BMW R1250GS Anakee Adventure tyres, too noisy. Are the Michelin Road 6's any quieter?🤔

[@hrmacdonald4471]

I agree a noisy tire can be annoying & for the type of riding you will be doing , the Michelin Road 6 tires are a very good choice. Nice to see Nippy Normans recognize the great content of your videos...you are indeed a great advocate for them. Thanks for the video & stay safe!

[@gsd32i]

lol. I have spent a bit of money with NM ,like a few people, all trying to drip feed items to the GS without the wife knowing 🙄

[@thelindsayf]

About time someone is mentioned this. I test road a GS a month back and hated that raw that came up from the front and the dealer saying hes not heard of it before being an issue so had his mechanic to ride it and he said no seems ok to him and both just denied it. I since have looked at ever GS video that i could find and was amazed at how its just never ever discussed or seen as an issue but i admit some videos the sound didnt seem to be there and some it was. There was forums online discussing it but no videoes. Im in OZ and the bike had brigestone battlax adventure 41 tyres on it but ordered the GS anyway as everything about the bike was a winner so i may follow your lead and change out the tyres sooner rather than later. Like your videos, well done.

[@gsd32i]

Some people won't have an issue with the noise depending on their riding scenario, it really is a great tyre, BUT not for my day to day riding.

[@dvenohy1]

I put the Road 6 just yesterday on mine GS...and I must say from the 1st meter I could hear the difference.... actually I could not hear it as the tire noise is gone 🤩

[@gsd32i]

Nicely put.👍

[@bosnjo9063]

I've just let go my Anakee's Adventure with half of thread still left on them. It's pity... Such a good, sticky tyre but I simply couldn't stand the noise. Got myself Road 6 and man... what a difference.

[@maxnewsreport]

I have the same noise problem. Tyres makes a lot of noise on the tarmac

[@thatguy8005]

Michelins are on all my vehicles… they make super tires for cars (my Lexus and 911) and my pickup truck F150… and my R1250GS… I only buy them now. Always get top of the line.

[@andrewrowley5463]

Got my Triple Black end march with Anakees on. Found that not only are they noisy, but on certain road surfaces, they track any grooves in the tarmac which can be unnerving! 4000 miles later I've just put a set of Road 6s on and the difference is night and day. 450 miles in and they are quiet, loads of grip and very confidence inspiring. You won't regret it!

[@gsd32i]

That's the beauty of these kind of platforms, share the experience , good and not so good.👍

[@jutjub22]

that is different type of tire, try off road now.

[@handlebarsandholidays]

Really pleased to watch this review, you’ve put my mind at rest, got one more tour on my Anakee Adventures coming up and then on go the Road 6’s and out come the earplugs (LOL) ….. another great vid, keep ‘em coming !

[@gsd32i]

Thanks , those Anakees are a great tyre but too noisy for me.🤪

[@aldra744]

After Metzeler Karoo 3 all tyres are silent

[@sidoti1231]

2020 1250GS here with the Anakees. The moment I rode away from the dealership I noticed the howling of the tires. So glad there's an alternative. My previous 800GS didn't make a peep (damned if I cant recall what tires I had on it). Since I don't really off road it, ever, the Michelin's should do fine. I understand all MC tires will howl a little but the Anakees are unbearable in my opinion. Thanks for the video!

[@paulhuntley9146]

Sorry I don't understand,,?? You don't like the "Tyre Noise" ,so much that you need to change tyres ,but you say your gonna put on a SC Project Slip on Muffler, Which will certainly be noisier than the tyre noise that you don't like, But anyway ,,Road 6's are Fantastic, good choice..

[@gsd32i]

who knows re exhaust🤔but them tyres will be gone tomorrow 👍

[@topsicret2578]

I'm glad when my howling Anakee Adventure tires are replaced by the Conti Trail Attack 3 after my vacation in the Alps!!! I've never had such a loud and annoying tire...

[@unrealsuperfly]

It's a dual purpose bike, so it gets dual purpose tyres, which need more grip and thus more noise. If indeed you only ride road, you should consider buying an XR instead of a GS(A). I currently ride a GSA with Anakee's for dual purpose use, light offroad where possible, very happy with the Anakee's.

[@gsd32i]

I’ll be trying the Pirelli str’s that I had on my Africa twin next, they were pretty good . 👍

[@unrealsuperfly]

@@gsd32i Nice vids anyway man. Thanks for the nice content.

