Best Adventure Motorcycle Tires for 2022 | Comprehensive Tire Review | Best 50/50 Tires

[@pg6576]

Hey Kyle, I'm a loyal RevZilla customer but I feel morally obligated to purchase a set of of Adventure tires from you. Your research is invaluable to us. Call you in the spring LOL

[@manybikes]

Loyalty is good and is respectable.

[@ryanmalone2681]

I tried contacting him to buy my MotoZ tires from him, and no response. I want to support him too, but there is no way to do it unfortunately.

[@Nick-vx6pr]

Same here

[@onemileattatime2642]

​@ryanmalone2681 use his merch link. Kyle will and does respond to messages, but content producers cannot respond to every comment. We know this; they try to respond to most, but if producers responded to all comments, they would get nothing else done. Search for Kyle's link in the description; support him. He does not carry the staff that a Revzilla or Dennis Kirk has.

[@amasdaha9734]

I just finished the Alaska/Deadhorse trip this year. I saw all these tires on route. Several people had the Motaz, and by the time they got to the dirt and mud of the haul road none of them were good enough. Personally i changed out an 80/20 Anakee Adventure in Fairbanks for a TKC 80 for the dirt and mud, did beautifully, and had enough tread left to get myself back to the lower 48. Mine was an 8000 mile trip, 2 set of tires, no regrets. If you don’t have the right tires you can still make it, but you may have to wait 3-4 days for the conditions to be right to finish the ride, saw some Harley’s on road tires do that too. Damn that chandelier shelf.

[@manybikes]

Nice work on the completion of your trip! Sounds.... AMAZING! This is a great example of a specific tire is good for specific "legs of a trip" and no "single tire" is prefect. I'd love to see your recap video!

[@superflycatchermtb]

Hey Kyle, great round up of the 50/50 tires. I think a lot of folks considering a 50/50 tire for their big adventure bikes want to consider road noise as one of their criteria. I've ridden the Karroo 3, the Trail Max Mission, the Motoz Adventure front and rear, and the Motoz Adventure Rear/Dual Venture front. All on a R1200GS. My Trailmax was the quietest, when it was fresh it did pretty well on dirt and gravel but sucked in the mud. It did really well on loose and jagged rocks. It felt great on the road and after 7000 miles I took it off and yet it still has tread left for next summer road trips. I also rode my friends r1200gs with Karoo 3's, it hooked up better in the dirt than the TrailMax but was noisy as hell and also vibrates. before the Trailmaxs I had the Motoz Tractionator Adventure on the front and rear and they hooked up as well as the Karoo 3's but the front was noisy and cupped quickly and vibrated at low speed on the road. Now I have a fresh Adventure Rear and the Dual Venture front and it hooks up great in dirt and gravel, feels very smooth on the road, and it's almost as quiet as the Trailmax. I think for the kind of riding I do (50/50) the Motoz Adventure Rear with Dual Venture Front is a great combo. If I'm going to do a multi state road trip with some gravel roads I put the Trailmax back on.

[@manybikes]

Fantastic feedback! Yes, the Karoo 3 are some of the bumpiest tires I have ridden on an ADV bike and they are loud too. The Desert HT is the LOUDEST ADV tire I have ever run... like a 4x4 truck on super swampers is running next to you the entire ride... WOW! I had an issue judging noise as I as on like 9 different bikes for all of these tires. The bikes with the Yosh and Leo pipes "tire noise" was not so apparent. However... the Africa Twin, CB500X BMW with stock mufflers the noises were much more pronounced. Thanks for your support! I too LOVE the ADV and DV combo as an all around 50/50 set-up.

[@wickedvivid75]

I would also like to thank you for your feedback. Between this video and your comment, I feel like I’m armed for my next adventure.

[@Allosaurus-B]

finally someone is doing the proper job on the tires! it's been up for two years, but i just stumbled across it. it's a well deserved sub sir! expecting more to come :)

[@manybikes]

Thanks! 👍. Yes, more to come. There have been 6 new tires I have tested since this video was made. Need to put them into my ranking list... and I will release a Best ADV Tires for 2025 here in a bit. Thanks for the Sub!

[@andrewtreloar7389]

Having tried almost every adventure tyre on the market from a Dunlop 606 to a Bridgestone Battleaxe, I can honestly say the Motoz tyres are the best I have ever used. The Tractionator Adventure gives exceptional grip in all conditions, including wet pavement, sand, gravel and mud with and exceptionally long life of 8000km-plus. I am yet to find better and with be sticking with these Aussie beauties for the foreseeable future.

[@manybikes]

Fantastic feedback Andrew! Thanks for sharing.

[@larrylund1138]

I really appreciate all the years and miles and information you have accumulated here. I've never seen such a complete comparison. Thanks.

[@manybikes]

My pleasure Larry! It's a labor of love for sure!

[@BlackdogADV]

I rode to the Arctic 3 times and I’m going again this year (depending on Covid restrictions). For this trip I’ll use the MotoZ Adventure rear and Rally front. This is 6,000 miles round trip for me.

[@manybikes]

Love it! Great tires for sure. Oh... I enjoy watching your channel too, keep it up!

[@owenlushadv]

Best tire reviews on the internet. Hands down. Since getting into Adventure bike riding the last couple of years, I have watched your reviews several times, and referred them more times then I could count! Keep up the great content!

[@manybikes]

Thanks for your support!

[@warewolf885]

Excellent summary, thanks Kyle. One thing you should add as a point of difference between the Motoz Adventure and RallZ: the RallZ (and the GPS) has extra silica and is designed for improved wet performance. The Adventure is ok for DRY mileage, but if you ride in the wet, either on-road or off, consider the RallZ.

[@manybikes]

100%... I have full videos on that topic and this was just a quick overview.

[@Jeremiah_Johnson139]

I came here as recommended by Big Rock Moto, and was not disappointed! Awesome info here, Kyle! I'm going to be purchasing a 2025 Africa Twin, in the next few months. The OE tires, as I understand it, are street tires. I plan on using them for the 600 mile break-in period of the engine, only, then switch to a solid 50/50 or 30/70. My focus is going to be off-road, my problem is how much on-road I have to travel to get to the off-road. I've never changed a tire on my bikes before, and from the little savings I've seen contrasted by my love of high(er) mileage tires, the savings seem to be negligible. It's a decent task to try and nail down what kind of tires you want/need. I live in the city, with the trails I'd like to ride, anywhere from 5 miles away to 15 miles away, or greater. Under 4,000 miles of wear for a tire is a deal-breaker for me. I plan on riding fire-roads to begin with, but if I hit sketchy terrain, whether mud, snow, sand, steepish hill, or what have you, I'd like to know I'll be able to get out of the situation. I've been doing some research on YT, and I thought I had come to the conclusion of going with the Dunlap Trailmax, which seem to have excellent mileage! Tgen I started looking at the Dunlap Mission (for better off-road). Now that I've seen your video, the Motoss tire you mentioned sounds like a great choice, but again it seems like it's significantly less mileage wear than the Trailmax. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@manybikes]

@@Jeremiah_Johnson139 Ian is a great guy, fantastic motorcycle reviews. You have many great questions here. I've got to get to work... but I'll pull out the laptop so I can more in depth answer your questions. If you want to call, we can chat about your situation too: 209-596-2260 Have a great day

[@Jeremiah_Johnson139]

@@manybikes Wow, much thanks for the help! I work nights, so I'll be sleeping soon. Also, I won't be purchasing for a few months, so the info isn't imminently needed. Whatever is convenient for you is fine. I'm just trying to get my info straight so I can hit the ground running... or riding. 😄

[@Mightycaptain]

Another important thing to consider is puncture resistance. A softer tire with big gaps between knobs can increase the chance for puncture. Also the stiff sidewall has advantages when hitting rocks and protecting the rims. In that regard it seems the motoz and trailmax have a real edge in both these things. And maybe the trailmax because of the narrow grooves between tread blocks and having the stiffest sidewall.

