Tyre choice for adventure riding? (Mixing road and off-road)

**NordieBoy** · 13th October 2015, 08:21

Only 8000?

**Digitdion** · 14th October 2015, 09:20

I had Michelin Anakee 3's put on my 09 1200gs a few weeks ago. Done about 2000 k's on them now.
Very happy with them. Nice and assured on the black top. And they hook up well on bumpy and dusty as hell gravel. I want a tyre that will perform on the road and do ok on gravel. I do not need a hard core off road tyre, and can not afford them for the big bike. I would chew threw way to many off road tyres on the big beemer.
A thumbs up for the Anakee 3.

**pete-blen** · 14th October 2015, 17:50

Avon's new ADV tyre.... trailrider...
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/si...?itok=es2A2vmz

http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=t&rct...xVXBEhtnNF7u0g

**_Shrek_** · 17th October 2015, 10:22

Originally Posted by Digitdion

I had Michelin Anakee 3's put on my 09 1200gs a few weeks ago. Done about 2000 k's on them now.

can let us know how many k's you get out of them cheers

**Padmei** · 17th October 2015, 11:00

Originally Posted by mikemike104

Finally replaced aging TW41 and E705 with new Shinkos on the Transalp, went out on Sunday and explored the as yet unopened Cambridge expressway. Threw a bit of everything at the new tires and was impressed over all, they reminded me of riding an actual dirt bike in soft dirt and felt great while stood up on all sorts of gravel. I even found a long nice patch of decent mud and was very happy with the way the tires handled it.

I was told I should expect 4000k's, not bad for the little I paid for them

Just put one 804 on the rear. will be interesting to see the difference between the e07 & this. $135 off tme. not bad i thought

**Digitdion** · 19th October 2015, 17:30

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

can let us know how many k's you get out of them cheers

Yeah Will do!

**RMOTO** · 20th October 2015, 08:23

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

can let us know how many k's you get out of them cheers

Hi ya Shrek

A couple of local ADV riders have put up reviews on the Michelin Anakee 3 on RemoteMoto. Currently it has an overall rating of 73% with the following life stats:

Tyre life (Conservative riding) 10,400 km 2.5 cents per km
Tyre life (General riding) 9,000 km 2.9 cents per km
Tyre life (Aggressive riding) 6,400 km 4 cents per km

Review here: Michelin Anakee 3 Review

**_Shrek_** · 20th October 2015, 13:14

Originally Posted by RMOTO

Hi ya Shrek

A couple of local ADV riders have put up reviews on the Michelin Anakee 3 on RemoteMoto. Currently it has an overall rating of 73% with the following life stats:

Tyre life (Conservative riding) 10,400 km 2.5 cents per km
Tyre life (General riding) 9,000 km 2.9 cents per km
Tyre life (Aggressive riding) 6,400 km 4 cents per km

Review here: Michelin Anakee 3 Review

cheers

as I seem to be doing a lot more on road as Mrs S now has a tractor so may just have to move off knobblies for a while

**Underground** · 25th October 2015, 08:57

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

cheers

as I seem to be doing a lot more on road as Mrs S now has a tractor so may just have to move off knobblies for a while

I've been running A3's for 10,500km now Shrek and they are half worn, fairly aggressive riding I suppose you would call it (TT2000 and NI1600)
but the old Africa Twin is kind on tyres, you will manage to melt the rubber a bit quicker than that.
They are an awesome all roads tyre, just don't expect the front to keep you upright if you come across a bit of slick wet clay... DAMHIK

**Shadowjack** · 26th October 2015, 08:05

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

can let us know how many k's you get out of them cheers

Hi Shrek,
Fitted Anakee 3's to the DR650 15,000 kms ago, and the rear is now down to what I take are the wear indicators. That's mostly commuting to town and back - not a lot of corners. They have performed surprisingly well on gravel. Obviously, the DR has not got the physical, er, presence of the GS, but comment added for what it's worth.

**MarkH** · 6th November 2015, 16:06

Originally Posted by MarkH

I'm also trying to decide what the bike should be using for all the normal riding where it is mainly seal along with some gravel. I liked the Shinko E700 tyres when I got them but half worn they don't really feel that great on gravel, still perfectly fine on sealed roads though.
My front E07 that came on the bike is still lasting well and I'm tempted to keep using that one and buy a new E07 for the rear, I suspect that they will work out cheaper than the Shinko tyres due to how long they tend to last.

https://oztoice.wordpress.com/about/...my-new-staple/
A pretty thorough review of the E-07 tyres.

My front is now down to 2mm so I'm thinking of buying a new front and an 18" rear E-07.
I'm thinking that they might be the best choice in several ways for 50/50 tyres.

**NordieBoy** · 8th November 2015, 06:53

I'd go along with most of what he's saying, but I'd put an MT21 on the front and as I don't go fast, run 20f/18r pressures when off the seal.

But you'd have to try getting the Shinko 705's off my bike first...

**RMOTO** · 10th November 2015, 11:18

A solid review on the Pirelli MT21 by warewolf. Pirelli MT21 Review Interesting to hear of the damage caused by the rocky terrain.

That's two great reviews on this tyre by warewolf and Te Hopo. Feel free to upload yours

**_Shrek_** · 14th November 2015, 15:15

Originally Posted by Shadowjack

Hi Shrek,
Fitted Anakee 3's to the DR650 15,000 kms ago, and the rear is now down to what I take are the wear indicators. That's mostly commuting to town and back - not a lot of corners. They have performed surprisingly well on gravel. Obviously, the DR has not got the physical, er, presence of the GS, but comment added for what it's worth.

just brought a set today but wont be able to fit then until we get back from Nelson via the West Coast, we're doing the WRR & bailing at Wanaka, so the TKC80's will be knackered