[@gsd32i]

@@unrealsuperfly if I had the xr I know exactly how long I would keep my licence ! Bad enough on the gs 😂

[@xplorulz]

XR will not be comfort as GS.

[@brentroberts1499]

I have a '12 GS that was clad with Metzlers but replaced them with Michelin Road 6's. Transformed the bike and outstanding in the rain. Best thing I ever did

[@borninkaraj]

Just picked up my 2023 r 1250 gsa and man o man the front tire is louder than my ex. I was wondering what to do till i found your video. Thanks fir the informative video

[@gsd32i]

Enjoy and thanks 😁

[@rytface]

Just traded in a 2013 lc gs with Road 5s which i loved for a 2011 1250 with the Anakee adventures tyres, taught it was just me thinking they were to loud and had a tiny bit of vibration great video glad im not the only one .

[@ivo7597]

And noob me was thinking my GS was just sucking up air, but the sound is coming from the tires, interesting. I'll swap too! Hardly offroad anyway

[@gsd32i]

Off road 🤔 let me see… oh yes when I rode the bike into my garage 👍

[@suegregory9794]

Had the anekee,s loved them, really can't see road noise as a problem, had to put 6 s on next as couldn't get anekees for love nor money, have just put 5000miles on them as love them but touring in Sept and anekees going back on

[@gl2856]

I put Road 6 on my gsa from the anakee, just because they were noisy. The road 6 are certainly less noisy , but all the noise is not just the tyres it’s the reaction of the tyres on different road surfaces , the difference between new roads and roads that have been repaired with stone chips on tar is enormous. But we’ll worth the change, but riders should not expect zero noise that can’t happen ,

[@marcfalardeau6058]

I certainly will go for the Michelin road 6 after using up my Bridgestone Batlax A41 on my GS1250 2022. Michelin tires were stock on my french moped Motobecane in 1977…I was only 14 years old and turning 60 next april! Time flies when you are having fun! Ride safe sir! Marc Quebec, Canada 😉🏍

[@gsd32i]

Still very young then ! Hope it’s not too cold ? 👍

[@marcfalardeau6058]

Indeed, it is cold, minus 20 celsius yesterday. We have reached 2,5 meters of snow since november. We usually start riding in may until the end of october…very short season! 🥶🥲 Thanks for your info. Marc 😉🏍

[@gsd32i]

@@marcfalardeau6058 Wow.. just got back from being out on the gs 7 degrees celsius and I had my electric jacket on. -20🥶too cold for me.

[@mr.p521]

Same idea to replace them with Road 6’s or similar since I ride mostly on tarmac and just occationally gravel roads but this issue don’t bother me that much so I wait until new tyres have to be purchased.

[@steviepaynter7456]

Had the Anakee's or Panakee's as i call them on my new triple black. Phoned the local tyre shop on the day i picked it up, rode 4 miles to the shop and he put me the road 6s on and kept the Panakee's and just charged me 100 quid, result. Transforms the handling of the bike its night and day.

[@WilliamWBG]

What??? LOL…..NO. The anakee tires are still great tires. Just incredibly loud. It’s just your mental bias that thinks the Road 6’s “TRANSFORMS” the handling of any motorcycle and especially a GS. Michelin Anakee’s handling is still one one best tires you can buy, just put industrial level ear plugs in

[@MrB590]

No the panakees are the michelin anakee 3,s not the adventures

[@brucemartin4608]

A year on, how have the tyres performed (particularly the noise issue)? I agree with you entirely about the awful drone that the Anakee front tyre makes and am questioning buying a GS1250 because of it. It's perfect in every other aspect, but the noise is REALLY loud, even with earplugs. Many thanks.

[@gsd32i]

Hi Bruce. I have Tourance Next 2's on it now and they are fabulous. Very quiet, no pulling to the left ,that sadly I had with the Road 6's. There is a small amount of noise that comes up through the fork tube area but TBH it's not an issue. My GS1250 is 2 years old in a few weeks and just had its service and I wouldn't swap it for the 1300(well not yet anyway), which I think has lost a bit of its GS'ness. Great bike but not for me at the moment. 1250 is a very good choice.