[@manybikes]

Yes, this is true. So many variables!

[@coconuciferanuts339]

stiff walls can leak air.Making it necessary to keep checking air pressure.Especially tubeless.

[@Rick92040]

Spot on. My buddy and I went to the top of the Yukon and Alaska with those two tires last year.The Trailmax went the entire 10k mile trip with no issues. Sharp rocks punctured tiny little holes in the MotoZ between the blocks. We had to use tire goop to keep the air in.

[@timothybroga1704]

​@@Rick92040just curious which motoz did you have the rock punctures the GPS rally or adventure

[@Rick92040]

@@timothybroga1704 TRACTIONATOR GPS

[@Navillus2273]

Agree with last comment. You have given more information about adventure tires than ANY other. I also am obligated to purchase my tires from you. Really appreciate what you do thanks. And Rallyz for me!!!

[@manybikes]

Thank you for your support. Lots of time and effort went into these tests. Even a little big of blood, a few broken parts, lots of sweat and only tears on a couple occasions. But... its all worth it!

[@jessepacht6382]

I have run 2 sets of Anakee Wilds (approx. 5k miles/set) on my T7 and totally agree with your assessment of that tire. Great traction, decent tread life, and good price for what you get. I'm going with Motoz Adventures for my TAT ride next summer and it sounds like that'll be a good choice as well. Thank you for a great review and keep them coming!

[@manybikes]

Awesome! Thanks for your feedback!

[@PrestonVB]

We're on the same bike! I'm just over 5k on the OE tires and liking the Michelins. How are they on the road/highway? My on/off road ratio is more road biased than I would like at the moment, i have a LONG commute (100 mile round trip). When not doing that I'm looking for practice dirt.

[@jessepacht6382]

@@PrestonVB Like most knobbies, the Anakee Wilds will get prematurely chewed up on tarmac. They do grip pavement fairly well and you get plenty of warning just before they break free. I'd look for a more 70/30 tire for your long commute and occasional dirt forays.

[@PrestonVB]

@@jessepacht6382 another is the Dunlop Trailmax Mission. My only hangup on those is their weight. That KTM 1190 has twice the power we do

[@rickmcleod3157]

What an excellent review! Really clear with great description - really helped me in my search for new tires. I also appreciated the insert of the tire data. Thanks!

[@manybikes]

My pleasure Rick. Happy you found it beneficial

[@Britishshooter]

Great review. So few people take into account how much tire weight impacts on acceleration, cornering, braking and gas mileage.

[@manybikes]

More than most think, that’s for sure! Riding a 600 lb motorcycle with 125 hp… it doesn’t matter “too much” but a 250 lb bike with 40 hp it makes a HUGE difference!!!

[@jrodriguez8216]

Kyle new to off road and this is the most useful video that i have come across and really helps me understand tires, thank you very much.

[@manybikes]

Awesome! Welcome to the fun. It’s my pleasure and if you ever have any questions, just ask.

[@luket7rider]

G'day Kyle, Great comparison! I'm sure I'm not the only one that would be very interested in a similar comparison for tubed tyres for lighter adventure bikes like the Tenere 700 and limited to those that have sidewalls that are soft enough to enable trackside puncture repair with a decent set of tyre levers. Cheers, Luke

[@manybikes]

Yes, that would be a great series. I need to get an AdvLite bike to carry that one out ;)

[@luket7rider]

@@manybikes N + 1 applies :-) I watched your comparison and then went searching for tubed versions of your top recommendations and didn't find many options.

[@camerakid76]

My Guzzi came with Anakee Adventure equipped and they’ve been great. I’d like to have a bit more confidence up front on those sand roads, so I think you sold me on the Anakee Wild. I put down a lot of miles so I don’t want to give too much of that up. Thanks for the reviews.

[@manybikes]

The Wild is a great tire. Thank you for your support!

[@BoilerRealm]

11,000 miles and counting on my Trailmax Missions on an R1200GS. They'll go to 14-15,000 I think. But they are very hard. Would not run them on a powerful bike without traction control. Pretty slippery in the rain. Happy with them on the street and gravel/dirt.

[@manybikes]

Holy Cow!!! I agree with your suggestions re: the hardness.

[@eddyennis9160]

Ran a Trailmax Mission on a trip from Bama to Big Bend To Southwest Colorado and back. Mainly 2 lane highway and back roads. Some trails. Phenomenal tire for that. Next trip, TAT from Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River, which would you prefer. I am thinking the Motoz…. Bike is a 2020 Africa Twin AS.

[@MarkAJones-uf3et]

Like the Trailmax Missions as well. Haven't had any issues on wet roads, notice they slip or slide in the looser materials though.

[@trevorcoleman5]

They tend to be seriously slippery in the rain.

[@manybikes]

Yes, for sure. I think it's the 80 hardness and the super round profile that creates less of a contact patch.

[@prepper_nation_h]

I love your depth of knowledge and the time you dedicate to both testing and reviewing tires for us. One thing I do find lacking in most of the "adventure tire" reviews is commentary on noise and vibration. Remember, the entire segment we now call "ADV" is shorthand for "adventure touring." Which implies living with a tire for long stretches of time on the road. I ran a set of Anakee Wild tires that performed exactly as you said, excellent road handling, reasonable treadlife, and sure-footed off-road traction. They were amazing brand new. But by the time they were worn about 50% they became exceedingly noisy and the front transmitted a lot of vibration through the handlebars. The knobs also began to cup significantly along the biting edge from heavy braking. The noise and vibration got so bad that I will likely not consider another set for my bike. More recently, due to a financial crunch that made buying new tires a challenge, I was gifted a front K60 Scout and a rear Shinko 805. Much to my surprise, the 805 is quite smooth and quiet riding on my bike, but the K60 up front is exceptionally noisy. Where the Anakee Wild had a loud, bassy growl, the Scout whines like a jet engine. So there are two tires I'd likely not consider again. Noise and vibration are key factors in shopping for a true adventure touring tire, so any comparative info you can provide would be hugely helpful. All those 50/50 tires you compared here are highly rated for traction and handling. But I would definitely buy the one that is the quietest and smoothest riding.

[@manybikes]

Thank you for watching and thank you for this detailed comment / inquiry. The AX41 and the Dunlop TrailMax Mission would be two of my top recommendations. The AZ41 to replace the Anakee Wild and the Mission to replace the K60 Scout. All tires have some sort of issue at some point in their lifespan. The new Motoz Dual Venture is a great front tire too. It needs to be rotated every 1500 miles or so (as soon as west is noticed) and then it keep like new characteristics for its entire lifespan… I’ve gotten 9k from one of them! Others I wasn’t so diligent and they lastsed half as long

[@prepper_nation_h]

@manybikes Thanks so much for the info on the Dual Venture! The other two I've watched quite a lot of reviews of and both were going to be top contenders for my next set of tires. But I was unfamiliar with the Dual Venture. 9k is really solid life from a fairly aggressively knobbed front. And being able to reverse mount it to even the wear is a nice feature.

[@manybikes]

@@prepper_nation_h yes Sir! When worn, it has the same downfalls of the other Knobbies. If switched often it retains the characteristics we love and it’s not too loud.

