Pirelli MT60RS Full Review

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

2500 KM update: Still loving the traction and how they ride. The rear tire seems to be wearing really fast. I can't imagine getting more than 4000 km out of it. If you compare it to the Battalax S20, it's actually about the same. The trouble is, the Battalax rear tire cost me about $150 USD and the MT60 cost $280. I'm going to be having a hard look at my options when this wears out. There are heaps of options for the rear, very few for the 17 inch front. I do really like the traction, though.

[@aarongolob4725]

how did it do with the higher ambient temps? I'm considering these for my 690 smc

[@BikerGirlTraveler]

Have you thought of the Dunlop TrailMax? Check this review out. The guy did a good job at putting the tried through it's paces, from on road to off road. Seriously, check them out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eojce6eJd6mMmJY Many people have a lot of good to say about the Matis E-07's as well.

[@nsramage2410]

Yep love these but wear so fast. My standby is Avon Trailriders that beat every thing again.

[@ryanwalker9472]

These are on my scrambler and I love them. I think the compound is soft to help with street grip but that also might make them wear out fast then a harder compound

[@trekkydelirium-vroom5821]

just bought a pair of MT60 R / RS for my CB500X 2017; can’t wait to try them

[@specificocean7639]

Do they come with the black rims?

[@JefLeFloch]

Found these mounted on my wife's 2022 Indian Scout Bobber, and was wondering how'd they perform. Thanks for the intel !

[@savvasmarkos2312]

i have those MT60R\RS for my XT 600 they are more then good off road as on road im very pleased

[@DEeMONsworld]

spot on review, watched this before I bought, put a set on my Triumph 900cc street twin which i ride in the Philippines on roads like yours and about 60\40 to 80/20 on off road, these are absolutely brilliant tires. not sure how they will last, but awesome performance on the roads and trails I ride.

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

Good to hear it was helpful. I'm going to do a review on the TKC80 and Kenda Big soon after I put a few more km on them

[@DEeMONsworld]

@@ExpatonTwoWheels curious. What was your milage on the mts?. I have a friend running a super Moto I'm going to recommend these to him. Same roads.

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

I got 5000 km out of the rear. I changed the front soon after because I went to a more aggressive dirt tire. On the street, it was fine, but in the dirt the MT kept sliding out because the Kenda Big Block rear had a lot more dirt grip and it was pushing the front. It had lots of tread left. Could probably do 8000 or more km on the front. Depends on how low you care to go. In the rear, the last 1500 km the dirt grip was greatly diminished, but the road grip was awesome to the end.

[@DEeMONsworld]

@@ExpatonTwoWheels thanks. That's my expectation. If I get 5 it's good. But I tend to be heavy on the throttle on the street, so time will tell. Awesome tire for my needs.

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

I'm heavy on the throttle, too, but my supermoto only weighs 120 kg. So I would assume a 900 cc Triumph is harder on a rear tire. It lasted me longer than my Battalax S20 does, but it's just so much more expensive. The S20 costs me about $150 USD while the MT60 is $280. It may just be import taxes or something where I live. I paid about $480 for the set. I don't like paying more than $300 for a set of tires.

[@shifftingtide]

great review! helped me a lot. i have a Duke 890r and thinking of putting them on the bike. need something that can hold it's own in some sandy roads in Baja

[@michealcorleone665]

bought these for my harley sportster cant wait for them to come in

[@ckaptm]

great video brother, thanks for taking the time!

[@cycoklr]

Thanks for the great review. I'm considering replacing the road tires on my W800 with d/p tires primarily because of the road and weather conditions in the Philippines. Getting caught in the rain in rural areas can instantly bring sludge on the tarmac, not to mention the seasonal deterioration of roads even in cities during the rainy season. So, d/p tires seem to be the practical choice.

[@billycushion9266]

I’m looking at these for my recently converted Kawasaki KLX250 on 17” Supermoto wheels

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

You probably don't run a 160 in the back. That may be an issue. I don't think they have smaller sizes, but I could be wrong. Other than that, great tire. Great street performance. I took it places offroad I had no business going.

[@Buledoyanmotor]

Thanks for this clear video man, I'm considering it for my Versys X tourer 250 in Bali, Indonesia, i use the MT 90 Scorpio at the rear but can't find the MT 90 size for my front wheel 100/90 ring 19

[@Xfacehack]

Hey awesome review even though it's old! Bought a 2021 ducati scrambler and it came with these and was surprised how good they where almost everywhere. Gonna swap my ktm 125 exc to a ktm 300 exc that throw on my sumo rims. Didn't knew they made these wheels for those sizes. Definitely gonna pick up some. Feel like it will suit my environment and ride style :)

[@arturorodriguez2234]

Very good video....straight. To the point...cheers from South Texas...👍

[@romeosotoj7168]

I appreciate your opinion ☺️😌 I will buy this wheels 🙂

[@bve7397]

Damnnn what aprilia is that?? Not a sxv right?? Would be sick! Thinking of slapping these on my old 660 tenere

[@greggusan]

Just got a set put on my scramble, for the same reasons you mention. Love twisty roads, but want to get my bike offroad a bit. I don't have much experience riding mx, so have no real baseline from which to compare this tire offroad. But hooks up way better than when my bike had street tires, and handles the tarmac very well. And yes, they were EXPENSIVE. What's the next tire you're thinking of testing? I think I might give the Shinkos a go, just to see how a similar spec'ed, but much cheaper tire compares.