[@carlton683]

I would like to know how many miles will you get on the new tyres please

[@kevinthailand2567]

Not really a fair comparison. I wouldn't take a Road 6 half the places an Anakee will go. If you're a highway/city rider then yeah the Road 6 is your ticket but if you actually intend on taking your adventure bike on a real adventure then ride the Anakee

[@gsd32i]

Agree , but many have complained re the noise and swapped them for something else. Ride safe.👍

[@adventuresworthliving]

It is funny because I used the Anakee adventure tires on my VStrom for almost a year and I was very happy with them. I was ok with the noise. I decided to move to some cheaper tires and I chose the shinko 804 for the front and the Shinko 805 for the rear and I have to say that the Shinko 804 is really noisy on the front.

[@gnmurray5955]

I find it interesting that people judge the worth of a tyre by its noise …..you didn’t comment on how the Michelin’s tipped in to a corner, whether they had stability once leant over or how agile they felt, all very important qualities. I waited until my Anakee Adventures wore out then replaced them with the MCN tyre review recommendation ( twice) of Metzeler Roadtec 01s which so far are a really nice tyre to use. And they are fortunately quiet as well but that wasn’t a considered criteria.

[@gsd32i]

Geoff didn't need to comment on that as the tyres are too bloody loud. If the owner of the dealership recommends the road 6's then to be blunt that's goods enough for me. I have the power cups on my Ktm and they are similar and a great tyre so no issue with going for the 6's. Review when they are scrubbed in 🤪

[@Crsf84]

Geoff, That’s a bit of a dick comment really, The purpose of this whole vid is “road noise” Never once was safety grip ect a consideration even tho you clearly hear “they are a very sticky tyre” more than once . I have a 1100 tuono which could be on tractor tyres I wouldn’t hear a thing but the reason I watched this is my gs has 500 miles on the clock and with the standard anakees it’s absolutely shit for noise. I have an aprilia and a wife to make a racket. the purpose of the gs (for me) is long fast ish road days in the quiet . I had the gs out last weekend and it tipped into the corner lovely, Stability mid tip just sublime, Agility test complete and they will be thrown off at the 600 mile service.

[@nunovalecardoso]

With the Anakee Adventure the noise from the front tire disappears completely after 2000 km.

[@gsd32i]

I guess the tyre wears down a bit ? Thanks 👍

[@phillipcollingwood8894]

Nice to see an owners review for the gs I’m think or should I say have to swap off a zzr1400 as my hips are hurting riding it and was looking for an owners review maybe from a sports ride

[@henrikgustav2294]

Did u use any earplugs when using anakee

[@gsd32i]

Hi, no is the short answer.

[@Northernlanes]

Got Bridgestone battlax A41 on my Super Tenere, quiet, grippy, lasted 8000 miles

[@mimimmimmimim]

Hey... I'm considering the same model on the same bike... How was its handling on wet conditions when it was cold? I understand it did give enough confidence in all aspects such as twisty roads.

[@2dogs1car0pb]

I went cca 5k in alps. Lost grip sometimes in the wet on curves but I guess is to the low pressure on the back tire. Max speed on my gsa 224km/h same tires, multiple times (I commute cca 40km)

[@roadwarrior8560]

That's it, getting Road 6!! thanks for the info.

[@MalikBartholomew]

Thanks for the vid.... Does the loud noise seem to just be coming from the front tire, or do you think the rear is very loud as well?

[@gsd32i]

just the front ( I think ) still got them in my garage though 👍

[@MalikBartholomew]

@@gsd32i Got it, thanks!... I am looking at just purchasing the rear Anakkee Adventure and using a different front tire.

[@DoodleRider]

Hi there, just found your channel and I’m getting a GSA, I can see your going to get me in a load of trouble with my wife and daughter, but hay-Ho shit happens. I’m wondering what video editing suite do you use, I’ve got an old version of The Director Zone, but I can’t pixelate parts of the end film and I can see pixelization being used a lot with me. Great video, I took that bike out last Saturday and just wow, it’s what took me over the line to buy one of these beautiful bikes. I will see you around. 🤪

[@gsd32i]

Hi Trevor, I just use fcpx, they have a pretty good package and very easy to pixel things out, quite a lot! Some footage, if published would land me in trouble! On the ride home from the dealer after the service , tried a bit more of the rpm range......yup its pretty rapid. Just order loads of stuff and take the hit from the ladies all at once ! lol 🤪

[@Carlnewman68]

You have convinced me to swap also , I’m 4k miles in to great time to swap

[@gsd32i]

If you don’t do off road /gravel tracks , for me , this is definitely the way to go 😜.

[@nikoscosmos]

My friend got about 4000 miles out of first pair and 5000 out of second pair of Road 6s. I have got 10,000 miles out of a rear A41 and 5000 out of the front.