[@ewaltmana]

Like the others have said, I really appreciate your review of these tires. I've taken your advice for a few purchases! Two things you may consider including: 1) the difference in cost verses avg mileage. For example, the AX-41 may only have an avg life span. But it cost about $100 LESS than a set of MotoZ Adv Tractionators. (I've used both.) 2) I'm curious about the more aggressive tires that Mitas and Golden tyre offer. Be well! And thanks!

[@manybikes]

Good call! Thank you for your support. With most people not changing their own tires and a 2k lifespan on the AX41 vs 4k+ on the Motoz a $50 tire change will eat inot that pretty quickly. I too want to run some more Mitas and GoldenTyres. TOUGH TO GET!

[@ewaltmana]

@@manybikes You make a good point when factoring in having to pay for a tire change. Maybe it's worth mentioning!

[@evveeess925]

Grabbed some Bridgestone Ax41 and after scrubbing in almost prefer them to the Dunlop Mission Tour street bias tyres! Incredible grip, feel snd accelleration on tarmac. In the dirt its on another level. So easy to power slide. So much feel and control snd confidence inspiring. Mskes me ride better. Closest to the unicorn of the adventure tyres I’ve tried

[@manybikes]

Good to hear! I totally agree with your findings. The only downside is they don't last long.

[@fernangalindez8912]

Which would you pick if you had a long stretch of twisty roads(and maybe push the bike a little) before you hit the dirt ?

[@manybikes]

Motoz RallZ. Hands Down.

[@human1513]

Did not know they are so heavy. Fantastic video, clear, helpful and not too fast so I can follow / understand.

[@manybikes]

Thanks for watching! Happy to be of assistance.

[@Pug80]

Man I can’t describe how much your videos have assisted with selecting adv tyres. Would just love to get your thoughts on front tire choice versus rear tire choice. Currently running Rallz f/r on my Tiger 900 but have previously used a softer front which balances wear rates (Motoz Adv rear with Pirelli Scorpion Rally front).

[@manybikes]

Thanks for your support. I'd suggest the new Dual Venture front from Motoz. I think you will like it.

[@Erik-rp1hi]

I'm putting the Motoz ralley 120/80 on my street legal Honda XR650R. LA to colorado to catch the Trans continental Trail. Thanks for the insight you helped in my decision.

[@manybikes]

Awesome! Happy to be of assistance. Enjoy your trip!

[@MLuddyJr]

Really solid review. I went from TKC80s to the TKC70 Rocks on my R1200GS because I wanted better street performance. The 70 Rocks is “enough” in the dirt, but it requires me to pick my line and be conservative with what I’ll attempt in the dirt. I’m eyeballing the AX41s so I can be more adventurous off road without giving up street performance.

[@manybikes]

WARNING! Once you ride the AX41 you will be in LOVE but... you will be changing tires every 2k or so... The TKC70 Rocks I have found to be similar on the road but about 30% less capable off road as compared to the AX41. Have fun!

[@257796]

I think your assessment of that trail Max mission is spot on. I think a lot of us out here agree with you. I've even heard other guys with internet videos about tires say it's more of a street bias tire. Some of us need exactly 70/30 and that's important to have that information. I'm on the occasional dirt road, I'm on the occasional two-track fire road. That's it

[@manybikes]

The TrailMax Mission tire is perfect for what you are describing. It is smooth like a street tire and similar in performance to a 50/50 knobby tire but just a little less aggressive. Great tire none the less.

[@jutjub22]

Exactly what I need. Does a tire weight makes difference on bikes with lower power (cb500x is 35Kw), that seems to be only downside. It is almsot twice as heavy as Michelin Adventure for example.

[@stewmitchell9949]

Thank You, Kyle! I worked myself into a good tire tissy over what to ride to Alaska and back. It seems most tire opinions are biased by individual riding style. This video does a great job presenting the pros and cons of each tire for different riding styles. Well done! It's the Tractionator Adventure for me on GSA 850, knobs for the dirt and gravel, and the durability to get me there on the road. Thanks again for all your hard work on this topic! PS. noises level and vibes on the road would be helpful:)

[@manybikes]

Thanks for watching. If you'd like to purchase the Motoz Adventure DM me in IG or FB and I can get you taken care of... It is a great tire! Vibes and noise... CHECK! I do have another video I created that covers all of that in a past life of mine ;)

[@scottross3847]

Small world when I lived in MI I used to go to MCPS for my ninja 500 parts. I ended up getting an adv bike so I found this video. Thanks

[@manybikes]

Very cool!

[@skiandbike4fun]

Thank you very much for all of your in-depth reviews! Most people are concerned about rear tires and rear tire mileage, but I personally have struggled with finding a front tire I like. Any chance you could dive into some front tire reviews? All my buddies run the TKC80 front but I hate how quickly it gets cupped and it never lasts as long as my rear tire (Motoz Adventure) and I've just had the same experience with the Bridgestone front. Would be great to get some of your mileage/testing/networking expertise on the best front tires for mileage+traction+on road performance. Thanks again for all your hard work!

[@manybikes]

Well, thank you for your comment. Front tires are typically paired with the rear and typically last longer than the rear tires and most people swap them both at the same time. I have tried many different combos and do have some feedback. I am working on a front tire video... stay tuned! Thanks for your support.

[@Manta84adam]

@@manybikes Oh Yes! Thank you Sir, that is what we need and I am looking really forward to this.

[@STEFA74]

Thanks about for your knowledge of these tires. I've been using (ktm 990 adventure) several anakee wilds front 4 pcs/rear 4pcs and mileage was in front about 15000km/rear 7000km. Very good tire indeed. Another my favourite tire is this motoz tractionator adventure. Great mileage (rear driven 14980km and then change another new one) and good traction in all surface.

[@manybikes]

Thanks for the info! Real world feedback like yours is KEY. LOVE the 990!!!

[@danamaxwell2776]

For me, performance in mud is significant criteria. Would like to see your reviews include that aspect/testing.

[@manybikes]

It is so hard for me to find mud here! I need to ship all of these tires somewhere muddy and rip them all... Want to come?

[@danamaxwell2776]

@@manybikes Heck ya. But need to recover from broken leg from snowboarding in February.

[@SergeyPRKL]

Nice, best review of tires? You didn't go negative at all on any of them, you have the talent to find positive sides out of everything :)

[@manybikes]

In this video I gave the strengths of each tire… the things it does “better than others” in this group. In my detailed Ride reviews I hold nothing back and tell it how it is! That is where I discuss the darker side of some of these tires ;) Not all tires are created equal even though the are all round and made of rubber. Thanks for watching!

[@mytube335]

Hi Kyle, another great summary of the most on demand tires for adventure riders. I must say you helped me a lot in choosing the tires for my KTM 1190 Adv-R, not only for your professional point of view but also because we are riding the same bike. I usually ride on a mix of gravel/mud/sand. I am on the second set of Michelin Anakee Wild, I can't ask for more. Besides, they perform very well also on tarmac (dry and wet). Thanks again for the awesome job you have done in reviewing all these tires!

[@manybikes]

Glad to help! Nice bike too ;)

[@RedRupert64]

Well done. It's a difficult job to test and categories so many tyres. Very useful, thanks

[@manybikes]

Labor of love for sure. I’ve been on the Karoo 4 for 2 weeks now and my initial thought video went live this morning. One more added yo the list.

[@shingod700]

Thank you for switching to a post Industrial Age measuring system.

[@manybikes]

Ha! Ha! Ha! The hate mail I received when measuring in 32nds was STRONG! Like unbelievably strong. So... I report in both now ;) You are welcome.

