Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2 vs Angel GT 2 Ducati Multistrada Tyres Review ENG / DEU with Subtitles

Pirelli Scorpion Trail II vs Pirelli Angel GT II tyre / tire review, in this episode we look at both tyres and explore which one you should fit to your Ducati Multistrada. We look at wear / performance and wet weather grip, and see which is the best sports / touring tyre.
This is the ninth video in a series about buying and ownership of a Ducati Multistrada and my personal long-term experience over 3 years and 20,000 km.
The Ducati Multistrada does have some other important issues you need to be aware of, so I am going to cover the common problems, tyre choice, comfort, brakes and maintenance, touring, servicing, electrical issues, gearbox problems, modifications and the exhaust system.
I am going to share my honest, straight forward review of what you can expect from buying a used Ducati Multistrada and the issues and problems I have experienced and how to fix them.
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[@e.y.7111]

You are amazing... all this knowledge, explanations, descriptions... and obvious hard work you put into your videos, I appreciate... I was interested in your multistrada videos at first and I started to watch all of your videos now ... please keep up sharing these precious videos

[@justthewayitis]

Good evening EY, thank you for your support and kind wishes, very much appreciated 🙏 Kindest regards Carl

[@shelmoncorrea6296]

I watched this video a couple to times to digest all the information in terms of your experience shared. I must say the review is excellent and its very helpful in choosing my next set. It is one of the best tyres video on GT II on KZbin. Will be going in for GT II on my Versys. Thank you brother for sharing. Wish you happiness and good health n wishes. Happy Riding 🤗

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Shelmon, thank you for the feedback and i hope you enjoy the GT2 on your Versys. Kindest regards Carl

[@BrouwerOsteopathie]

Great tyre review. I was just considering which of the two tyres I should put on my bike. Thank you!

[@justthewayitis]

Your very welcome, what tyres will you fit ?

[@AugustoNielsen]

Thanks for the video! I have a CBR500R, I use it every day to work and I was looking for a longer lasting tire. I bought the GT II for my bike after seeing your video. I'm from Brazil. Thanks!

[@justthewayitis]

Hi João, thank you for your feedback, glad the video helped you. The CBR500R is a great bike and I hope you enjoy your new tyres. Best wishes Carl

[@cas3y-midus]

Thanks for the review!

[@justthewayitis]

Hello Kenneth, thank you it's very nice when viewers take the time to say that. More episodes to come, best wishes Carl

[@christianvandewetering9373]

Hi Carl! In follow-up of my latest comment now I can honoustly say how glad, no thrilled I am about mounting the Pirelli GT-2's on my 2021 KTM 1290 SAS. Two track days (one very wet) and a short holiday in the German Pfalzerwald and French North Vosges later I've experienced the tremendous grip and with that the trust in riding with these tyres. The short holiday was with passenger (like 85% of my time riding is with my wife on the backseat) and even with that and pretty high lean angle the tyres are always there, it's almost ridiculous! I did lower the pressure in the rear tyre with .2 bar cold (now 2.7 cold), maybe I'll try the front too but so far this works fine for me. So thanks again for your review!

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Christian, pleased to hear you are happy with the GT-2’s on your 1290, they are simply amazing (as you have just found out) in the wet. It quite something when you change just the tyres and the whole connection to your bike changes too… in a positive way. Thank-you for letting me know. I presume you had a great holiday…Smile. Regards Carl

[@johanstrampraat1684]

Good video very helpful! I am buying the angel gt2. Thank you

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Johan, the GT2 is brilliant your have a lot of fun with them. Best wishes Carl

[@justgjt]

2013 Multi Pikes Peak. I run the Michelin Road 5's. The wet weather performance is great and the outer edges are basically slicks and if you are over that far you need as much surface contact as possible with out grooves and drainage sipes. Great tyres.

[@justthewayitis]

Hello, the 2013 PP is a beautiful bike, lucky you, thankyou for your thoughts and sharing your experience with the Road 5, yes that is a great tyre. Carl

[@phelansa23]

I fitted a set of Angel GT2’s to my BMW RS just before going on a tour. Ended up riding through a absolute torrential storm. At one one point I hit a standing puddle of water going way to fast (100mph). The force of the water knocked both my feet off the foot rests. The bike did not even twitch. I think the only thing that saved me was the excellent wet weather performance of the Angel GT2’s. I swear by them. And as the author of this video says, their grip is phenomenal when the going gets fast. I run the Scorpion 2’s on my Triumph Explorer, and love them equally as much.