[@49googie]

Done 20k miles on road 5 and 6 just superb just done the Grossglockner in the wet two up and grip was phenomenal !. I have r1250 triple black.

[@nastytwin1019]

20k? is this a real number?

[@49googie]

@@nastytwin1019 How is not, Between road 5 and 6 tyres combined I have done now over 20k !!

[@nastytwin1019]

@@49googie my fault I read that wrong … I was thinking u said on one tire alone … lol My bad !! Lol

[@blueshurler]

I was talking to a fellow yesterday who said he got twenty thousand kilometres out of a set of Adventures

[@peterhindle8939]

Thanks for the video. I am in the process of changing from a K1600 to a Gsa and was wondering what tyres would be best suited. Had michelin road 6 on the K bike and toured around Europe last year with the Mrs did about 4000 miles on them through all types of weather. Still plenty of tread left and grip was and still is fantastic.

[@gsd32i]

Hi Peter, you more than likely have greater tyre knowledge than me, as I have basically been a fair weather rider 😂 However my GS is so good it goes out in the rain as I like riding it so much. It has the 6's on it which have done 2500 miles and are really good, BUT the front does pull to the left when hands off the bars, which in my view they should not do. Currently speaking to my dealer/tyre supplier about this. Check the forums about this issue. Not everyone has this pulling . I've undone the pinch bolts and bounced the front to align everything but still does it. Allegedly the bars shimmy at about 120mph but not sure if this is the tyre. Fabulous tyre other than what I've said. Not sure if I would buy again just from the pulling issue...I may just be unlucky.

[@blueshurler]

I've got a 23 1250 GS trophy. And it has the Michelin Adventure tires, as did my 850 GSA. When riding in a straight line I don't find them noisy at all. But as soon as you bend into a turn and get off the centre strip they do make more noise though I do not find it enough to be annoying. The tires are grippy both on road and off and I find that the slight noise is a small compromise

[@gsd32i]

Thanks for the input ......time to upgrade to the 1300?🙈

[@blueshurler]

Nah ..love my 1250.

[@markhooker1142]

Great video. At last an honest review that has highlighted the NVH issues with the GS when fitted with the dual purpose tyre on the road. I am toying with the idea of switching to a road focused tread pattern, but just can’t bring myself to shell out the extra cash. Ear plugs for me until I wear these one out 😊

[@gsd32i]

Will let you know on Wednesday or soon after when the new rubber goes on ! 👍

[@mayhemandmutilation]

Great video.. Do you know where your boss got those side tank stickers from on his GSA?🙏🏽

[@gsd32i]

Let me check

[@mayhemandmutilation]

​@@gsd32iappreciate it

[@gsd32i]

Hi, spoke to the owner of the dealership and he says as far as he recalls he purchased them from www.signaturecd.com/r-series/

[@mobeyond]

that whining noise is from driving shift or tyre？ does that wubderlich tunnel block help ?

[@gsd32i]

It's a combination of the tyres and the clutch at the front of the engine. Tunnel block is more for looks.

[@sincutti]

Hi GSD321... In terms of noise... How do you find the wind noise coming from that small screen you have fitted? What's it like when you're touring and doing motorway speeds? Thanks.

[@gsd32i]

hi. if you check out my recent tour videos you will see that on the motorways I quite happily sit at speed with no issues. There is buffet but not a problem. Last year I rode 600 miles in a day with it and was fine .

[@sincutti]

@@gsd32i Cheers! And where the new tyres worth it in the end in reducing tyre noise? I’m considering buying a set.

[@gsd32i]

@@sincutti yes they were.The oem ones are known for being a bit loud!

[@gsd32i]

@@sincutti short answer , yes .

[@CapelAdventurer]

Surely you use earplugs whilst riding? I use knobbies and they are much noisier than the adventure tyre.. no issue whatsoever with earplugs in..

[@gsd32i]

Don’t wear them for local riding , I possibly need to man up 😂

[@ericstephenson3607]

What brand of exhaust did he have fitted, looking good in black.

[@gsd32i]

Here's the website www.unitgarage.com 🤪

[@ericstephenson3607]

@@gsd32i thanks appreciated, got to be cheaper than the akropovic.

[@airevalleyclassics]

I've had Road 6 on my 1200GSA LC and initially they were quiet, but developed a loud buzz at the front after 1000 miles. Also the bike pulls to the left badly. Michelin have taken the front tyre back to be looked at and given me a refund.

