Dunlop D404 Rear Tire 170/80-15 77H Blackwall Cruiser Motorcycle Tire Honda Shadow Aero, Yamaha V-Star 1100 and Royal Star and Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad

OVERVIEW

The Dunlop D404 rear tire delivers reliable pavement grip and long-term durability for heavy-set cruiser motorcycles. Built with a tubeless bias-ply rubber construction, this 170/80-15 profile provides consistent road contact while maintaining a traditional blackwall appearance. Designed primarily for daily commuting and highway cruising, it pairs sturdy sidewalls with a street-optimized tread pattern to handle loaded rides with predictable behavior.

ENGINEERING & PERFORMANCE

A reinforced bias-ply carcass maintains structural integrity under passenger weight and cargo demands, effectively dampening highway vibrations and road noise. The street-pattern tread compound balances extended service life with dependable wet and dry traction across paved surfaces. An offset center groove runs longitudinally along the tread to promote steady straight-line tracking at sustained speeds, reducing lateral drift during normal touring conditions. This tubeless design allows direct air pressure adjustment without an inner tube while protecting rim edges from debris impact.

KEY FEATURES

• Tubeless bias-ply tires designed for cruiser motorcycles
• Street-optimized tread pattern engineered for paved roads
• Offset center groove enhances longitudinal stability
• Reinforced carcass supports passenger and cargo loads
• Balanced rubber compound maximizes tread wear and grip retention
• Blackwall casing matches standard cruiser tire styling
• Direct OE replacement for select metric cruiser platforms
• Specifically sized for 170/80-15 77H wheel applications

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand: Dunlop
• Part Name: D404
• Product Type: Rear Motorcycle Tire
• Material: Rubber (Tubeless Bias-Ply)
• Compatible Trims: Honda Shadow Aero, Yamaha V-Star 1100, Yamaha Royal Star, Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad

FITMENT

• Honda Shadow Aero (rear position)
• Yamaha V-Star 1100 (rear position)
• Yamaha Royal Star (rear position)
• Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad (rear position)

WHY RIDERS CHOOSE THIS

Riders choose the D404 rear tire because its classic bias-ply layout provides predictable cornering behavior and consistent feedback on paved highways. The offset center groove and stiff carcass work together to eliminate wandering at cruising speeds while supporting heavier bike geometries without sacrificing ride comfort. Its carefully tuned tread compound extends interchange intervals and maintains firm ground contact through routine commuter miles or weekend touring runs. As a trusted OE alternative for metric cruisers needing a 170/80-15 footprint, it restores factory handling characteristics while delivering the straightforward maintenance and proven durability that cruiser owners expect.