Dunlop Q2 Dual Compound for 1098?

[canoncrazy]

Would Motocorsa sell a pair of tires that aren't going to keep the driver safe?
Does anyone have any opinion about the Dunlop tire for race bikes? I felt comfortably agile with dual compounds on my Monster but not sure what to expect with a 1098 while dodging the high priced Pirelli. They are having a sale on Pirelli now, two for $450 plus installation. The Q2 tires are only $350 installed. The Dunlops are slightly softer than the Pirelli Touring tire not mentioned above.
It's not too late, but I have pre-ordered the Dunlops. I would like to know if I'm committing a deadly sin or unknowingly putting my bike in danger.
Thanks, Chris

(http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/Dunlop_Q2/sportmaxQ2.html)
They don't look too bad.

[ryandalling]

I race on pirelli supercorsa pros... But most of my team races on the Dunlop brand... I don't think you can go wrong either way. They feel different. To me it is a personal preference.

[duc_fan]

I've heard the Dunlops described as giving "good feedback"... which as far as I can tell, means they let go sooner.  My family has had crappy luck with Dunlops on bikes, I hated their car tires (wouldn't stick even on warm, dry pavement), so I won't ever run them on my bikes.

I run Michelin Pilots Powers, not even the fancy 2CT variant, and they stick like glue.  I can corner with complete confidence on the 900SS.

My brother Dave runs the stock Pirellis on his Triumph 675 (Dragon Supercorsa Pro OEM, which is harder than the SC2), and those stick like glue, too.

Based on this, I'll run Pirelli or Michelin.

Several folks here run Dunlops and like them just fine.  Tire choices are definitely personal preference.

If you go with the Dunlops, my recommendation based on personal experience is to scrub off the release compound before riding, go easy on them after that, work yourself up SLOWLY in cornering speed/aggressiveness in the dry, and do not trust them when it is cold/damp.

Of course, YMMV.