[@gsd32i]

They did the same for me. Fair play to them from a customer support point of view. More than happy with my Next 2"s, great tyre and nice snd quiet.

[@kznmotorworld395]

For me...1250 adv 2020 Bridgestone A41 Way to.go... Km on bike at the moment 112.000 Km.... Bike went in for service at 90.000km. And they didn't have in stock... tried another top brand which they recommended... Was okay...till.i got a fright on hight speed.. My new tyres arrived at bmw dealer ship... Loving the BRIDGESTONE A41. RAIN...SUNSHINE.. JUST LOVING THE GS...ADVENTURE

[@gsd32i]

Great 👍

[@2dogs1car0pb]

Got the same but sometimes are slippery on the wet (Back tire) I have cca 18k km now

[@stevehaddrell3193]

Road 6's about 80% quieter than Bridgestone Battlax too!

[@mehdi-pz9iq]

i think you should wait for the road 6 gt they're made specifically for gt motorcycles

[@gsd32i]

Loads of people have these road 6's. If you need to wait then wait. 👍

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

mine came with bridgestone adventures, I have been told Anakees are noisy from others, just one of those things, live with it or get rid of them.

[@gsd32i]

yup getting rid of them Wednesday 🤪

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

@@gsd32i what are you thinking? 80/20

[@gsd32i]

@@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider the thought of binning 19k of bike leaves it to be 100/00 lol 😂 although I did thrash it around our field today around the bales of hay. Great bike and even better with quiet 🤫 tyres from Wednesday , especially here !!

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

@@gsd32i you going to do the ABR festival on it next year? Took my F750GS offroad at the farm, was fun, but definitely needing to change to spoked and add some heavier oil in the front suspension.

[@StuHNomadBiker]

Road5/6 much quieter, but i'll be honest, after years of riding GS's ... you do get road noise from many of the tyres ... Dunlop Trailsmart were also quieter for me ...

[@gsd32i]

Very happy with the 6's , especially now I can give the old girl(can I say that ?) a bit more gas! France on Thursday now she's run in. Expecting the tyres to perform very well based on my short time with them so far. 👍

[@christianneufcourt5898]

I got Bridgestone , its horrible I have to drive with headphone with noise cancellation

[@sallywilliams3957]

My favourite tyres for my 1250 are the Bridgestone A41G. Currently using Scorpion Tail 2 due to supply issues with the Bridgestones but will be back to the A41Gs for the next change as after 1000 miles on the Scorpion Trail 2s I'm not a fan as they seem to track every ridge and groove in the road ( if which there are a lot these days) whereas the A41Gs don't.

[@colinkirk3250]

There is a lot of good tyres out there for a BMW r1250 gs not just Michelin tyres lol

[@gsd32i]

Indeed there are 🙈

[@williamwatson4110]

Lovely bike

[@gsd32i]

Thanks ✌️

[@christianneufcourt5898]

$26000 bike so why bmw put those piece of ....as tires they get a good price

[@rossanoripamonti9302]

The best are metzeller tourance next 2 !!!!

[@aldra744]

I can not understand why people buy adventure bikes and put road tyres, there are plenty of far betters bikes for roads. In BMw case R 1250 RT. But if you like look of bike then you like. All we are different.

[@gsd32i]

Indeed we are … maybe as we get older having ridden sports bikes for years and done loads of track days we now want to be a bit more comfortable and upright , yup we are all different . Ride safe and enjoy the road 👍👍

[@xplorulz]

Same goes to the people who wearing a sport running shoes to the mall. They should wearing a much more suitable shoes instead. And driving a Range Rover on the road, they should buy a car instead of SUVs. On top of this its all about our own preference. ❤

[@stephenfielding7165]

Not much about the performance, cheaper to get some ear plugs

[@gsd32i]

Hi Stephen . Guess I’m just too fussy 🙈 Anakees are a good tyre but made too much noise for me and my local speed limits , which mean I don’t need earplugs . I have earplugs for when I leave the island where I live and are a must . 6’s are a great tyre . Yup agree that earplugs are a cheaper option 👍ride safe

[@stephenfielding7165]

@@gsd32i you to mate

[@christianneufcourt5898]

Can hear it with my headphones on from 35 to 6p0

[@roadwarrior8560]

at 36 mph? def a bmw rider, ffs

[@gsd32i]

LOL😂 sad, but fortunately, not entirely true all the time! Ride safe and enjoy your day 👍

[@EssexCountyPhoto]

Too noisy and far too hard.