D607 vs Anakee vs Trailattack vs Tourance EXP

**Devil** · 30th November 2009, 13:23

Hey all, I have two weeks in the south island coming up, it'll be pretty much all on seal, 2up with the kitchen sink on my 1200GSA. I have experience with the Tourance EXP and found it to be a fantastic tyre, but a new set is $650!!!
Has anyone used the Dunlop D607, Conti Trailattack or the Anakee and how have you found them? They're all cheaper than the EXP.

I will end up shelling out for the EXP in the end if there aren't any worthy contenders.
So yeah, big bike, heavy load, all seal, about 5000km for the trip.

Help?

**trustme** · 30th November 2009, 13:39

Check out Avon Distanzia's , get a good rap from GS riders on ADV. Run them on the Scrambler & am very happy, for me they work better than the Anakees & way cheaper than the Tourance.

**XF650** · 30th November 2009, 14:00

Set shouldn't be more than $300 fitted. That's assuming they come in your sizes.

**Waihou Thumper** · 30th November 2009, 14:24

Lots and lots of rubber there....

**GSers** · 30th November 2009, 15:56

Originally Posted by Devil

Hey all, I have two weeks in the south island coming up, it'll be pretty much all on seal, 2up with the kitchen sink on my 1200GSA. I have experience with the Tourance EXP and found it to be a fantastic tyre, but a new set is $650!!!
Has anyone used the Dunlop D607, Conti Trailattack or the Anakee and how have you found them? They're all cheaper than the EXP.

I will end up shelling out for the EXP in the end if there aren't any worthy contenders.
So yeah, big bike, heavy load, all seal, about 5000km for the trip.

Help?

I used tourance's, anakee and have just clocked up 2500kms on a set of conti trail attacks 2 up and including the kitchen sink on an 1100 once these are worn out I will probably be going back to the anakee I think they seem to have worn the best for my style ( or lack of ) riding all 2 up and loaded.
About 10,000kms out of the back tyre wearing both the center and the edges fairly evenly
regards GSers

**Devil** · 30th November 2009, 16:56

Originally Posted by GSers

I used tourance's, anakee and have just clocked up 2500kms on a set of conti trail attacks 2 up and including the kitchen sink on an 1100 once these are worn out I will probably be going back to the anakee I think they seem to have worn the best for my style ( or lack of ) riding all 2 up and loaded.
About 10,000kms out of the back tyre wearing both the center and the edges fairly evenly
regards GSers

Thanks. Good feedback. Looks like a set of anakees will be around the $500 mark.

I'm not entirely enamoured with the Mitas, although the only evidence I have to go with is with the E-09 one up by myself. I might get around to trying them, but with her on board and really wanting to enjoy the 5k i'd like to stick to the more proven ones.
I'll get around to trying them though. Cheers.

**NordieBoy** · 30th November 2009, 18:14

Originally Posted by Devil

I'm not entirely enamoured with the Mitas, although the only evidence I have to go with is with the E-09 one up by myself. I might get around to trying them, but with her on board and really wanting to enjoy the 5k i'd like to stick to the more proven ones.

The E07 would be more betterer almost everywhere than the E09 on the bigger bike and the E08 is their 70-30 tyre.
The E08 is aimed at the same market as the Shinko 705 ($250 odd a pair).

**pete376403** · 30th November 2009, 18:27

If the whole trip is going to be seal why are you limiting your choice to 'adventure" tyres (ie by definition slightly off roadable) - you could choose pure road tyres for better handling and wear.

**warewolf** · 30th November 2009, 19:32

I got a mailer from vroom.co.nz today, offering New Clearance specials (!!) on Heidenau K76 (anakee or E-08 like things) front 110/80B-19 $155, rear 150/70B-17 $195. Bizarrely these are not listed on their web site either by brand or in their closeout/specials area. (Dunno what sizes are on the 1200, but consider this a Public Service Announcement for everyone

.)

Also offered were Heidenau K60, front 110/80B-19 $185 and 90/90-21 $115, Rears 130/80-17 $155, 150/70B-17 $225, 140/80-18 $235, 150/70-18 $235. These are much like a Mitas E-07 or Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara pattern, and are well thought of by Aussie riders.