[@justthewayitis]

Thank you for sharing, these are two of my favourite tyres. And as you’re clearly well aware both are brilliant!! Kindest regards Carl

[@sivagir]

Yesterday I bought a set of pirelli angel gt 2 for my z900. I think it will work better than michelin road 5. Nice review man. 👌

[@justthewayitis]

Hello, the Z900 is a very nice bike. 👍. I hope your happy with your new GT2"s. Carl

[@daveo9844]

Great info here. Thanks 🍻

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Dave, thankyou.

[@roadwarrior8560]

Great video, looking for new tyres for my vstrom 650, 90% road use. still undecided.

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Road Warrior, if you still occasionally venture down tracks and trails the Scorpion Trail 2 is the much better choice. Have fun with whatever tyre you choose. Best wishes Carl

[@gavsharpe2607]

Great review

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Gav, thank you 👍

[@stefanrachman6376]

Nice review! I ride a Hypermotard 950 and im now on my second set of Angel GTII, grip is great everywere dry wet street & track. But i can't seem to get more then 8000/9000 km's out of them, but that might just be my riding style. Mostly the harsh accelarations. Still wouldt change to a different tyre tho, these offer all i want 😁

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Stefan and welcome to the channel, yes the GT2 is a great tyre and pleased to hear your happy with them on your 950, I know some owners fit Scorpion Trail 2 tyres just to be able to green lane on the 950. Thankyou for sharing your experience and thoughts. Best wishes Carl

[@Secularworld60]

Great video thanks . I ride an fjr1300 and have tried most of the sport touring tyres all in the gt version , Michelin road 5 , metzeler roadtec 01 , angel gts and currently have the Dunlop road smart 4 . I’ve noticed the profiles on all the tyres differ and the subsequent edge wear .from memory I think the angels gt 2s had a slightly flatter profile . Just did a 4000km tour down in tassie on the dunlops and was really impressed on the lean angles on wet roads . I think the tyre technology is simply amazing now on all the sport touring tyres and those sphincter tightening moments we all have at some stage in the wet are probably not justified .

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Nick, I agree, nearly all the recent top brand tyres are really good, and it’s hard to pick a favourite, almost all of them have performance capabilities that exceed normal rider abilities especially on our busy roads. Thank you for your feedback and leaving a comment Kindest regards Carl

[@gregorytragitt2208]

I loved my Multistrada 1260S original Scorpion Trail II tires on pavement and gravel. After 7000 mi I needed to replace them. The shop only had Angel GTII to fit. I had really liked Angel GT on other motorcycles; so, I was happy to buy them. After 400 mi I got rid of them, and went back to the Scorpion Trail II. The Angel GT wobbled on grooved pavement and in strong wind possibly because of the radial grooves. I just replaced my second set of Scorpion II for Michelin Road 6 GT to see if I could get longer life, because I like to take long trips and can't replace tires during the trip. I never tried the Angel GT II on gravel, but I suspect they would not perform nearly as good as the Scorpion Trail II. I can't say that the Michelin did any better in very twisty roads than the Scorpion Trail II. I only have about 2700 mi on the Michelin tires. I found that Michelin Power tires cupped on the front tire on my 2017 SuperSport. I hope the Road 6 will not.

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Gregory, welcome and thank you for sharing your experience. I too really enjoyed the Scorpion Trail II... it's a great tyre. I hope you get good life from your Road 6 tyres, a lot of riders like them. Best wishes Carl

[@nevillebriggs1002]

I've been running the Angel GT11s on my aprilia Caponord 1200 over the last couple of years and they have been fantastic, much better than the Michelin Road 5s which had very uneven wear by about half way through their life.

[@justthewayitis]

Hello Neville, the Aprilia 1200 is a nice bike, good to hear you can recommend the GT2 for other owners. Thankyou for your feedback. Best wishes Carl

[@daCav_]

I'm Just leaving a comment here on the brutal honnesty saying "If you landed here Just for the Review, that's ok, the Review is over". Very nice of you

[@justthewayitis]

Hi, thank you 🙏, it’s not my best work, it was a very early video when I had just started the channel. But, the tyres are great 👍 Best wishes Carl

[@rickhowell5192]

Great tyre review and very interesting, well done. Sounds like the GT2’s are great for wet weather! However, I think the reason you are touching your pegs down, has much more to do with the profile of the GT2 compared to the Trail 2. The profile is changing the point on the bike which comes into contact with the ground. I think maybe the profile of the Trail2 means you have to lean further than the GT2’s, this could also be the reason Ducati has the Trail2 as it’s preferred tyre.