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

I like the heidenau K73. Much cheaper. Developed as a rain tire, but it's in a hard street compound. Seem like the dry grip is less than the Pirellis, though

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

For the front tire there aren't many options, but I may replace the rear with a Heidenau K60 for some longevity

[@EgorKhairullin]

Great review! Thanks!

[@DEeMONsworld]

great analytical review thanks.

[@MotoStrikerUnit7]

Thanks for the review :)

[@kouvanos]

So you have any experience on the scorpion rally str? I'm between those two !

[@coffeyscarburetors6437]

I just got a set of those. Granted my tires are way thinner. Acctually my rear tire is as wide as your front tire. But i paid about 230 us dollars for both front and rear tires.

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

Mike C where do you live? I live in Taiwan and we have wicked import taxes. I replaced the rear with a Kenda Big Block. Since it's made in Taiwan it's the same price as it is overseas, about $100. I'll make a review when I get enough use out of it.

[@coffeyscarburetors6437]

Expat on Two Wheels i live in the us. Also mine are mt90at. I think yours are mt90rs. Which might make a diffrence.

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

Mike C these are MT60 and MT60RS. I don't think the RS really means anything. Maybe it's Ducati sizes, I read.

[@gerardorecinos8727]

Great review

[@andresallocco1350]

hi!!! nice video, ill looking for a tire 80/ 20 but i dont want loose a lot asphalt performance. is this tire a good alternative? do you recomend it? thanks a lot!!!

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

Great road tire with a bit of offroad ability

[@andresallocco1350]

@@ExpatonTwoWheels thanks a lot, not to much options in my country, an to expensive, so it is a dificult pick. No conti attak for the moment here so i think could be a good moment to try it!!! the alternative could be dunlop d609 or tkc 70. do you think this mt 60rs are betther for asphalt? thanks a lot!!!

[@2strokebro75]

Hello i want a pirelli scorpion rally str for my husqvarna 125 do you think it’s a good tire?

[@oscr_zen]

I don't know if you are getting paid for this 😂, but I just finaly decided I'm getting those next week, thanks so much 🙏

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

Definitely not. No sponsors. Hope you enjoy them

[@BP-xv4bn]

Are they tubeless?

[@billyjack1203]

I am thinking of installing these on a Harley Fat Bob 2016, it says it fits my bike but I am wondering how it will handle after the installation.

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

Billy jack I don't know, but they don't feel like knobblies at all. They have a really good profile. You'll notice some noise at low speed, but one you're moving, it's like a street tire.

[@ArmattanQuads]

Main downside is they wear out faster on concrete. Hot concrete. Still a great tire choice for Taiwan, IMO.

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

Armattan Quads I'm noticing how quickly they're wearing. I want to try the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR next

[@sailingyemaya9781]

Good review, how is the wet pavement traction?

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

Outstanding. Best grip I've experienced on wet roads. I was leaning it well into what I consider as dry lean angles.

[@timurbayram5162]

Hi brother, could you do me a favor and tell me the width of front rim?

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

I think it was a 3.5

[@timurbayram5162]

@@ExpatonTwoWheels thank you! Do you have a chance to measure it? I need exact value

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

I don't own this bike anymore. Those are stock wheels, 3.5 front, 4.5 rear. My upgraded wheels were 3.5/5.0

[@timurbayram5162]

@@ExpatonTwoWheels thank you very much!

[@JEsauRomano]

Have you tried Duro tires?

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

J. Esau Romano no. Do they come in 17 inch front?

[@boxhead7180]

Pirelli advertise these tyres as 60/40 on/off road.

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

What did I say, 70/30? It's not an exact science. Kenda says their Big Block is also 60/40 and believe me, they are way better off-road and much less suited to the road than the MT60. Check out my Big Block and TKC80 review of you're interested

[@trekkydelirium-vroom5821]

it’s a 60% Road 40% off-road tire

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

60%, 70% on-road. It's definitely to the road side of the TKC 80. I think it fits the CB500 really well. Unless you do the Rally Reid stuff, that's not going to be a hardcore off-road adv anyway.

[@ps8432]

Tried to get these but they don't make them the size I need. Very disappointing as every review positive for traction.