[@erandeser5830]

Great job. Mine is crf300rally. 30% street, 50% gravel, 20% hard sand. I use the bike for touring and sightseeing off the beaten tracks. I am a tourist, not competitor. The bike is originally equipped with rather aggressive knobs that are wearing down. Your tires seem more for the big advs. what is your suggestion for my bike ?

[@manybikes]

Thanks for watching! The new Tusk WayPoint might be a great tire for your type of riding. www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/tusk-waypoint-adventure%E2%84%A2-tire-p?ref=1068&

[@deusvastator2830]

Awesome Video!! I just got into Adventure riding this year and will for sure be getting some Motoz tires when I need a new set!

[@manybikes]

Awesome! Reach out to me on IG and I can get you squared away.

[@deanholden1808]

Excellent video - thank you for sharing your wisdom! I have a 2007 KTM 640 Adventure and my riding experience is heavily-biased to off-road. I currently have DOT approved knobbies, so like a 20/80% on/off road bias. They are not always confidence-inspiring on pavement and are certainly more noisy than most other 50/50 tires I have ridden with, but are excellent in deeper gravel and the dirt; noisy on the road and wear quickly. However, I am looking to move back to more of a 50/50 setup as I want to ride a couple of dual-sport loops into Montana (Whitefish area) and the eastern Kootenay's (Grey Pass) in Canada this summer. I stick to paved secondary highways, dirt double track and gravel roads (these can be more dirt, to double track-worn 'grooves' where the vehicles have pushed the gravel away, to more uniform loose gravel.) Rarely do I ride deep gravel. I want to be able to have the tire longevity to get a 3000-4000 kms out of them this summer to complete these trips without having to replace them during the loops. I estimate the rides will be 50-70% paved with the rest dirt and loose gravel. I weigh 215lbs (plus another 40-ish pounds of gear.) (The Dunlop Trailmax Mission sounded/looked good at 50/50 but given it's weight and I am on a 640, kind of made me wonder...) What would you recommend? Thank you again!

[@manybikes]

Awesome!!! Your 640 us a unicorn of a bike.... super fun! For your bike and the riding you will be doing, I would recommend the Motoz RallZ in the rear and the Tube Type Dual Venture tire in the front. The street grip / confidence is fantastic and the off-road nature of the tire is fantastic. I think you will be impressed.

[@mikemills5144]

I too have the TrailMax on my Yamaha Super Tenere and have about 18,000 km on them and should get another 6k out of them but will probably switch to the Motoz ones next. Great video Kyle!

[@manybikes]

The mileage is crazy but the tire measurements speak as to why. Both are great, that is for sure but you will feel a difference when you run the Motoz.

[@CurtisBrandt]

Really value your expertise Kyle. Thanks for indulging all of us tire geeks! Happy New Year and I hope 2022 is awesome for you.

[@manybikes]

Same to you!

[@gilbertogranados6367]

I just ordered a front Motoz adventure 90/90-r21 for the front and a Anakee Wild 140/80-r18 for the back, after watching countless of your videos, I believe that a very good set since I couldn't find the rear Motoz in a tubeless configuration, that's why I went for the Anakee wild instead

[@manybikes]

That combo is great. Please circle back and let me know how it works for you.

[@janwigger5853]

Hello Kyle, Great informative presentation of different tires. I always look at your KZbin informative films, great job time after time. I am looking for some advise on the following. We are planning a trip in May of about 2500 miles. This will be a mix of tarmac and off-road. My current choise is the MOTOZ Tractionator adventure or Rallz. Now I heard through experience that these tires gives a wobble at higher speeds. The new MOTOZ adventure front tire would minimise that. However that tire is not available in the Netherlands (as far as I know). What tire would you be advising to minimise the wobbling at higher speeds. It would be great if that front tire would last 3000 miles as well. Thanks for your support. Greetings Jan

[@manybikes]

Thank you for your support Jan Wigger. The Motoz RallZ rear tire should get you about 4k miles and the Adventure 6 to 8k depending on how you ride it. Bummer the new Dual Venture tire is not available where you are at... I would recommend a Dunlop TrailMax Mission, Anakee Wild or TKC80 as your front tire choice depending on how aggressive you want to go. Cheers!

[@cdapplecraft3594]

Kyle your videos hands-down are the best the most informative you need to open your own online store I would buy everything from you.. The only thing that does suck is you give me so much information it’s hard to decide what tire I want to buy for my T 700

[@manybikes]

Sorry ;) Thanks for watching and thanks for your support. That are you stuck between?

[@ganiqwest]

Congrats Kyle for landing on your feet, this is God's Work checking out tires for us all and giving CONSISTANT reliable feedback. It was sad days to find out you were no longer with Chaparral, they truly lost a quality guy. I too will be following your and patronizing your shop(s). Thanks for all you do! 👍

[@manybikes]

Thank you for your kind words and support Dale! Good times!

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

It was your videos that sold me on the Motoz Tractionator ADV tires . With the super limited offroad riding I have done the difference in Tractionator ADV tires and the stock Tenere 700 tires is night and day , love them . Grip so well and are very confidence inspiring . Thanks again Kyle .

[@manybikes]

Glad to help! Happy my suggestions have worked out for you. Thanks for watching!

[@luthorkhan5551]

Thanks Kyle, really well considered technical and experience led tyre reviews. Real ridden miles information. A reference video.

[@manybikes]

Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed it. Putting down the miles and gaining the experience it would be a crime if I did not share it! Cheers!

[@PeeFunk2008]

Glad to hear the Trailmax is more of a 70/30. Just got an old 650GS with one on the front nad a knobby on the rear. Going to get a new one for the rear so they match.

[@manybikes]

Nice!

[@gopro5127]

Good Morning Excellent comparison, thank you very much. My question is about the noise. I used the TKC80, it's a very silent tire, I switched to Anakee Wild and I think it's very noisy. I have friends who have the Motoz, it's an excellent tire but extremely noisy. I want to buy an AX41 set, what can you tell me about the noise? Thank you very much and I apologize for my failures in English.

[@manybikes]

I LOVE the AX41 and it is pretty quite as compared to some of the others. The TKC80 is "middle of the road" when it comes to noise in my book and the Karoo 3 are some of the bumpiest tires I have ridden on an ADV bike and they are loud too. The Desert HT is the LOUDEST ADV tire I have ever run... like a 4x4 truck on super swampers is running next to you the entire ride... WOW! I had an issue judging noise as I as on like 9 different bikes for all of these tires. The bikes with the Yosh and Leo pipes "tire noise" was not so apparent. However... the Africa Twin, CB500X BMW with stock mufflers the noises were much more pronounced. I think you will be happy with the noise level of the AX41 tires.

[@gopro5127]

@@manybikes I'm going to assemble the AX41 next Thursday to try it out, thank you very much for the reply.

[@Geetarhed]

GS1200LC just fitted Pirelli STR rally, seem very good on and offroad and grip well on and offroad

[@manybikes]

Good tires for sure.

[@TheXeolias]

Hello Kyle, thanks for the video! All things considered does the TKC80 still have its place out there or is it a dated tyre that is a little less than competition on every aspect ? Thanks again for the amazing work! Cheers

[@manybikes]

The TKC is dated... The tire "works" but most other work a little better and last a bit longer.

[@jcwilcox6210]

Kyle, Welcome to AZ from the Prescott area. Your reviews are very useful, keep them coming. Suggestion, how about a review focusing on ADV front tires? While I'm the biggest fan MotoZ has for their RallZ rear tire, the front, not so much on a T7. I'm running a Dunlop TMM, but still looking for the perfect mate for the RallZ.

[@manybikes]

Yes… do get this request often. I do need to make it happen. Thank you for your suggestion and thank you for watching.