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Rick, welcome to the channel and thank you for the feedback. Yes you could be right about the shape / profile having a greater effect on lean angle than the actual compound. These days nearly all the tyre manufacturers make good tyres and we are lucky to have so many good options. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series. Carl

[@rickhowell5192]

@@justthewayitis Thanks Carl, definitely enjoying the channel. Keep up the good work. 😎

[@MrBolle900]

Hallo, gutes Video! Ich fahre den Angel GT2 bereits mehrfach auf meiner Yamaha XJR 1300. Ein unglaublich guter Reifen. Ich kann Deinem Fazit nur zustimmen! Für meine GS 1250, habe ich mir diese Reifen auch gerade geholt, weil der Bridgestone A41 (Werksbereifung), einfach nur Frust erzeugt und sehr laut ist. Ich warte nun auf endlich besseres Wetter, um ihn zu testen. Danke für Dein Video. Ralf

[@justthewayitis]

Hallo Ralf, ja, der GTII ist sehr gut, es ist schön zu hören, dass er dir auf der GS gefällt, vielleicht probiere ich das später im Jahr aus. Wir warten alle auf den Frühling... LG Carl

[@thomasbstein1447]

Good Review, I have had Both of them on my Multi. Let me make some remarks: usally, When you are Right-handed you will scratch Pegs on the left side and Vice versa (learned from a Valentino Interview), Avoid scratching the pegs By leaning your upper body into the curve, Not so much Necessary

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Thomas, thank you. I did not know that about left / right handed people or that Valentino talked about this. Great feedback thankyou very much. CARL

[@TheCvac]

I have mounted Dunlop Roadsmart 4 SP on my multi. The bike has become very wobbly at higher cruising speeds. All was well on old tires, Pirelli Angel GT. I have checked the balance on both wheels.

[@justthewayitis]

Without physically checking the bike I can’t think of anything obvious , other than rechecking everything that was removed has been refitted correctly , tyres mounted in the correct rotation direction, pressure’s correct, balance mark on tyre is positioned next to the tyre valve, (if they have one), sorry I can’t be more help Cvac… Carl

[@gjkMN]

Maybe next tires will be the Dunlop Mutants? I'm reading good things about them, really interesting look and compound.

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Grant, yes many owners report good things. When you have installed them and got some miles under your belt, perhaps you can report back here with your thoughts... Best wishes Carl

[@glimpseofcambodia]

6:33 Wow ! I never heard of this! It’s something legal requirement, it’s very important that the riders are completely got insurance indirectly when they got accidents because of tires branding

[@justthewayitis]

Hello and welcome, just check with Pirelli in your country. Yes you can change tyres but you just need to call Pirelli and make sure the tyre you want is approved in your country or region. Best wishes Carl

[@paul8161]

Great review on tyres,, because I just fitted some from going from knackered avon av79 four year old tyres ,that were both square front and rear, the pirelli gt 2 feel great so far only done a handful of miles,,and I have new chain and sprockets but now looking to get bike in garage to look at front brakes as rubbing,, grrr allways something eh.🤦‍♂️😂

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Paul , glad to hear you are enjoying them they are great tyres. Yes always something to do 😉 it keeps you busy 🙋🏻‍♂️ Best wishes Carl

[@paul8161]

@justthewayitis many thanks for the reply, yes it's back to the garage today for the chap to look at because it wasn't doing it before it went in the garage but was unfortunately after it cam out.

[@MouldyPIX]

Interesting video, have you tried any other manufacturers? I’ve done 38,000 miles on my 1260s and have never got on with any Pirelli tyre, Michelin Road 5’s are a perfect match for the MultiStrada. I’m just waiting for someone to post up a review of the new Road 6’s on the MultiStrada…. Keep up the interesting vids..👍

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Trevor, thank you for the comment. I have not done enough miles on the multi to try more than just the 3 Pirelli tyres... but like you I am eagerly awaiting a review of the Road 6, it should be good..I hope. I did put Road 5 on my old CBR1000F and liked them. Carl

[@danut19841]

I have 3k miles with Pilot road 6 on MTS 1260. In terms of performance these are outstanding, you can hardly say if it’s wet or dry (city), my maximum lean angle was 43 on Ducati app, the only time it sliped I was on a twisty road in the mountains and there was 8 degrees celsius, nothing scarry anyways. As a compariso with road 5, I’ll say …. The performance is very similar. Btw, the wear looks good so far

[@justthewayitis]

Thank you for sharing your experience so other owners can read and learn Have a great summer 🤙

[@williamschurger9230]

Very helpful review. Please tell me if you recommend the A spec Pirelli GT 2 for the Multi rather than the standard version. Thanks!

