser set with the 170/80-15 rear is the one to focus on. Prefer a mid-priced D404 set with a stated U.S. origin? The 130/90B16 and 150/80B16 set sits between the other two D404 options.
Listed Price Comparison
| Set | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| D404 130/90-16 & 150/80-16 Blackwall | $289.78 | |
| D404 130/90-16 & 170/80-15 Blackwall | $300.82 | |
| D404 130/90B16 & 150/80B16 | $314.98 | |
| D402 MT90B16 & MU85B16 | $443.98 |
Decision Matrix
| Your priority | Set to focus on |
|---|---|
| Dunlop's explicit Harley-Davidson touring approval | Dunlop D402 MT90B16 MU85B16 |
| Lowest listed price | DUNLOP D404 130/90-16 & 150/80-16 Blackwall - 2 Tires |
| Wider 15-inch rear tire | DUNLOP D404 130/90-16 & 170/80-15 Blackwall |
| U.S.-origin D404 set | Dunlop D404 130/90B16 150/80B16 Tire Set |
DUNLOP D404 Front and Rear Cruiser Tire Set
This is the set to focus on when your rear wheel is a 15-inch and you want a wider 170/80-15 rear while keeping the same 130/90-16 front used by the other D404 sets. Dunlop rates the rear 77H, the same rear rating as the D402 set's rear, and the bias-ply construction includes an offset center groove for straight-line stability. The listed price of $300.82 places it in the middle of the four sets. The limitation is the rear size: if your bike is set up for a 16-inch rear wheel, this 15-inch rear set won't be the match.
DUNLOP D404 Front and Rear Tire Set - 2 Tires
This D404 set carries the lowest listed price in the comparison, and its description includes Dunlop's guidance that the D404 is not recommended for Harley-Davidson or Indian applications. That makes it a clear fit for a non-Harley cruiser or standard street bike that uses a 130/90-16 front and 150/80-16 rear. The front is rated 67H, the rear 71H, and the bias-ply construction is described as designed for long-distance load-carrying in wet or dry conditions. If you don't need Harley-Davidson approval, this set gives you the same 130/90-16 front and 150/80-16 rear combo as a higher-priced D404 set for less.
Dunlop D402 MT90B16 MU85B16 Front Rear Tire Set
If your priority is a tire set with Dunlop's explicit Harley-Davidson touring approval, the D402 set is the one that shows it in the listing. The front MT90B16 is rated 72H, the rear MU85B16 is rated 77H, and the description emphasizes a three-ply polyester casing with two fiberglass belts, an offset center groove, and Harley-Davidson sidewall branding. Its listed price of $443.98 is the highest in the group, so you're paying for the touring-specific construction and approval. The clear limitation is price: the listed cost is $154.20 above the least expensive D404 set, and riders on non-Harley machines won't use the Harley-Davidson-specific positioning.
Dunlop D404 130/90B16 150/80B16 Tire Set
This D404 set lists at $314.98 and stands out for its stated U.S. origin and for keeping the front and rear sizes in the B-format: 130/90B16 and 150/80B16. The front carries a 67H rating, the rear a 71H rating, and the description repeats the same non-Harley guidance as the cheaper D404 set: Dunlop does not recommend the D404 for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. If you want a D404 set with the U.S. origin note and the same 150/80-16 rear size as the lowest-priced set, this is the one. The trade-off is that it costs more than the lower-priced set while offering the same front/rear dimensions and load ratings.
Final Recommendation
Start with the set that matches your motorcycle's rear wheel and your riding intent. For a Harley-Davidson touring bike, choose the Dunlop D402 MT90B16 and MU85B16 set; it comes with the explicit touring approval in its description and sits at the highest listed price. For a non-Harley cruiser or street bike, the $289.78 D404 130/90-16 and 150/80-16 Blackwall set gives you the lowest listed price while keeping the common 150/80-16 rear size. If your rear wheel is 15 inches and you want the wider 170/80-15 footprint, the D404 Cruiser set at $300.82 is your match. If you prefer a D404 set with the U.S. origin note, the $314.98 D404 130/90B16 and 150/80B16 set fills that slot.