[@TheDustinlangston]

I have an R1100GS that is currently fitted with a Motoz Desert HT rear and Shinko 804 Front. I do mostly fast dirt roads and occasional atv/utv trails at my local OHV trail system. I also love carving some corners in the twistys but really have a dedicated track bike for that. I’m somewhere between the Rallz, Wild, and Bridgestone. What would you do? Love the Desert HT but the noise is too much. Thanks for the amazing review video!

[@prepper_nation_h]

How do/did you like the 804 up front? I have an 805 rear, currently, paired with a K60 Scout up front. I hate the K60 because it is so noisy, but my 805 in back has been remarkably smooth and quiet. Was wondering if the 804 is likewise smooth and quiet-ish as a front option?

[@TheDustinlangston]

@@prepper_nation_h it was great for on road and not bad off road. I switched to the Motoz Rallz and lost some on road cornering and braking stability but gained some confidence off road and in mud.

[@pstevens1778]

Hi Kyle, thans gaaien for your elucidation of the best choices. Regards from the Netherlands 👍

[@manybikes]

Well thanks for watching! Be safe out there !

[@jasonearles9789]

Great review Kyle! I took your advice on the RallZ and mounted a set on my T7 for my 11,000 mile 53 day TAT trip. I live in Virginia and did a little more than the TAT Trail including some Continental divide trail, Moab Hell’s revenge and slick rock, up to Jackson Hole etc. I replaced them with the same in Oregon with 6,000 miles on them. I did the Pacific Coast Highway, California desert Barstow to Vegas, then home (4,000 miles) and still had a good bit of tred left. Traction was not as good as the MotoZ Hard Terrain but quieter on the highway and better grip in the twisties. Overall I am very pleased with them. When I got home I installed a set on my wife’s KTM 390 Adventure. Have you ever run RallZ rear with H/T front? I feel that might be a good setup in the woods with soft or muddy conditions but a tad sketchy on the road. Thanks, Jason

[@manybikes]

Great follow-up Jason! Your trip sounds like it was AMAZING!!! We should have hooked up (not like that... but for a ride) when you were passing through! I'd travel any where south of Vegas from the water to NM.... Food for thought. The Desert HT is a 90% off road tire and it DOES out perform the Rallz in the technical dirt, but the RallZ is much better on the road. I HAVE run the Desert HT up front and the RallZ in the rear... but for the 390 Adv I would recommend the Tube Type Dual Venture tire in the front and the RallZ on the rear. That combo is SWEET! See it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ3agKWdoKuGhpo Thanks for your support, see you around.

[@hillkiran]

@@manybikes What about that Dual Venture as a front tire for my Africa Twin with a RallZ rear?

[@searchingfor6thgear44]

Great review. Nice to hear from real experience not a weekend's worth of evaluation. Put the MotoZ RalZ on the rear of my 690. Very happy with it.

[@manybikes]

Thanks for watching! Happy to be of assistance.

[@YauteAdventure]

Hey ! Great content as always, thank you! I have a question for you: Motoz isn’t very spread across the European market… and I’m looking for a more aggressive tire than my current Anakee Wild that are good on dry terrain, but show their limits when it gets soft and muddy. As my Africa Twin is tubeless, i don’t have lots of options: Mitas E-09 or Motoz RallZ. The Mitas is really a good agressive 80% off road, I can’t go wrong with it. However the RallZ is advertised as the most off road oriented tyre of the brand but i seriously doubt it’s more than 50%… Finally comes my questions: - How do you position the Motoz RallZ compared to a Mitas e-09 in terms of off road abilities ? - Could you add Mitas tires in your reviews ? - What other more agressive tubeless tire could you think about that could fit my africa twin, than the two I mentioned for soft and muddy terrains ? Thanks a lot !!

[@manybikes]

Thanks for your feedback and inquires Anthony. The Motoz RallZ or the Motoz Desert HT will be the tow most aggressive tires you can run on your Tubeless bike. The E10 and E09 are also Great Choices. I have run the Mitas and have tested them, but I have a hard time getting ahold of them here. If I were in your shoes I'd run the RallZ.

[@YauteAdventure]

Thanks for your very quick answer ! mitas is easy to get here, and half the price of the motoz. Last two questions for you: So according to you the RallZ is as off road oriented as the E09 ? And as a Motoz experienced pilot, does the RallZ has good traction in the mud? I’m asking because I assume the compound is rather hard if it has a high mileage, which isn’t the best for soft terrain. Thanks !!

[@manybikes]

@@YauteAdventure Yes and Yes. The Rallz is great in mud and lasts a long time. It’s tread depth is deeper than the Mitas and thus some of the extra mileage. Both are great tires.

[@d.Cog420]

Don't know about the RallZ but I've run both the Mitas E10 and E09. There's not much between them for traction IMO but the E09 has bigger tread depth and lasted about 50% longer. Trying the E07+ now and I've just done a 4500km trip both tarmac and gravel with a bit of soft stuff using them and they handled everything well and have lots of tread left. Should get 8-10,000 km from them I'm guessing. I'll be putting the E09's back on when they are shot though, love them and they have better off-road capabilities. The E10 is rated a bit higher in terms of top speed but with the E09 at 170kph that's enough for me. Triumph Scrambler XE.

[@swexplorer]

I literally just bought a motoz tractionator gps for my rear and a Dunlap trailmax mission for the front. I installed them both on my DR650 and I can't believe how great they are. Awesome combo!

[@manybikes]

Heck yeah! I ran the Mission up front and the Adventure in the rear and it was a super combo! Nice work. It will last forever too ;)

[@swexplorer]

@@manybikes thanks for the response Kyle! I'm a big fan, and I think what you're doing is super awesome! 👌

[@eaonhamend5518]

Hey Kyle, I ride a 2019 1250 GS as my only means of transportation so it has to be able to commute with comfort as well as support my weekend adventures for camping etc. I ran a set of the trail max missions and loved their mileage and pavement performance but found them to be seriously lacking in any type of mud or wet earth situation. After getting stuck once and having to hike out 7 miles for help and having them slide sideways into a mud hole another time I abandoned that tire. I ride alone 99% of the time so getting stuck is not acceptable. I’m currently on a set of the Moto Z tractionaters and my main complaint with them, truly my only complaint after 7000 miles, is that they howl like a banshee between 35 and 70 mph. I’ve been looking at the Anakee wild as it is reported to have good manners off and on road. Can you comment on road noise of this tire, or any other of the 50/50’s you’ve tested? All your testing and documentation and comments are much appreciated.

[@manybikes]

Awe, thanks for your kind words. The Motoz GPS is what I’d suggest in the rear and Dual Venture up front. 12k mile set of tires that work really well everywhere. The Anakee Wild is great but I fount it to last less than 4k miles abs for me was noisier than others.

[@prepper_nation_h]

My experience is that the Anakee Wild lulls you into a false sense of comfort initially because when they are brand new they are *relativity* quiet and smooth, but after you've worn them in 25-50% they get really quite noisy and transmit a lot of vibes through the handlebars. At least that was my experience on my DL650. They are great performers in all other respects, though, but I would avoid buying them again myself just due to noise and vibration.

[@JasonFiske]

Great review and what a wonderful resource. Can you speak to the highway noise of each tire? I’m concerned about hearing loss.

[@manybikes]

Yes I can... All of the full knobby tire have some road noise and vibration. The AX41 is the quietest, and probably the Anakee Wild as number 2, Kenda Big Block and Shinko E805 coming in next. The Motoz Adventure is pretty quiet, the RallZ is louder and the Desert HT is like a mud tire on a pickup truck. Good luck!