[@justthewayitis]

Hi William and welcome. GT2 in standard spec is my choice, you can use the slightly harder rated version but the multistrada is not that heavy (220kg) and so I dont think you would gain anything from it. The standard tyre grips incredibly well and last a long time. Best wishes Carl

[@jimmarshall807]

Sold! If only Scorpion Trails weren't out of stock everywhere in my bike's front size...

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Jim , scorpion trail 3 is now out you might consider trying that. Carl

[@jimmarshall807]

@@justthewayitis I've actually been trying to find some 3s sized to fit my Guzzi V7 but it will be the end of April before they hit the UK, so a few weeks' more squirreling on the worn OE Dunlops to come...

[@justthewayitis]

@jimmarshall807 then I hope you enjoy them when they arrive 🤞best wishes Carl

[@LushmanGB]

Thanks for the video. My tyres are almost new (scorpion trail 2) but I will definitely consider the angel gt2 next time. Have you ridden the BMW since the last video,?

[@justthewayitis]

Yes, three different ones in fact. More to come in the following episodes. Are you still enjoying your beautiful silver rocket ? Have you "bonded yet" with her, smile. Carl

[@LushmanGB]

@@justthewayitis yes I am loving it. Thanks. 😃😃

[@kyrillis40]

“I went from a wife that didn’t care about riding to doing 3000 km” - great to hear that changing the wife worked out fine! ))) (disclaimer- humor!)

[@justthewayitis]

LOL....very good. Hello and welcome Kyrillos to the channel. Carl

[@pedroesally]

First of all, thank you for this video, it is excellent. Second, and maybe if you can help, i have a Benelli TRK502 (heavy bike hehehe for 500cc 220kg), i made big trips with 3 cases and passenger however sometimes i miss a little bit light off road just for fun and explore new landscapes, the scorpion trail 2 is a good option to try or angel gt2 because i made big trips (2000kms or more). thanks for help !

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Pedro, GT2 for better mileage and last longer than ST2, but if want off road to, maybe the Michelin Anakee Adventure. ST2 and GT2 are both very good tyres, ST2 is better on gravel than GT2 which 100% road. Carl

[@pedroesally]

@@justthewayitis thanks for the help! Ride safe ✌️

[@schemkesa]

Thanks for explaining. I always loved the Angel GT1, (because they're cheaper, and gave me all the confidence and grip I needed) but for now I've mounted the GT2. (because there we're no more GT1 in stock, lol) What I always wondered, is how you can feel or communicate with the tyres. In my car I can feel/hear that I am on the edge of the grip and they begin to slide, but on my bike I don't hear or feel it. I just have to trust them ;-) Can you please try to explain what you feel for feedback and that you're on the edge of grip. Thanks in advance.

[@justthewayitis]

Hello Antoine, and welcome to the channel. To answer or to try to answer that question in this comments section would take ages...so I will try to remember to do this in the next tyre review. I hope you have fun with your new GT2's. Best wishes Carl

[@justthewayitis]

Just to be clear.... I can NOT feel a tyre sliding, I'm just an average rider with zero track day experience. The first thing I know about a rear tyre sliding is the traction control system cutting in. Smile.

[@artmchugh5644]

On my multistrada I run whatever I find in the pile behind the shop !!! Sometimes you find a real jem !!! I'm old and at my pace any tire will work!!! On my 2001 ST2 I put 205,000 miles her and over that time I BOUGHT !!!! 5 NEW ONES !!! that's it . Every other tire was used and some repaired 😁😁😁 right now I have 15 tires hanging in my garage!!! All the $$$ I save I spend on gas !!!! 😀😀😀😀

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Art, always an interesting share from you, thankyou... if only my yard had a tyre selection area I wouldbe happy... my wife not so... Best wishes and have a great evening. Carl

[@artmchugh5644]

@@justthewayitis thanks Carl !!! Riding is the best ,yes !!!😁😁😁🏍🏍🏍🏍 my 2015 is my second multistrada here is my video of the first one!! Enjoy!! My memory sucks so if I sent you this I am sorry 😀😀😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGPTaqCoZp5gh7M

[@nakedkiwitraveler]

Hi from New Zealand, awesome video mate. How did you find the Scorpion trail two in the wet. I am at more interested in the trail two as some of the roads I tour on is dirt. What pressures do you run?