I toured for a week on an 1150GS, two-up with wine instead of the sink. It had Anakees and I liked them - but as a rule I like all Michelin tyres, I really like their feel & feedback.

Pete... Anakees, Tourance EXP, Mitas E-08, and the aforementioned K76 are basically road tyres in sizes to suit big adventure bikes, with some tread styling to make them look a little 'rugged'.

**Jantar** · 30th November 2009, 20:10

I have just changed from a Trail Attack rear back to a Pirelli Scorpion. I found the trail Attack to be the best wearing tyre I have ever fitted to the Vstrom, getting almost twice the distance that the origional Bridgestone Trail Wing gave. It is a very good tyre on sealed roads, or on hard packed dirt, but a real handful in thick gravel and absolutely hopeless on wet mud or clay.

I still have a Trail Attack on the front.

**Devil** · 30th November 2009, 20:59

Originally Posted by pete376403

If the whole trip is going to be seal why are you limiting your choice to 'adventure" tyres (ie by definition slightly off roadable) - you could choose pure road tyres for better handling and wear.

Yeah the thing is finding ones in the right size. Pretty sure no problem finding the rear in a road tyre (150/17 17), but finding a front in 19" that isn't a cruiser tyre is hard work. I do give them a fairly hard time and the Tourance EXP may as well be a sports tyre for an adventure bike...

Hrm, those conti's did look ok. How were they on wet seal?

**Devil** · 1st December 2009, 09:15

Hrm, I see you can also get conti roadattacks in a 19" front...

**Waihou Thumper** · 1st December 2009, 11:35

Originally Posted by warewolf

I got a mailer from vroom.co.nz today, offering New Clearance specials (!!) on Heidenau K76 (anakee or E-08 like things) front 110/80B-19 $155, rear 150/70B-17 $195. Bizarrely these are not listed on their web site either by brand or in their closeout/specials area. (Dunno what sizes are on the 1200, but consider this a Public Service Announcement for everyone

.)

Also offered were Heidenau K60, front 110/80B-19 $185 and 90/90-21 $115, Rears 130/80-17 $155, 150/70B-17 $225, 140/80-18 $235, 150/70-18 $235. These are much like a Mitas E-07 or Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara pattern, and are well thought of by Aussie riders.

I toured for a week on an 1150GS, two-up with wine instead of the sink. It had Anakees and I liked them - but as a rule I like all Michelin tyres, I really like their feel & feedback.

Pete... Anakees, Tourance EXP, Mitas E-08, and the aforementioned K76 are basically road tyres in sizes to suit big adventure bikes, with some tread styling to make them look a little 'rugged'.

Thanks Colin, I just bought two Heidenau tyres....Good price and free delivery.
Cheers Mate!

**Devil** · 1st December 2009, 12:12

I just held some roadattacks and trailattacks next to each other and far prefer the profile of the trailattacks. Might have to give them a go!

Nearly ready for the trip, just picked up an airfilter, oil filter, brake pads and oil. Now for some new plugs and we're good to go!

**Frodo** · 1st December 2009, 20:07

Originally Posted by XF650

Set shouldn't be more than $300 fitted. That's assuming they come in your sizes.

I'm trying to wear out my E-08s. After about 20,000km on the front (mostly commuting), I replaced it with an Anakee. I'm over 25,000km with the E-08 on the back, mostly commuting miles and will replace that with an Anakee. So these E-08s are cheap to buy and last far too long. But they are as slippery as sh*t in the wet. And they have a bit of problem with the tread lifting. I didn't find them as good in gravel as the stiff carcase doesn't respond much to lower pressures (but I'm not a particularly aggressive rider). The Anakees are radials, the E-08s are X-ply.

I commute 90km per day in heavy traffic in all weather, so I want a tyre that performs in the wet. Nice if its okay in gravel. And great if it sticks in the twisties. And gets good miles. The Anakee ticks all those boxes. Silica compound helps the wet traction and mileage trade-off. Paid $400 for a pair.

Cheers