[@orangelion03]

Great summary as usual Kyle, thanks! I'm planning a long trip for the summer which will hopefully include a lot of off-road riding. Have really liked the AX41 I have on the back, but it's nearly shot at 1500. Looks like the MotOz Adventure GPS might be the best choice (have not read all the comments here so hopefully more input there as well). How about some info on fronts? Not as critical? I have had a Shinko 804 for over two years...wore out three 805s and the AX41...and still has usable tread; has been good in every condition I've ridden but have no experience with other brands to compare. Would a matching MotOz be a good choice or just stick to what I know? Cheap too =)

[@manybikes]

Thanks for your comments. I'd recommend the Motoz Adventure in the rear with the Dual Venture up front. You will love that combo.

[@orangelion03]

@@manybikes Based on your previous tests i was leaning towards the Motoz Adventure front, but will check out your reviews of the DV. So appreciate your responses to all the comments.

[@galehess6676]

motoz tractionator gps and heiden..k60 are long-wearing, center tread dominant, not as good in wet roads as shinko 705/805... although plenty stay safe using them, just get used to the slide in corners when wet, read up on their characteristics. I've run bias and radial 805's, and 705 and would not hesitate to take 705 anywhere except mud or several days of deep sand, it did 100 in CO BDR many rocky passes/steep/ streams/sand, grips like crazy out there on angular granite dust/sand/stone/streams

[@orangelion03]

@@galehess6676 Thanks for the response Gale! I ended up with a GPS on the rear and another 804 on the front on my wire wheels. Surprisingly, the GPS started tearing after 500 miles. Motoz stood up and is in the process of replacing it at no charge (and they accepted a change in size since I subsequently bought a 17 GSA during the process). I kept a set of 705s on my alloys and I agree, they are a great, inexpensive, all-rounders. I do wear them out fast though, rear never lasting more than 4K. I recently bought the GSA, used, fitted with near new Anakee 3s (had a set on my GS last year for a month long trip...great tire on pavement and got over 8K miles out of the rear!), so that "new" GPS may sit on the shelf a while (or sold off)

[@galehess6676]

@@orangelion03 never a dull moment with tires lol. Last month I got 5k on 705 loaded touring, about 600+ off pavement in CO (Ophir 2x, Corkscrew, Cinnamon, Imogene, Kebler, et al). Going to try TKC 70's now, dual compound, may try 70 Rocks rear and do NEBDR next month. Shinkos have always stood up to what I can dish out, but I am not fast, just moderate, but was air born a few inches 3 dozen times in a day on section 3. I did rip the rocks as fast as I could on a Vstrom 650 XT but suspect larger bikes dish more pain lol. poor tires.

[@1LTNOE]

Great vid. Do a 80/20 video as well. I'm riding a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and have Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR on right now, but I'm really in doubt what to put on next. Not a big off road guy, but would like really good grip on the tarmac, but be able to tackle a gravel road as well. PS: Getting Motoz in norther Europe is almost impossible!

[@manybikes]

Thank you for your support. I hear from my friends that Motoz is TOUGH to get in Canada and Europe. That is a bummer. Thank you for the 80/20 suggestion. I need to order all of them in ... and will make it happen. My personal favorites when it comes to 80/20 tires is the Metzeler Karoo Street, Continental TKC70 Rocks, Michelin Anakee Adventure and the Bridgestone A41S. Thanks for watching!

[@mrluxta]

Hey mate 👋👍🏼 Realy appreciate the time and research you put in to which makes life a much easier for all ADV riders. Just wanted to ask how many miles / kilometres you got out of Bridgestone AX41 Adventure cross on the 390? Was it more then the heavier bikes? I own a 390Adv and am guessing you might have got more miles on the 390 being a much lighter bike. Thanking you in advance, Appreciate the feed back 👍🏼 @mrluxta

[@manybikes]

2100 on the 390. The front was still good but the rear was toast!

[@mrluxta]

@@manybikes Thank you 👍🏼

[@mrluxta]

I couldn’t get my hand on the Ax41 ended up with Karoo 3 for my KTM 390 Adv. So fare after 5000km rear is at roughly 50% which I’m happy with cause most was street riding. The front 😣 Off road it has a mind of its own 🤭 Keeps sweeping left and right and doesn’t really give me much confidence. Not sure if it’s caused by the bike being light or because the 390 adv doesn’t have front end stabiliser/damper.

[@bikingviking6688]

CRF300L. Recommendations for front tire. Looking to instill more confidence on gravel and DG roads especially in the turns.

[@manybikes]

I'd say the Motoz RallZ in the rear and the Dual Venture up front!

[@infinion3]

im on a tractionator GPS, im almost at 11k miles on these tires on a R1259GS, i cannot wait to get the GPS again. I am raping the twisties with these tires! excellent offroad to. U canot pay me enough to go on the Dunlop MIssion, i hate a heavy hard compound tire. the spacing on it u can tell is not going to be good oofroad. thanks Kyle.

[@manybikes]

Love your passion! The GPS tires are fantastic tires and they are for sure more off road capable than the Mission tires. Better in the rain too...

[@Hans_P]

Just fitted one to my Tiger XCx. TKC 80 front tho.

[@Kevintherubiconjeep]

Awesome video. Thank you. The TKC 70 Rocks looks like my next set of tires.

[@manybikes]

Have a look at my Instagram for the New Years Ride. The TKC70 Rocks did better than the Shinko E805 tires in the mud! They work really well. I suggest the TKC80 for the front or the Dunlop TrailMax Mission tire for a little smoother street ride with similar bite to the Rocks Rear. Thanks for watching!

[@richardsprings1414]

Once again very informative you're the reason I went with the tires I have now

[@manybikes]

Awesome! What did you go with?

[@ridersforransom9545]

Good to know. Sorry to hear about not liking the Trailmax anymore. Our group ran them on the TAT, and put about 8k miles on them, though at the end they were slipping in sandy stuff.

[@manybikes]

Sorry if I gave that impression of the TrailMax tire... It is a fantastic tire! It is heavy and it is not "as aggressive" as the other tires in this line-up. It is the perfect tire for many folks... And I would run it in certain situations. It's just not aggressive enough to be my "Go-To" tire. Thanks for watching!

[@ridersforransom9545]

@@manybikes just to be clear, love the video. The Dunlops are a very heavy tire, and I am now just curious to see what other tires feel like. I'm only sad to see it because I recently had another set of Dunlops put on! Ha!

[@Redpitbull44]

@Kyle Bradshaw thanks so much. I didn't hear you specifically mention tires for gravel performance. I have a 2015 KLR650 with the stock tires. A lot of our back roads are deep limestone gravel. Besides feeling like I'm riding on marbles, gravel just massacres tires. I want something that won't get cut up on gravel, will allow me to run at least 40mph in the straights (can only do about 20-30mph now) and still have good traction in our grassy pasturelands. I'd love to hear your recommendation. Thanks

[@manybikes]

The Motoz Rallz will be great for your application!

[@Redpitbull44]

@@manybikes thanks again🤙🏽

[@toddbenfield6546]

Best Adventure tire video out there👍describes the strengths/weaknesses of each tire and mileage✌️

[@manybikes]

Thanks! 👍

[@paul.vanhout57]

Most in-depth review of adventure tires I have seen. Great effort and contribution.

[@manybikes]

Thank you Sir for your support. Much appreciated. All for the love of Adv Motorcycling! It would be a shame to not share the trial and error...

[@paul.vanhout57]

@@manybikes - I am thinking of trying the RallZ rear and Dual Venture front on my 2019 KTM 690 Enduro. I think it will be a big upgrade for off-road vs the stock TKC80 and acceptable for on-road.