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Dan and welcome to the channel, ST2 are good in the wet not as good as the GT2 but fine. Pressure are standard -.3 bar for better grip front and rear. 8-10k km and great performance throughout the life of the tyre. In probably going to fit they to the GS soon too. Best wishes to you in NZ. Carl

[@stephanmiller8244]

2013 Multistrada in Australia. i rode a 7000km round trip from Townsville to the Moto GP Phillip Island last year on Pirelli Angel GTll. Out of 14 days on the road it rained 11 of them. I can honestly say these are the best tyres i have used touring in wet conditions, the grip was fantastic. I only got 8000km out of mine before replacement, maybe running to low a pressure as the bike was fully packed one up. Going again in three weeks so will try a little higher pressure in both, any thoughts? Great review

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Stephan good morning You haven’t mentioned wear front vs rear and without looking at the tyres it’s very hard to advise. But I tried raising the front from 36 psi but in doing so it reduced feel so went back to standard setting. On the rear, on tour, loaded up I ran 44/45 psi which helped maintain tyre shape and hence feel and wear. Agree with you, GT2 is amazing in the wet 👍 Have a great trip 🙋🏻‍♂️ Carl

[@mordauntbrabner3804]

2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro. I went to the Dunlap Trailmax Mission because I ride off-road every day. Heavy but so far solid. Just completed a 1300 mile road trip on Highway. No problems. I would like to try the Angel GT II for my third set but concerned about stability on dirt. The original Scorpion Trail II tyres were great on road but not that great on dirt. Have you ever ridden on Dunlops? What are your thoughts and what am I missing? Awesome videos.

[@justthewayitis]

Hi, the GT2 and ST2 are two of my favourite tyres, but personally wouldn’t take the GT2 off-road because it’s a 100% focused road tyre, and the ST2 is better and can cope with very slight work on dry surfaces-but i think your Better with your trailmax . Carl

[@kamilwilk3518]

Hi Carl, thanks a lot for taking the time to record this video. Great level of details! My question to you is the following, what would you recommend for the beginner driver like me. I have Kawasaki Versys 650 from 2020. Currently, I do some courses on race tracks to get some skills in proper cornering. Apart from that I mostly drive on asphalt roads. I am learning so confidence is not there yet. What would you recommend in this case for the best tyre? Cheers!

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Kamil, thanks for the feedback. I think the Versys has a common 120/70 and 160/60 tyre combination, which means that you have lots of options. Metzler have the M9RR which Rikkytang runs on his R1250R and he spends lots of time on track. Or for a more road touring but still fun tyre, perhaps the Angel GT2. Both tyres are I think... Are Available in your sizes. Carl.

[@BartvandenBoomgaard]

Ran the original GT’s for years on my 2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000r and it was the best tyre that I ever had. Always felt very secure in all weather types. Recently sold the Tuono and bought a R1200GS. Got fitted today with Scorpion Trail I tyres. So I’m very curious on how these will feel 😅

[@justthewayitis]

Now that is quite a change of motorbike 🙋🏻‍♂️ Tuono to GS

[@BartvandenBoomgaard]

@@justthewayitisit is, but I had the Tuono for almost 10 years and I always liked the idea of riding and owning a GS once in my life. So the Tuono whent out and a GS got in 😂

[@justthewayitis]

😊👍🙋🏻‍♂️

[@ricardoanez6436]

I changed my Pirelli scorpion trail for Michelin road 5 on my Multistrada and yes road 5 gives double the miles and more smooth tires, the problem with road 5 is cannot use then for any type of off-road and the front tire makes noise, for Multistrada stick with Michelin scorpion trail

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Ricardo, thank you for your comment and welcome to the channel. do i understand you correctly... you found the Michelin road 5 made more noise than the Scorpion Trail II. ?

[@ricardoanez6436]

@Just The Way It Is yes the front tire only, like a friction noise I believe because of those cross-cut treads, now I have a new multi with scorpions

[@justthewayitis]

Thankyou, I have been thinking about the road 5, but as the new road 6 is now available I like many others are waiting to see reviews on the new version. I hope you enjoy your new Multistrada. Carl

[@christianvandewetering9373]

I'm very curious: later on i'm going to be picking up my 1290 SAS mounted with new Pirelli Angel GT-2's!

