The Presence of Dunlop and Falken in the 2025 Motorsport World
Throughout 2025, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, through its two leading brands — Dunlop and Falken — continues to strengthen its presence in the global motorsport arena. Backed by cutting-edge tire innovation and technology, both brands are actively involved in various prestigious two-wheel and four-wheel racing events, ranging from Supercross to Europe’s most renowned endurance races.
Dunlop in Motorcycle Racing (Two-Wheel)
AMA Supercross & Pro Motocross Championship 2025
The 2025 season once again highlights Dunlop’s dominance in the AMA Supercross Championship and AMA Pro Motocross Championship — the two most prestigious off-road competitions in the United States. For 16 consecutive years, Dunlop tires have been key to victories across all classes, from 450SX, 250SX West, and 250SX East in Supercross to the 450 and 250 classes in Motocross.
The demanding tracks of these championships — featuring tight lanes, dirt mounds, and sharp corners — require maximum tire performance. The Geomax series remains the weapon of choice, delivering superior traction, braking, and cornering stability, making Dunlop the top choice among world-class riders.
FIM Endurance World Championship 2025
Dunlop is also competing in the prestigious FIM Endurance World Championship, an endurance motorcycle racing series held in France, Belgium, and Japan. As of the second round, the ERC Endurance #6 team, riding a BMW equipped with Dunlop tires, holds fifth place in the overall standings.
Additionally, Dunlop serves as the official one-make tire supplier for the Superstock (SST) class at the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours race. This competition brings together top teams with bikes from BMW, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Kawasaki.
Motocross World Championship 2025
One of the most remarkable achievements comes from rider Romain Febvre, who clinched the 2025 MXGP World Champion title in the Motocross World Championship. Held across countries such as Portugal and Australia, this championship features extreme tracks with ever-changing surface conditions — demanding tires with exceptional traction, braking, and cornering performance.
Racing with the Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP, Febvre became the first rider to win the MXGP class using Dunlop Geomax tires, marking a historic victory for Dunlop — its first championship title in the premier class in 25 years.
Dunlop’s Participation in Other International Motorcycle Races
Beyond these major events, Dunlop also plays a significant role in numerous other two-wheel competitions, including the Motocross World Championship, Asia Road Racing Championship, Latin America Talent Cup, and various national championships in Japan such as the Japan Enduro Championship. This broad presence reaffirms Dunlop’s position as a leading tire brand in global motorcycle racing.
Dunlop in Car Racing (Four-Wheel)
Super GT 2025
Super GT is Japan’s most prestigious sports car racing series. This year, Dunlop tires feature on a range of renowned vehicles, including Honda, Nissan, Lexus, Subaru, Aston Martin, and Ferrari.A major milestone was achieved by the D’station Vantage GT3 team, which secured victory in the fourth round at Fuji Speedway. Competing with the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO No. 777, the team relied on Dunlop tires made with recycled carbon black — an eco-friendly innovation from Sumitomo Industries aimed at reducing future CO₂ emissions.