[@manybikes]

Great choice! Make sure you do the Tube Type on the 690 as the lugs are smaller and more aggressive. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ3agKWdoKuGhpo The RallZ / DV combo will KILL the TKC80... you will see ;)

[@larryvaughn7243]

I would appreciate a rolling review comparing the Dunlop Trailmax Mission and the Motoz Tractionator GPS.

[@jeffdavies7584]

Kyle, great job. Now how about the other end. Alot of us mix brands and treads for the front what do you like.

[@manybikes]

Working on this video... I too mix brands do like some combos better than others.

[@kennethvernonprivate]

Hay Kyle....Thanks for all your efforts! I have been watching you for quite a while! You have always responded to my questions with great detail! You sir are unique and we all appreciate it. As an aside, I just ordered the 90/90-21 DV from you guys and your shipping up to Canada! Great phone and email communication. Thank you and all the best..

[@manybikes]

Awesome! Thank you! Both for the feedback and for the tire order. Your support is much appreciated.

[@heavyduty3503]

Hey Kyle! Appreciate your knowledge and recommendations for ADV tire for my 03 XR650R. Ride mostly dirt roads, some trails through the woods and pavement. Thanks!

[@manybikes]

Good stuff! For the XR650 go the Rallz front and rear. You’ll love them!

[@clemoniii]

At your suggestion, put the Adventurecross AX-41s on my new 850GSA. I'm in Coastal South Carolina, (sand, deeper sand, mud, slicker mud) and they work surprisingly well. Choose them newscasts of your rave review of their manners in curvy asphalt like I get when camping in NC, VA, etc. Should I even consider anything longer wearing (Motoz Rallz, Dualventure, ??)? Or would that be a step backward in the twisty asphalt and sand/mud? The AX-41s ARE easy to replace, and cost isn't a huge issue at this stage in life. Now if I could just get my reflexes and stamina back! My beloved Beta 2strokes are kicking my ass in tight single track 🤣

[@manybikes]

Awesome Clinton, thanks for your support! The AX41's are pretty fantastic tires. I would suggest you "try the RallZ tire" in the rear and the Dual Venture up front. If you like it, roll with it. If you don't you already know you love the AX41. I think the RallZ will surprise you.

[@Odan6969]

Very informative on all the differences in the top end tires.

[@manybikes]

Thanks for watching!

[@Wintersdark]

For those of us who ride in the ice and snow, the silica/natural rubber compound in the Motoz tires is OUTSTANDING. I've not been able to try the SIO compound for Hiedenau, but so far for me the Motoz Adventure is light years beyond anything else I've tried in ice and snow. Really spectacular tire. Just something to keep in mind - maybe you don't ride in winter, but are looking at spring/fall trips in the mountains, where who knows what the weather may do.

[@manybikes]

Right on! Motoz RallZ in the Snow! Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmKtqWeYpaqVg9U They do an outstanding job for sure. I am looking forward to the Heidenau Ranger... That might bring some competition to the table ;)

[@Wintersdark]

@@manybikes oooooh that'll be something to check out for sure.

[@on2wheels275]

GSA rider who spends 90 percent on road and usually sees dirt on gravel or fire roads. Most of my miles are collected while getting to the good mountain roads. I am thinking Road 6 as replacements as I use the bike as a sport tourer and usually always have luggage. What say you Kyle ?

[@manybikes]

Lots of great options that would suit your needs. The Pirelli Scorpion Trail or Metzeler Tourance the new Bridgestone A41T are three of my favorites. Sport bike like performance with a “hint” of sipes that can handle gravel or dirt.

[@SDA-Sound]

This review is amazing! I ride 90% street and canyons hardly any dirt roads or gravel, but love the look of the aggressive tread so I think based off this review I'll go with the Motaz Adventure if that's good for longevity and street twistys. I couldn't help but notice the difference in height on the trailmax mission vs the tractionator. I have a 2023 tiger 900 and really want a larger looking tire for that weird small 17" rim (most comparable motorcycles in that class and cc have 18" rears and 21" fronts). would love to see the Motaz adventure sitting next to that TM mission.

[@manybikes]

The TralMax Mission and the Motoz Adv are not even comparable. The Motoz is the way to go... the 17" rear is a problem. My favorite back there is the Continental TKC70 Rocks! with the TrailMax Mission as the front tire. Give that a shot! Check them out here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/motoz-tires?

[@SDA-Sound]

I ended up going with the anakee wild for now. they’re brand new but feel reasonably solid. Gonna rock them for a year and see if a MOTOZ rear tire becomes available haha. What I really want to find is a stock “akront” 18” rim.

[@manybikes]

Sounds great!

[@SKgeostrat]

Kyle, very useful video! Could you pls do a video on adv tire pressure, for different bikes and tires?

[@manybikes]

That is a great suggestion sir. I will put it into the works

[@andremartinbike]

Great video, I think you should weigh every tire yourself and make sure to share it. Weight is a huge factor for me in offroad, keeping things as light as possible because I like to throw the bike around lol. Cheers

[@manybikes]

Thanks for watching! I have compiled a list of the weights of all of the 90/90-21 and 150/70-18 Adv 80/20 and 50/50+ tires. I speak to the data often but do not share my spreadsheets. What do you have specific questions about?

[@jaronard1]

I’m about to swap out my Dunlop TMM tires on my 1290 SAS. I got 12,500 miles out of the rear and >20,000 miles out of the front. That said, the last ~3K miles have been all on road (mainly winter commuting), and probably wouldn’t recommend these past 10K miles on the rear and 16K miles on the front for anything off road due to the loss of tread depth. For my purposes, the Dunlop Trailmax Mission has been the perfect combination of compromises, but everyone’s needs are different.

[@manybikes]

Holy Cow!!!! That is some crazy mileage! Nice work! The TMM tires are fantastic tires!

[@mowman7777]

Great review, thanks. I'm due for some new tires on my GS. I have the Mitas E10s mounted now. Why weren't they in your review?

[@manybikes]

The E10 is a fantastic tire. Our shop can not get Mitas tires and thus the reason I did not have them represented. I really liked them though!

[@exparrot9074]

Thanks for the comprehensive breakdown here Kyle. Trying to figure out what to replace the Trailmax tires on my 1290 with. Still a fair amount of life left in them, but the tread interlock on the rear tire created a smooth center band and makes it hard to put down power on hard packed dirt roads. They are phenomenol on the street though and did a great job on dirt roads for 4000 miles. Gotta find the tire that will do 4000 miles, so I can get a full season out of a set, handles northeast clay, baby heads, but doesn't pick up a wobble at speed. Was thinking AX41s, but you may have swayed me to the Anakee Wild or Motoz Rallz

[@manybikes]

Yeah... the center strip on the Dunlop TrailMax Missions is a bear... only select tires have it as those specific bikes "needed more stability" for the center blocks. Bummer really. The AX41's are "my favorite 50/50+ tire" but I no longer run them as they wear out way too quickly. Like 2k miles. If you like the Mission... you will LOVE the Motoz RallZ! Give them a shot with the Dual Venture as your front tire. I am running this combo on my 950se at the moment and the front Dual Venture on my 1190 Adv R. Works GREAT!

[@exparrot9074]

@@manybikes 2,000 miles is tough if you're doing any type of touring in the year. Thanks for the tip on the combo, I'll look more into the Motoz tires! Trying to find the right tires for the NEBDR and MABDR, more than one answer for sure though, greatly appreciate all the videos you've put out on the subject, cheers from the other coast!