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Christian, I hope... but also think your going to like them fitted to your SA-S 1290, they are a brilliant tyre. The 1290 motor needs a long lasting rear tyre and the GT2 is exactly that. Once you have bedded them in, perhaps leave some feedback of your thoughts for other owners and users. Best wishes Carl

[@paul8161]

I liked your video of the review of the angel gt2, you have had plenty of miles and experience on the tyres and the scorpion tyres so it was interesting to hear the differences between the tyres, i hasn't got a all singing all dancing fancy sports bike,, i have got a first generation aprilia rsv1000 millie on old avon rubber that is certainly not inspiring to say the least, i didn't realise tyre technology has come so far and i looked into the dual component tyres,, a few different tyres came out Michelin 6 dual compound and the angel gt 2, amongst the others where Bridgestone dual compound,, I'm leaning between the angel gt or road 6,s .. any help would be helpful,, i ride at a normal fastest pace, not knee down,, and it has to definitely dual compound because of lots of straight line driving so they need to last...especially as tyres arnt cheap to. Thanks Paul.

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Paul, both would work for your RSV, the GT2 would be a slightly more neutral handling tyre with great wear mileage and amazing wet grip, the R6 would be a quicker steering tyre and would drop into the corners quicker than the GT2, but the GT 2 might feel more stable once leaned over. Both are excellent 👍 Both if you’re not a knee down rider the GT2 would probably be my choice, it’s still extremely capable but just a little more natural in the way it drops into the curves. But, you might also find some good advice on the RSV forums they are going to have more experience than me with tyre choice for your bike. Let me know what you decide Carl

[@paul8161]

@justthewayitis wow great advice, many thanks for your reply..thats very sage advice..I must admit for a reality cheap bike this bike is eating up my money, as its been upgraded by myself with suspension ect, the usual but hey..once I done the bike my house will have to come next or the car not sure which, decisions, decisions 🙄🤣

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Paul, yes I know what you mean 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

Great tips sir!! What tire would you suggest to my Honda NC750X 2023 if I just want chill with a comfort riding in the city? Thanks for your good videos! cheers Forward are the tires I'm looking but not sure: 1- Metzeler Tourance Next; 2- Metzeler Sportec M5; 3- Pirelli Angel St; 4- Pirelli GT

[@justthewayitis]

Hello, if you want to ride all year and in the rain, then the Angel GT is the one I would recommend. Otherwise the Metzeler TN2 or the Pirelli ST3. Best wishes Carl

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

@@justthewayitis thank you 🙏🏻

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Leonardo your welcome 🙏

[@philliprichardson1460]

Im looking at gtIIs but am curious have you noticed them tramlining on grooved pavements... heard they wobble a lot and try to weave to follow rain grooves in road?

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Phillip, I have heard that before but mine were perfectly fine and didn’t notice that at all. They were simply brilliant tyres especially in the rain. I ride all year and found them very good indeed. Plenty of grip and feel. Mine were fitted to a 2013 Multistrada. Carl

[@Mrmotoraki]

I have a Ducati multistrada 1200 as yours! I bought the bike 2nd hand and it has the Michelin road 5. The tyres has already squared by the previous owner but I feel confident in any road when I pressure them. Now I am searching to replace them and I am between Pirelli angel gt 2 and Michelin road 6. I am mostly touring biker, some times with 2nd passengers and 3 luggages. But also in twisty road I like to ride sporty and I want to pressure the bike. I am wondering if they behave as sporty tyres because of the touring shape as you said. Because the Michelin road 6 they have more sporty shape as you said. Please tell me your opinion it will help me very much.

[@justthewayitis]

Hello Mrmotoraki and welcome to the channel. Having had Road 5 and GT2, (but on different bikes) my thoughts are. Both are brilliant and offer amazing performance. The GT2 for me was much better in the wet but... in the dry it's very close and possibly the Road 6 has the advantage. But durability probably goes to the GT2. It's a hard choice between them, both are excellent tyres. For me based on all year riding and a long lasting tyre I would choose the GT2. But you might have different yearly requirements. I hope that helps. Best wishes Carl

[@tomcatkzn]

Great review. Thanks for sharing those insights. How does the trail 2 fair on gravel roads. I do 90% tarmac, but do visit local farmers who are only accessible on gravel roads. From what you said I'm assuming the GT2 is not the right choice for me, or am I wrong. I don't speed, I stick to max 120km/hr on tar and max 80 on gravel. Oh and I ride a 1150GS. (Wish I could afford a Multistrada😭)

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Tom, great question, the Scorpion Trail 2, is great for exactly that and works great on dry gravel roads considering it's a road 90% focused tyre. The GT2 is not a good choice for that type of riding. The other tyre to look at is the Metzeler Tourance Next 2, ( pirelli and metzeler are the same company) both tyres are very good, you dont mention the year of your 1150gs but its probably 110/80/19 front and 150/70/17 rear so these sizes are available in both styles. I was recently at a tyre testing facility and saw what the Tourance Next 2 can do. Both very nice tyres. Do come back and let me know which you install on your GS. Beat wishes Carl

[@tomcatkzn]

@@justthewayitis Thank you for the prompt response. The tyre sizes were spot on for my '03. Will def look at those recommendations. The other tyre I heard a lot of good things about is the Michelin Annakee Adventure. I am trying to get a balance between smooth, relatively quiet on tarmac, with good grip specially if it rains, and only occasional gravel use.

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Tom, I actually have the Anakee adventure tyres on my current GS (you can find the complete series on my channel) and they are OK tyres, Michelin say they are 90/10 tyres but they are much more capable of road than that rating says. They are probably 75/25 tyres. I will have a full review of these later in the year, but from what you have shared about your riding requirements. The Pirelli and Metzeler are probably better suited. The one other tyre is the ContiTrailAttack 3 tyre which is extremely popular here in Germany, and ALL of my GS friends have these tyres fitted to their bikes. But that is more to do with the brand being German but it's still a great tyre. You now have lots of choices... smile. Carl

[@tomcatkzn]

@@justthewayitis 😂😊🤔 Thank for that feedback. I will definitely pass on my choice and experiences to you for future reference.

[@justthewayitis]

Have fun 👍

[@Nico-tp5to]

Dear Carl, would anything be different for a Multistrada 1100s? I do not have experience with any pirelli, my Mts had Metzeler sportec 7 RR.

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Nico, I think the M7 RR came out in 2015 so things have moved on a lot since then, but it was a good tyre. The GT2 if it’s available in those sizes would be a great tyre. Pirelli and Metzeler are the same company really and share compounds and technology. You could also check out feedback on the 1100 forums for more options. Best wishes Carl

[@andrewberg2361]

My next tyre on the V4S multi might be a M9RR . Have you considered it ?

[@justthewayitis]

No, but I might. Thankyou for the suggestion 👍pattern looks nice too. Carl

[@crisj45]

Just installed GT II on my KTM superduke GT, initial feeling is good.

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Cris they are a great tyre your probably going to have a lot of fun with them. Thank you for sharing 👍 Best wishes Carl

[@kkhalifah1019]

I didn't have a good experience with the Angel GTs on my Benelli TNT as the rubber started stripping off down the middle rather alarmingly toward the end of its life. Can't remember the mileage I got out of it (I commute on my bike) as it was around 7-8 years ago. I have stayed away from Pirellis since.

[@justthewayitis]

Hi, the GT2 is a very different tyre to the original and has much better mileage, Carl

[@Opethfan79]

What kind of seat do you have on your bike? It looks like a very nice fit and finish.

[@justthewayitis]

Hi and hello, it’s a Touratech seat, very very comfy 🙏, Carl

[@signore-solomonare1818]

Hello, I’m looking for the tires : Pirelli scorpion trail 2 vs Michelin Road 6. My Ducati comes with the scorpion trail, and yes when riding on hot road the front tires are getting wobbling, I wonder how the scorpion trail 2 performance?

[@justthewayitis]

Hello and welcome 🙏 The ST2 is much much better tyre than the original Scorpion trail and it performs very well. It’s my favourite tyre for the multistrada. The road 6 is a very good tyre but I don’t think it suits the multistrada. But many owners fit them. For me it’s Scorpion Trail II 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@signore-solomonare1818]

@@justthewayitis I read one critical review on forums, which mentioned wobbling when reaching high speed on expressway of the Michelin Road 6, and I really think that ST2 is my goto, just keep Pirelli brand on ducati. Thanks for your feedback, 👍

[@justthewayitis]

Here in Germany we have areas on the Autobahn that have no speed restrictions so I can confirm that I have experienced no high speed wobble with the ST2. Carl

[@signore-solomonare1818]

@@justthewayitis , Thanks, Mr. This helps clarify my concerns, ride safe and enjoy the great content 👍

[@justthewayitis]

Thank you 🙏

[@chrisddr3]

At 6:29 when you say that in Germany when you fit a tyre that was not originally approved for your motorbike you have to carry an approval document. Do you mean a different size other than the one homologated for your bike or just a different tyre model? A different size is illegal in the entire EU unless you have an approval document, a different tyre model made at the same size is fine. Can you get an approval for a different tyre size on your bike from a tyre manufacturer? For example I want to put road 6s on my 390 adv but it wears 100/90 r19-130/80 r17 stock sizes, and Michelin offers 110/80 r19-140/70 r17. Do you think I can email them to ask for an approval document for the latter sizes?