[@exparrot9074]

​@@manybikes ran with the AX41s for a full season, got less than 2k out of a rear and went through a couple last year - luckily they were real cheap last season. They had much better on road performance than a knobby has any right to. How is the Dual Venture in mud and how is the Rallz on tarmac? Motoz ADV or Rallz will be my next set, considering on doing the DV up front as you recommended. Need something that will hold up well in some New England mud

[@flyinryan7340]

Boy do I appreciate the time and detail you utilize to relay your expertise! 🙏 I think this video has helped me narrow it down... to 3 tires lol I have a new 390 adventure with factory tkc70s and am looking to replace them with the best tire for mud and loose dirt/sand (possibly snow...we'll see how that goes). Cost and mileage aside is there one that really outshines the others out of the annake wild, motoz rallz, ax41? Mud/offroad traction is my first priority.. dry pavement cornering would probably be the second.

[@manybikes]

Awesome! I love the 390. While the AX41 is my favorite tire I’d recommend my GoTo tire set-up. The Motoz Rallz in the rear and a Dual Venture up front. The Anakee Wild is a great tire, but not enough rubber on the ground in the super round profile for the winter conditions you have discussed. The Motoz will have the deepest tread blocks and the most aggressive traction. You won’t be able to out ride that set of tires.

[@flyinryan7340]

@@manybikes MUCH appreciated Kyle! After a quick search I couldn't find a Motoz in the 100/90-19 the ktm comes with up front. Is there an alternate size you'd recommend?

[@RTRrentals]

Really appreciate your technical perspective and sharing your in-depth experience. Great Job Kyle. Ordering MotoZ Rally for my 790

[@manybikes]

Awesome! Where are you getting them from?

[@motozest7856]

Kyle, your experience and expertise are much appreciated, I really think you should have 5× your current number of subscribers... Could you do a video similar to this one focusing on 80/20 tires for 17/19in ADV bikes? Thanks a lot.

[@manybikes]

Thanks for your support. Yes, I totally should do an 80/20 video. Great suggestion. I dont have a local shop that carries stock any more... and they are unwilling to bring them in so I can shoot a video. With a retail price between $300 and $475 for each set of tires this is like $6k in tires!!!

[@motozest7856]

@@manybikes That's unfortunate... You'd think they would see the benefit of supporting someone like you... From personal experience, what would you recommend for 80% on road (some highway but mostly twisties and commuting) and 20% off road (mostly fire roads and compact dirt)? Performance first, longevity second, weight third, price somewhat irrelevant. I currently ride a 1250 GS but already have put a deposit for the 1300 GS.

[@terrystratford1235]

Does a heavy tyre offer more? Is it heavy due to more rubber? Better construction? More puncture resistance? More silicon? Or is lighter just made from more expensive yet lighter components? Should we consider one more over the other?

[@manybikes]

It depends on the tire. They are all so different. Some are just heavy rubber lugs while other are actually reinforced carcass' Some are horrible on the highway and others are great. HUGE VARIATION.

[@RonnieMX]

Hands down best tire reviewer! Next time I’m at chaparral it autograph time! In the motorcycle world your a star! Would your recommendation in this video still apply to a lightweight bike, KTM 690 Enduro? Thanks

[@manybikes]

Thanks for your comments RonnieMX. I have not been at Chap since March of 2020... but lets go ride! Come on out to a Flying Monkey Ride on Wednesday nights... we can chop it up a bit. The 690 Enduro R I really like the Tube Type Dual Venture front tire and the RallZ rear tire. Great hook-up and longevity.

[@jameshind6644]

No mention of the Pirelli Scorpion Rally. It would be great to here about what you think of front tyres

[@manybikes]

The Rally is more of a full knobby tire that KILLS It in the dirt but does not stick "as well" as the other more "street oriented" 50/50 tires. Here is how the Scorpion handled high speed tarmac twiststies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqLbYpqCmtSDh6M NOTE: It is one of the BEST Dirt Bike Tires I have run on a big bike. But ADV tires are about touring, travel and mixed terrains.

[@Welter87]

Probably the best video on motorcycle tyres

[@manybikes]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianclarke1695]

Excellent vid, you might like to mention that motoz (and mitas) are cross ply or bias tyres, hence stiff side wall and should not be mixed with radial tyres (soft or flexible side wall)

[@manybikes]

Yes, great call. Most people will not be mixing brands... but it is worth a mention.

[@warewolf885]

Cross ply front with radial rear is ok. Michelin Anakee Wild sets come like this.

[@Bacon676]

Got my new '24 Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES, and I'm pretty confident in swapping the stock road tires on the 18/19 wheels for the motoz adventure in the rear and dual venture on the front. I gotta see how quick I can burn through these stock tires though, I'm only at 700 miles after 2 weeks from picking it up 😭

[@manybikes]

@@Bacon676 Nice! I've got tires for you when you are ready!

[@tecdive8045]

Hey Kyle - Question - at 15:20 when you said about the Bridgestone AX41: "If I was going to go 'race a race track' and still ride some dirt roads ..." were you referring to a street race track or dirt track? Also, considering front tire only, which knobby tire has better street performance in the twisties: AX41, Motoz GPS, or other? Thanks

[@manybikes]

Yes Sir! A Road Race Track like Laugna Seca! Here is a time I rode 120 miles to the track, ripped 4 sessions on the TKC80's and then rode home. The AX41 is the most sport bike like feeling tire out of this 50/50+ mix of tires and is hands down the best feeling in the twisties. I thing the GPS would be great too but it will lack the level of feedback from the road. I have ridden all of these tires to their limits on my 1190 and most do really really well. Here is an AX41 Twisty video for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZfci2mei6aVj9k

[@emeryrapkay1893]

Hi Kyle, I live in Queensland Australia and own a DRZ400E. I am looking at getting some tyres for my bike, The dirt I ride in is rocky hard packed clay. The bike is road registered so looking for something that will do both, I was leaning towards the Motoz Tractionator but then after watching your very informative KZbin clip, Too much info and spiralled out of control and now do not know which to get. I am 61 years old, I do not ride extreme stuff any longer but not just dirt roads either, I do hilly trails and on road say 65-70%. When I do go offroad I need traction, I have a Dunlop D606 at the moment so looking for something that lasts much longer than that with at least that amount of traction on dirt, in saying that I do not think the D606 has much traction as every time i pull the throttle back, the back wheel just spins. Cheers and thanks for any help you can give. I really do look forward to your reply. Have a nice day and thanks again

[@manybikes]

Motoz Tire are designed in Australia... The RallZ rear and the Dual Venture front will be my suggestion for your DRZ400. I had a 2002 and loved it! Put 85k miles on it and sold it for what I bought it for in 2011. Great machine.

[@abael76]

if the criteria is, big heavy bike (1290 super adventure), speed index of 110-120 (since I do like to twist the throttle a lil to much), perform awesome in twisties and good enough on loose or packed gravel roads, occacionally lil firetrails, never any real heavy offroad or big rocks. and I'd like to see 5000miles durability... what'd be the least compromise set in your opinion?

[@manybikes]

Motoz GPS or Adventure or the Dunlop TrailMax Mission. Or… TrailMax Mission Front and Continental TKC70 Rocks Rear … All the others would struggle with the 5k miles.

[@JohannesDalenMC]

Best tire reviewer in the business!

[@manybikes]

Well thanks for your kind words!

[@adamg6199]

Im going the TKC 80 on the front and the TKC 70 rocks on my Africa twin.

[@manybikes]

Awesome combo. That’s what I’m currently running on my 390 and just took off my 1190. 11k miles on the little bike and 6k on the big one. Soft sand… not so good, but pretty amazing elsewhere.