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Chris, when I made that video Pirelli did not have the EU approval document saying it (GT2) has been tested and approved for my multistrada. In the standard size. I called them (Pirelli) in Germany and they said there had been a delay in receiving the paperwork but the actual testing had been completed and passed. I was asked to wait a few weeks and call back, which I did and was then sent the appropriate pdf with type approval. Which we are required to carry with us here in Germany and I then ordered and fitted the GT2 on my bike. No you can’t as you mentioned fit different size tyres unless it’s approved and the tyre size is added to our owners bike paperwork. I hope you find a nice tyre for your 390 adventure, they are great bikes. Best wishes Carl

[@chrisddr3]

@@justthewayitis I understand, thank you for the rapid and detailed reply! I thought that perhaps you could get an approval document for a different tyre size from the manufacturer but it turns out I misunderstood the rigid German legislation.

[@justthewayitis]

No problem ! But it’s worth ringing Michelin and talking to them about the tyre options for your bike, they are (certainly in the uk) extremely friendly and helpful Tony Charlton is the technical manager for 2 wheel products and he can give you great advice. Say hello from me ✌️ Regards Carl

[@nikosdiavatis1838]

Ok. Gravel and soft of road?

[@justthewayitis]

Scorpion Trail 2...yes GT2... no

[@iansian829]

So whats the best angel vs scorpion ???wet and dry

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Ian, probably the GT2 in both cases, its just that the Scorpion offers a great deal of feel on the edge of the tyre which I really enjoy. Both are very good. In the wet the GT2 is simply incredible. Best wishes Carl

[@iansian829]

@@justthewayitis in dry which is the best...I am using now scorpion tail 2..triumph 1200

[@justthewayitis]

Hi Ian it really depends on the type of riding you do, if your taking your Triumph on an occasional green lane or gravel road, then probably the ST2, but if its 100% on road, then the GT2 is a great tyre. Carl

[@iansian829]

@@justthewayitis why is the gt2 not great in gravel

[@justthewayitis]

Basicaly the shape of tyre and tread pattern and compound. Pirelli have a good web site with lots of information about the difference between all their tyres and which ones to choose. Maybe go and have look and read. Lots of information there. Carl

[@anonymousanonymous8306]

Angel GT2 is quite slippy at the edge, also the profile is too flat, totally unlike the sharper profile of Rosso Corsas. Center is wearing like iron, shoulder is getting pretty ate up already.

[@justthewayitis]

Thank you for sharing your experience, please confirm which motorbike the tyres are fitted too, that will help others reading your comment. Thank you Carl

[@michaeldobson8859]

A few hints: You change subject lines fast and furious. Try slowing down your speech and stick to one subject line for a longer discussion. Don’t mix ride stories with technical discussion. You talk too fast, slow down your speech. Your garage has a strong echo, install some sound absorption panels to stop the echoing.

[@justthewayitis]

Hello Michael thank you for your feedback. Yes I will try to slow down, but I have been told my videos are already to long....smile. I mixed technical with a biking story to help viewers understand just how capable the Angel GT II is in the rain. As for the slight echo in my garage, I am trying my best to work with what I have available. Please remember I dont get paid or earn anything from making these videos, this is just a hobby for me... a way to help other riders and owners. Perhaps this might change in a few years if the channel grows and we get a sponsor... then I could invest in improving production. Best wishes Carl and have a great weekend.

[@Nico-tp5to]

@@justthewayitis good aswer to silly remark. Thanks for the review!

[@justthewayitis]

Hello Nico, thank you 👍

[@robsonenduro3316]

so Angel GT are much worse then GT2?

[@justthewayitis]

The GT2 is a big step forward over the Original GT. Yes.

[@roadwarrior8560]

Great video, looking for new tyres for my vstrom 650, 90% road use. still undecided.

[@justthewayitis]

Dont forget to let us know which tyres you choose 👍

[@roadwarrior8560]

@@justthewayitis Will do, thanks.